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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> 2023-04-17 19:30:00 -05004/17/236:00 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> 2023-05-15 19:30:00 -05005/15/236:00 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> 2023-06-19 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 -
Lost Girl
<p>Kirkwood Community College presents our Spring Play: Lost Girl! Lost Girl tells the story of Wendy returning from Neverland where she decides she must find Peter Pan to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. We hope to see at this great performance by our students!</p> 2023-03-17 21:30:00 -0500
3/30/237:30 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
CJ Ryder and the Past Masters
<p>They have received the Spirit Award from the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association. The band is an inductee of the Midwest All-Music Association Hall of Fame, as well. You'll be wearing out your shoe leather, dancing to the hits of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Tom Jones, and more. CJ Ryder and the Past Masters will bring the look, sound, and flair of Las Vegas, with a Midwestern sensibility, to our Show Lounge stage. </p> 2023-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
3/24/237:30 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf ResortRiverside -
Plants, Pots & Prints Artist Market
<h5><strong>Pots, Plants and Prints Artist Market</strong></h5><p>The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio (ICCGS) will host an artist market in their studio on Saturday, April 22. This Art Market and Studio Fundraiser will be held in conjunction with Cedar Rapids EcoFest in celebration of Earth Day. Regional artists will sell handmade works of art centered around plants and Earth Day. Unique pottery, art originals and also prints will be for sale by individual artist during this event. ICCGS will host activities for the family including: seed bomb making, wheel throwing demonstrations, and drop in workshops. </p><p>Join in the fun April 22nd from 11am-3pm and celebrate earth day in the heart of Cedar Rapids!</p><p> </p> 2023-03-07 15:00:00 -0600
4/22/2311:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Laughter Club
<p>Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm</p><p>Location: Room 305</p><p>Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind.</p> 2023-03-03 14:45:00 -0600
3/22/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Laughter Club
<p>Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm</p><p>Location: Room 305</p><p>Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind.</p> 2023-03-29 14:45:00 -0500
3/29/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
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Laughter Club
<p>Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm</p><p>Location: Room 305</p><p>Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind.</p> 2023-04-05 14:45:00 -0500
4/05/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Laughter Club
<p>Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm</p><p>Location: Room 305</p><p>Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind.</p> 2023-04-12 14:45:00 -0500
4/12/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Laughter Club
<p>Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm</p><p>Location: Room 305</p><p>Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind.</p> 2023-04-19 14:45:00 -0500
4/19/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Laughter Club
<p>Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm</p><p>Location: Room 305</p><p>Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind.</p> 2023-04-26 14:45:00 -0500
4/26/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
How to Meditate
<p>You've heard that meditation is good for your mental and physical health... but do you know HOW? </p><p>Spend an hour at Unity Center and learn HOW to meditate. Rev. Debra Williams will focus on Unity's 5-Step Method, Centering Prayer, as well as other modalities. This class will be offered at 10:30 am and at 7 pm. This experiential class is offered on a love-offering basis.</p> 2023-03-07 20:00:00 -0600
3/23/237:00 p.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids