55+ Connections: Week of 12/15/24
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There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!
55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, December 17
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
For our last gathering of 2024, we’ll be puzzling away in the library! We’ll have a variety of 300 piece puzzles to work on either on your own or with friends. There will also be snacks and coffee.
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. You can choose which events you would like to attend and are not obligated to go weeks when the activity is not of interest to you.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, December 20
We’ll have several kinds of pizza from Marco’s Pizza this week and after lunch we’ll play Bingo!
Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend lunch. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, December 19th. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Film Fridays & Free Popcorn
Friday, December 20
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302
Come to the Senior Center to watch a movie and eat popcorn!
December 20th movie: The Old Oak (2023)
The future for the last remaining pub, The Old Oak, in a village of Northeast England, where people are leaving the land as the mines are closed. Houses are cheap and available, thus making it an ideal location for Syrian refugees.
Coralville Community Clinic
Saturday, December 21
11 AM – 3 PM
Coralville Public Library – Lower Level
Stop by the 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 basis.
Area social services agencies will be available to talk to.
Free health services include:
- Vitals: blood pressure, heart rate
- Labs: Cholesterol & diabetes (HbA1C) testing
- Exercise + nutrition: programming and education
- Prescription for medication refills
- Free eyeglasses for reading
- Visit with a doctor
Club 24
North Liberty Rec Center
CLUB 24 WILL TAKE A BREAK UNTIL JANUARY 6, 2025.
CLUB 24 is a program for adults and seniors to socialize over University of Iowa Athletics.
Patrons can sign up online, over the phone at 319-626-5716, or in person at the Community Center.
Parkinson’s Exercise Class
Wednesdays
10 – 11 AM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 103
This class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and uses a variety of exercises to work on movement strategies, gait, balance, strength, and flexibility. We may use equipment, including hand weights, bands, balls. Sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter and free for individuals with Parkinson’s disease their and care partners. Register online here or call 319-356-5220.
One Small Step Program
In the United States, we are increasingly divided—separated from one another to the point where discussing important issues has become a challenge, and feeling more alone despite countless technological means that were supposed to connect us.
One Small Step, a groundbreaking project from StoryCorps, aims to bridge these divides by bringing people together to talk across political lines. North Liberty is proud to be one of a select few locations across the country dedicated to integrating this effort into public libraries. Our first effort is an active display, featuring responses to One Small Step questions from our community. Through it, we hope to show how our hopes, dreams, and experiences connect us, making us more alike than different. A physical display is available in the library in the lounge. It is mirrored online at northlibertylibrary.org/oss . Responses will be displayed both in-person and online regardless of where you submit an answer to the question.
By participating, you are playing a crucial role in shaping how this initiative could be implemented in hundreds of other communities in the near future. Your involvement and feedback are invaluable to us, and we are deeply grateful for your time and consideration in answering this month’s question. Thank you for being part of this important journey toward understanding and unity. We look forward to your continued participation and invite you to join us again next month for a new question!
Successful Aging in Johnson County Survey – Updated Link
The Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board (JCLC), appointed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, is launching a survey aimed at understanding the experiences and perceptions of residents aged 45 and older regarding livability in Johnson County.
With approximately 22% of Johnson County residents in this age group, the survey seeks to gather insights on essential elements that contribute to a livable community. A livable community is one where everyone can age successfully, providing safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing, accessible transportation options, and opportunities for all residents to engage in community life.
The survey will cover critical topics related to livability and is designed to capture the voices of county residents.
Responses will be used to inform strategic planning efforts and guide recommendations for improving livability in Johnson County.
The survey will begin in early December with a gradual rollout in rural communities, followed by expansion into the metropolitan area of Johnson County. All Johnson County residents aged 45 and older are encouraged to participate.
Participants can complete the survey online at this updated link or request a paper survey by calling (319) 335-1664.
