55+ Connections: Week of 4/8/24
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, April 9
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
This week we’ll be making our own scratch art out of old CDs for a fun and easy craft!
Join us each week for a social gathering full of activities and friendly conversation – board games, puzzles, art, book discussions, and more! No registration required.
Save Money on Utilities with JCED
Thursday, April 11
6 PM
Ranshaw House – 515 Community Dr. North Liberty
Come hear about how you can make your home more energy efficient and leverage federal incentives to pay part of the cost.
Johnson Clean Energy District, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to building the clean energy economy in Johnson County, is offering free home energy audits and energy coaching to help households reduce their utility bills and make homes warmer and less drafty. The federal incentives are especially generous for low-and-moderate-income households.
In addition to learning about new technologies for energy efficiency and the federal incentives to use them, attendees will learn how to sign up for a free home energy audit.
For questions, email Craig Mosher at [email protected] with questions regarding the April 11 presentation. For more on JCED or to sign up for its Good Energy Newsletter, visit johnsoncleanenergydistrict.org.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, April 12
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
This week we’ll be having Hy-Vee again and they are expected to bring baked chicken and spring salad. Join us after lunch for a presentation from Troy Bockenstedt of Aero Performance and Physical Therapy. He will be speaking about Vestibular System and Balance Exercises. Registration is required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, April 11th. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Friday Tech Time
Friday, April 12 (normally on the first Friday of the month)
2-3 PM
North Liberty Library – Study Room 1
Get the tech help you need at our drop-in session. We’ll be here to assist you with any technical issues you may be facing. Whether you’re struggling with using an app, having hardware issues, or need general advice, we’ve got you covered. The help session is free and open to all, so feel free to drop by!
Film Fridays at the Senior Center
Friday, April 12
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Assembly Room or Room 302
Come watch a free movie at the Iowa City Senior Center!
April 12th: The Mauritanian (2021)
Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.
Coralville Community Clinic
Sunday, April 14
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Coralville Public Library – Lower Level
Stop by the Coralville Public Library for free health and social services. The UI Mobile Clinic will be in the lower level of the Library providing free basic health services on a drop-in (no appointment needed!) basis. Area social services agencies will be available to talk to. The lower level can be accessed from the downstairs parking lot, or via the elevator inside the library.
Club 24
Monday, April 15
9 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
CLUB 24 is a program for adults and seniors to socialize over University of Iowa Athletics.
This week there will be a special guest, Jay Borschel, a former UoI wrestler!
Patrons can sign up online, over the phone, or in person at the Community Center. Patrons must reserve their spot by the proceeding Friday (April 12) each week.
Patrons will pay $6 to attend the program, either cash the day of or credit card with online registration. The cost will cover cinnamon rolls from Bluebird Café. Coffee will be provided for patrons also.
