55+ Connections: Week of 5/29/23
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Wishing you all a pleasant Memorial Day. Remember that the Library is CLOSED, but the Rec Center will remain open until 6pm.
NORTH LIBERTY GARBAGE COLLECTION WILL BE PUSHED FORWARD ONE DAY! If your garbage is picked up on Mondays normally, it will be on Tuesday, if picked up on Tuesdays normally, it will be on Wednesday, if your normal day is Wednesday it will be collected Thursday, June 1st.
Lawyers in Libraries – Elder Law
Thursday, June 1
6:30 PM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
This program will focus on financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living wills and the Final Disposition Act. Lawyers in Libraries is a joint effort by The Iowa State Bar Association, the State Library of Iowa, Iowa Legal Aid and the Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project to help provide free legal information to Iowans across the state. Sponsored by The Iowa State Bar Association Elder Law Section in honor of Older Iowans.
55+ Connections Lunch
Friday, June 2
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
Hy Vee will be catering this week and are expected to provide us with a hearty summer meal of Pulled pork/buns, baked beans, and potato salad—but all meals are subject to change. After lunch it’s time for BINGO! As always, it is free to play with the chance to win small prizes. Registration for lunch just $5 and is required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, June 1st. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Last Week’s Dessert Recipe: Indoor S’mores
2/3 Cups white corn syrup
2 Tablespoons butter
1 (12 oz.) package milk chocolate chips
Bring all to a boil, stirring constantly.
Then mix in:
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 cups (10 oz.) Golden grahams cereal
Mix well, then add 3 cups mini marshmallows, one cup at a time. Put in a sheet pan as bars, or roll into “cookies” by hand. Cool at room temperature. Makes 4 dozen small cookies.
Every week we ask for two volunteers to sign up to bring dessert to Friday lunch. If you are one of those two, you get your meal for free! If you would like to include your dessert recipe in this newsletter, email it to Corrie at [email protected] or write it down and bring it to Friday lunch with your dessert so she can make a copy!
Advance Care Planning Workshop
Tuesday, June 6
2 – 4 PM
Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty
We can’t predict when a sudden illness or injury could leave us unable to communicate or make decisions. Learn how to talk about and documents your health care preferences to ensure that your family, friends and heal care team know what’s important to you and your wishes are honored. This free workshop is presented by Iowa City Senior Center thanks in part to funding from the City of North Liberty. Register online here or call 319-356-5220
North Liberty Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Opening
All season long the outdoor pool is open Saturdays and Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. Daily regular hours will begin on June 7, when the outdoor pool will also be open from 12 to 9 p.m. on weekdays in addition to 12 to 6 p.m. on weekends. The first hour of each day is reserved for those with pool memberships. Entry to the outdoor pool is through the outside gate. The outdoor pool season runs through Sept. 4.
Find more pool information here.
