55+ Connections: Week of 1/8/24
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Film Screening: King in the Wilderness Thursday,
January 11
6 PM
Ranshaw House – 515 Community Drive, North Liberty
Directed by filmmaker Peter Kunhardt, King in the Wilderness chronicles the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from across the political spectrum. Drawing on conversations with those who knew Dr. King well, the film reveals stirring new perspectives on Dr. King’s character, his radical doctrine of nonviolence and his internal philosophical struggles prior to his assassination. From the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to his assassination in 1968, Dr. King remained unshakably committed to nonviolence in the face of an increasingly unstable country.
This screening is free and open to all. No registration is required.
We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.
Trivia Night
Thursday, January 11
6:30 PM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room BCD
Who doesn’t love a good battle of the brains? Invite your friends to join us for a night of trivia, snacks and small prizes! Teams can be made up of five people or fewer, but you don’t have to bring a team. Individuals can work together or separately.
55+ Connections Friday Lunch
Friday, January 12
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
This week Hy Vee is expected to bring roast beef and carrots for lunch. We’ll be back in our usual place in Classrooms 3 & 4 in the Rec Center and the VNA will be there for their monthly free blood pressure clinic. After lunch Jennie Garner will be presenting on her role as the director of the North Liberty Library. Registration for lunch is just $5 and is required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, January 11th. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
MLK Day Volunteer Fair
Monday, January 15
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Coralville Public Library
Come to the Coralville Public Library on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a volunteer information fair. Local organizations will have tables where they share how you can get involved by volunteering in your community. Live music by Blake Shaw and free refreshments will be available at the fair. At 5:30 listen to a community reading of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Find a list of Coralville events taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Coralville’s website, www.coralville.org/MLKday, including afternoon events at the Coralville Recreation center.
Get Into Podcasts
Friday, January 19
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Iowa City Public Library – Digital Media Lab
Do you want to learn more about enjoying podcasts? Join Bond from the Iowa City Public Library to learn what a podcast is, how to listen to them, and recommendations for podcasts you may enjoy. Bring your smartphone, iPad, or tablet along, and leave this session with at least one podcast, if not many more, to suit your fancy. Registration required. Register here.
