55+ Connections: Week of 2/23/25
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55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, February 25
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
For our book club this month we’ll be discussing Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour.
For book club next month we’ll be reading The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer:
Lucy Hart knows better than anyone what it’s like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher’s aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.
Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he’s finally written a new book. Even better, he’s holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.
For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack “the Mastermind” Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.
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, February 28
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Rooms 3&4
For food this week we’ll have China Garden catering. Afterward, Nicolle Cabalka of Rock Valley Physical Therapy, will give a presentation titled Physical Therapy Can Help with THAT?
Registration for lunch is $5 and required for all who attend lunch. Participants must register before noon on Thursday, February 27th 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 28
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302
Come to the Senior Center to watch a movie and eat popcorn!
February 28th movie: Sing Sing (2024)
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
“She Loves Me” In Concert
Sunday, March 2
3 PM
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church – 140 Gathering Place Ln, Iowa City
The plot of this musical revolves around Budapest shop employees Georg and Amalia, who, despite being consistently at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other’s secret pen pal met through lonely-hearts ads.
Presented by Oaknoll, this is a free performance with no tickets required. Donations to Iowa City Free Medical Clinic welcomed, but not expected.
Cast List:
Rich Le May – Georg
Taylor Denger – Amalia
Angela McConville – Ilona
Chuck Dufano – Sipos
Nate Pesche – Arpad
Emmett Anderson – Kodaly
Uri Lessing – Maraczek
DJ Kohl – head waiter
Ensemble:
Elisabeth Ross
Susan Manuel
Sheila Wayson
Coralville Community Clinic
Sunday, March 2
12 – 3 PM
Coralville Public Library – Lower Level
Stop by the Coralville Public 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
Chair Yoga
Mondays
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Solon Public Library – Community Meeting Room
What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a beneficial form of yoga for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury. Chair yoga has the following benefits for older adults: low impact on joints, improves flexibility, and stress reduction. Certified instructor Julie Ellen will lead a FREE hour-long class at the Solon Public Library every Monday.
