<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Movie Day at <u><span style="color:red">Horizons 819 5<sup>th</sup> St SE</span></u><span style="color:red">: </span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our movie this month will be Flower Drum Song. In this adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oscar winning musical a Chinese immigrant Mei Li comes to America to wed a nightclub boss Sammy Fong. However, he’s in love with one of his showgirls. Sammy tries to marry Mei Li to another man who Mei Li falls in love with but he’s pursuing another woman who is in turn, pursuing Sammy. Come find out who gets who in this whirlwind of a romance and musical that is visually and musically a hit.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Movie Day is held offsite at <span style="color:black">held at Horizons, 819 5<sup>th</sup> St. SE, not far from Merch Hospital.</span></span></span></span></p>
2024-03-12 15:30:00 -0500
<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">Hometown Tourist Outing to View Depression Era Murals in City Hall:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Step back in time and explore the captivating history of Cedar Rapids’ Depression Era Murals during our Hometown Tourist Outing. Join us at 1:00pm at Horizons, 815 5<sup>th</sup> St. SE, to view a video about the story behind the remarkable murals adorning the city council chambers and the artists who painted them.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Following the screening, we’ll carpool to City Hall to view the murals. Led by Sean Ulmer, Executive Director of the CR Art Museum, we’ll learn more about these compelling images, the controversies that led to their being covered over for decades, and the unique cultural heritage they portray. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This is an Offsite event. We will meet at Horizons, </span></span></span><span style="color:black">, 819 5<sup>th</sup> St. SE (not far from Merch Hospital) by 1:00pm and go from there to City Hall.</span></span></span></span></p>
2024-03-19 15:30:00 -0500
<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">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">can 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 Refugee 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> (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. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><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>
2024-03-19 15:30:00 -0500
<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+ Service Project for Homebound Seniors:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Join us for a heartwarming Service Project dedicated to spreading joy to homebound seniors in our community. Embrace your inner child and unleash your creativity as we delight in decorating paper bags as ‘May Baskets.’ Filled with love and a couple of small gifts, they will be distributed to homebound seniors participating in Horizons’ Meals-on-Wheels program. <br />
Bring your artistic flair and any supplies you might have to contribute, such as colors, markers, stickers, or stamps to enhance our creations.<br />
Beyond the crafting this event offers an opportunity for socializing and bonding with fellow community members. Together, we’ll share laughter, stories, and the joy of giving back.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><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 Refugee 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"> <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></span></span></span></p>
2024-03-26 15:30:00 -0500
<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+ Demonstration of Modern Square Dancing by Rapid Eights Square Dance Club:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Are you ready to experience the exhilarating world of modern square dancing? Join us for an electrifying demonstration by the Rapid Eights Square Dance Club and their caller Jim Williams. This isn’t your grandma’s square dance! Prepare to be amazed. Veteran square dancers will be invited to join in while beginners will have the opportunity to dive in and try it for themselves.<br />
Beyond the exhilarating steps and lively music, square dancing offers a fantastic workout for both the mind and body. It’s a way to stay active, sharpen your cognitive abilities, and boost your mood – all while having a blast! Square dancing isn’t just about the steps’ it’s also about building lasting friendships and a sense of community. Come join us for this fun demonstration.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><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 Refugee 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"> <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></span></span></span></p>
2024-03-26 15:30:00 -0500
<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+ Hometown Tourist - Grant Wood Studio: </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">For this <b>Offsite Bridge to Opportunities event.</b> meet at Grant Wood's home and studio, <b>810 2<sup>nd</sup> Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids</b>. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We will meet in the carriage house visitors center to explore this Cedar Rapids gem. </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">The home and studio was where Grant Wood created many of his well-known pieces, including American Gothic. While the visitor center is handicap accessible, the studio is not.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
2024-03-26 15:00:00 -0500