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• Connection Recovery Support Group

  <p>NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult 18+ who is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who have been there. </p><p>NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.</p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Connection is:</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Free of cost to participants</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Designed for adults (18+) with mental health condition(s)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Led by people with mental health conditions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">90 minutes long &amp; meets every other week</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Confidential</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Free of advice - only suggestions are offered</span></li></ul><h5><span style="font-size: 14px;">What You’ll Gain</span></h5><h5><span style="font-size: 14px;">By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You'll benefit from other's experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.</span></h5><p><a href="https://nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection" target="_blank">https://nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection</a></p> 2023-10-04 19:30:00 -0500

  10/04/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn County

  Cedar Rapids

• Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults

  <p><strong>Bingo:&nbsp;</strong>A social game of chance, bingo, is growing in popularity and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Besides being great recreation, playing bingo can help older adults maintain hand-eye coordination, concentration, and short-term memory skills.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's&nbsp;</strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1^st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong>&nbsp;</strong>are at the back of the building.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Questions: &nbsp;319-640-5357.&nbsp;</strong></p> 2023-09-18 11:30:00 -0500

  10/05/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Life Enrichment Center

  Cedar Rapids

• Groundswell Cafe's 5th Birthday Celebration

  <p>We're celebrating Groundswell Cafe's 5th birthday, and we want YOU to join us!</p><p>For the entire week of October 9-14, Groundswell will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin chai tea. Stop by and see what else we have going on!</p><p>Groundswell Cafe is open M-Sa from 7 am-2 pm. When you visit Groundswell, you’re supporting our mission and providing fresh, healthy meals for those in need. Round up your bill or donate to feed those who can’t afford to pay.&nbsp;</p> 2023-09-25 14:00:00 -0500

  10/09/23 @ 7:00 a.m.

  7:00 a.m.

  Groundswell Cafe

  Cedar Rapids

• Groundswell Cafe's 5th Birthday Celebration

  <p>We're celebrating Groundswell Cafe's 5th birthday, and we want YOU to join us!</p><p>For the entire week of October 9-14, Groundswell will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin chai tea. Stop by and see what else we have going on!</p><p>Groundswell Cafe is open M-Sa from 7 am-2 pm. When you visit Groundswell, you’re supporting our mission and providing fresh, healthy meals for those in need. Round up your bill or donate to feed those who can’t afford to pay.&nbsp;</p> 2023-10-10 14:00:00 -0500

  10/10/23 @ 7:00 a.m.

  7:00 a.m.

  Groundswell Cafe

  Cedar Rapids

• Groundswell Cafe's 5th Birthday Celebration

  <p>We're celebrating Groundswell Cafe's 5th birthday, and we want YOU to join us!</p><p>For the entire week of October 9-14, Groundswell will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin chai tea. Stop by and see what else we have going on!</p><p>Groundswell Cafe is open M-Sa from 7 am-2 pm. When you visit Groundswell, you’re supporting our mission and providing fresh, healthy meals for those in need. Round up your bill or donate to feed those who can’t afford to pay.&nbsp;</p> 2023-10-11 14:00:00 -0500

  10/11/23 @ 7:00 a.m.

  7:00 a.m.

  Groundswell Cafe

  Cedar Rapids

• Groundswell Cafe's 5th Birthday Celebration

  <p>We're celebrating Groundswell Cafe's 5th birthday, and we want YOU to join us!</p><p>For the entire week of October 9-14, Groundswell will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin chai tea. Stop by and see what else we have going on!</p><p>Groundswell Cafe is open M-Sa from 7 am-2 pm. When you visit Groundswell, you’re supporting our mission and providing fresh, healthy meals for those in need. Round up your bill or donate to feed those who can’t afford to pay.&nbsp;</p> 2023-10-12 14:00:00 -0500

  10/12/23 @ 7:00 a.m.

  7:00 a.m.

  Groundswell Cafe

  Cedar Rapids

• Groundswell Cafe's 5th Birthday Celebration

  <p>We're celebrating Groundswell Cafe's 5th birthday, and we want YOU to join us!</p><p>For the entire week of October 9-14, Groundswell will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin chai tea. Stop by and see what else we have going on!</p><p>Groundswell Cafe is open M-Sa from 7 am-2 pm. When you visit Groundswell, you’re supporting our mission and providing fresh, healthy meals for those in need. Round up your bill or donate to feed those who can’t afford to pay.&nbsp;</p> 2023-10-13 14:00:00 -0500

  10/13/23 @ 7:00 a.m.

  7:00 a.m.

  Groundswell Cafe

  Cedar Rapids

• Groundswell Cafe's 5th Birthday Celebration

  <p>We're celebrating Groundswell Cafe's 5th birthday, and we want YOU to join us!</p><p>For the entire week of October 9-14, Groundswell will be giving out a free cookie with every meal and will offer a variety of fall-themed specials, such as pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin chai tea. Stop by and see what else we have going on!</p><p>Groundswell Cafe is open M-Sa from 7 am-2 pm. When you visit Groundswell, you’re supporting our mission and providing fresh, healthy meals for those in need. Round up your bill or donate to feed those who can’t afford to pay.&nbsp;</p> 2023-10-14 14:00:00 -0500

  10/14/23 @ 7:00 a.m.

  7:00 a.m.

  Groundswell Cafe

  Cedar Rapids

• BINGO at the Ely American Legion

  <p>You won't want to miss out on the fun! The Friends of the Ely Public Library will be hosting another BINGO fundraiser at the Ely Legion! $1/3 cards, doors open at 6:30pm, and drinks and concessions will be sold to support the Ely Legion.<br>Bingo dates: November 10, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12</p> 2023-08-24 21:00:00 -0500

  11/10/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  Ely American Legion Hall

  Ely