55+ Connections: Week of 7/29/24
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, July 31
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
This week we have a rare fifth Tuesday of the month, which means it’s movie time! We’ll be playing the documentary Plastic Earth. It is appropriate for all ages and all ages are welcome.
What it’s about: Worldwide plastic production from fossil-based sources continues to rise and contribute to climate change, pollution and environmental issues. Scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators tackle solutions to deal with the over-production of single-use plastics.
We’ll begin playing the movie at 10:45 AM, the runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes. We will have coffee and snacks available!
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, August 2
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
This week, we have Hy-Vee catering and they are expected to bring smoked pork loin, roasted red potatoes, and roasted veggies. After lunch we will play a few rounds of bingo! Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, August 1st. 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, August 2
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Assembly Room or Room 302
Come watch a free movie at the Iowa City Senior Center! There’s free popcorn!
August 2: Beyond Utopia (2023)
The story of several families as they attempt to escape oppression in North Korea, revealing a world most of us have never seen.
Euchre Club
Fridays
1:30 – 3:30 PM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
Enjoy playing Euchre? Want to learn to play Euchre? Want to watch other people play Euchre? Join us for Euchre Club in the Rec Center right after Connections Lunch on Fridays for fun and conversation!
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6
5 – 7 PM
Penn Meadows Park – 355 E Penn St, North Liberty
Join city staff in celebrating the nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. There will be giveaways and games, a free dinner (hot dogs and chips) in partnership with the North Liberty Optimists, and a chance to meet with Johnson County emergency service organizations.
Friday Tech Time
Friday, August 9
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, hardware issues, or just need some general advice, we’ve got you covered. The help session is free and open to all, so feel free to drop by and get the help you need. No registration required.
Stanley Sage: Laurie Zaiger
Tuesday, August 13
10:30 AM
Stanley Museum of Art – Lobby
Artist and teacher Laurie Zaiger will discuss how she teaches technique and structure while nurturing each student’s artistic voice. She will tell us what happens in an art classroom and the impact that it has on the student and the teacher.
Stanley Sage is a program with older adults in mind. We’ve invited a local artist to tell their art story and connect it to the Stanley collections. There will be pastries!
