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Practical Planning for End of Life
<p><strong>Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr., North Liberty</strong></p><p>This discussion group will answer general questions about end-of-life planning and also cover a specific topic each week, such as starting an end-of-life conversation with important people in my life, burial options, designing a death plan, responding to a diagnosis of a terminal disease, and creating my celebration of life.</p> 2023-09-27 14:00:00 -0500
9/27/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw HouseNorth Liberty -
GeriFit
<p>This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and 1pm. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.</p> 2023-09-27 14:00:00 -05009/27/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Art Closing Reception: Bruce Hart & David Weldon
<p><strong>Friday, September 29, 8:30-10:30 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room & 3rd Floor at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p>Join us for an informal closing reception for artists Bruce Hart and David Weldon. Both artists will be here to discuss their inspiration and their process in creating the works exhibited at ICSC during August and September. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2023-09-08 10:30:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 8:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Tremble Clefs
<p><strong>Mondays, October 2 - December 4, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 311 </strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17310" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><em>Instructor: Sun Joo Lee </em></p><p>Tremble Clefs, a therapeutic singing group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), caregivers, and family members, will begin rehearsals this fall at the Iowa City Senior Center. Tremble Clefs was founded in Scottsdale, AZ in 1994 and is expanding to Iowa City to engage the PD community in music therapy and social support. The loss of voice, communication difficulties resulting in a decreased volume of voice and lung capacity, and depression are the common symptoms of PD. This weekly program will provide vocal, breathing, and movement exercises that benefit the participants to meet their specific needs in PD and create a supportive and therapeutic environment for the individuals with PD and their caregivers. Sun Joo Lee, a board-certified music therapist and a director of Tremble Clef, AZ, who has been leading the group since 2008, will facilitate the program in Iowa City. We welcome anyone with Parkinson’s, along with their spouse, caregivers, and extended family members. No musical experience or background is required to participate in the program. To learn more, visit www.trembleclefsarizona.org. </p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
GeriFit
<p>This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and 1pm. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.</p> 2023-10-02 14:00:00 -050010/02/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Tai Chi - Senior Squad Programming
<div data-block-type="text"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Join us for Tai Chi led by Health and Wellness Coordinator, Bryan Bruner. Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health of mind and body that is easy to learn and delivers many health benefits!<br></span></div><div data-block-type="text"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>What is Tai Chi and Why?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">An art embracing the mind, body and spirit – Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey. There are many styles and forms of tai chi, the major ones being Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu (different words in Chinese) and Sun. Each style has its own features, but all styles share the same essential principles. Chen Wangting developed the Chen Style Tai Chi around 1670.</span></p></div> 2023-10-03 10:30:00 -050010/03/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Fire Safety for Seniors
<p><strong>Tuesday, October 3, 10:30 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17314" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><em>Presenter: Lieutenant Collin Wellsandt, Iowa City Fire Department Station #3 </em></p><p>According to the National Fire Protections Association, seniors 65 and older carry twice the risk of injury or death in a fire compared with the general population. Don’t be another statistic! This class will cover a variety of important fire safety information you should know along with steps you can take to help reduce your chances of being the next victim. Attendees will also learn the basics needed to select and properly utilize a fire extinguisher in their home, with the opportunity for all to participate in a hands-on live fire extinguisher demonstration at the end. This program is offered in partnership with TRAIL of Johnson County. </p> 2023-09-08 11:30:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
International Speed Friendshipping
<p><strong>Tuesday, October 3, 4:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room</strong></p><p>In honor of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, celebrated each year on October 1, ICSC will host an afternoon of speed "friendshipping" with an emphasis on making international connections. Everyone is welcome, and we’re extending a special invitation to those who were born outside of the United States or lived abroad for a number of years. Using a speed dating format (but for making friends rather than dating), participants will have a chance to meet and chat with community members, have some fun, and maybe even take the first step in creating new and lasting friendships. The event will start with a group icebreaker activity, shift to timed 1:1 conversations, and wrap up with open socializing and refreshments. </p> 2023-09-08 17:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Workshop
<p><strong>Wednesdays, October 4-11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><em>Facilitators: Anne Spencer, Diana Henry, Bea Hicks, Paula Vaughan </em></p><p>This workshop will explore social justice issues by providing resources and facilitating discussions to better understand varied life experiences as they relate to white privilege and racism. Our sessions include videos, readings, and discussion to raise awareness of the role of white privilege in society. Participants will reflect on why and how one perceives and reacts to others, explore the effects of systemic racism, identify the impediments to social justice in our community, and consider actions to make a difference. This program is offered by the League of Women Voters of Johnson County in partnership with TRAIL of Johnson County.</p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500
10/04/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Safety Matters
<p>The Marion Fire Department will host a monthly presentation on safety topics for older adults and families. All are welcome to attend. The goals of the program are to focus on older adults’ safety, reduce their vulnerability to fire, injury or crime and connect them with available community resources. The safety sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from Noon-1 p.m. Visit cityofmarion.org for additional details about each topic.</p><p>April: You & Your Medications</p><p>May: Gadgets for Better Living</p><p>June: Elder Abuse: Types, Warning, Signs and Reporting </p><p>July: Identity Theft Prevention </p><p>August: Medicare, Medicaid & Prescription Fraud Prevention </p><p>September: Emergency Preparedness </p><p>October: Fire Safety </p><p>November: Coping with the Holidays </p><p>December: Insurance & Investment Fraud Prevention </p> 2023-10-04 13:00:00 -050010/04/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Marion Fire Station #1Marion -
GeriFit
<p>This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and 1pm. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.</p> 2023-10-04 14:00:00 -050010/04/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Practical Planning for End of Life
<p><strong>Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr., North Liberty</strong></p><p>This discussion group will answer general questions about end-of-life planning and also cover a specific topic each week, such as starting an end-of-life conversation with important people in my life, burial options, designing a death plan, responding to a diagnosis of a terminal disease, and creating my celebration of life.</p> 2023-10-04 14:00:00 -0500
10/04/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw HouseNorth Liberty -
Queer Elders
<p>28 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240 </p><p>319-356-5220 </p><p><br></p><p>This is a social group for LGBTQ elders to come together, share stories, and find community. In addition to organizing social activities for members, the group supports the LBGTQ Iowa Archives and Library through collecting oral histories and gathering materials for the archive. For members who have the interest, there are also opportunities for sharing our experiences with the wider community.</p> 2023-08-29 15:00:00 -0500
10/04/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Fresh Conversations
<p><strong>Thursday, October 5, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 305 </strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17281" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><strong>Presenter: Linn County Public Health</strong></p><p>In this program you will learn about healthy, affordable meal ideas and how to stay active and have fun. We will also try a tasty recipe. Fresh Conversations is a free education program and friendly group discussion that shares tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well!</p> 2023-09-15 12:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 11:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Environmental Film Series: Listening to Mother Earth Through Films: 2040
<p><strong>Thursdays, October 5-26, 3:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p>Each week we will watch a film followed by a short discussion facilitated by volunteers from the 100 Grannies for a Livable Future. </p><p><strong>Oct 5: 2040 -</strong> Concerned about his young daughter's future, filmmaker Damon Gameau travels the world in search of new approaches and solutions to climate change. </p><p><strong>Oct 12: A Plastic Ocean -</strong> This film documents the global effects of plastic pollution and highlights workable technologies and innovative solutions that everyone, from governments to individuals, can do to create a cleaner and greener ocean. </p><p><strong>Oct 19: Oceans: The Mystery of the Missing Plastic</strong> 99% of the plastic that should be floating in the oceans is missing. In this investigation, scientists embark in search of the micro-plastics. Small, mostly invisible, toxic, they are home to a new ecosystem: the plastisphere. But where are they? Ingested by organisms? Buried under the ocean floor? Degraded by bacteria? And what is the impact of them entering the food chain? </p><p><strong>October 26: Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future </strong>- A feature-length documentary that explores solutions to the crises we face today through the inspiring stories of people living in a more sustainable way. </p> 2023-09-08 17:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 3:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
First Fridays: Connection & Coffee - October
<p><strong>Friday, October 6, 10:00-11:00 am</strong></p><p><strong>Location: 1st Floor Lobby </strong></p><p><strong>Host: LaTasha DeLoach </strong></p><p>Come meet with community organizations, volunteers, and members. We will come together on the first Friday of each month to socialize and have coffee. This is a great way to meet others in the community and make connections. Watch for details on specific host organizations in our email newsletter as each date approaches.</p> 2023-09-15 11:00:00 -0500
10/06/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
VNA Flu Shots
<p><strong>Monday, October 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 103 </strong></p><p>The Visiting Nurse Association will offer a flu vaccination clinic at the Senior Center on Monday, October 9. Charges will be submitted to your insurance company or you can pay by cash or check, and VNA will issue a receipt. Regular flu shots are $42 and high-dose flu shots are $86. If you have any questions, please call the VNA office at 319-337-9686.</p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
GeriFit
<p>This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and 1pm. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.</p> 2023-10-09 14:00:00 -050010/09/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Journeys October Meeting - Get Organized
<p>Journeys was created in order to provide support to those in our community who have experienced the loss of someone they love, with the understanding that grieving hearts need care, connection, and access to helpful resources.</p><p>The October Journeys meeting will feature a presentation by Senior Move Manager Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster, owner of Smooth Moves by Gina. Gina will offer tips for managing clutter and getting organized, as well as guidance for those preparing for a downsize or move. Social time and refreshments will follow the presentation. Cost is free. No registration needed.</p><p>The meeting will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 9, 2023 at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood: 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Call (319) 364-1549 for more information.</p> 2023-09-13 15:30:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 2:30 p.m.Murdoch-Linwood Legacy CenterCedar Rapids -
Hancher Preview: The Sphinx Virtuosi
<p><strong>Monday, October 9, 3:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p>ICSC is excited to host a free preview performance by a quartet formation of the Sphinx Virtuosi ahead of their October 11 concert presented by Hancher and the Englert Theatre, and part of Hancher's Infinite Dream Festival. </p><p>The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization—the leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve and shape the face of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement.</p> 2023-09-08 17:00:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 3:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Tai Chi - Senior Squad Programming
<div data-block-type="text"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Join us for Tai Chi led by Health and Wellness Coordinator, Bryan Bruner. Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health of mind and body that is easy to learn and delivers many health benefits!<br></span></div><div data-block-type="text"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>What is Tai Chi and Why?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">An art embracing the mind, body and spirit – Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey. There are many styles and forms of tai chi, the major ones being Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu (different words in Chinese) and Sun. Each style has its own features, but all styles share the same essential principles. Chen Wangting developed the Chen Style Tai Chi around 1670.</span></p></div> 2023-10-10 10:30:00 -050010/10/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Book Report - Oct 10
<p><strong>Tuesday, September 12, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Tuesday, October 10, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 305 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><strong>Facilitator: Cheryl Walsh </strong></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 classics, 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> 2023-09-08 12:30:00 -0500
10/10/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Welcome to Medicare
<p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17296" target="_blank"><strong>Tuesday, October 10, 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17297" target="_blank"><strong>December 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 </strong></a></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/activity/search/detail/17296?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Do you know your options for receiving Medicare benefits? Do you want to better understand how Medicare works with other health insurance options? This two-hour Welcome to Medicare seminar, offered by Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors, provides an overview of traditional Medicare benefits (Parts A and B, prescription drug plans (Part D), and Medicare supplements), as well as the growing array of Medicare Advantage plans. As 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.</p> 2023-09-15 19:30:00 -0500
10/10/23 @ 5:30 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
GeriFit
<p>This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and 1pm. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.</p> 2023-10-11 14:00:00 -050010/11/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Practical Planning for End of Life
<p><strong>Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr., North Liberty</strong></p><p>This discussion group will answer general questions about end-of-life planning and also cover a specific topic each week, such as starting an end-of-life conversation with important people in my life, burial options, designing a death plan, responding to a diagnosis of a terminal disease, and creating my celebration of life.</p> 2023-10-11 14:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw HouseNorth Liberty -
Reading & Discussion: “Our Last Best Act: Planning for the End of Our Lives to Protect the People and Places We Love”
<p><strong>Thursday, October 12, 10:00 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 <strong>at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong> </strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17329" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p>Written almost in a memoir style, author Mallory McDuff walks us through her exploration into end-of-life planning--principally after-death planning—that reflects the environmental values in which she was raised and which she teaches to her students as an Environmental Educator at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina. After the sudden death of her mother, McDuff's father crafts a two-page death plan that spells out what is today known as a green burial for his body disposition; the experience of following his wishes years later gives the author incentive to put something in writing for her own family. With two children to consider, McDuff works to find the most environmentally responsible, affordable plan for herself, walking us through the options available to her in clear and engaging language.</p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Environmental Film Series: Listening to Mother Earth Through Films: A Plastic Ocean
<p><strong>Thursdays, October 5-26, 3:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p>Each week we will watch a film followed by a short discussion facilitated by volunteers from the 100 Grannies for a Livable Future. </p><p><strong>Oct 5: 2040 -</strong> Concerned about his young daughter's future, filmmaker Damon Gameau travels the world in search of new approaches and solutions to climate change. </p><p><strong>Oct 12: A Plastic Ocean -</strong> This film documents the global effects of plastic pollution and highlights workable technologies and innovative solutions that everyone, from governments to individuals, can do to create a cleaner and greener ocean. </p><p><strong>Oct 19: Oceans: The Mystery of the Missing Plastic</strong> 99% of the plastic that should be floating in the oceans is missing. In this investigation, scientists embark in search of the micro-plastics. Small, mostly invisible, toxic, they are home to a new ecosystem: the plastisphere. But where are they? Ingested by organisms? Buried under the ocean floor? Degraded by bacteria? And what is the impact of them entering the food chain? </p><p><strong>October 26: Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future -</strong> A feature-length documentary that explores solutions to the crises we face today through the inspiring stories of people living in a more sustainable way.</p> 2023-09-08 17:00:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 3:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
What The Help
<p>Friday, October 13, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm </p><p>Location: Assembly Room at the Iowa City Senior Center</p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17305" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register online</a> or call 319-356-5220 </p><p>Presenter: Tirza Chocolaad Bryant </p><p>In this program, you will learn how to activate your mind and body to feel better and age well. You will learn about nutrition and cancer prevention. Free samples of smoothies will be available. Time will be allowed at the end for questions.</p> 2023-09-08 12:30:00 -0500
10/13/23 @ 11:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
GeriFit
<p>This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and 1pm. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.</p> 2023-10-16 14:00:00 -050010/16/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Fall Computer Skills Assistance
<p>Drop-in anytime between 1-3 PM at our 2nd floor computer lab to learn skills to help you accomplish everyday tasks that make your life easier. You can learn everything from how to create an email account to internet basics to how to create an effective resume. Our friends from Goodwill of the Heartland will be on hand every other Monday afternoon this fall to assist you. <em>No appointments necessary. </em></p><p><br></p> 2023-09-25 15:00:00 -050010/16/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion