Give the Gift of Information & Organization to Loved Ones

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

Thursdays, May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13, 27, 12:00-1:30 pm Location: Hybrid (Room 308 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Mary McCall In this series of workshops, we will work our way through the book by AARP and the American Bar Association entitled Checklist for My Family: A Guide to My History, Financial Plans and...

Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Depression in Seniors: Local & International Perspectives on Causes and Prevention

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

Friday, May 3, 12-1 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Mary McCall Loneliness has been described as one of the “new epidemics” in the U.S. This presentation and discussion will describe the relationships and differences between social isolation, loneliness, and depression, providing local and international examples of the contributing factors as well...

Event Series Death Café

Death Café

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

Friday, May 3rd, 2:00 pm Friday, June 7th, 11:30 am Location: Room 307 Facilitator: Mary McCall 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....

Event Series Family Folk Machine

Family Folk Machine

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

Sundays, January 14th - May 12th, 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Assembly Room The Family Folk Machine’s spring program features songs of inclusion, welcome, and working for social justice; and we will present a concert at the Englert Theatre on Sunday, May 12. To join us, please email jean@familyfolkmachine.org. You can also drop-in to our first rehearsal,...

Thinking FAST to Recognize and Prevent Stroke

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

Monday, May 6, 10-11 am Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: University of Iowa Health Care Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. In this program, you will learn how to recognize stroke symptoms and important strategies for stroke prevention. We will also explore stroke care from a historical...

Iowa City New Horizons Band

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

Tue, Thu, Jan 16 - May 16, 9:30-10:30 am Location: Assembly Room Did you enjoy making music earlier in life but things happened and you had to stop playing? Or have you always wanted to play with a band? The Iowa City New Horizons Band (ICNHB) provides opportunities for chronologically gifted adults to refresh old...

Iowa City New Horizons Band Concert (Full Band)

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

Full band: Tuesday, May 7, 2 pm Location: Assembly Room Mark your calendars and plan to attend our ever-popular band concerts. The Iowa City New Horizons Band is made up of chronologically gifted musicians who practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Concert selections range from singable tunes you will know to cutting edge works that...

Event Series A Laugh In

A Laugh In

Weatherdance Fountain Stage - Downtown Ped Mall 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Presentation of the Laughter Club Sponsored by the Senior Center Free to Attend All Ages encouraged Monday, April 1st at NOON (HIGH NOON) Wednesdays at 3pm at the Senior Center

Event Series Laughter Club

Laughter Club

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

Wednesdays, 3-3:45 pm Location: Room 311 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Leader: Michelle Buhman Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. Laughter helps to relieve the effects of stress. It is energizing, healing, and brings out our best self. When we laugh together we feel lighter and renewed. Come and experience the Laughter Club! Sessions...

Iowa City New Horizons Band

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

Tue, Thu, Jan 16 - May 16, 9:30-10:30 am Location: Assembly Room Did you enjoy making music earlier in life but things happened and you had to stop playing? Or have you always wanted to play with a band? The Iowa City New Horizons Band (ICNHB) provides opportunities for chronologically gifted adults to refresh old...

Free Vehicle Technology Workshop

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

Friday, May 10, 2-3:30 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Technology is changing the driving experience. The Smart DriverTEK workshop, developed jointly by AARP Driver Safety and The Hartford, will keep you in the know about the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. Learn about blind-spot warning systems, forward...

Event Series Family Folk Machine

Family Folk Machine

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

Sundays, January 14th - May 12th, 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Assembly Room The Family Folk Machine’s spring program features songs of inclusion, welcome, and working for social justice; and we will present a concert at the Englert Theatre on Sunday, May 12. To join us, please email jean@familyfolkmachine.org. You can also drop-in to our first rehearsal,...