55+ Connections: Week of 4/29/24
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, April 30
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
Since we have a rare 5th Tuesday this month, we’ll be watching a movie! We will watch the film with the subtitles on. Coffee and snacks will be available.
Cyrano (2021) – Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters.
Join us each week for a social gathering full of activities and friendly conversation – board games, puzzles, art, book discussions, and more! No registration required.
Making Friends with Movement
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27
9-9:45 am
Ranshaw House – 515 Community Dr. North Liberty (the big white house next to the Community Center!)
Has regular exercise never really come naturally for you? Or maybe you’ve fallen out of the habit after an injury or illness got in the way? Join us at the Ranshaw House on Thursday mornings for some gentle movement in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This class will serve up a sampler platter of movement activities–including chair yoga, stretch bands, Tai Chi & Qigong, walking, and more–for you to try out, modify, and see what you like. The goal is to experiment and find ways to have a good time moving your body, with support from others in a similar boat, in order to make friends with movement. Register online or call 319-356-5220.
Coffee Talk & Rec(ommendation) Room
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27
10-11 am
Ranshaw House – 515 Community Dr. North Liberty (the big white house next to the Community Center!)
Join folks from the Iowa City Senior Center in North Liberty for coffee, company, and conversation on Thursday mornings. Bring your hot tips and cool recommendations to our Rec(ommendation) Room. Tell us about great books, movies, podcasts, restaurants, museums, walking trails, travel destinations…anything you are currently loving and want to share with others! The Ranshaw House has a big screen TV and internet connection, so we can always pull up websites and videos (a movie trailer on YouTube, for example) to illustrate your suggestions. Among the recommendations we’d love to hear, tell us what kind of classes and activities you want to see organized for older adults in North Liberty. If we reach a lull in conversation, we can always pull out the old Scrabble game or checkerboard.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, May 3
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
It’s time for Hy-Vee catering again and are expected to bring pulled pork, baked beans, and potato salad. After lunch, we’ll play a few rounds of BINGO for the chance to win small prizes. Registration is $5 and required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, May 2nd. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Film Fridays at the Senior Center
Friday, May 3
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Assembly Room or Room 302
Come watch a free movie at the Iowa City Senior Center!
May 3 – Lion (2016)
A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
First Friday Tech Time
May 3 – First Friday of the Month
2-3 PM
North Liberty Library – Study Room 1
Get the tech help you need at our drop-in session. We’ll be here to assist you with any technical issues you may be facing. Whether you’re struggling with using an app, having hardware issues, or need general advice, we’ve got you covered. The help session is free and open to all, so feel free to drop by!
