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Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>“Time to Ship a Steer” by author Bill Mueller:</strong> When you have eleven kids and there is a bill to pay, it is “Time to Ship a Steer.” This fun look at growing up on a family farm will bring back memories for those of us with a farm background and will make all of us laugh. Bill is passionate about sharing tips to help others with ideas on how to save their family memories.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 15:30:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Bingo: </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 </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 11:30:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Tech Advice</strong>: Meredith Crawford, Cedar Rapids Librarian, will discuss using Zoom, a communication platform that allows users to remotely connect to a video or audio meeting, and how to stream movies using your library card. Bring your tech device (phone, tablet, etc.) for 1-1 assistance following the presentation. Also get a library card if you don’t already have one.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 15:30:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Home & Personal Safety</strong>: Learn the top 10 tips for staying safe wherever you are. </p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center 's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 11:30:00 -0500
10/10/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Adult Craft Night: Unconventional Materials Mixed Media
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Join the CRMA’s Education Director Erin Thomas in making a mixed media art project with unexpected materials, including lights!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Pick whatever speaks to you from a smorgasbord of surprising possibilities, and let your imagination run wild with new ways to craft with them. Do you have some leftover art supplies you’d like to share? Bring them! You will leave with a finished work of art worthy of displaying or sharing.</p><p><strong>*Registration is required for this event. Please only register if you can attend on Thursday, October 12th. To register click </strong><a href="https://hiawathapubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/8981530"><strong>here</strong></a></p></div> 2023-08-07 20:00:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Line Dancing with Kathie Mosley: </strong>Line dancing is great a great way for older adults to engage in healthy physical activity. It is a perfect exercise for improving coordination and balance, increasing cardiovascular health and brain memory. This dance fitness experience can be enjoyed by people of all movement abilities; newcomers welcomed anytime. Kathie Mosley will be leading us in this quirky and fun activity.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 15:30:00 -0500
10/16/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Cleanse your Mind:</strong> Your mind can become cluttered with overthinking and stress. Cleanse your mind by doing a routine brain blitz. This will make more space for positive thoughts, mindful activities and friendships that help you grow.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 11:30:00 -0500
10/19/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Reflections Workshop
<p>Create a work of art on canvas to be featured in the Ladd Library gallery in the upcoming Reflections exhibit.</p><p>Attendees will be provided canvas, paint, painting tools, and other materials for their unique creations. Patrons may also bring their own materials to incorporate into their piece. This event is intended for older adults.</p><p>Patrons wishing to take a kit with basic materials home to complete a piece should return the completed art work by November 3.</p><p>The gallery exhibition will open Nov. 17.</p> 2023-09-27 17:00:00 -0500
10/20/23 @ 3:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Game Day: </strong> Join us to play Phase 10, a rummy-like card game, or Scrabble, a board game where words are spelled out on tiles that interlock like in a crossword puzzle, or Clue. (Clue, The Musical is coming to Theater Cedar Rapids in October.) Space and tables available to play multiple games at once. Bring your suggestions for future Games Days.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p><p><br></p> 2023-09-18 15:30:00 -0500
10/23/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Adult Game Night
<p>Join MPL for their monthly game night! Adult Game Night brings together all individuals to play board games and connect. We'll provide the space and games, come prepared to have some fun with family and friends.</p> 2023-10-24 21:30:00 -050010/24/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Useful Gadgets for Everyday Living:</strong> Inexpensive items for you and your home that can make a make a difference for everyday living will be shared. Consider items you might want to add to your ‘wish list’ or gift yourself this upcoming holiday season.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's </strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1<sup>st</sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong>Questions: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-09-18 11:30:00 -0500
10/26/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Adult Game Night
<p>Join MPL for their monthly game night! Adult Game Night brings together all individuals to play board games and connect. We'll provide the space and games, come prepared to have some fun with family and friends.</p> 2023-11-28 21:30:00 -060011/28/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Adult Game Night
<p>Join MPL for their monthly game night! Adult Game Night brings together all individuals to play board games and connect. We'll provide the space and games, come prepared to have some fun with family and friends.</p> 2023-12-26 21:30:00 -060012/26/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion