55+ Connections: Week of 9/30/24
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There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!
55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, October 1
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
Ready to play some card and board games with friends old and new? We’ll be in the meeting rooms ready to play with you! There will be plenty of games available, but if you would like to bring your own to share, you are welcome to do so!
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, October 4
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
It’s hard to believe the first Friday of October is already upon us, but here we are! Hy Vee will be catering this week and they are scheduled to bring baked chicken and spring salad. After lunch we’ll be playing a few rounds of BINGO. Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, October 3rd. 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, October 4
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!
October 4: The Hidden Life of Trees (2020)
When Peter Wohlleben published his book “The Hidden Life of Trees” in 2015, he quickly entered bestseller lists. The forester wrote vividly about his experience that trees are able to communicate with each other, a thesis explored in this film.
Guns into Gardens
Saturday, October 5
10 AM – 12 PM
1st Presbyterian Church, Iowa City
The public is invited to bring their guns which will be made into garden tools. Questions: Please contact Temple Hiatt at [email protected] or call/text 319-400-2884.
Club 24
Monday, October 7
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 October 7th we’ll be watching the Iowa vs Ohio State game.
Satellite Voting Dates and Locations
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office announces early voting opportunities via satellite locations for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election. Early voting provides residents more opportunity to cast their vote, allows for voting outside normal polling locations, and avoids potential personal conflicts for voting on Election Day. Early and satellite voting locations are open to all Johnson County voters.
Satellite voting locations and times:
Coralville Public Library
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Iowa Memorial Union
Monday, Oct. 21 – Wednesday, Oct 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) Medical Center
Monday, Oct. 21 – Wednesday, Oct 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
UIHC – Iowa River Landing, East Lobby
920 E. 2nd Ave., Coralville
Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
UIHC – Health Care Support Services Building
Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28 – 30, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
North Liberty Library
520 W. Cherry St., North Liberty
Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Along with satellite locations, early voting will be offered weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Monday, Nov. 4. Early voting will be in the Johnson County Administration Building lobby, 913 S Dubuque St., Iowa City, and drive-thru voting will be in the Health and Human Services Building parking ramp, 855 S Dubuque St., Iowa City.
