Senior Center programs in North Liberty
Thanks to grant support from the City of North Liberty in 2023-2024, the Iowa City Senior Center is able to provide programs and services for older adults in North Liberty, plus discounted Senior Center membership for North Liberty residents. For more information, call 319-356-5220.

Death Café
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
A Death Café is a safe place for people to talk about death in order to make the most of life. New people are encouraged to join anytime. This is not a bereavement support group or grief counseling session. For more information on the purpose of this group, visit deathcafe.com. This is open to people of all ages; no membership or registration required.

Practical Planning for End of Life
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
This discussion group will answer general questions about end of-life planning. We will also cover a specific topic each week in our discussion, such as starting an end-of-life conversation with important people in my life, burial options, designing a death plan, responding to a diagnosis of a terminal disease, and creating my celebration of life (religious, spiritual or otherwise!).

Caregiving Support Group
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 pm
Hybrid (attend in-person at the Ranshaw House or on Zoom)
Register online or call 319-356-5220 to receive Zoom link
This ongoing, drop-in group will provide a space for sharing experiences about caregiving and sharing resources and support related to caregiving, with a focus on self-care. Each meeting will begin with a meditation about self-care and open sharing will be integrated with learning various self-care practices and discussion. While the topic of grief may come up, this is not a grief support group. People may attend regularly, or as they are able. This is a hybrid group, so participation via zoom is an option. Outside of the group, individual meetings with the facilitator will be available to assess and refer to outside resources available in the community for caregiving and self-care.

ICSC Services Available in North Liberty
Make an appointment at icgov.org/icsc-services or call 319-356-5220.

Advance Health Care Planning
We can’t predict when a sudden illness or injury could leave us unable to communicate or make decisions. Who would know what kind of medical treatment you want or don’t want? Honoring Your Wishes is a communitywide program that helps you reflect, share, and document your health care preferences (before a crisis) to ensure your family, friends, and health care team know what’s important to you and your wishes are honored. Certified facilitators will guide you through these conversations and help you create or update a written health care directive.

Caregiver Information and Referral
Help for those seeking individualized information, referral, and support beyond the Caregiving Support Group.

SHIIP Medicare Counseling
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. SHIIP’s trained, certified volunteer counselors assist thousands of Iowans annually, helping them save millions of dollars. ICSC’s volunteer SHIIP counselors answer your questions and give you one-on-one help. Appointments are offered in Iowa City, North Liberty, and via Zoom or phone.

Description:The regular meeting of the North Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission.The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and live stream of the meeting can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/live.

The regular meeting of the North Liberty Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and live stream of the meeting can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/live.

Jump start your first Friday by attending the Iowa City Area Business Partnership’s First Friday Coffee Connections.

This is an informal networking opportunity for our current and future members of the Business Partnership and ICAD. At this event you can hear from city officials, community members, new businesses and hear updates from the Business Partnership.

Register for free

Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter

To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday

Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).

Named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and Iowa Hawkeye Nile Kinnick, Club 24 is an opportunity for seniors to socialize while watching the most recent Iowa football game. Sit back, relax, and watch and discuss the game over coffee and snacks. Participants can sign up weekly by calling (319) 626-5716, visiting the Rec Center front desk or registering online.

An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.

United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].

Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) is pleased to announce three new clinics that will offer the services of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in North Liberty and Coralville. WIC is a nutrition education and food assistance program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children up to five years of age. WIC can help families find other needed resources like doctors, dentists and medical insurance. I-Smile services will also be offered to children and pregnant people at these clinics which includes a dental screening, fluoride varnish, education and referral to a dentist.

JCPH is offering WIC clinics throughout Johnson County to improve the accessibility to services for county residents especially where transportation is a barrier. “We analyzed the addresses of families currently receiving WIC and families who are eligible for Medicaid to identify clusters of where they live and sites for clinics to close these clusters. We anticipate this will help families already on WIC as well as attract families who have never been on WIC due to transportation issues,” said Chuck Dufano, WIC Coordinator for Johnson County.

Clinics will be open monthly from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following sites in North Liberty and Coralville:

Second Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 11
North Liberty Community Center
520 W. Cherry Street
North Liberty, IA
Lower Level – Gerdin Conference Room

Third Thursday of the month beginning Oct. 20
North Liberty Baptist Church
1215 Jordan Street
North Liberty, IA
Church sanctuary

Fourth Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 25
Coralville United Methodist Church
806 – 13th Avenue
Coralville, Iowa
2nd Level classrooms

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact WIC Coordinator Chuck Dufano at 319-356-6042.

The regular meeting of the North Liberty City Council. The agenda can be found at https://northlibertyiowa.org/meetings/ and live stream of the meeting can be found at https://northlibertyiowa.org/live.

Senior Center programs in North Liberty
Thanks to grant support from the City of North Liberty in 2023-2024, the Iowa City Senior Center is able to provide programs and services for older adults in North Liberty, plus discounted Senior Center membership for North Liberty residents. For more information, call 319-356-5220.

Death Café
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
A Death Café is a safe place for people to talk about death in order to make the most of life. New people are encouraged to join anytime. This is not a bereavement support group or grief counseling session. For more information on the purpose of this group, visit deathcafe.com. This is open to people of all ages; no membership or registration required.

Practical Planning for End of Life
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
This discussion group will answer general questions about end of-life planning. We will also cover a specific topic each week in our discussion, such as starting an end-of-life conversation with important people in my life, burial options, designing a death plan, responding to a diagnosis of a terminal disease, and creating my celebration of life (religious, spiritual or otherwise!).

Caregiving Support Group
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 pm
Hybrid (attend in-person at the Ranshaw House or on Zoom)
Register online or call 319-356-5220 to receive Zoom link
This ongoing, drop-in group will provide a space for sharing experiences about caregiving and sharing resources and support related to caregiving, with a focus on self-care. Each meeting will begin with a meditation about self-care and open sharing will be integrated with learning various self-care practices and discussion. While the topic of grief may come up, this is not a grief support group. People may attend regularly, or as they are able. This is a hybrid group, so participation via zoom is an option. Outside of the group, individual meetings with the facilitator will be available to assess and refer to outside resources available in the community for caregiving and self-care.

ICSC Services Available in North Liberty
Make an appointment at icgov.org/icsc-services or call 319-356-5220.

Advance Health Care Planning
We can’t predict when a sudden illness or injury could leave us unable to communicate or make decisions. Who would know what kind of medical treatment you want or don’t want? Honoring Your Wishes is a communitywide program that helps you reflect, share, and document your health care preferences (before a crisis) to ensure your family, friends, and health care team know what’s important to you and your wishes are honored. Certified facilitators will guide you through these conversations and help you create or update a written health care directive.

Caregiver Information and Referral
Help for those seeking individualized information, referral, and support beyond the Caregiving Support Group.

SHIIP Medicare Counseling
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. SHIIP’s trained, certified volunteer counselors assist thousands of Iowans annually, helping them save millions of dollars. ICSC’s volunteer SHIIP counselors answer your questions and give you one-on-one help. Appointments are offered in Iowa City, North Liberty, and via Zoom or phone.

The regular meeting of the Tree and Stormwater Advisory Board. These meetings are aired on NLTV and livestreamed. Agenda and packet information is available online.

The pathway around Liberty Centre will be lit by all kinds of friendly ghosts and ghouls giving out candy and guiding you along the way. Grab a scavenger hunt sheet for a chance to win special prizes. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Feel free to snap photos/selfies to share on social media. Candy bags and hot chocolate will be provided. This is a family event for all ages, but children must be supervised by an adult.

Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter

To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday

Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).

Designated free nights to play basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.

Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practices allowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.

The pathway around Liberty Centre will be lit by all kinds of friendly ghosts and ghouls giving out candy and guiding you along the way. Grab a scavenger hunt sheet for a chance to win special prizes. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Feel free to snap photos/selfies to share on social media. Candy bags and hot chocolate will be provided. This is a family event for all ages, but children must be supervised by an adult.