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Welcome to Medicare
<p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you help a family member with Medicare issues? This two-hour seminar, offered by The Center's SHIIP counselors, will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare supplement insurance.</p><p><br></p><p>SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies, or agents. The Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Johnson County.</p><p><br></p> 2018-12-01 20:15:00 -06003/28/196:00 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
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Barn Dance
<p>Everyone is welcome to the Barn Dance! Fun for all ages and abilities. No experience is necessary as all dances are taught and called. There's no fancy footwork involved, you simply walk through a series of movements you'll learn quickly with the help from the caller and experienced dancers. Even if you don't want to dance, come enjoy the old time music, provided by excellent local bands. The Barn Dance is open to all: singles, couples, and the entire family. Lessons available 7:30 PM; dance starts at 8 PM.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-03-23 22:30:00 -05003/23/197:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Welcome to Medicare
<p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you help a family member with Medicare issues? This two-hour seminar, offered by The Center's SHIIP counselors, will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare supplement insurance.</p><p><br></p><p>SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies, or agents. The Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Johnson County.</p><p><br></p> 2018-12-01 20:15:00 -06004/25/196:00 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Barn Dance
<p>Everyone is welcome to the Barn Dance! Fun for all ages and abilities. No experience is necessary as all dances are taught and called. There's no fancy footwork involved, you simply walk through a series of movements you'll learn quickly with the help from the caller and experienced dancers. Even if you don't want to dance, come enjoy the old time music, provided by excellent local bands. The Barn Dance is open to all: singles, couples, and the entire family. Lessons available 7:30 PM; dance starts at 8 PM.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-04-27 22:30:00 -05004/27/197:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Barn Dance
<p>Fee: Sliding scale $5-15; pay what you can at</p><p>the door. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Saturdays, 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27</p><p>7:30 - 10:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Everyone is welcome to the Barn Dance! Fun</p><p>for all ages and abilities. No experience is</p><p>necessary as all dances are taught and called.</p><p>There’s no fancy footwork involved, you simply</p><p>walk through a series of movements that you’ll</p><p>learn quickly with help from the caller and</p><p>experienced dancers. Even if you don’t want</p><p>to dance, come enjoy the old time music,</p><p>provided by excellent local bands. The Barn</p><p>Dance is open to all: singles, couples, and the</p><p>entire family. Lessons available 7:30 PM; dance</p><p>starts at 8 PM.</p> 2019-01-20 22:30:00 -06003/23/197:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Computer Comfort
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22</p><p>Tuesdays, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30</p><p>3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Instructor: Computer Comfort Volunteers</p><p>Computer Comfort is a UI student organization</p><p>that strives to bridge the age gap in Iowa City</p><p>by educating older adults about technology. By</p><p>assisting seniors with technology, University of</p><p>Iowa students have made valuable connections</p><p>across generations and had a lot of fun in the</p><p>process! Partnering with the Senior Center,</p><p>Computer Comfort volunteers offer tech-related</p><p>question and answer sessions for seniors.</p><p>Anyone seeking aid should bring their laptops,</p><p>tablets, smartphones, or other devices, and</p><p>their questions. We’re excited to assist you in</p><p>your technology endeavors! Please register in</p><p>advance for each session.</p> 2019-01-20 16:30:00 -06003/25/193:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
TRAIL Volunteer Orientation
<p>Interested in becoming a TRAIL volunteer? Join us for this free orientation session, where we’ll provide an introduction to TRAIL and its aging-in-place mission, an overview of our volunteer program, and information about the types of volunteer services TRAIL provides to its members. Volunteers with a variety of skills are needed; those willing to provide transportation or with handy-person abilities are especially welcome. To register or for more information, please call the TRAIL office at (319) 800-9003.</p> 2018-12-27 17:00:00 -06003/21/194:00 p.m.Eastside Recycling CenterIowa City -
Welcome to Medicare
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Saturday, 1/12</p><p>10 AM - 12:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Saturday, 2/23</p><p>10 AM - 12:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Thursday, 3/28</p><p>6 - 8:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Thursday, 4/25</p><p>6 - 8:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Instructor: SHIIP Counselors</p><p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near</p><p>future? Have you been on Medicare for a while</p><p>and want to better understand what it offers?</p><p>Do you help a family member with Medicare</p><p>issues? This two-hour seminar, offered by The</p><p>Center’s SHIIP counselors, will cover Medicare</p><p>Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug</p><p>benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and</p><p>Medicare supplement insurance.</p><p>SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information</p><p>Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP</p><p>counselors are trained by the state and do not</p><p>sell or promote any insurance companies,</p><p>policies, or agents. The Center is a local sponsor</p><p>for SHIIP in Johnson County.</p> 2019-01-20 20:15:00 -06003/28/196:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Death Cafe
<p>A Death Cafe is a group of people who are not afraid to discuss and increase their awareness of death in order to make the most of life. The topics of our monthly discussions are determined by the members of the group. People are encouraged to bring snacks. This is not a bereavement support group or grief counseling session. For more information on the purpose of this group, visit deathcafe.com.</p> 2019-04-01 15:00:00 -05004/01/192:00 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 3/4 - 3/25</p><p>6:30 - 8 PM in room 202</p><p>Organizer: 100 Grannies</p><p>3/4: Weathering the Recycling Storm</p><p>Recycling programs across the country are</p><p>finding ways to adjust to the turbulence in</p><p>recycling markets around the world. In Iowa,</p><p>we have already felt some local impacts from</p><p>the global recycling crisis. In this presentation,</p><p>you will learn why the markets are fluctuating,</p><p>how it’s impacting our local recycling</p><p>programs, and what you can do to help the</p><p>recycling industry recover.</p><p>Beth MacKenzie is the Recycling Coordinator for</p><p>the University of Iowa and has been serving in this</p><p>role for 2.5 years. Prior to moving to Iowa, Beth</p><p>earned her Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois</p><p>University at Edwardsville and worked in the St.</p><p>Louis sustainability sector for 10 years.</p><p>3/11: What You Should Know About</p><p>Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations</p><p>John will be speaking on the importance of</p><p>environmental, social, and economic issues</p><p>related to the large-confinement livestock and</p><p>poultry operations that are proliferating rural</p><p>Iowa, and sustainability with an emphasis on</p><p>agriculture and economics.</p><p>John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural</p><p>Economics, was raised on a small dairy farm in</p><p>southwest Missouri and received his BS, MS, and</p><p>Ph.D. degrees in agricultural economics from</p><p>the University of Missouri. He worked in private</p><p>industry for a time and spent thirty years in</p><p>various professorial positions at four different state</p><p>universities before retiring in early 2000. He is the</p><p>author of six published books.</p><p>3/18: Our Best Shot!</p><p>Peter Rolnick will talk briefly about how we</p><p>are profoundly changing our climate, but</p><p>will mostly focus on what can be done and</p><p>on the one first step that will give us the best</p><p>shot at avoiding catastrophe for our children</p><p>and grandchildren: a revenue-neutral price</p><p>on greenhouse gas emissions. He will also</p><p>talk about the importance the nonpartisan</p><p>approach of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Science,</p><p>economics, politics and human behavior.</p><p>Peter Rolnick is a retired college physics teacher and</p><p>currently the Iowa State Coordinator for Citizens’</p><p>Climate Lobby (CCL). After retirement he decided</p><p>to put his energy into the one problem (of many!)</p><p>that to him is the most pressing: the risk that our</p><p>changing climate will irreversibly and profoundly</p><p>alter our world.</p><p>3/25: The Iowa Watershed Approach:</p><p>We’re All In!</p><p>This presentation will focus on the Iowa</p><p>Watershed Approach (IWA) Flood Mitigation</p><p>Program and its efforts to make communities</p><p>more resilient to floods. Key objectives include</p><p>demonstrating the use of interactive maps and</p><p>tools for flood management, highlighting the</p><p>progress towards flood mitigation planning</p><p>efforts, and modernizing resources to support</p><p>education and communication about flood risk</p><p>to communities with a strong emphasis on the</p><p>importance of engaging partnerships and local</p><p>communities.</p><p>319-356-5220 www.icgov.org/senior 23</p><p>Kate Giannini joined the Iowa Flood Center team</p><p>in 2017 and leads outreach, communication,</p><p>and research activities for the Iowa Watershed</p><p>Approach at the Iowa Flood Center. Prior to 2017,</p><p>Kate worked with landowners, public and private</p><p>agencies for nearly ten years for the Johnson</p><p>County Planning, Development and Sustainability</p><p>Department.</p> 2019-03-25 20:00:00 -05003/25/196:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD
<p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to participate.</p> 2019-03-20 13:45:00 -05003/20/1912:45 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
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International Transgender Day of Visibility Film: More Than T
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Monday, 4/1</p><p>1 PM in room 202</p><p>International Transgender Day of Visibility</p><p>is honored every year on March 31 and is a</p><p>time to celebrate transgender people around</p><p>the globe and the courage it takes to live</p><p>openly and authentically, while also raising</p><p>awareness of the discrimination that trans</p><p>people still face.</p><p>In recognition of this important day, The</p><p>Center will show More Than T, a recent</p><p>documentary that depicts the illuminating and</p><p>empowering stories of seven transgender and</p><p>gender-nonconforming individuals. Finding</p><p>one’s path in life is infinitely complex, yet</p><p>many trans people are externally defined</p><p>solely by that small part of their journey.</p><p>Through textured vignettes, collaborators Silas</p><p>Howard (Transparent) and Jen Richards (Her</p><p>Story) illuminate themes of family, resilience,</p><p>self-determination, and finding your calling,</p><p>through the perspective of trans people of color.</p>4/01/191:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD
<p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to participate.</p> 2019-03-24 13:45:00 -05003/24/1912:45 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Death Café
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1</p><p>2 - 3 PM in room M02</p><p>Facilitators: Craig Mosher and Michelle Buhman</p><p>A Death Café is a group of people who are not</p><p>afraid to discuss and increase their awareness</p><p>of death in order to make the most of life.</p><p>The topics of our monthly discussions are</p><p>determined by the members of the group.</p><p>People are encouraged to bring snacks. This</p><p>is not a bereavement support group or grief</p><p>counseling session. For more information on</p><p>the purpose of this group, visit deathcafe.com.</p> 2019-02-10 15:00:00 -06004/01/192:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Intergenerational Tech Forum: Cyber-Seniors
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Thursday, 4/4</p><p>4 - 6:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Join us for a screening of the humorous and</p><p>heartwarming documentary, Cyber-Seniors,</p><p>which chronicles the extraordinary journey of</p><p>a group of colorful older adults as they discover</p><p>the world of the internet through the guidance</p><p>of teenage mentors. Their exploration of cyberspace</p><p>is catapulted to another level when 89</p><p>year-old Shura decides to create a YouTube</p><p>cooking video. A spirited video competition</p><p>for the most views evolves as the cyber-seniors’</p><p>hidden talents and competitive spirits are</p><p>revealed. This inspiring doc provides insight</p><p>into the wonderful things that can happen</p><p>when generation gaps are bridged, proving you</p><p>are never too old to get ‘connected.’</p><p>Following the film, The Center will host its</p><p>own intergenerational tech help session and</p><p>social hour. Volunteers will offer one-on-one</p><p>and small group technology assistance to</p><p>participants, so bring your devices and your</p><p>questions, or just stick around for some lively</p><p>conversation!</p><p>Co-sponsored by the Senior Center, University</p><p>of Iowa Aging and Longevity Studies Program,</p><p>and Computer Comfort.</p> 2019-01-20 18:30:00 -06004/04/194:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Aging in Film Club: Million Dollar Baby
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Fridays, 2/22, 3/29</p><p>1 - 4 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Facilitator: Emily Edrington</p><p>People of all ages are invited to join us for the</p><p>first meetings of the Senior Center’s Aging in</p><p>Film Club. At each meeting, we’ll watch a film</p><p>and follow it with a discussion, exploring how</p><p>aging issues and older adults are represented in</p><p>popular films.</p><p>This spring, we’ll draw selections from The</p><p>Center’s Classic Film Fridays series, which</p><p>is currently progressing through Academy</p><p>Award Best Picture winners in chronological</p><p>order. We’ll examine two semi-recent films</p><p>that feature themes of aging and older adult</p><p>characters: American Beauty on February 22 and</p><p>Million Dollar Baby on March 29. Among other</p><p>questions, we’ll ask how well these two films</p><p>have aged, themselves.</p><p>The Senior Center’s Aging in Film Club is</p><p>presented in partnership with the University of</p><p>Iowa Aging and Longevity Studies Program.</p> 2019-01-20 16:00:00 -06003/29/191:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD
<p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to participate.</p> 2019-03-27 13:45:00 -05003/27/1912:45 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Computer Comfort
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22</p><p>Tuesdays, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30</p><p>3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Instructor: Computer Comfort Volunteers</p><p>Computer Comfort is a UI student organization</p><p>that strives to bridge the age gap in Iowa City</p><p>by educating older adults about technology. By</p><p>assisting seniors with technology, University of</p><p>Iowa students have made valuable connections</p><p>across generations and had a lot of fun in the</p><p>process! Partnering with the Senior Center,</p><p>Computer Comfort volunteers offer tech-related</p><p>question and answer sessions for seniors.</p><p>Anyone seeking aid should bring their laptops,</p><p>tablets, smartphones, or other devices, and</p><p>their questions. We’re excited to assist you in</p><p>your technology endeavors! Please register in</p><p>advance for each session.</p> 2019-01-20 16:30:00 -06004/02/193:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Welcome to Medicare
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Saturday, 1/12</p><p>10 AM - 12:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Saturday, 2/23</p><p>10 AM - 12:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Thursday, 3/28</p><p>6 - 8:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Thursday, 4/25</p><p>6 - 8:15 PM in room 202</p><p>Instructor: SHIIP Counselors</p><p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near</p><p>future? Have you been on Medicare for a while</p><p>and want to better understand what it offers?</p><p>Do you help a family member with Medicare</p><p>issues? This two-hour seminar, offered by The</p><p>Center’s SHIIP counselors, will cover Medicare</p><p>Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug</p><p>benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and</p><p>Medicare supplement insurance.</p><p>SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information</p><p>Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP</p><p>counselors are trained by the state and do not</p><p>sell or promote any insurance companies,</p><p>policies, or agents. The Center is a local sponsor</p><p>for SHIIP in Johnson County.</p> 2019-01-20 20:15:00 -06004/25/196:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Computer Comfort
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22</p><p>Tuesdays, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30</p><p>3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Instructor: Computer Comfort Volunteers</p><p>Computer Comfort is a UI student organization</p><p>that strives to bridge the age gap in Iowa City</p><p>by educating older adults about technology. By</p><p>assisting seniors with technology, University of</p><p>Iowa students have made valuable connections</p><p>across generations and had a lot of fun in the</p><p>process! Partnering with the Senior Center,</p><p>Computer Comfort volunteers offer tech-related</p><p>question and answer sessions for seniors.</p><p>Anyone seeking aid should bring their laptops,</p><p>tablets, smartphones, or other devices, and</p><p>their questions. We’re excited to assist you in</p><p>your technology endeavors! Please register in</p><p>advance for each session.</p> 2019-01-20 16:30:00 -06004/08/193:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Computer Comfort
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22</p><p>Tuesdays, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30</p><p>3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Instructor: Computer Comfort Volunteers</p><p>Computer Comfort is a UI student organization</p><p>that strives to bridge the age gap in Iowa City</p><p>by educating older adults about technology. By</p><p>assisting seniors with technology, University of</p><p>Iowa students have made valuable connections</p><p>across generations and had a lot of fun in the</p><p>process! Partnering with the Senior Center,</p><p>Computer Comfort volunteers offer tech-related</p><p>question and answer sessions for seniors.</p><p>Anyone seeking aid should bring their laptops,</p><p>tablets, smartphones, or other devices, and</p><p>their questions. We’re excited to assist you in</p><p>your technology endeavors! Please register in</p><p>advance for each session.</p> 2019-01-20 16:30:00 -06004/16/193:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Computer Comfort
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Mondays, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22</p><p>Tuesdays, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30</p><p>3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Instructor: Computer Comfort Volunteers</p><p>Computer Comfort is a UI student organization</p><p>that strives to bridge the age gap in Iowa City</p><p>by educating older adults about technology. By</p><p>assisting seniors with technology, University of</p><p>Iowa students have made valuable connections</p><p>across generations and had a lot of fun in the</p><p>process! Partnering with the Senior Center,</p><p>Computer Comfort volunteers offer tech-related</p><p>question and answer sessions for seniors.</p><p>Anyone seeking aid should bring their laptops,</p><p>tablets, smartphones, or other devices, and</p><p>their questions. We’re excited to assist you in</p><p>your technology endeavors! Please register in</p><p>advance for each session.</p> 2019-01-20 16:30:00 -06004/22/193:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Thursday, 4/4</p><p>10 - 11 AM in room 208</p><p>Presenter: Alzheimer’s Association</p><p>Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of</p><p>the brain that causes problems with memory,</p><p>thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about:</p><p>The impact of Alzheimer’s</p><p>The difference between Alzheimer’s and</p><p>dementia</p><p>Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors</p><p>Current research and treatment</p> 2019-01-20 11:00:00 -06004/04/1910:00 a.m.The CenterIowa City -
AARP Driver Safety
<p>Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-</p><p>AARP members; pay instructor. Registration</p><p>required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Monday, 4/8</p><p>12:30 - 4:30 PM in room 202</p><p>Instructor: Larry Neppl</p><p>What are you driven by? Whether it is enjoying</p><p>the open road before you, or feeling the sand</p><p>between your toes, there’s no limit to where</p><p>you can go with the AARP Driver Safety course.</p><p>You will learn proven safety strategies to</p><p>maintain your confidence behind the wheel, so</p><p>you can make new memories on the road. And</p><p>with the AARP Driver Safety course, there are</p><p>no tests. You simply sign up and learn.</p><p>AARP Driver Safety course teaches:</p><p>Defensive driving techniques, new traffic</p><p>laws and rules of the road</p><p>How to deal with aggressive drivers</p><p>How to safely use anti-lock brakes, air bags</p><p>and safety belts</p><p>Techniques for handling left turns, right-of</p><p>way, blind spots and more</p><p>Plus, some insurance companies offer a</p><p>discount for completing the course</p> 2019-01-20 16:30:00 -06004/08/1912:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
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Memory Café
<p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Fridays</strong><strong>, 1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12</strong></p><p><strong>10</strong><strong> - 11 AM in room 208</strong></p><p>Facilitator: Alzheimer's Association</p><p>Memory Café is a welcoming gathering place where people living with memory loss and their partners can come together to relax, socialize with others, and enjoy a cup of coffee, an activity, or a presentation.</p><ul><li>What to expect: peer support; social connections with individuals with shared experiences; an informal, relaxed, stigma-free environment; opportunities for education, support, enrichment, and friendship.</li><li>What not to expect: formal supervision or care service; support group facilitation.</li><li>Who should attend: Individuals concerned about their memory or who have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Early Stage Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or a related disorder, and their friends and families.</li></ul> 2019-01-23 11:00:00 -06004/12/1910:00 a.m.The CenterIowa City -
Book Report
<p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Membership Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Tuesdays</strong><strong>, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16</strong></p><p><strong>2</strong><strong> - 3:30 PM in room 205</strong></p><p>Facilitator: Diana Durham</p><p>A book club that meets once a month for an informal round table discussion and sharing of books you have enjoyed reading. Choose your favorite author old or new, best sellers or classic, fiction, non-fiction, short stories or poetry. Not limited to presenters; anyone who is interested in finding new authors while exploring the abundance of reading opportunities in our City of Literature is welcome.</p><p><em>Diana Durham, an avid reader, looks forward to sharing her favorite books and expanding her repertoire by listening and exploring your suggestions.</em></p> 2019-01-23 15:30:00 -06004/16/192:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
English Country Dance
<p><strong>Fee: Sliding scale $3-6; pay what you can at the door.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Saturdays</strong><strong>, 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20</strong></p><p><strong>7</strong><strong> - 10 PM in the Assembly Room</strong></p><p>Come to the English Country Dance and enjoy moving in smooth figures to gorgeous live music. Everyone who wants to dance is guaranteed a partner. Each dance is taught, and all ages are encouraged to participate. The dance form dates back to the 16th century. It appears in some movies portraying Queen Elizabeth I, as well as in film adaptations of Dickens and Jane Austen novels. Each dance has its own music. The tunes are hauntingly beautiful, ranging from old ballads, jigs, and reels to several immortalized in classical music and opera.</p> 2019-01-23 22:00:00 -06004/20/197:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Barn Dance
<p><strong>Fee: Sliding scale $5-15; pay what you can at the door.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Saturdays</strong><strong>, 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27</strong></p><p><strong>7:30</strong><strong> - 10:30 PM in the Assembly Room</strong></p><p> Everyone is welcome to the Barn Dance! Fun for all ages and abilities. No experience is necessary as all dances are taught and called. There's no fancy footwork involved, you simply walk through a series of movements that you'll learn quickly with help from the caller and experienced dancers. Even if you don't want to dance, come enjoy the old time music, provided by excellent local bands. The Barn Dance is open to all: singles, couples, and the entire family. Lessons available 7:30 PM; dance starts at 8 PM</p> 2019-01-23 22:30:00 -06004/27/197:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
TRAIL Volunteer Orientation
<p>Interested in becoming a TRAIL volunteer? Join us for this free orientation session, where we’ll provide an introduction to TRAIL and its aging-in-place mission, an overview of our volunteer program, and information about the types of volunteer services TRAIL provides to its members. Volunteers with a variety of skills are needed; those willing to provide transportation or with handy-person abilities are especially welcome. To register or for more information, please call the TRAIL office at (319) 800-9003.</p> 2018-12-27 17:00:00 -06005/21/194:00 p.m.Eastside Recycling CenterIowa City -
The Impact of Exercise on Parkinson’s Disease
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Wednesday, 4/3</p><p>2:30 - 3:30 PM in room 208</p><p>Instructor: Kris Cameron</p><p>Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressive</p><p>neurological condition that affects more</p><p>than a million people in the United States.</p><p>Approximately 60,000 people are newly</p><p>diagnosed each year. There is currently no cure</p><p>for the disease. Exercise is an important part</p><p>of healthy living for everyone, however, for</p><p>people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) exercise</p><p>is not only healthy, but a vital component</p><p>to maintaining balance, mobility and daily</p><p>living activities, along with a potential</p><p>neuroprotective effect.</p><p>In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness</p><p>Month, join us to learn about the different</p><p>types of exercise for PD, and how exercise and</p><p>movement is helping people live better lives.</p> 2019-01-20 15:30:00 -06004/03/192:30 p.m.The CenterIowa City