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Mission: OWLS (Older. Wiser. Livelier. Seniors.) is dedicated to enriching the lives of others through Entertainment, Fun, Inspiration, and Adventure.
Focus: For twenty years OWLS has offered a wide variety of Monthly Events including Luncheon Programs and Day Trips that have delighted participants from throughout the Milwaukee area.
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January Luncheon
Phyllis Diller is ON!
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Presented by: Ellie Carlson
“I became a stand-up comedian because I had a sit down husband.” Who else but
Phyllis Diller would say such a comment when talking about Fang, her made-up rotten husband! Ellie Carlson, from Ellie presents, portrays Phyllis Diller - America’s first female stand-up comic who entertained audiences from 1955-2002. Come join us for this fun-filled program!!
(In November 2022 Ellie presents joined OWLS for her program “Speaking of Unmentionable: The Rise and Fall of Ladies Underwear.”)
Thursday, January 15, 2025
Socialization begins at 11:30 A.M., Lunch at Noon, Program at 1:00pm
at COMMUNITY United Methodist Church in Elm Grove WI.
Maximum Participants is 112.
Cost
OWLS Members: $24
OWLS Guests: $29
Program Only: $10
Reservation Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
February Luncheon
Wisconsin POW Camps
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Presented by: Bob Block
Did you know that during WWII the United States in general established 175 Prisoners- of-War (POW) camps? Most notable camps include Fort McCoy and Camp Fort Sheridan. In Wisconsin, alone, there were 38 camps that housed a total of 20,000 POW’s. This presentation is an overview of US POW camps and specific information regarding Wisconsin POW camps. We will hear the stories of those contained, those who worked alongside them, and those that might have lived in their community.
Thursday, February 19, 2025
Socialization begins at 11:30 A.M., Lunch at Noon, Program at 1:00pm
at COMMUNITY United Methodist Church in Elm Grove WI.
Maximum Participants is 112.
Cost
OWLS Members: $19
OWLS Guests: $24
Program Only: $10
Reservation Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2026
CUMC-OWLS
14700 Watertown Plank Road - Elm Grove, Wisconsin 53122
262.782.4060
OWLS (Older. Wiser. Livelier. Seniors.)
is a community outreach program of
COMMUNITY United Methodist Church.
It is open to people of all faith traditions.
All Are Welcome!