North Liberty Events

Dementia & Memory Education Series  
FREE
Drop in, no need to register. You do not need to attend all classes; pick and choose those which are of interest to you! Coffee and treats will be provided. Attendees must be over 18 years old.   

1st Tuesdays (Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5)  
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

North Liberty thanks the Alzheimer's Association for sponsoring and facilitating this course.  

LOCATION:
North Liberty Community Library Meeting Room

Learn how to better support yourself and your loved one by attending this free dementia education series. Each class will discuss a different topic.

TOPICS ADDRESSED:

February 4
Topic: Introduction

March 3
Topic: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

April 7
Topic: Effective Communication Strategies

May 5
Topic: Effective Communication Strategies  

Description:The regular meeting of the North Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda and live stream of the meeting can be found on our website, the meeting will also air live on NLTV.

Stanley Museum of Art program for seniors
FREE
Drop in, no need to register. You do not need to attend all classes; pick and choose those which are of interest to you! Coffee and treats will be provided. Attendees must be over 18 years old.   

1st Thursdays of each month (no meeting in January 2020)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

This series is taught by Stanley Museum Senior Living Communities Program Coordinator Amanda Lensing.

LOCATION:
North Liberty Community Library Meeting Room

Join Senior Living Communities Program Coordinator Amanda Lensing from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art for a lively art appreciation presentation. Each month she will bring a new topic to discuss or project to complete, some connected with current museum exhibits, others of general interest.

TOPICS ADDRESSED:
January - no programs

February 6 - CHIHULY
March 5 - TBD
April 2 - TBD
May 7 - TBD

PAST TOPICS:
September 4 - Grant Wood
October 2 - Style & Movement
November 7 - Pabuji Scroll 
December 5 - New Deal Post Office Murals – 1,400 murals were created in 1,300 cities from 1934-43

The regular meeting of the North Liberty Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda and live stream of the meeting can be found on our website, the meeting will also air live on NLTV.

Each Friday of the month, North Liberty Senior (55+) Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter.

On the first Friday of each month, the Visiting Nurse Association offers optional blood pressure screenings for diners who are interested.  

To attend our Senior Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday.

Monthly menu and activity schedule:
  - first Friday, Hy-Vee Catering (temporary until Pizza Ranch remodeling is complete & resumes business) and BINGO;
  - second Friday, Zio Johno’s pasta and a presenter;
  - third Friday, Hy-Vee Catering and BINGO;
  - fourth Friday, Yang Chow Wok and a presenter; and
  - fifth Friday, Mirabito’s Italian and a presenter.

Senior Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event). Please check the northlibertyiowa.org calendar for up-to-date information! Be sure to keep on top of senior happenings in North Liberty and surrounding area by joining our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NorthLibertyIowaAreaSeniors. 

If you would like to be added to an email distribution group for more information on North Liberty Area Seniors, please email Special Projects Coordinator Angela McConville at amcconville@northlibertyiowa.org.

Practical, expert advice shared to advance businesses and entrepreneurs, 60 minutes at a time. 

The series is provided free for Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area entrepreneurs seeking to advance their knowledge in areas critical for scaling their businesses. The series is designed to be for entrepreneurs by experts and entrepreneurs. Each session focuses on a key topic and provide best practices on that topic from the expert and examples of best practices at work by an area entrepreneur. Time will be available at 1:00 pm for Q&A and networking.

Register at advancein60.eventbrite.com.

Sponsored in Partnership by North Liberty CoLab, City of North Liberty, EDC, Inc., Great Western Bank and University of Iowa JPEC.

Great Courses "Law School for Everyone"
FREE
Drop in, no need to register. You do not need to attend all classes; pick and choose those which are of interest to you! Coffee and treats will be provided. Attendees must be over 18 years old.   

2nd Tuesday for four months (Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14 & May 12)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

This series is facilitated by local retired attorney Jeff Milton.  Coffee and pastries are provided.  Attendees must be over 18 years old.  

LOCATION:
North Liberty Community Library Meeting Room

The North Liberty Great Courses lecture series is adapted from a popular Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center program. Americans wage many of today’s fiercest policy debates and culture wars as battles over constitutional meaning. Constitutional law implicates everything from abortion to same-sex marriage to the scope of presidential power in times of war. Quite simply, many of the most important issues of the day are ultimately questions of constitutional interpretation, and the Constitution rarely answers these questions clearly. In this program, you’ll examine pivotal Supreme Court cases to learn how interpreting the Constitution has radically affected American society. You’ll consider the Supreme Court’s role in deciding—and sometimes avoiding—questions of constitutionality. And you’ll investigate how changes in public opinion can influence how the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution. During the hour and a half course, you will view one or two videos out of this series of lectures and then the audience will engage in discourse about what was learned.

TOPICS ADDRESSED:

February 11
Individual Liberty: Contracts and Privacy
Accordingto Professor Berger, individual liberty is one of the most doctrinally andculturally controversial topics in constitutional law.  Find out howcrucial a role the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause has played when it comesto individual rights with a look at famous cases, including Lochner v. New Yorkand West Coast Hotel v. Parrish. 

March 10 
Topic TBD  

April 14
Topic TBD  

May 12  

Topic TBD 

PREVIOUS TOPICS:

September 17 
Topic: Origins and Functions of the Constitution 

October 15
Topic: The Marshall Court and the Constitution

November 19
Topic: The Scope of the Executive Power 

December 17
Topic:  Congress, the New Deal Commerce Clause, and the Commerce Clause Today

The regular meeting of the North Liberty City Council. The agenda and live stream of the meeting can be found on our website, the meeting will also air live on NLTV.

Each Friday of the month, North Liberty Senior (55+) Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game or listen to a presentation, and socialize.   On February 14, we will be having a Valentine's Day themed potluck, so please bring a dish to share.  

On February 14, 2020, Dr. Camille Dunn, Director of Cochlear Implants at the University of Iowa, will give a presentation on cochlear implants - process and effectiveness.  

An advanced reservation is mandatory.  Sign up online at RecDesk or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday.

Monthly menu and activity schedule:
  - first Friday, fried chicken and BINGO;
  - second Friday, VALENTINE'S DAY POTLUCK and a presenter;
  - third Friday, Hy-Vee Catering and BINGO;
  - fourth Friday, Yang Chow Wok and a presenter; and
  - fifth Friday, Mirabito’s Italian and a presenter.

Senior Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and weather events. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).  Be sure to keep on top of senior happenings in North Liberty and surrounding area by joining our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NorthLibertyIowaAreaSeniors.  To be added to a older adult activity email distribution group, contact Coordinator Angela at amcconville@northlibertyiowa.org.

Great Courses "The Wonder of America's State Parks"
FREE
Drop in, no need to register. You do not need to attend all classes; pick and choose those which are of interest to you! Coffee and treats will be provided. Attendees must be over 18 years old.   

3rd Tuesday for four months (Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 19)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

This series is facilitated by City of North Liberty employees.

LOCATION:
North Liberty Community Library Meeting Room

The North Liberty Great Courses lecture series is adapted from a popular Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center program. 

Enormous mountain ranges and breathtaking gorges. Wild sea shores and lazy rivers. Ghost towns and battlefields. Pristine lakes and coral reefs. Encompassing more than 18 million acres of land, America’s state parks feature a variety of adventures that is nothing short of astounding. Drop in to this course to enjoy virtual tours exploring some of America’s most treasured locales.  

TOPICS ADDRESSED:

February 18
Topic:  Niagara Falls (1st State Park) & State Parks Along the Mississippi

March 17
Topic:  California State Parks  

April 21
Topic TBD  

May 19 
Topic TBD 

Roundtables are social lunches over the noon hour. All are invited to network, keep up-to-date with the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and community events and frequent a member restaurant or business! Interested in attending, but not a member? Call the Chamber (319) 337-9637.

Questions can be directed to Emily at (319) 337-9637 or info@iowacityarea.com.