55+ Connections: Week of 1/19/25
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe.
There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!
North Liberty City Hall and North Liberty Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Recreation Center will be open regular hours.
Volunteer Fair and Reading of I Have a Dream Speech
Monday, January 20
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Coralville Public Library
From 4:30 to 6:30 PM, go down to the lower level of the Coralville Public Library to find out how you can get involved in your community during our volunteer fair, featuring a number of local organizations with volunteer opportunities.
From 5:30 – 6 PM, in the library Rotunda area, there will be a commemorative reading of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream Speech
55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, January 21
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
Puzzle week, puzzle week, oh how we love our puzzle week! We’ll have 300 and under piece puzzles for you to work on. You can work on puzzles alone or with friends. There will be coffee and snacks available!
Join us each week for a social gathering full of activities and friendly conversation – board games, crafts, puzzles, 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, January 24
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Rooms 3&4
China Garden will be catering this week’s lunch. After we eat, the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence will be presenting and talking about the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8s”.
Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend lunch. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, January 23rd. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Film Fridays & Free Popcorn
Friday, January 24
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302
Come to the Senior Center to watch a movie and eat popcorn!
January 24th movie: Thelma (2024)
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
Fire & Ice Festival
Saturday, January 25
2 – 8 PM
Penn Meadow Park, North Liberty
Come beat the bitter in the park with games, food, activities, performances, fireworks, and more! All events will be outdoors, so be sure to bundle up. To learn more about everything happening click here.
Queer Elders of Iowa City
Wednesdays
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 308
This is a social group for LGBTQ elders to come together, share stories, and find community. Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month and there are movies on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. In addition to organizing social activities for members, the group supports the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library through collecting oral histories and gathering materials for the archive. For those with interest, there are also outlets for sharing experiences with the wider community. For regular updates, you can join the Facebook page, Queer Elders of Iowa City.
Cozy Canvases with Big Picture
Friday, February 28
5:30 – 7 PM
Big Picture Art Studio – 185 Highway 965, Suite #3, North Liberty
Join us for a delightful evening of creativity and warmth at “Cozy Canvases” hosted by Big Picture Art Studio and the North Liberty Library. Escape the winter chill and immerse yourself in the world of art as you paint, sip, and unwind in a welcoming atmosphere. No matter your skill level, you’ll have a wonderful time connecting with other participants and creating your own masterpiece. All materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a cozy winter spirit! Participants may bring beer, wine, or seltzers. A non-alcoholic mocktail and snacks will be provided. Space is limited so registration is required!