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The Community Center has numerous activities available to the community throughout the year. The following groups meet regularly at the Center. Senior activities are listed on the Senior Services page. A Community Center Weekly Schedule is accessible on the Community Center’s home page.
AARP Defensive Driving website: http://www.aarp.org/
These courses are available throughout the year and are advertised in the local newspapers. This course is for all ages and you do not have to be an AARP member to participate. The cost is $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-members. This course will teach you multiple skills to help you become a safer driver, including:
- Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road
- Learn defensive driving techniques
- Discover ways to handle left turns, right-of-way, highway traffic and blind spots
- Taking this course may qualify you for an insurance discount
AARP Tax Aide
Free tax preparation is offered through the AARP Tax Aide program on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in February until the tax deadline in April. Appointments are made for senior citizens age 50 and older from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Low-to-moderate-income residents may walk in and wait for the next available representative from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please bring the following with you when you come to have your taxes prepared:
- Copy of last year’s income tax return
- W-2 forms from each employer
- Unemployment compensation statements
- Real estate tax documentation
- SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits
- All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets
- 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income
- 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity
- All forms indicating federal income tax paid
- Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number)
- All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions
- Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
American Legion website: http://www.legion.org/about
The American Legion meets at the center on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. American Legion History: The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veteran’s service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. It is founded on the values, contributions and sacrifices of those who answered the country’s call to arms. The American Legion meets monthly at the Center.
American Sign Language classes are available by request. Please call the Center to indicate your interest.
Art Classes are held throughout the year for both adults and children. Events are publicized through local media outlets.
Bible Study class is at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays and is available for all adults.
Bikers Against Child Abuse 'Breaking the Chains of Abuse'
website: http://www.bacausa.com/
BACAexists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. They exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. They stand ready to lend support to their wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. They work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children.
They desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of their organization, and that they are prepared to lend their physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and their physical presence. They stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. They do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner however, if circumstances arise such that they are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, they stand ready to be that obstacle. The group meets monthly at the Center.
Cancer Support
This group is a community wide, open meeting for cancer survivors offering friendship and support to those whose lives have been affected by cancer. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Daughters of the American Revolution website: http://www.dar.org/
Meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
DAR’s History: The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. DAR members volunteer more than 60,000 hours annually to veteran patients, award over $150,000 in scholarships and financial aid each year to students, and support schools for the underprivileged with annual donations exceeding one million dollars. As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 168,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any woman 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. DAR meets at the Center monthly.
Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention Prevention (Youth Court) is held at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the community center.
What is it? The Youth Court program in Owasso started in 2008 as a means to reach at-risk youth with a goal of early intervention to provide the support needed to turn young lives in a direction toward success. Owasso has partnered with Youth Services of Tulsa to set up a court in which youth participate on two levels, as defendants, and as trained Youth Court attorneys and judges. The cases heard by the Youth Court do not include crimes of a more serious nature, such as drug, alcohol or assault and battery. Those cases are still best handled by the juvenile court system. However, youth whose cases are referred to Youth Court have the opportunity to be represented and adjudicated by their peers. This provides an experience that positively impacts both sides of the equation. Youthful offenders learn that there are consequences for their actions and learn the importance of making better decisions going forward. Volunteers for the program learn about leadership and the impact of becoming stakeholders in the community. All youth learn more about citizenship, the significance of the laws enacted, and the outcome to the community if those laws are violated. Statistics show that Youth Courts have a positive impact on recidivism rates, thus lowering juvenile crime, and that early intervention helps youth improve decision making skills.
Food Handlers – Tulsa Health Department website:
http://www.tulsa-health.org/food-safety/foodhandler-classes-permits/
All area food service employees must have an original, valid food handler permit from the Tulsa Health Department in their possession while at work. To receive a permit, participants must successfully complete a THD Food Handler Class or other approved training. The Tulsa Health Department hosts Food Handler’s classes at the community center on the first Tuesday of every other month. Two class times are offered – 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Processing begins 30 minutes before class time. Fee is $10 cash only. Class will last about two hours from start.
Note: The Owasso Community Center is not a health department and you can NOT obtain a temporary food handler’s license here. Temporary licenses can be obtained at the:
Collinsville Health Department Tulsa Health Department
12th and Center Expo Square - 4616 E. 15th
918-596-8650 918-595-4335
Food Handler permits are non-transferable. For more information or to view the complete Food Handler’s Class Schedule, go to the website referenced above.
Genealogy Seekers Club meets at noon on the first and third Thursday of the month.
The club appreciates your interest and looks forward to your participation in their activities and meetings. Please bring your previous research, a pencil and pen, two 3-ring binders and your curiosity. A packet of information and forms will be given to you at your first meeting.
Green Country Blue Grass Association website:http://gcba.homestead.com/
GSBA is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional bluegrass music. They meet on the last Friday of the month at 6:00 p.m.; everyone is welcome and there is no charge. There’s plenty of free parking. Bring your bluegrass instrument, and let’s pick.
Indian Territory Treasure Hunters Club website: http://www.itthc.com/
ITTHC’s Motto – Dig For Fun, Restore When Done! Since our beginning in 1969, ITTHC has considered it important to give back to the community in some way with community service projects. This group meets monthly.
Knit & Crochet Club
A warm welcome awaits all ages at this club. Learn to knit and crochet and share your skills with others in group projects. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Letters from the Heart Program
A Program designed for all ages to communicate love, respect and appreciation through writing letters of encouragement to the troops. Working hand in hand with Blue Star Mothers, citizens convey their love through letters and gifts placed in monthly care packages to the troops.
Lifepoint Baptist Church
The Church meets Sundays at the Owasso Movie Theater and meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Center.
Material Girls
Always embracing new crafts and projects this group enjoys learning new skills and revisiting old. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.
Owasso Area Republicans & Democrats
Groups meet as scheduled at the Center.
Owasso Community Choir website:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Owasso-Community-Choir/123439527689099
The choir meets every Monday evening at 6:00 pm.
Owasso Golden Agers web page: Senior Services
The service arm of the senior program. "Keeping Young While Growing Older" is their motto. They provide support, both financially and through volunteers, for the programs offered which includes a transportation program for seniors. They have fundraisers through the year. Popular fundraisers are two book sales and a spaghetti supper followed by bingo. The proceeds help supply and serve the needs of their active seniors program. Funds are used for activities, like crafts, decorations, party prizes and special recognition awards.
Owasso Round Up Club website: http://www.owassoroundupclub.org/
The Owasso Roundup Club is dedicated to promoting western heritage through family, horsemanship, play days and rodeos. The Family that rides together stays together! Youth are the future for continuing the western heritage that this country was proudly built upon.
Owasso Senior Citizens Foundation web page: Senior Services
The Foundation is a tax exempt (501c3) organization whose primary purpose is to receive and manage a corpus of funds to assure that a viable Owasso senior program is not totally dependent on government funding. The foundation has made recent special purchases for the Center such as two computers for the seniors to use and a Wii game and fitness machine.
Philanthropic Educational Association website: http://www.education.com/reference/article/philanthropic-educational-organization/
PEO’s mission is to promote educational opportunities for women who desire higher education and are in need of financial assistance. To provide scholarships for selected women from other countries for study in the United States and Canada
Quilters
Meet from 8 a.m. to Noon on Mondays and Wednesdays
An industrious long standing group of quilting women who complete and transform quilt tops into finished quilts. New members welcome. This group’s efforts provide finances to help support the senior program at the center.
Skyblazers
A model plane club and meets on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
Steel Guitars
The group jams at the Center with the community as their audience. They meet on the third Sunday of the month.
Tippi Toes Dance Class website: http://www.tippitoesdance.com/
Tippi Toes offers exciting, fun and energetic dance classes for boys and girls ages 19 months to 5 years. The class meets from10:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. Monthly fees.
Tulsa County Election Board
The Community Center is a polling place for Precinct 753. Voting is scheduled according to the TCEB’s schedule for Owasso.
Tulsa Roadsters website: http://www.tulsaroadsters.com/
This club restores cars.
Veterans of Foreign Wars website: http://www.vfw.org/
VFW hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser on the fourth Saturday of each month except for May, November and December. The breakfasts are from 7 to 10 a.m. at the community center. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids 12 and under. Children under 3 eat free. Diners can choose from pancakes (plain or blueberry), waffles or biscuits and gravy.
Every three months, the VFW also hosts a fundraiser dinner on a Saturday evening, with yummy entrees such as chicken fried steak and chili. Cost for the dinners is $7.50 for all-you-can-eat.
Dates and more specific information for the VFW fundraiser breakfasts and dinners run in the local newspaper upcoming events calendars and also on the community center’s marquee in front of the fire station on 76th Street.
VFW History: The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.
Weight Watchers website: http://www.weightwatchers.com
Weight Watchers meets:
- Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
- Thursdays at 5:15 and 6:30 p.m.
- Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
About Weight Watchers: The PointsPlus program is based on the latest nutritional science, and factors in the way your body actually processes food. Combined with the proven advantages of the Weight Watchers approach, the program helps you make healthy choices. Weight Watchers developed the "four pillars of healthy weight loss" based on years of scientific research and analysis. Their 45 years of experience helping people lose weight has taught them that each element is equally important. You'll learn to choose delicious foods that can keep you feeling fuller for longer. There are absolutely no required foods, and the program gives you the flexibility to enjoy extras and treats --which is important to long-term success.
Writers Club
This small group consists of long time residents who draw upon life experiences to write about their memories and lives. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m.
The Community Center is available for Business Seminars and Conferences, Private Parties, and Extra-curricular school activities; For Information on Rental Facility
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