North Liberty Events

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.

Special morning open swim for caregivers and young children. Safety and supervision is needed. If caregiver cannot provide adequate attention to children, they are asked to bring additional help or will be asked to leave. We recommend 1:1 ration for 2 years & under and 1:5 for 3 years and up. (5 and under should always be within arm’s reach) Swim in zero depth area of indoor pool only, pay at front desk.

$1 per child

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.

Unstructured swim time for home educating parents and children, providing a great supplement to a physical education curriculum and chance to socialize. Open to all homeschooling families. Regular adult supervision rules apply.

$2 per person.

Special morning open swim for caregivers and young children. Safety and supervision is needed. If caregiver cannot provide adequate attention to children, they are asked to bring additional help or will be asked to leave. We recommend 1:1 ration for 2 years & under and 1:5 for 3 years and up. (5 and under should always be within arm’s reach) Swim in zero depth area of indoor pool only, pay at front desk.

$1 per child

Stanley Museum of Art program for seniors
FREE
No need to register, drop in!

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

Instructor: 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:
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
January 2 - cancelled because of holiday
February 6 - TBD
March 5 - TBD
April 2 - TBD
May 7 - TBD

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.  On November 8, we will be having a potluck, so please bring a dish to share.

Confused by your health insurance? SHIIP counselor Roger Jensen will be at lunch to talk about the free counseling program. SHIIP can help you find answers to your questions about Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, Part D for Medicare Drug Benefits, Part C for Advantage plans, and other health insurance issues. SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies, or agents. 

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, 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 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.

Special morning open swim for caregivers and young children. Safety and supervision is needed. If caregiver cannot provide adequate attention to children, they are asked to bring additional help or will be asked to leave. We recommend 1:1 ration for 2 years & under and 1:5 for 3 years and up. (5 and under should always be within arm’s reach) Swim in zero depth area of indoor pool only, pay at front desk.

$1 per child

Great Courses "The Aging Brain"
FREE
No need to register, just drop in!
You do not need to attend all four classes to participate; attend the dates that are convenient and topics which are interesting to you!

2nd Tuesday for four months
September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Facilitators: Marcie Durian & Angela McConville

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. In this installment, we will learn the science behind the aging brain. Is “aging” a disease, or merely a natural occurrence that produces disease-like symptoms? If humans are biologically programmed to survive and thrive, why do we age at all? Is it possible (or even desirable) to “cure” aging altogether? 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:

September 10:
1. "The Aging Mind: What Changes?"
2. "Why Don't We Live Forever?"

October 8:
3. "Aging and Brain Structure"
4. "Aging and Brain Function"

November 12:
5. "Strategies for an Aging Memory"
6. "Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease"

December 10:
7. "Aging Well: Staying Active"
8. "Aging Well: Diet & Stress"

This series will be facilitated by LivWell Senior Living Specialist Marcie Durian and North Liberty Projects Coordinator Angela McConville. Coffee and treats will be provided. Prefer participants to pre-register through SignUpGenius, but drop-ins also welcome. Attendees must be over 18 years old.

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.

Unstructured swim time for home educating parents and children, providing a great supplement to a physical education curriculum and chance to socialize. Open to all homeschooling families. Regular adult supervision rules apply.

$2 per person.

Special morning open swim for caregivers and young children. Safety and supervision is needed. If caregiver cannot provide adequate attention to children, they are asked to bring additional help or will be asked to leave. We recommend 1:1 ration for 2 years & under and 1:5 for 3 years and up. (5 and under should always be within arm’s reach) Swim in zero depth area of indoor pool only, pay at front desk.

$1 per child

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.

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.

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

Special morning open swim for caregivers and young children. Safety and supervision is needed. If caregiver cannot provide adequate attention to children, they are asked to bring additional help or will be asked to leave. We recommend 1:1 ration for 2 years & under and 1:5 for 3 years and up. (5 and under should always be within arm’s reach) Swim in zero depth area of indoor pool only, pay at front desk.

$1 per child

Great Courses "Law School for Everyone"
FREE
No need to register, just drop in.
You do not need to attend all four classes to participate; attend the dates that are convenient and topics which are interesting to you!

3rd Tuesday for four months
September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Facilitator: Jeff Milton

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:
September 17 
Topic: Origins and Functions of the Constitution 
While the U.S. Constitution left many important issues unresolved, it was clearly designed to serve several primary purposes (regardless of disagreements over how it serves those purposes). Travel back to the 18th century and investigate the origins of the founding document of the American experiment - a story of crisis, rebellion, and compromise. 

October 15
Topic: The Marshall Court and the Constitution
At the core of most issues in constitutional law is one question: Who decides? So why is it that the U.S. Supreme Court became the ultimate arbiter of constitutional questions? Explore this question by examining a pair of Chief Justice John Marshall's famous opinions - Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland. 

November 19
Topic: The Scope of the Executive Power 
Using the 1952 opinion ofYoungstown Sheet and Tube Company v. Sawyer, probe the slippery issue of howmuch power the U.S. president wields under the Constitution. One nuancedperspective comes from Justice Robert H. Jackson and his theory of executivepower that views presidential power primarily through the lens of Congressionalaction.

December 17
Topic: TBD

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