Senior Activities and Volunteering
Content updated Nov. 21, 2025
Columbia Parks and Recreation's Active Adults program offers a variety of recreational opportunities aimed at those 50 years and older. Activities include bingo, karaoke, crochet/knitting group, painting group, Mah Jongg groups, card games, crafts, chair yoga, D&D gaming group, Women's Hiking group, and more. Program is based at Hillcrest Community Center. Yearly membership is $42.
Hours: 8:30am-4pm
1907 Hillcrest Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7475
https://www.como.gov/contacts/hillcrest-community-center/
https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/50-program/
https://www.como.gov/parks/waters-moss-memorial-wildlife-area/
Content updated April 22, 2025
At Central Missouri Community Action, you can mentor and guide students to higher academic achievement. The Foster Grandparent Program connects role models like you with students with exceptional needs.
Activities include but are not limited to:
Foster grandparents and children play games, talk, listen, read, and eat together.
Foster grandparents lend support to learning and therapy.
Activities between the foster grandparents and children are developed for a one-on-one relationship.
If eligible, volunteers may receive a stipend at the rate of $4.00 per hour. In addition….One hot, nutritious meal provided at most site locations. Transportation or mileage reimbursement. A physical exam. Accident and liability insurance. Orientation and in-service training program. Information and referral service. Annual recognition program.
Interested in volunteering? Call 573-777-5225.
800 N. Providence
Columbia, MO 65203
Email: pr@cmca.us
Content updated Oct. 20, 2025
The Center provides a safe place for individuals in their mature years to stopover to interact with persons approximately the same age and share the same interests. Thru many different activities and a healthy meal program, people can stay active mentally as well as physically (ex: yoga, line dancing, exercise…), blood pressure, activities (ex: cards and pool), and volunteer opportunities.
Lunch is served from 10:45 - 12:45 pm. Take out option only after 12:30 pm. A full lunch ticket costs $7.00 ($6.00 for a veteran). A full lunch includes an entree, 2 sides, soup, dessert, and a drink. All items may be ordered individually as well. There is no age limit to come and eat.
Senior Center’s Hours: Mon thru Fri 9 AM - 4 PM
1121 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-874-2050
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