Fifty Plus Program

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Columbia Parks and Recreation's 50 Plus Program offers a wide variety of recreational OAK trip to Cardinals game

opportunities for those 50 years and older, including fitness, crafts, ceramics, billiards, games and activities, the Older American Klub, 50+ Explorers, and Oak Tours.

Activities are scheduled at the Stephens Lake Activity Center, 2311 E Walnut (north side of Stephens Lake Park). This inviting area includes a large craft room, multi purpose rooms for dances and other activities, billiards room and offices.

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9 am to 4 pm

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The Older American Klub (OAK)

Organized in 1969, The Older American Klub (OAK) gives individuals 50 and better, a place to share common interests and enjoy their retirement years. OAK is for people who are active and enjoy having fun.

There are many monthly OAK programs that you can take advantage of!

Fabulous 50's Club

Meet new friends and enjoy social and dinner meetings at this social club.
Days: 1st Fri & 3rd Wed
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: $12/yr

Oil Painting & Water Color

Learn the basics or refine your skills.
Day: Mon
Time: 9 am - 12 noon

Variety Crafts

Day: Fri
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Drop in and work on a craft

Music

These musical groups give everyone the opportunity to perform. Whether you play an instrument, would like to learn, love singing or listening, one of these groups is for you.

Event	Date	Time
Bell Choir	Mon	2 pm - 3 pm
Choir	1st & 3rd Tues	10 am - 11 am
Rhythm Band	2nd & 4th Thurs	2 pm - 3 pm
O.A.K. Jammers	Wed	1 pm - 3 pm
Ukelele	2nd, 3rd, 4th Fri	2 pm

Jamm & Dance Session

Couples dancing at a 50 plus dance. Bring an instrument and join in. Play or dance at the monthly jamm session.
Day/Time: 2nd Fri, 7 pm - 10 pm
FREE

Live Band Dance

Come kick up your heels at the monthly live band dances.
Day/Time: 3rd Fri, 7 pm - 10 pm
Price: $3

Afternoon Tea Dance / Jamm

Enjoy entertainment by the OAK Jammers.
Day/Time: 4th Wed, 1 pm - 3 pm
Free

Fifth Friday FREE Dance

O.A.K. Jammers perform.
Day/Time: 5th Fri, 7 pm - 10 pm
Free

Bingo

Join us for bingo every week and get a chance to win one of the many prizes given away.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1 pm
FREE!

Potluck and Bingo

Bring a dish (meat and drink provided) and enjoy a full meal plus a fun-filled afternoon of socializing, eating and playing bingo for prizes.
Day/Time: 1st Friday, 11:30 am
Free

Pool

Drop in pool. Two tables provide a chance to sharpen your skills and socialize. A monthly pool tournament with trophies to 1st and 2nd place winners is held the 4th Friday.
Day/Time: Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm, sign in sheet
Price: 50 cents/day
Tournament: 4th Fri, 10 am, Fee $1

OAK Tours

OAK 50+ Explorers Newsletter (April 2011)

Organized in 1970, OAK Tours offers a variety of tours especially designed for active persons 50 and over. Participants are invited to enjoy traveling at group costs with friends of similar age. Travel by motorcoach , escorted by an experienced staff member. OAK Tours provides an exciting itinerary, quality accommodations, comfortable pacing and the sense of security that makes for travel at its best.

Members of OAK Tours enjoy frequent trip information newsletters, pre-trip/reunion (photo sharing) meetings, monthly slide and video travelogues, Friday afternoon cards and dominoes.

OAK Tours is Going Places...

Departure of all our trips is from the Stephens Lake Activity Center. The motorcoach arrives for boarding 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Trip participants may leave their cars parked in the Center's parking lot.

By request, day trips make pickups at Lenior and Terrace Apartments. By request, home pickup within Columbia city limits for overnight and long distance trips is available. When trips travel I-70 going EAST, a stop in Kingdom City and WEST a stop in Boonville can be requested. Travel SOUTH on Hwy 63 and a Jefferson City stop can be requested.

oak tours at statue of liberty The majority of our trips are by comfortable, bathroom equipped, non-smoking motorcoaches owned by our own local Tiger Coaches. Frequent stops are scheduled to allow a chance to move around and stretch your legs.

When time and/or destination requires, we also include air travel in our plans.

Trip prices include many extras - baggage handling, tips and gratuities, taxes, admission fees, and some meals. All overnight and long distance trips include group trip cancellation & medical insurance (a 90-day pre-existing condition clause applies).

Examples of trips include holiday trips to Branson, extended 10 day overnight trips, the New Theater dinner theater and surprise trips.

Our goal is to provide interesting itineraries for our members with convenience, quality, value and security as top priorities.

Stop by the office at Stephens Lake Activity Center (2311 E. Walnut) for more information or to check on upcoming trips. For membership payment of $10, your name will be added to the mailing list. New trips are always being added. Call 442-5353 for information and prices.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

Travel with confidence. Travel with OAK TOURS.