50+ Program

Hillcrest Community Center
Columbia Parks and Recreation’s 50+ Program offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for those 50 years and older.
 
The Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Memorial Area is home to the 50+ Program. Our office at Hillcrest Community Center at 1907 Hillcrest Dr and Moss Building are now home to weekday use by 50+ adults.
 
Programs take place at Hillcrest Community Center, Moss Building, and the Waters House

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Programs

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is played five days a week through the Hillcrest Community Center. If you have a Mah Jongg group of your own looking for the perfect meeting place with card tables set up for you, or would like to join a group or substitute for a group, inquire at the Hillcrest front desk at 573.874.7475opens phone dialer. Using National Mah Jongg rules, the game is played with 3 or 4 players and a set of 152 tiles. It is a great social game, lots of fun and equal amounts of luck and strategy to keep your mind active! Anyone interested in learning Mah Jongg can contact the front desk for information on upcoming classes. 
Monday through Friday, call 573.874.7475 for availability and times
Games played at Waters House, 2104 Hillcrest Drive, Hillcrest membership required.

Evening Mah Jongg

Need more time to play Mah Jongg? Join us on Tuesday evenings for more play time! Register by calling the front desk at Hillcrest Community Center, 573.874.7475 or email [email protected]create new email.  Play will be at Hillcrest, not the Waters House. Tuesdays, 4:30-7 p.m.
Hillcrest membership required

New! W.E. (Women Everywhere) Hike

Get outside, enjoy nature and get some exercise! This new guided women’s hiking group will meet once a month at different trails in Columbia and the surrounding Boone County area. Trails will vary in difficulty and length each time. Bring a water bottle for each hike, snack and extra water provided. 
Informational meeting: Sept. 28, 2023 5:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Community Center
Ages: 18+ 
Price: Included in $25 Hillcrest membership 

Intro to Tai Chi

Learn how to unplug from your busy schedule through meditative motion called Tai Chi. This intro class will be taught by John Gage twice a week at the Hillcrest Community Center. 
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages 18+  $3 per class or also included in Hillcrest yearly membership 

Painting

Join our painting groups as they use a wide variety of media including oils, watercolors, acrylics, charcoal, colored pencils and more. They share ideas, techniques, successes and experiments as they support each other’s endeavors. No formal instruction, but a great place to grow and network.  
Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hillcrest membership required

Knitting

Drop in for a sociable afternoon of knitting. Other crafts such as crocheting and needlework are also welcome. Bring your projects to show for encouragement and enjoy camaraderie.
Tuesday and Friday 1 – 4 p.m.
Hillcrest membership required.

DIY Monthly Craft

Learn how to make simple crafts and other DIYs (do it yourself). All supplies will be provided.
Third Friday of the month, 3 p.m.
Hillcrest membership required. 

Heartland Rughookers of Columbia

Learn a new skill or meet others with the same passion for rug hooking. Drop in or stay for the day. Call 573.874.7475opens phone dialer for information.  
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waters House
Hillcrest membership required. 

Bingo

Join us for Bingo every week and get a chance to win a practical prize. 
Friday, 2 p.m.  
Hillcrest membership required

Friday Night Karaoke

Come sing your heart out the first and third Fridays of the month! Price is $3 for non Hillcrest members. Maximum of 20 people. each person MUST sign up in advance with Parks and Recreation (you will be turned away if you are not signed up). Please have your song choices ready when signing up. 
1st and 3rd Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 

Movie and Popcorn

Hang out after Bingo on the first Friday of the month for a movie and popcorn. Movies will vary every month, so please check the monthly newsletter for which movie is being shown. Popcorn will be provided. 
First Friday of the month, 3 p.m. 
Hillcrest membership required

Hillcrest membership

Your 50+ Membership costs $25-40 per year, depending on which programs you’re interested in. Come by and see what we’re up to!