Documentary: "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song" Tuesday, May 2, 6:45 pm Location: Assembly Room Organizer: Family Folk Machine In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Family Folk Machine, join us in watching an inspiring documentary about the life, work, and songs of Pete Seeger! Popcorn and drinks will be available, and the FFM...
Wednesdays, May 3 - June 14 9:30-10:30 am Location: Zoom Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Jessica Ortiz Let's practice your Spanish with a native speaker. We will have a different topic and vocabulary every week. This will be a conversation group for intermediate to advanced levels. Membership required.
Wednesdays, May 3 - June 7, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Robin Ungar T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that combines relaxed, fluid movement with a calm, alert mental state. Often referred to as moving meditation, it builds endurance and enhances flexibility, balance, and coordination. T’ai...
Wednesdays, May 3, 17, June 7, 21, 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 307 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...
Iowa City Senior Center, Assembly Room & Rooms 305, 309, 311 Instructor(s): University of Iowa Music Education Register 319-356-5220 Tuesdays, Thursdays, January 17 - May 11, 8:15 - 10:30 am No Fee The Iowa City New Horizons Band provides opportunities for older adults to play musical instruments. The band performs under the direction of...
Thursdays, May 4 - June 29, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Hybrid (Room 308 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Mary McCall This ongoing, drop-in group will provide a space for sharing experiences, resources, and support related to caregiving, with a focus on self-care. Each meeting will begin with a meditation about self-care...
Thursday, May 4, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, June 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 305 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Organizer: Linn County Public Health 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...
Thursdays, May 4 - June 8 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 311 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Tom Nothnagle In this program offered in partnership with Orchestra Iowa, students will learn basic chords and strumming patterns and can expect to have a lot of fun! Fee: $60; pay Orchestra Iowa.
Ensembles: Thursday, May 4, 2:00 pm Location: Assembly Room 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. (Full band: Tuesday, May 9,...
Thursdays, May 4 - June 29, 3:00-4:00 pm Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Sherian Piper Line dance experience is not necessary to line dance, but a basic knowledge of steps is needed. Do you know what a jazz box is? How about a grapevine or a weave? How about a pivot turn...
Thursdays, May 4 - June 8 3:30-4:30 pm Location: Room 311 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Tom Nothnagle This is a class for people who have taken the beginning ukulele class or have experience playing the ukulele. We will play songs in a variety of musical styles and explore the music we like. This program...
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.
