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
MOVING FORWARD- OCSC is opening more classes monthly for group activities. In order to attend any activity, a COVID-19 Event Waiver of Liability (attached below) must be signed and returned to our office by mail or hand delivered when attending events.
[CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD WAIVER]
Covid-19 Precautions
Coming together again will require some new rules that we will ask that you abide by so we can keep everyone safe at OCSC:
Mask are optional!
- If you have not been vaccinated please wear a mask & protect others
- Must have a signed Waiver on file in office
- You are welcome to bring your own drink
- Please clean all surfaces used
- Please return tables & chairs back where you found them
- Please wash your hands often & use hand sanitizers
- If someone in your household is infected, please stay home!
With your help, we will be able to add more activities in the coming months. We do encourage all members to get the two vaccinations.
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 & 5th Tuesdays, 1:00p
*Cost is $5.00 for all participants (Free, if cards are donated to OCSC) bring a covered dish to share. Required Materials: scissors, double sided tape or glue.
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-10:00
- Boom Muscle: Wednesdays, 10:10a-10:40
- 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 & Games
It's all about Fun and Games in this section! Enjoy fellowship, while challenging your mind.
Bingo
TBA
Games, Cards and Brown Page lunch
Thursdays, 9:00a - 12:30p
Dominoes, Cards and More!
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 Laguage
TBA
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.
Caregiver Support Group [Buda & South Austin]
3rd Tuesday, 12:00p - 1:30p
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
TBA
Thursday Lunch
Bring a brown bag lunch to our game day open 9-12:30
Music & Dance
Country Dance Event
TBA
Line Dancing Class
- Beginners Line Dancing: Mondays, 10:45a 11:45a
- Advanced Line Dancing: Mondays, 12:00-1:00p
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 Friday mornings, 9:30am @ 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
