55+ Connections: Week of 6/26/23
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55+ Connections Lunch
Friday, June 30
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
It’s a rare fifth Friday this week, which means SugaPeach (they usually bring us chicken, but all meals are subject to change)! There will be no activity or presenter after, but participants are welcome to stay for social time. Registration for lunch just $5 and is required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, June 29th. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Ranshaw House Concert Series
Fridays in June and July
6 PM – 8 PM
Ranshaw House Lawn, 515 Community Dr. North Liberty
All through June and July the City of North Liberty will be hosting free live performances from local musicians all from the Ranshaw House front porch! Connect with neighbors, bring a picnic, BYOB, and enjoy the fun summer evening atmosphere! See the full line up of performers here!
Friday, June 30th performer: Joe and Vickie Price
Joe and Vicki are both members of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. Joe is also a member of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Together, they perform a rollicking brand of blue-roots in what has been described as a “righteous joyful foot-stomping jubilee”.
Stanley Sage with Alicia Velasquez
Wednesday, June 28
10:30 AM
Stanley Museum of Art – Lobby
Stanley Sage is a program with older adults in mind. We’ve invited a local older adult to tell their art story and connect it to the Stanley collection.
Alcia Velasquez is a local artist and the first Indigenous woman to open a boutique in Iowa City. The House of DOTŁ’IZHI features art and jewelry inspired by Velasquez’s Apache culture.
Movie Night – Bohemian Rhapsody
Thursday, June 29
6 PM
Coralville Public Library
Bohemian Rhapsody tells the story of the legendary British rock band Queen and of their lead singer Freddie Mercury from their early days to their amazing performance at Live Aid in 1985 in Wembley Stadium. Starring Rami Malek, and Lucy Boynton.
Bohemian Rhapsody is rated PG-13 and is about 2 hours and 15 minutes long.
North Liberty Fireworks Display
Monday, July 3
9 – 9:30 PM
Penn Meadows Park, North Liberty
A fantastic display the evening before your Independence Day celebrations! Fireworks launch at 9 p.m. in Penn Meadows Park.
Remember, while you can purchase fireworks in North Liberty, the use of consumer fireworks in city limits is prohibited!
Each year, fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires, causing deaths, injuries and millions in direct property damage. The loud explosions can be scary to pets, unsettling to veterans and disruptive to kids.
The local sale of fireworks, which is allowed as required by state law, can lead to confusion because cities still set local rules for the use of consumer fireworks, and the North Liberty City Council has declined to legalize their use within city limits, so consumer fireworks are prohibited. Novelty fireworks, including sparklers and similar items, remain legal to use.
Social Hour and Coffee at the Library
Every Monday
10 AM
North Liberty Library – Magazine Lounge
Join us at the library for an hour of socializing with other adults of all ages. Coffee provided!
