Activities & Events
Onion Creek Senior Center offers a variety of activities and programs for its members and the community. These activities and programs focus on the unique needs of seniors.
Announcements
***NEW ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS***
Coming Soon
Covid-19 Precautions
Please bring waiver to your first visit to OCSC
(Download Covid-19 Waiver here)
Wearing mask is now optional if you are fully vaccinated.
If you have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask to proctect others.
Activities listed below meet at the Center
*Times & Dates are subject to change
Arts & Crafts
Love to create?! This section is for you... keep your creative juices flowing!
Some classes/clubs may require a class fee and/or materials
The Buda Bee Club (Quilting)
1st Tuesday of the month, 10:00a - 12:30p (Business Meeting)
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00a - 5:00p (Open Sew)
3rd & 5th Tuesday of the month 10:00a - 12:30p (Open Sew & Projects)
Sassy Senior Stampers Class
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1:30p
Create two cards during each meeting. Donate cards to the Center or pay $2 each if you would like to take them home.
All materials are supplied.
Card Makers Open Studio - Craft Room
2nd Thursday 9:30a – 11:30a
Hosted by Sassy Senior Stampers
Art Class with Marcela
View Calendar for next class. Click here to veiw calendar. Must Sign Up.
Love to paint? Come paint with us! Limited seating, please Contact Us to be added to the roster
Health & Wellness
It's important to keep your health in check. These specific classes and programs are setup specifically towards Senior Health. Somes may require a class fee and/or exercise equipment.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks
TBA
Exercise Classes (Silver Sneakers based classes)
- Circuit/Interval: Mondays, 9:30a-10:30a
- Boom Move: Wednesdays, 9:30a-10:00a
- Boom Muscle: Wednesdays, 10:10a-10:40a
- Strength & Balance: Fridays, 9:30a - 10:30a
(Bring your own personal equipment to class: Hand weights, exercise band, small exercise ball)
* Silver Sneaker Members & OCSC members: no class fee
* Non-Members: 2 free trail classes, $3.00 class fee for each class attended after trial period
Tai Chi Class
TBA
TOPS Meeting
Tuesdays, starting at 10:00a-11:30a
TOPS stands for: Take Off Pounds Sensibly.
First meeting is free! Low cost support group.
Chair Yoga
Fridays, 10:45a - 12:00p
Class include breathing exercises, warm up stretches, standing poses, balance core work, stretching, and twist restorative poses. Gentle yoga & releasing stress are emphasized.
Fun, Clubs & Games
It's all about Fun, Clubs and Games in this section! Enjoy fellowship, while challenging your mind.
Bingo
Feeling lucky? Please check Calendar for next game.
Games, Cards and Lunch
Thursdays, 8:30a - 1:00p
Dominoes, Cards and More! Thank you to our Lunch sponsors door fee: $2 per person, $5 includes meal
Book Club
2nd Tuesdays, 1:00p
Take some time to read a good book with friends.
Education & Workshops
You are never too old to learn! Onion Creek brings in a variety of workshops and classes that focus on Senior needs. Some classes may require a class fee.
American Sign Language
TBA - Suspended at this time
Come learn the basics of American Sign Language
Medicare Insurance Workshop
TBA
Support & Discussion
Onion Creek Senior Center knows the importance of coming together for support. We have set up an environment where our members and community feel safe and welcomed in support & discussion groups.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
TBA - Suspeneded at this time
The group encourages people to share their challenges and successes with fellow members. Hand exercises and different methods of pain relief for hands will be discussed.
Caregiver Support Group [Buda & South Austin]
3rd Tuesday, 12:00p - 1:00p
Sponsored by AGE of Central Texas
~ Open to the public and not disease specific
~ Goal: Everyone will have an opportunity to share their journey, and connect with other caregivers
~ call (512) 600-9275 for more information or to request complimentary respite care
Friends Discussion Group
Tuesdays, 2:00p - 3:00p Click Here to View Topics
Group focusing on issues of aging (Neither Politics nor religion will be discussed)
Grief Support Group: Life after Loss
TBA
Socials & Food
You can't go wrong with enjoying food and friends!
Covered Dish Social Event
3rd Thursdays, 6:00p - 9:00p
Bring a dish and make new friends. All are welcome!
Thursday Lunch
Thursdays, (doors open 8:30a) Lunch served aroun 12:00p
Limited meals, please come early. door fee: $2 per person, $5 includes meal
Games & Potluck
Tuesdays, 4:00p - 7:00p
Bring a dish to share, play games and make new friends. All are welcome!
Music & Dance
Country Dance Event
3rd Thursdays, 6:00p - 9:00p
Put on your dancing boots and come on over!
Admission $8 per person, Kitchen open 5:30p - 8:30p
Check the calendar for this month's band
Line Dancing Class
- Beginners Line Dancing: Mondays, 10:45a 11:45a
- Advanced Line Dancing: Mondays, 12:00p-1:00p
- Higher Line Dancing Thursdays, 2:00p (except 3rd Thursdays)
Sports & Outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors? We got you covered. Enjoy more than excercise class? Game on, we have you covered there too!
Gardening Club
TBA
(Check out the Garden Page! Click here)
Pickle Ball Activity
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30am - 11:30am @ offsite location: Live Oak Academy, FM 2770, Buda
If the Hays CISD schools close due to bad weather, the center will also close.
Check out these links for school closures due to weather. Hays Informed Click HERE Hays CISD Click HERE
