55+ Connections: Week of 3/30/25
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CBS Piece about Social Security Featuring NL Seniors
A crew from CBS News came to our regular 55+ Connections Friday Lunch this past week on March 28th. They were there to interview folks about what concerns they might have regarding changes to the Social Security Administration. This piece aired on CBS the evening of March 28th and features familiar faces from both our regular attendees and Rec Center staff, but also others in the Iowa City Area who shared the struggles they may face with changes to Social Security.
You can watch the clip and read the article by clicking here.
55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, April 1
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
Happy April Fool’s Day and board game day! We’ll have familiar favorites available to play, including cards, Uno, Yahtzee, dominoes, and more, but you are welcome to bring your own game to play as well. We’ll have snacks and coffee available.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, April 4
11:30 AM
North Liberty Rec Center – Rooms 3&4
It’s the first week of April! Don’t be an April Fool, remember to re-register for this month if you register on a monthly basis!
Hy-Vee is catering this week and they are expected to bring beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, and garden salad. 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, April 3rd. Call the Rec Center to register (319)626-5716 or go online to your RecDesk Account and register yourself.
Film Fridays & Free Popcorn
Friday, April 4
2 PM
Iowa City Senior Center – Room 302
Come to the Senior Center to watch a movie and eat popcorn!
April 4th Movie: 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.
First Friday Tech Time
Friday, April 4
2 – 3 PM
North Liberty Library – Study Room 1
Bring in your device that you need help with or any tech question(s) you have and get assistance!
Note: help with devices/technology is not limited to this event, but it’s an open space where we’re guaranteed to be present and available. For any questions (or if you’d like tech help outside of this event), email Nick at [email protected].
Soup Beyond Borders
Friday, April 4
5 – 7 PM
Coralville Public Library – Lower Level
This free community meal will feature international soups and some sides. Bowls and utensils will be provided, but if you are able to bring your own, they’ll fill it up! Please join your neighbors on Friday, April 4 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Coralville Public Library’s lower level. Gather for a meal and/or community. The Library will provide entertainment while kicking off this year’s National Library Week.
Muddy Creek Clean Up
Saturday, April 5
9 AM
Meet at the NL Community Center North Parking Lot
Join the cleanup led by the North Liberty Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board, Scout Troop 216 and Cub Scout packs 216 and 275, Scout Troop 216, Cub Scout packs 216 and 275, Greencastle 4-H Clover Kids and the North Liberty Youth Council to remove debris along Big Muddy Creek and the bike trail. The clean up is held annually in observance of Keep America Beautify Day.
Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6
During Regular Library Hours
North Liberty Library – Meeting Rooms
The Craft Supply Swap is back, just in time for spring cleaning!
Too many craft supplies you’re never going to use, just sitting around the house? Looking to refresh your craft supply hoard? Join other arts and craft enthusiasts at the Library for our Craft Supply Swap. Bring in items that you don’t want anymore (papercrafts, yarn, thread, fabric, stickers, pencils, ribbon, glue, tools, etc.) all day Friday, April 4th and until 2pm on Saturday, April 5th. Then stop by during regular library hours on Saturday and Sunday to pick up new-to-you supplies! Don’t have any items to bring? Don’t worry about it! Anyone can “shop”, no donation required. Contact Corrie with questions at [email protected]
Any items left at the end of the swap will be donated to Crowded Closet.
