Life Enrichment Center
Life Enrichment Center Description
Located at Refuge City Church, immediately across 1st Ave from Cottage Grove Place
Upcoming Events at Life Enrichment Center
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55+ Potluck Picnic at Noelridge Pavilion
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">55+ Potluck Picnic at Noelridge Pavilion:</span></span></b><b> </b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Whether you are a regular attendee, join our programs occasionally, or want to check out our group for the first time, we invite you to our annual summer picnic! This year, we'll be gathering offsite at the Noelridge Pavilion, conveniently located adjacent to Council St, between Collins Road and 42nd St<b>. <br /> Note the time</b> is changed to 11a-1p to be over the lunch hour.<br /> <b>Menu:</b> Your choice of a hamburger or hot dog will be provided for those who sign up at a July program or by calling 319-640-5357.<br /> <b>What to Bring:</b> Please bring a dish to share with everyone.<br /> <b>Activities:</b> After lunch, join us for an optional nature walk through the beautiful Noelridge Park.<br /> We look forward to enjoying good food, great company, and a lovely walk in the park with you. </span></span></span></span></span></p> 2024-06-23 13:30:00 -0500
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55+ Horizons Senior Center Survey
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">55+ Horizons Senior Center Surve</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">y:</span></strong> Horizons is planning to create a unique senior center in Cedar Rapids, and we need your valuable input. This center will offer a range of activities, including social gatherings, physical exercises, classes, and workshops, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of older adults in our community. Join us to hear about the proposed senior center and share your insights. This is your chance to influence its development. You often ask if we need “seats in the chairs.” Come and find your seat at this crucial program.</span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refuge City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br /> <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions: call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> 2024-07-18 15:30:00 -0500
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55+ Our Great State Fair
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">55+ Our Great State Fair: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In anticipation of the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, come watch this fascinating PBS documentary about the history and lore behind our great state fair. Our Great State Fair explores the history of Iowa’s biggest event - the annual showcase of our state’s best agriculture, industry, entertainment, and achievement. The story begins in 1854, as an experimental agricultural exposition in Fairfield, and continues into the 21<sup>st</sup> century as a statewide celebration in Des Moines. </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refuge City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br /> <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions: call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> 2024-07-18 15:30:00 -0500
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55+ Chair Yoga with Tammy Bayer
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">55+ Chair Yoga with Tammy Bayer:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> Join us at 1:00pm for Coffee & Chat followed by Chair Yoga at 2:30pm. Tammy will be leading a</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> beginner level chair yoga class. She will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. Chair yoga uses a chair for support with seated and (occasional) standing postures. This makes yoga accessible to those who are new to it, have various physical limitations, or find other yoga classes challenging. No experience necessary.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refuge City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br /> <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions: call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> 2024-07-18 15:30:00 -0500
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55+ Musical performance by Violinist Mira Gibbons
<p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">55+ Musical performance by </span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Violinist Mira Gibbons! </span></span></span></strong><br /> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Mira Gibbons, a 13-year-old violin prodigy and freshman at Washington High School will delight us with a special musical performance.. Mira began her musical journey at the tender age of 2 and has since dedicated her life to spreading joy through music.<br /> Having started a nonprofit violin business a few years ago, Mira has performed over 200 free concerts for seniors and youth. Her performances feature a delightful mix of classical, fiddle, and popular music, guaranteed to captivate and entertain.<br /> Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to experience the extraordinary talent and heartfelt passion of Mira Gibbons. Come and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music that is sure to lift your spirits and touch your heart.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refuge City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br /> <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions: call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> 2024-07-18 15:30:00 -0500
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55+ Bingo
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">55+ Bingo: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A social game of chance, bingo, is growing in popularity and is enjoyed by people of all ages.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124"> Besides being great recreation, playing bingo </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">help older adults maintain hand-eye coordination, concentration, and short-term memory </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124">skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refuge City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br /> <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions: call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"> </p> 2024-07-18 15:30:00 -0500
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