Senior Activities and Volunteering
Content updated Oct. 29, 2024
Mon – Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM
50+ Program and 50+ Trips through Columbia Parks and Recreation. Music, dances, painting, crafts, instructional classes, social activities and travel opportunities. Yearly Membership is $25, cost for trips varies.
1907 Hillcrest Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7475
Weblink to Hillcrest Community Center
Weblink to 50+ Program and Activities
Weblink to 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 Dec. 18, 2023
The Senior 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
The Center’s hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4PM
Lunch 10:45 - 12:45 pm; Take out 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.
1121 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-874-2050
Email