55+ Connections: Week of 1/22/24
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There is now a shortened, paper version of the 55+ Connections newsletter available each week at the library!
AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program
Free tax preparation services are available by appointment at the Senior Center from early February through mid-April. Low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those age 60+, can receive this free service, provided by trained volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program.
Clients will schedule an intake appointment to drop off and inventory their tax-related materials and sign some forms. A counselor prepares the tax return while the client waits in the 1st floor lobby. The counselor will consult the client with any questions, then review the completed return with the client before e-filing. Expect the process to take about 60-90 minutes.
Clients must bring copies of federal and state tax returns for the most recent year filed, photo ID and Social Security card for each taxpayer included on the return, W-2 forms, 1099 forms (including Social Security benefits statement), and bank routing/account info for direct deposit/debit.
Click here to make an appointment.
55+ Connections Friday Lunch
Friday, January 26
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
China Garden will be catering for us this week and after lunch we’ll have Dani Grandinetti from the North Liberty Library presenting after lunch for a conversation about library accessibility. Registration for lunch is just $5 and is required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, January 25th. 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, January 26
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Assembly Room or Room 302
Come watch a free movie at the Iowa City Senior Center!
January 26th movie: The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Released at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this film redefined the double-cross with the story of a decorated Korean War veteran soldier, who is unwittingly weaponized by foreign enemies to commit political assassinations. Great performances from Frank Sinatra, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury.
Fire and Ice
Sunday, January 28
4 – 8 PM
Penn Meadows Park – 170 N Dubuque Street ,North Liberty
Fire breathing, juggling, ice sculptures, horse drawn carriage rides, prizes, bonfire with s’mores, food trucks, and more! Come join us for Beat the Bitter’s free family day in Penn Meadows Park, presented by Green State Credit Union! Parking is available in Penn Meadows Park’s north and south lots, at Penn Elementary and along nearby residential streets.
Club 24
Monday, January 29
5 PM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 1 & 2
CLUB 24 is a program for adults to socialize over University of Iowa Athletics.
Patrons can sign up online, over the phone (319-626-5716), or in person at the Community Center. Patrons must reserve their spot by the proceeding Friday (January 26th) each week.
This week we’ll be watching: a replay of the Iowa men’s basketball game.
Patrons will pay $6 cash day of the program unless they sign up online. Online registration you must pay at checkout. The cost will cover cinnamon rolls from Bluebird Café. Coffee will be provided for participants also.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
What is LIHEAP? LIHEAP is a federally-funded program designed to assist low income families meet the cost of home heating by providing a one-time payment to the heating utility.
Who can apply? Both owner-occupied and renter-occupied households are eligible to apply. Households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines may be eligible for assistance.
When can I apply? Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis November 1 – April 30 of each year.
Where can I submit my application?
In person at Johnson County 367 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA
Apply online at https://www.hacap.org/energy
For your convenience, drop boxes are available 24/7 to submit your application. Please ensure all required documents are included. If not provided your application will be marked as incomplete and returned back to you.
