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A Study of Iowa City History Using Maps and Photographs
<p>Monday, April 3, 1:00-2:00 pm </p><p>Location: Room 302 </p><p><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/activity/search/detail/17066?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true">Register online</a> or call 319-356-5220 </p><p>Presenter: Tom Schulein </p><p>With the aid of historic maps and photographs, Iowa City's rich history will be explored chronologically. We will begin in the 1850s, when the first photos were made and bring our study up to the present. Many views will be shown that contrast what areas of the city looked like "then" compared to now. </p> 2023-03-08 14:00:00 -0600
4/03/231:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
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 & 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> 2023-04-17 19:30:00 -05004/17/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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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 & 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> 2023-05-15 19:30:00 -05005/15/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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 & 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> 2023-06-19 19:30:00 -05006/19/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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 & 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> 2023-07-17 19:30:00 -05007/17/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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 & 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> 2023-08-21 19:30:00 -05008/21/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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 & 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> 2023-09-18 19:30:00 -05009/18/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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 & 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> 2023-10-16 19:30:00 -050010/16/236:00 p.m.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Read to Dogs
<p>Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm. Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International. </p> 2023-04-20 19:00:00 -0500
4/20/236:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Read to Dogs
<p>Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm. Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International. </p> 2023-05-18 19:00:00 -0500
5/18/236:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Shelter House 2023 Annual Book Sale
<p>Each year, Shelter House creates a wonderland of adventure, mystery, and curiosity at the annual Book Sale. Tens of thousands of used books are generously donated by members of the community and sold at low prices to support Shelter Houser’s critical work. This is truly a community fundraiser: many community members donate books, volunteer for, and shop at the Book Sale.</p><p><br></p><p>Support Shelter House at the 2023 Annual Book Sale! Join us Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from 10:30am to 4:00pm at 860 Quarry Road, Coralville. We will have gently used books, plus a large selection of music, movies, and puzzles. FREE ADMISSION.</p><p>For more information about donations, volunteering, and event days, visit <u><a href="http://www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale">www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale</a></u>.</p><p><br></p> 2023-01-10 16:00:00 -06003/25/2310:30 a.m.860 Quarry Road, CoralvilleCoralville -
Shelter House 2023 Annual Book Sale
<p>Each year, Shelter House creates a wonderland of adventure, mystery, and curiosity at the annual Book Sale. Tens of thousands of used books are generously donated by members of the community and sold at low prices to support Shelter Houser’s critical work. This is truly a community fundraiser: many community members donate books, volunteer for, and shop at the Book Sale.</p><p><br></p><p>Support Shelter House at the 2023 Annual Book Sale! Join us Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from 10:30am to 4:00pm at 860 Quarry Road, Coralville. We will have gently used books, plus a large selection of music, movies, and puzzles. FREE ADMISSION.</p><p>For more information about donations, volunteering, and event days, visit <u><a href="http://www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale">www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale</a></u>.</p><p><br></p> 2023-03-26 16:00:00 -05003/26/2310:30 a.m.860 Quarry Road, CoralvilleCoralville -
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Planned Parenthood Book Sale
<p>The Planned Parenthood Book Sale is one of the largest single charitable events run exclusively by volunteers, not only in the state of Iowa, but in the country. All proceeds support sex education programs in Iowa. Shoppers come from across the Midwest for bargain prices on thousands of used and collectible books, <strong>plus</strong> records, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and artwork.</p><p>Hours:<br>Thursday | 3-9 p.m. | $20 admission<br>Friday | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Free<br>Saturday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free<br>Sunday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free | 50% off all items<br>Monday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free | 75% off all items</p> 2023-03-20 21:00:00 -0500
4/20/233:00 p.m.Iowa State Fair GroundsDes Moines -
Paws to Read
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Who let the dogs in? Join us for this popular reading program that pairs emerging readers with certified Therapy International dogs. Pull up a book and a dog and let the magic begin.</p></div> 2023-03-21 19:00:00 -0500
6/19/236:31 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Paws to Read
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Who let the dogs in? Join us for this popular reading program that pairs emerging readers with certified Therapy International dogs. Pull up a book and a dog and let the magic begin.</p></div> 2023-03-21 19:00:00 -0500
7/17/236:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha