55+ Connections: Week of 10/7/24
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, October 8
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
Let’s make ghost lanterns! This week we’ll be doing a fun recycling craft to make ghoulish lights from old glass jars. If you have any clean jars you’d like to bring, you may, but we will have jars available and all of the other necessary supplies.
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.
Patagonia Adventure
Tuesday, October 8
1 – 2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302 (or on Zoom)
Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia in this travelogue presentation by Jim Ruebush and Melanie McNeil. Explore rugged mountains, pristine glaciers, and vast expanses of pampas that define this remote region at the southern tip of South America. Learn about the rich cultural heritage and discover the unique flora and fauna that live in this diverse ecosystem. From the peaks of Torres del Paine, to the Pacific island of Chiloe, to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, learn of the beauty and wonder that is Patagonia. This program is cosponsored by TRAIL of Johnson County. Registration is required and can be completed here.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, October 11
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4
We’ll have food from Hy-Vee once again this week and they are expected to bring pulled pork, baked beans, and potato salad. After lunch, David Whitebread will be presenting. He is a former Grand Canyon Ranger and will be telling us about his experiences in that position. Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, October 10th. 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 11
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 11: Greyhound (2020)
Several months after the U.S. entry into World War II, an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by a German submarine wolf pack.
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 14th we’ll be watching the Iowa vs Washington game.
Ukulele Friends
Wednesdays
1 – 2:30 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 305
Do you play the ukulele or are you interested in learning? Do you enjoy singing simple, familiar songs? Please consider sitting in with a friendly group who get together once a week to practice, learn new songs, and chat. You’ll be welcome whether you want to play, sing, or just listen.
Harvest Puzzle Hustle
Friday, October 25
7 – 9 PM
North Liberty Library
Come join us for a fun and challenging puzzle competition and fundraiser at the North Liberty Library! Test your skills and race against the clock to complete this fall’s puzzle. Entry is $60 per team, and 3-4 people are required for each team. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the North Liberty Library and the North Liberty Library!
Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. All teams will be able to keep their puzzles. (While you’re here, stock up for the winter with a goodwill-donation used puzzle sale! Puzzle sale will run through October 29th, but Puzzle Hustle participants will get first dibs!) Refreshments and treats will be provided. Participants may bring beer, wine, or seltzers. Event is for adults only. Register here!
