55+ Connections: Week of 5/20/24
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, May 21
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
It’s once again time to break out the puzzles! We’ll have a variety of 300 piece puzzles to work on while you chat with other participants. There will be coffee and snacks available as well.
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.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party
Wednesday, May 22
6 – 7:30 PM
Ranshaw House Lawn – 515 Community Dr
Jump start summer and sign up for the summer reading program with a foam party and water fun on the Ranshaw House lawn. Chat with neighbors and learn more about the exciting reading program activities we have planned for all ages this summer!
This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by A2Z Heating and Plumbing, Centro, Inc, Collins Community Credit Union, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, South Slope Cooperative, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, May 24
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
China Garden is catering this week and after lunch the mayor of North Liberty, Chris Hoffman will give a presentation about his role in the city! Registration is $5 and required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, May 23rd. 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 24
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Assembly Room or Room 302
Come watch a free movie at the Iowa City Senior Center!
May 24 – The Holdovers (2023
A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 29
1 – 3 PM
Grand Living at Bridgewater – 3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville
Join Grand Living at Bridgewater for a health fair packed with vendors and activities to kick off your summer health goals. Fitness testing, healthy snacks, outdoor games, SMARTfit training, and more! At 2:30 there will be a presentation titled “Eat More to Increase Your Longevity” with Guest Speaker Lyynde, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant from Performance Health and Fitness. Vendors will include CarePro Health Services, Alzheimer’s Association, On With Life, Therapy Dogs, Performance Health and Fitness, Fitness Sports Shoes, University of Iowa Csomay Center, and Fox Rehab. RSVP by calling 319-528-5047!
Kids Summer Lunch Program Looking for Volunteers
Every year, the city of North Liberty hosts a free lunch program for kids aged 0-18, Monday through Friday while school is out. In 2023, this program served an average of 130 kids every day! To make this program the great success that it has been in the past, we are looking for volunteers!
Every day a group of five volunteers is needed to help set up, serve food, and clean up afterward. Volunteering is more fun with friends—sign up as a group!
Most days we will be outside on the Ranshaw House lawn, moving inside the Rec Center basement in the event of inclement weather or excessive heat.
Find more information or sign up to help here or by contacting Corrie Brase at [email protected].
