Upcoming Events at Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
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English Country Dance
<p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>English Country Dance</strong></p><p><strong>Fee: Sliding scale $3-$6; pay what you can at the door.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Open to All Ages</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Saturdays</strong><strong>, 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15</strong></p><p><strong>7</strong><strong> - 10 PM in the Assembly Room</strong></p><p>Come to the English Country Dance and enjoy moving in smooth figures to gorgeous LIVE music. Everyone who wants to dance is guaranteed a partner. Each dance is taught, and all ages are encouraged to participate. The dance form dates back to the 16th century. It appears in some movies portraying Queen Elizabeth I, as well as in film adaptations of Dickens and Jane Austen novels. Each dance has its own music. The tunes are hauntingly beautiful, ranging from old ballads, jigs, and reels to several immortalized in classical music and opera.</p> 2018-09-24 22:00:00 -0500
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Moving with Parkinson's
<p>Moving with Parkinson's is an ongoing group exercise program designed to empower people with Parkinson's & other neurological conditions. Functional exercises include big movements, stretching, posture, balance, strength, gait (walking), facial, vocal, and cognitive. Classes are designed for the individual who is independent and mobile, but would like to maintain or improve their functional abilities.<br><br>In addition to the physical improvement, weekly camaraderie with like-minded people provides social reinforcement, optimism, hope and encouragement to handle the daily challenges of PD.<br><br>Caregivers are welcome to participate, but are not required to attend the class. </p> 2018-10-21 13:45:00 -0500Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Moving with Parkinson's
<p>Moving with Parkinson's is an ongoing group exercise program designed to empower people with Parkinson's & other neurological conditions. Functional exercises include big movements, stretching, posture, balance, strength, gait (walking), facial, vocal, and cognitive. Classes are designed for the individual who is independent and mobile, but would like to maintain or improve their functional abilities.<br><br>In addition to the physical improvement, weekly camaraderie with like-minded people provides social reinforcement, optimism, hope and encouragement to handle the daily challenges of PD.<br><br>Caregivers are welcome to participate, but are not required to attend the class. </p> 2018-10-24 13:45:00 -0500Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Red Cedar Chamber Music Presents: Love and Life
<p><strong>Red Cedar Chamber Music Presents: Love and Life</strong></p><p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Open to All Ages</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Wednesday</strong><strong>, 10/24</strong></p><p><strong>2</strong><strong> PM in the Assembly Room</strong></p><p>Performers: Akwi Nji and Red Cedar Chamber Music</p><p>Spoken word artist Akwi Nji joins Red Cedar Chamber Music for a program exploring love through the different stages of friendship, marriage, and parenting. The centerpiece of the program is a collaborative commission by Red Cedar’s composer-in-residence, Stephen Cohn, and Nji. The program also includes two other works for violin and cello duo presented with text by local writers.</p><p>Red Cedar Chamber Music is a self-presenting, not-for-profit organization dedicated to lifelong learning. They perform chamber music with virtuosity, energy, and artistic excellence, enriching broad and diverse local, domestic, and international audiences through concerts and educational activities stimulated by creative collaborations. Each season Red Cedar Chamber Music’s ongoing program, Music for Seniors, brings chamber music to hundreds of seniors across Eastern Iowa when and where they normally congregate.</p>
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Welcome to Medicare
<p><strong>Welcome to Medicare</strong></p><p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> Registration required.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Saturday</strong><strong>, 9/29 </strong></p><p><strong>10 AM</strong><strong> - 12:15 PM in room 202</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Thursday,</strong><strong> 10/25</strong></p><p><strong>6</strong><strong> - 8:15 PM in room 202</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Saturday</strong><strong>, 12/8</strong></p><p><strong>10 AM</strong><strong> - 12:15 PM in room 202</strong></p><p>Instructor: SHIIP Counselors</p><p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you help a family member with Medicare issues? This two-hour seminar, offered by The Center's SHIIP counselors, will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare supplement insurance.</p><p>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. The Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Johnson County.</p> 2018-09-24 20:15:00 -0500
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Telecommunications Access Iowa
<p><strong>Telecommunications Access Iowa</strong></p><p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Open to All Ages</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Saturday</strong><strong>, 10/27</strong></p><p><strong>10</strong><strong> - 11:30 AM in room 202</strong></p><p>Presenter: Kelset Seaberg</p><p>Do you or a loved one have trouble hearing or speaking over the phone? Say hello to better communication! Telecommunications Access Iowa helps Iowans who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech difficulty get specialized telecommunications equipment at little or low cost. This includes amplified phones, captioned telephones that work with the free Relay Iowa service, and accessories such as loud/flashing ringers and amplified answering machines. Qualified individuals can receive a voucher that pays for approximately 95% of the average cost of this equipment. It is easy as 1 - 2 3 to apply! Please join us for an informative event highlighting this amazing program!</p> 2018-09-24 11:30:00 -0500
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