55+ Connections: Week of 2/2/2025
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Tremble Clefs
Mondays, February 3 – May 5
10:30 – 12 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302
Tremble Clefs is a therapeutic singing group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their caregivers, and family members. The loss of voice, communication difficulties resulting from a decreased volume of voice and lung capacity, and depression are common symptoms of PD. This weekly program provides vocal, breathing, and movement exercises that benefit the participants to meet their specific needs and creates a supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals with PD and their caregivers. No musical experience or background is required to participate in the program. To learn more, visit trembleclefsarizona.org. Register here.
55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, February 4
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
It’s the first Tuesday so we’re back to the ever-popular board games week! We’ll have all of our usual games available, but we’re also going to learn how to play a new game this week called “Left Center Right”.
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.
Movie Night at the Coralville Public Library
Wednesday, February 5
6 – 8 PM
Coralville Public Library – Jean Schwab Auditorium
Come to the Coralville Public Library for a free movie for adults! Showing “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” rated R.
Joel finds out that his girlfriend, Clementine, has had her memories of their rocky relationship erased with a new experimental procedure. Out of desperation, he decides to have his memories of her erased as well. As his memories of her begin to fade, he begins to rediscover the passion that brought them together, and wonders if ignorance really is bliss. Starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson, and many others.
Refreshments, including fresh popcorn, will be provided!
This film is approximately 1 hour & 45 minutes long.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, February 7
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Rooms 3&4
Can you believe it’s already February? For our first Friday in February, Hy-Vee will cater and they are expected to bring meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, and buttered corn. After lunch we’ll play BINGO, which is always free to play with the chance to win small prizes.
Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend lunch. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, February 6th Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Film Fridays & Free Popcorn
Friday, February 7
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302
Come to the Senior Center to watch a movie and eat popcorn!
February 7th movie: As Good as It Gets (1997)
A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
VITA Tax Prep and Help
Don’t pay a fee to get your refund! The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing and filing their tax return. You can set up an appointment with VITA to do your taxes at the North Liberty Library on February 22, March 8, or March 15. To set up your appointment and learn more click here.
