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Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Around the House Repairs for the Do-It-Yourselfer</strong>. Dennis Bruns will be discussing important tools/equipment to have on hand for making simple home safety checks and minor repairs. He will also give suggestions for knowing when it’s time to get help from experts.</p><p><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, are at the back of the building.</p><p><strong>Questions: Phone: 319-640-5357. </strong></p><p>MEETING CANCELLED IF CEDAR RAPIDS SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER.</p> 2023-02-22 11:30:00 -0600
3/23/239:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Tour de Brew 2023 at Millstream Brewing Co.
<p>Bikes, Bands & Beers at Millstream Brewing Co.’s Tour de Brew 2023! The 22<sup>nd</sup> annual Tour is a heavenly 30-mile ride through the picturesque scenery of the Amana Colonies with “hydration” stops along the way. The ride ends with a Free Block Party at Millstream is open to all with live music by the pFat Back Boys (1-4pm) and Detour (6-9pm), your favorite food trucks and ice-cold Millstream beer. Wheels roll at 10am at Millstream. Early registration is just $35 and includes a one-of-a-kind Tour de Brew 2023 t-shirt, beer route map, free beverage, water, snacks, raffle prizes and a daylong celebration at Millstream Brewing Co. Don’t miss your annual warmup to Ragbrai! Go <a href="https://millstreambrewing.com/event/tour-de-brew-at-millstream-brewing-co/">HERE</a> for more information and tickets.</p> 2023-03-14 21:00:00 -0500
7/15/2310:00 a.m.Millstream Brewing CompanyAmana -
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Johnson Co Market
<p>Local growers, makers and artists offering produce, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted, homemade and small business wares. Building C. Free to shop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/johnsoncomarket?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXDum_205CCle1nSUQrJBzl4skrS5lH_zzqAna_5rcngj6sCYC2lz6g1eKUFx0fbnR5zC6wZ9wUtSVbr3YyvwwaP5gkr4HraXcl3ofjuNY7ffYsvN0n8JhxEBZNOUNIO4tlY_sEeAuU8J8BxNMrz0cI&__tn__=q"><strong>#johnsoncomarket</strong></a></p> 2023-02-07 14:00:00 -0600
4/16/2311:00 a.m.Johnson Co 4H FairgroundsIowa City -
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 -
Johnson Co Market
<p>Local growers, makers and artists offering produce, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted, homemade and small business wares. Building C. Free to shop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/johnsoncomarket?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXDum_205CCle1nSUQrJBzl4skrS5lH_zzqAna_5rcngj6sCYC2lz6g1eKUFx0fbnR5zC6wZ9wUtSVbr3YyvwwaP5gkr4HraXcl3ofjuNY7ffYsvN0n8JhxEBZNOUNIO4tlY_sEeAuU8J8BxNMrz0cI&__tn__=q"><strong>#johnsoncomarket</strong></a></p> 2023-02-07 14:00:00 -0600
3/26/2311:00 a.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
Johnson Co Market
<p>Local growers, makers and artists offering produce, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted, homemade and small business wares. Building C. Free to shop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/johnsoncomarket?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXDum_205CCle1nSUQrJBzl4skrS5lH_zzqAna_5rcngj6sCYC2lz6g1eKUFx0fbnR5zC6wZ9wUtSVbr3YyvwwaP5gkr4HraXcl3ofjuNY7ffYsvN0n8JhxEBZNOUNIO4tlY_sEeAuU8J8BxNMrz0cI&__tn__=q"><strong>#johnsoncomarket</strong></a></p> 2023-02-07 14:00:00 -0600
4/30/2311:00 a.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
Twisted Bo-Kay
<p><strong>Miss Patti kicks things off with interactive improv games. She then shares balloon styles and 2-3 stories that include audience (and balloon) participation!</strong></p> 2023-03-20 13:45:00 -0500
6/19/231:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Prelude to Christmas in the Amana Colonies
<p>A magical weekend with special events and food/beverage sampling in the shops, carolers on the street, and the town decked out in Christmas finery that's Prelude to Christmas in the Amana Colonies. The streets of Amana come alive with old world charm at no time more than Prelude to Christmas. The fences and store fronts sport pine boughs, there's red ribbons fluttering in the breeze, and an occasional melody from beloved Christmas Carols in the air.</p> 2023-03-10 17:00:00 -060012/01/2310:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Prelude to Christmas in the Amana Colonies
<p>A magical weekend with special events and food/beverage sampling in the shops, carolers on the street, and the town decked out in Christmas finery that's Prelude to Christmas in the Amana Colonies. The streets of Amana come alive with old world charm at no time more than Prelude to Christmas. The fences and store fronts sport pine boughs, there's red ribbons fluttering in the breeze, and an occasional melody from beloved Christmas Carols in the air.</p> 2023-12-02 17:00:00 -060012/02/2310:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Prelude to Christmas in the Amana Colonies
<p>A magical weekend with special events and food/beverage sampling in the shops, carolers on the street, and the town decked out in Christmas finery that's Prelude to Christmas in the Amana Colonies. The streets of Amana come alive with old world charm at no time more than Prelude to Christmas. The fences and store fronts sport pine boughs, there's red ribbons fluttering in the breeze, and an occasional melody from beloved Christmas Carols in the air.</p> 2023-12-03 17:00:00 -060012/03/2310:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Paws to Read
<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> 2023-02-08 19:00:00 -0600
4/10/236:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Survive to Thrive
<p>Move past simply surviving to become thriving. Come engage in group discussions and learn strategies to help build resiliency in your everyday life. You'll learn different methods on how to increase your positive psychology and self-motivation, handle chronic and acute stress, and develop much needed self-care routines. Multiple sessions will provide the time and space to widen your range of skills that you can use immediately in your life while also noticing your progress from week to week. This class meets 2 Thursdays starting April 13th- April 20th. Registration is required prior to event.</p> 2023-02-27 19:30:00 -06004/13/235:30 p.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
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 -
Welcome to Medicare
<p>Saturday, April 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm </p><p>Location: Room 302 </p><p><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=welcome&viewMode=list">Register online</a> or call 319-356-5220 </p><p>Presenter: SHIIP Counselors </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? A two-hour Welcome to Medicare seminar is offered monthly by Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors which provides an overview of traditional Medicare benefits (Parts A and Part B, prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare supplements), as well as the growing array of Medicare Advantage plans. 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 Iowa City Senior Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Johnson County.</p> 2023-03-08 12:00:00 -0600
4/29/2310:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
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 -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-03-21 20:30:00 -0500
3/30/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-03-31 20:30:00 -0500
3/31/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
Doodlebugs: To Be Frank
<p>Take a look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s blueprints and designs, and put yourself in his mindset to turn elements of nature into stained glass art for your window.</p><p>Young kids and their caregivers are welcome.</p> 2022-12-21 11:15:00 -0600
3/31/2310:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-04-07 20:30:00 -0500
4/07/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-04-14 20:30:00 -0500
4/14/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-04-21 20:30:00 -0500
4/21/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-04-28 20:30:00 -0500
4/28/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-05-05 20:30:00 -0500
5/05/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
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NAMI Family-to-Family
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.</p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.</p><p><strong>2023 Spring Classes!</strong></p><p>NAMI Family-to-Family</p><p><strong><u>March 30 – May 18, 2023 | Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm</u></strong></p><p>In Person at Iowa City</p><p>Registration is required for this free 8-session course, which will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays. Please scan the <strong><u>QR code</u></strong> or email <u><strong>qihan.bai@namijc.org</strong></u> to sign up!</p> 2023-05-12 20:30:00 -0500
5/12/236:00 p.m.NAMI Johnson County OfficeIowa City -
Alternatives To Violence Mini Workshop
<p align="left"><br></p><h5><br></h5><h5><strong>AVP Workshop - Making Friends with Conflict</strong></h5><p><br></p><p><strong>March 26, 2023</strong></p><p><strong>1-3 pm</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Prairiewoods</strong></p><p><strong>120 E Boyson Road</strong></p><p><strong>Hiawatha, IA</strong><br><br></p><p align="left">Enjoy a hands on, experiential, conflict transformation workshop where you will laugh, share and connect deeply with others while learning ways to reduce conflict in the community, the classroom, the family or at work.</p><p align="left">AVP fosters self-esteem, empathy, conflict resolution and other social-emotional goals with powerful impacts in organizations and institutions.</p><p align="left">AVP is a facilitated process designed to engage and draw on the wisdom and experience of the group.</p><p align="left">AVP works on the individual. AVP is not something we “do” to others. It develops a way of being that changes how we address conflict and how we bring ourselves to the problems and conflicts in our lives.</p><p align="left">Treat yourself to this introductory mini-workshop purely for personal growth, or make it a first step toward facilitating additional workshops.</p><p align="left">Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) offers conflict transformation workshops in prisons, the community, or the classroom.</p><p align="left">AVP began in 1975 as a cooperative project between incarcerated people, Quakers, and activists in the Civil Rights movement. AVP is practiced in over 60 countries, in schools, prisons, refugee camps, addiction centers, conflict zones; working with gang members, veterans, the incarcerated, school students, indigenous peoples, child soldiers and more – the program has evolved and deepened to be about far more than violence reduction.</p><p align="left">You can learn more about AVP by visiting avpusa.org.</p><p align="left">Register soon as there are limited spots. Register on Eventbrite at http://bitly.ws/BkvP or email Gerry at gwhop51@gmail.com.</p><p align="left"><br></p><p align="left"><br></p><p><br></p> 2023-03-14 15:00:00 -05003/26/231:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Craft Day with Doni Gould. </strong> Doni will guide us in making an Easter candle stand. Or bring your own project for a fun, social time with others who share a love of handiwork and crafts. A picture of the Easter craft can be viewed on the Cedar Rapids 55 Plus Facebook page. If you would like to make the Easter craft, please let us know by leaving a voice mail message at 319-640-5357. For those doing the Easter craft, requested donation is $5.00. </p><p><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, are at the back of the building.</p><p><strong>Questions: Phone: 319-640-5357. </strong></p><p>MEETING CANCELLED IF CEDAR RAPIDS SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER.</p><p><!--[if !vml]--><br></p> 2023-02-22 15:30:00 -0600
3/27/231:00 p.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Come Play Bingo. </strong>Bingo, a social game of chance, is growing in popularity and is enjoyed by persons of all ages. One casino found that the age range of their bingo players was 18 to 84, with an average age of 38. Besides being great recreation, playing bingo can help older adults maintain hand-eye coordination, concentration, and short-term memory skills.</p><p><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, are at the back of the building.</p><p><strong>Questions: Phone: 319-640-5357. </strong></p><p>MEETING CANCELLED IF CEDAR RAPIDS SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER.</p> 2023-02-22 11:30:00 -0600
3/30/239:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids -
Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults
<p><strong>Gifts of Dementia with Teri Skoog.</strong> Although individuals experiencing dementia lose some cognitive skills, changes usually occur slowly over years. We often keep our primary thinking skills and continue to live in the present—fully able to enjoy beauty, emotions, and companionship. There are strengths and gifts in dementia and both you and your loved one will benefit when you understand how to recognize skills lost and skills kept. Understanding strength-based dementia supportive care will help eliminate a sense of suffering, keep your loved one home longer, with fewer behavior problems, and your family will have less stress and expense.</p><p><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, are at the back of the building.</p><p><strong>Questions: Phone: 319-640-5357. </strong></p> 2023-03-15 11:30:00 -0500
4/06/239:00 a.m.Life Enrichment CenterCedar Rapids