Local Out and Active Events
If you enjoy being active, the Corridor offers dance events, health/fitness activities, outdoor adventures and all kinds of sports and recreation. Find these great things to do with Hoopla's Out and Active segment.
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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 -050010/13/23 @ 11:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Hot Cider Hustle-Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 5K and 10K
<p>Half marathon,5K and 10K run starting at NewBo City Market and run along the beautiful Cedar River Trail. All finishers will receive a cup of hot cider and a caramel apple! </p> 2023-01-28 12:00:00 -060010/14/23 @ 8:30 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Kid Connect Playgroup
<p><strong>Saturdays</strong></p><p><strong>September 30-Novermber 18</strong></p><p><strong>9-10:30am</strong></p><p>Come join this fun playgroup series designed for families with young children.</p><p>Sign up link: <a data-id="l-1226792138" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMUAeJ4zDZKhkuGm0wXYy-UleVOPXP2XHkXU3BRhmLoXY0OA/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMUAeJ4zDZKhkuGm0wXYy-UleVOPXP2XHkXU3BRhmLoXY0OA/viewform</a></p> 2023-10-14 10:30:00 -050010/14/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Expressive Arts for Children
<p>Join us as Tanager's Expressive Arts Specialist Kelli Michel leads a music, movement, and visual arts program that allows children safe ways to explore emotions and build self-awareness and empathy.</p> 2023-09-25 11:00:00 -050010/14/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Geri-Fit
<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 09:00:00 -050010/16/23 @ 8:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. are gentle yoga, and 10:45 a.m. is chair yoga. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $120 for an eleven-punch card, $72 for a six-punch card or $15 for a single class, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2023-10-16 11:30:00 -050010/16/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Fun for kids and their caregivers!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p>Preschool story Time will not meet on Monday, September 4.</p></div> 2023-10-16 10:30:00 -050010/16/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Fun for kids and their caregivers!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p>This event will not meet on November 7.</p></div> 2023-10-16 10:30:00 -050010/16/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Early Learning Story Time at Ladd Library
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p> 2023-10-16 10:30:00 -050010/16/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Preschool Storytime
<p>Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Youth Programming Room every Monday at 10:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards children 3-6 years old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-16 11:00:00 -050010/16/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Moving with PD
<p>Moving with PD is a 45-minute class held both seated in a chair and standing<strong>.</strong> Exercises consist of big movements, range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Movements can be modified. Please bring a careperson if you need assistance with standing or walking. Registration is required. Please visit our website for more information and a current schedule.</p> 2023-10-16 12:00:00 -050010/16/23 @ 11:00 a.m.Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & DementiaCedar Rapids -
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 -
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the first and third Mondays of each month, Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-10-16 19:30:00 -050010/16/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Tai Chi
<p><strong>Tuesdays at 8:00 am</strong></p><p>Join us in person and through <a data-id="l-9830854435" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92535179244?pwd=UFAzcVcvcmtQTTR4dWhuQUwvSy90QT09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoom</a>!</p><p>Come gather with Tom for a relaxing morning session of Tai Chi!</p><p><strong>Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.</strong></p> 2023-10-17 09:00:00 -050010/17/23 @ 8:00 a.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> 2023-10-17 10:30:00 -050010/17/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p> 2023-10-17 10:30:00 -050010/17/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
ParkinSingers
<p>Singing as a therapeutic strategy helps with treatment for voice, respiratory, and swallow impairment in persons with PD. Singing shares many elements in common with voice production and targets the musculature involved in respiratory control and swallowing. Join our Certified Music Therapist from West Music to exercise your voice! Registration is required. </p> 2023-10-17 15:00:00 -050010/17/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Geri-Fit
<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> 2023-10-18 09:00:00 -050010/18/23 @ 8:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Baby Storytime
<p>Join us for Baby Storytime in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards babies newborn - 18 months old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-18 10:00:00 -050010/18/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Baby and Toddler Story Time
<p>Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.</p> 2023-10-18 10:30:00 -050010/18/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Toddler Time
<p>Join us for Toddler Time in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice your child's literacy skills while socializing with other children!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-18 11:00:00 -050010/18/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Moving with PD
<p>Moving with PD is a 45-minute class held both seated in a chair and standing<strong>.</strong> Exercises consist of big movements, range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Movements can be modified. Please bring a careperson if you need assistance with standing or walking. Registration is required. Please visit our website for more information and a current schedule.</p> 2023-10-18 12:00:00 -050010/18/23 @ 11:00 a.m.Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & DementiaCedar Rapids -
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> 2023-10-18 14:00:00 -050010/18/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Parenting Young Children: KIds-n-Canvas
<p>Kids-N-Canvas is a free, 6-week family learning group designed for families with young children. Each session begins with a family meal, followed by a caregiver session, and finished with a fun family art project. Assistance with transportation and interpretation available upon request.</p><p>This workshop is presented by Family Learning Connection.</p><p>Registration is required<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv7BBHMBoragcEpYPkc5IQOvT-nGz-J7feEMHzEMP0szcpyA/viewform?pli=1"><strong> here</strong></a>. </p> 2023-10-18 19:30:00 -050010/18/23 @ 5:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
TOPS IA #259
<p>TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly). We help you reach your weight goal. What to know more about TOPS? Come and see for yourself. You will be met with friendly smiles and increditable support. Progess is made one step at a time. Or is it one pound at a time? This is the foundation for change. After yearly annual membership cost is $6 monthly.</p> 2023-10-19 10:00:00 -050010/19/23 @ 8:00 a.m.St. Mark's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Morning Stretch
<p>Paula is back with Morning Stretch on Thursday mornings. This group exercise will incorporate elements of yoga in a way that can be accommodated to any mobility level. Please bring your own yoga mat if possible as we have a limited number. </p> 2023-10-19 09:00:00 -050010/19/23 @ 8:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
TOPS #0305
<p>TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a program to help with weight loss and maintenance. Come join our group for fun & support in getting a lighter healthier you. A monthly fee of $4 after a yearly membership fee. For details call Sue at (319) 393-4315 </p> 2023-10-19 10:30:00 -050010/19/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Kenwood Park United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Sensory Story Time
<p>This story time is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. Designed for children ages 2-5 years, but all ages welcome. This story time will happen each Thursday this fall at the Downtown Library except for Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.</p> 2023-10-19 10:30:00 -050010/19/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace at Prairiewoods
<p>Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin by opening, rebalancing and cultivating Qi (universal life force energy-Spirit) throughout the body’s energy pathways, centers and organs to assist with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, TCM Five Element Theory and beyond is sprinkled in to assist your practice of living life with greater ease, peace and harmony with the rest of nature in this One Reality of which we all are part. Class ends with seated meditation, which includes sending healing compassionate intention to others and the planet. Also vibrational sound medicine played near your heart to re-tune and raise your vibration. <em>Please note that qigong will not meet Sept. 28 or Oct. 5.</em> The cost is $12 per session, and you may attend one or all. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-10-19 13:30:00 -050010/19/23 @ 12:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
PD Dance
<p>Dance appears to meet many, if not all, of the recommended components for exercise programs designed for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. The benefits of dance include improved balance and gait function as well as improved quality of life. Dance is great for the mind, body, and spirit. Best of all, anyone can do it! You do not need to be “a dancer” to participate in PD Dance. No experience or partner is needed. Please visit our website to register.</p> 2023-10-19 14:00:00 -050010/19/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's AssociationCedar Rapids