First Fridays: Connection and Coffee – May

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Friday, May 5, 9:00-10:00am Friday, June 2, 9:00-10:00am Location: 1st Floor Lobby Register online or call 319-356-5220 Host: LaTasha DeLoach 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...

Death Café

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Friday, May 5, 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 308 A Death Café is a safe place for people to talk about death in order to make the most of life. New people are encouraged to join anytime. This is not a bereavement support group or grief counseling session. For more information on the purpose of this...

Meet the Big Brothers Big Sisters Village

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Monday, May 8, 10:00-11:00 am Location: Room 308 Presenter: Dina Bishara Learn about the impact that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County is having on our community through 1:1 and group mentoring. Hear how mentoring is an evidence-based practice recommended by both the CDC and the US Surgeon General to prevent violence and improve...

Walking Tours of Downtown Iowa City – May 8

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Monday, May 8, 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Meet outside at the Washington Street entrance Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Tom Schulein Take a walking tour of downtown Iowa City with Tom Schulein. About 20 stops will be made as we discuss 70 different sites. Participants must be comfortable walking a mile or a little more. All...

Lyrics Alive

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm Location: Assembly Room The Senior Center’s all-request singing group meets each week for the joy of group singing, without the pressure of performing. We usually sing with live instrumental accompaniment (piano and guitar), and sometimes a cappella. All are welcome!

How Fair Trade Impacts Women

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Monday, May 8, 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Liz Preciado Genell By supporting fair trade, you can make an impact in the world. But what is fair trade, how can you get involved, and what is the global impact on women and families? Join Executive Director Liz Preciado Genell from...

Iowa City New Horizons Band Concerts – Full Band

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Full Band: Tuesday, May 9, 2:30 pm Location: Voxman Music Building The Iowa City New Horizons Band is made up of chronologically gifted musicians who practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning at the Senior Center. Concert selections range from singable tunes you will know to cutting edge works that might surprise you. (Ensembles: Thursday, May...

Book Report – May 9

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Tuesday, May 9, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 305 Facilitator: Cheryl Walsh 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,...

The History, Philosophy, and Evolution of Money

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Tuesdays, May 9-16, 2:00-3:30 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Thomas McDonald What is money? When did it come into existence, how has it evolved, what is its purpose and what is its impact on other aspects of civilizations? Proposed answers to these questions will be presented in a two part series...

Event Series Device Advice

Device Advice

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm Location: Iowa City Public Library Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Senior Center, 1st Floor Lobby UI student volunteers are available to offer guidance on all things technology-related, so bring your devices and your questions.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital: Why Inpatient Rehab?

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Wednesdays, May 10-31, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 103 & 308 (May 10- Room 308) Presenter: Erin Clayton This program will provide information on Mercy Rehab Hospital in Coralville, including services provided, diagnoses treated, and amenities. The first session will be just an overview of what the hospital provides, our direct admission program,...

SSRO Readers Theatre: “Treasures: A Celebration of American Icons”

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Wednesday, May 10, 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Assembly Room Journey with us as we pay tribute to memorable moments from the Carol Burnett Show, the comedic stylings of Andy Griffith, the razorsharp mind of Paul Lynde, the groundbreaking musical mastery of Earl Scruggs, and the timeless wit and wisdom of Dr. Seuss. With additional salutes to...