55+ Connections: Week of 9/16/24
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, September 17
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
It’s that time again… time for PUZZLES! We’ll have lots of 100-300 piece jigsaw puzzles that you can work on with friends or strangers while you spend some time chatting and snacking.
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.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, September 20
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
We’ll have Marco’s pizza and bingo this week! Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, September 19th. 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, September 20
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!
September 20: The Post (2017)
A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country’s first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.
Family Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, September 21
1 – 5 PM
Ranshaw House Lawn – 515 Community Dr. North Liberty
Join the City of North Liberty and community partners for a fun-filled afternoon with resources and activities for kids and adults!
- Receive a free health screening, health and wellness education and community health referrals.
- Visit our pop-up community baby shower booth for maternal and infant health resources, doula massages, giveaways for new and expecting parents and cake!
- Stop by the UI Health Care STEM Education booth for hands-on health care exploration activities.
- Learn about library services and upcoming library events and activities and sign up for a library card.
- Explore upcoming Rec Department programs and events and get 25% off all Rec memberships (available only during this event).
- Grab a bite to eat from El Azul or Rodney’s Jamaican Jerk & BBQ. They’ll have free samples (while supplies last) and food available for purchase.
- Get a free reusable grocery bag and other giveaways.
- Enjoy one last burst of summer fun with Big Blast Inflatables, yard games and more!
Club 24
Monday, September 23
6 PM
North Liberty Rec Center
CLUB 24 is a program for adults and seniors to socialize over University of Iowa Athletics.
Patrons can sign up online, over the phone, or in person at the Community Center.
On September 23, we’ll be watching the Iowa vs. Minnesota game.
WISE Health and Wellness Program
Begins Monday, September 23
10 AM – 12 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 311
The WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) Program is a free wellness program for older adults, which is designed to celebrate and promote healthy aging and lifestyle choices! In WISE, you will learn more about ways to protect your physical and mental health, manage medications safely, prevent substance misuse, and help you feel empowered about your healthcare. The program includes six sessions filled with engaging activities, discussions, and time to meet and connect with new people. Register here.
Free Fall Harvest Community Meal
Friday, September 27
5 – 7 PM
Coralville Public Library – Front Lawn
The Coralville Community Food Pantry is excited to partner with our friends at the Coralville Public Library to host a Free Fall Harvest Community Meal on the Library’s front lawn. All are welcome!
The goal of the meal is to cultivate solidarity within our community by sharing a nourishing meal with our neighbors. We celebrate the abundance of produce after a successful growing season for this meal. The meal will feature an array of colorful dishes showcasing the generous gift of Mother Nature, highlighting the fresh local flavor from garden to table. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Bring a blanket or chairs to eat on the lawn; fun activities for all ages and live music serenade your ear as you enjoy the food with your neighbors.
Please bring your own tableware if you are able to help reduce waste.
Do you like to bake? You can sign up to bring dessert here.
