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NEW CLASSES & EVENTS
For multi-session programs, please register prior
to the first meeting date and plan to attend from
the beginning.
Gentle BeMoved Dance
Mondays, February 28 - April 11, 10:30-11:30 am
Location: Meets on Zoom
BeMoved Dance
Tuesdays, March 1 - April 12, 10:30-11:30 am
Location: Senior Center (Room G13)
Register: Email hillster2942@icloud.com
Instructor: Hillary Granfield
This is a dance fitness experience for people of all
movement abilities; the Gentle class includes moves
from a chair. Newcomers are welcome anytime. Learn
more at bemoveddance.com. Fee: $60 for 6-week
session, $12 for a single class; pay instructor.
Fit 4 Life with Lindsey
Tue, Thu, March 1 - April 28, 9:00-9:45 am
Location: Senior Center (Room G13)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: Lindsey Payton
Join us for a fun and functional workout focused on
full body strength and stability, balance, and flexibility.
Members will use a variety of weights and strength
bands. Exercises will be done from a chair, standing,
and on the floor for those who are able. Come enjoy a
great body workout in a social atmosphere. No class
March 15-17. Fee: $112 for 16-class session, $8 for a
single class; pay instructor. Membership required.
You Can Draw (Yes, You Can!)
Tuesdays, March 1 - May 17, 9:30-11:30 am
Location: Senior Center (Room G07)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: Garth Conley
Learn about observation and drawing what you see
rather than what you think you see. This class explains
how to see things as basic shapes and turn shapes
into drawings, how to draw light, and how to create
that illusion of three dimensions on a 2-D surface.
We'll explore different drawing techniques in a variety
of projects. Repeat students welcome. Fee: $60; pay
instructor. Membership required.
Required text: Your Artist's Brain by Carl Purcell (2010).
Suggested materials: Ebony or other drawing pencils,
white vinyl eraser, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener,
14 X 17 drawing pad. If you already have drawing
materials, bring what you have.
Go online: www.icgov.org/senior/registration
Stop in: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call us: 319-356-5220
Mail a check: 28 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
REGISTRATION:
You can register for most programs online at
icgov.org/senior/registration or call the Senior
Center at 319-356-5220.
Check out our online registration how-to video at
tinyurl.com/SC-onlinereg.
Some programs require you to register with the
instructor or partner organization. In these cases,
details are provided in the program description.
Membership requirements: Current Senior Center
membership is required for some classes. If needed,
this will be noted in the program description.
Fees: Programs are offered without charge unless
otherwise noted. For in-person programs that have
fees, please pay instructors on the first day of class.
For virtual programs with fees, payment details will
be provided at the time of registration or soon after.
Zoom links: For programs held virtually, the Zoom
meeting link and ID/passcode will be provided via
your registration confirmation email.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership is open to anyone age 50+.
Memberships can be purchased throughout the year
and are good for one year from the date of purchase.
Annual membership fees for an individual and
additional household members:
Iowa City resident: $40 (+$25/additional person)
Non-Iowa City resident: $75 (+$45/additional person)
How to sign up or renew your membership:
Low-income discount: We never want financial
concerns to be a barrier to membership. The Center
has a low-income discount program available, which
reduces the cost of membership to $10 per year or
fully waives the fee if needed. To learn more, please
inquire with our staff when you join or renew.
Renew Active from United Healthcare: People who
have a United Healthcare Medicare plan can receive
their Senior Center membership for free! If you
qualify, update your membership with Center staff
any time and United Healthcare will begin making
monthly contributions to support your Senior Center.
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Device Advice
Thursdays through April 28, 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (Room 302) and Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Device Advice is a student volunteer group from the
University of Iowa that works to help shrink the digital
divide between generations! Volunteers will be at the
Senior Center each week to offer guidance on all
things technology, so bring your smartphones,
tablets, laptops, or other devices, and your questions.
Volunteers will also offer virtual help via Zoom if you
prefer to join that way; a Zoom link will be provided
on your registration receipt. No session on March 17.
Working for the Weekend
Fridays, March 4 - April 29, 9:00-9:45 am
Location: Senior Center (Room G13)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: Laura O'Conner
This is a special weekly challenge using interval
training to take your cardiovascular fitness and
strength to a new level. Perhaps you’ve heard of HIIT
(High Intensity Interval Training), which sounds scary,
but anyone at any level of fitness can perform the
basic concepts of HIIT to achieve a higher level of
fitness. This class is intended for healthy individuals
who are able to stand and walk independently. We
will use dumbbells and our own bodies to perform
basic and simple movements. All exercises will be low
impact—no jumping required—unless you want to!
Interval training is a great addition to an active
lifestyle. No class March 11. Fee: $56 for 8 sessions;
pay instructor. Membership required.
Wednesdays, March 2 - April 20, 9:00-11:00 am
Wednesdays, March 2 - April 20, 12:00-2:00 pm
Wednesdays, March 2-23, 2:30-3:30 pm
Wednesdays, April 6-27, 2:30-3:30 pm
Painting and All 2-D Techniques
Location: Senior Center (Room G07)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: James Ochs
This class is open to water based oils, acrylic, water-
color, pastel, and all other 2-D media. Jim Ochs has a
BFA in painting and MA and MFA in printmaking and
has been teaching art at The Center for more than 30
years. Fee: $80; pay instructor. Membership required.
Use It, Don't Lose It! Spanish Conversation
Wednesdays, March 2 - April 27, 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Meets on 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.
Women's History Month Series
Wednesdays, March 2-30, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Lauren Shaull, Aging Studies Intern
Join us in commemorating and encouraging the study,
observance, and celebration of the vital role of women
in American history. This video lecture series will
highlight a sampling of important people, events, and
movements in women's history, from ancient times to
modern day.
Staying Safer on the Internet
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: Brad Mowrey
As more business is conducted online, it's even more
important to understand how to navigate this often-
hostile environment. This class emphasizes privacy
and financial security in four parts: Basic Principles &
Email, Web Browsing, Smart Phones & Social Media,
and Passwords. Each class will include time for Q&A.
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Death Café
Fridays, March 4 & April 1, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Hosts: Michelle Buhman and Craig Mosher
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
group, visit deathcafe.com or contact Michelle
Buhman at 319-356-5222.
Iowa Policy History
Monday, March 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenter: Mark Smith
Mark Smith was a member of the Iowa House,
representing District 71 from 2001-2021. His profes-
sional experience includes working as the director of
special projects with the Substance Abuse Treatment
Unit of Central Iowa, as a licensed independent social
worker in Iowa, and as an adjunct instructor of social
work at the University of Iowa. Mark will present a
history of fascinating Iowa policy and legislation,
including historical and political landmarks that set us
apart from the rest of the country.
100 Grannies' Barbara Schlachter Memorial
Lecture Series
Mondays, March 7-28, 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
We invite you to meet some dedicated people
working to address environmental issues in our area,
and learn how you can take an active part.
3/7: Briana Hoffman will discuss the problem of
plastic, some easy substitutions to reduce plastic
usage in your own life, and ways to make a bigger
impact on plastic reduction worldwide.
3/14: Emma Schmit is a Senior Organizer with Food
& Water Watch who has been working with commun-
ities across Iowa to fight for bold policy solutions to
the most pressing food, water, and climate issues
since 2018. Chris Jones is Research Engineer with
IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering at the University
of Iowa, studying contaminant hydrology in
agricultural landscapes of the U.S. cornbelt.
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3/21: Stratis Giannakouros and his team at the
University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the
Environment partner with faculty, students, and staff
across many disciplines to educate, challenge, and
inspire the greater UI community to implement
solutions on a local level to end climate change.
3/28: Jane Wilch, Iowa City’s Recycling Coordinator,
will discuss what can be recycled, where materials go
after collection, and local projects on the horizon for
waste reduction and recycling. Sarah Gardner, Iowa
City’s Climate Action Engagement Specialist, will speak
about electric vehicles, why they’re growing in
popularity, how they’re an important tool in fighting
climate change, and some of the surprising ways their
batteries can have a second life.
University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
Thursdays, March 10 & April 14, 10:00-11:30 am
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Join staff and volunteers from the UI Stanley Museum
of Art on the 2nd Thursday of each month for a lively
art appreciation presentation.
3/10: Stop and Smell the Flowers
Elizabeth Riordan, Outreach and Engagement
Librarian for Special Collections at the University of
Iowa Libraries, and Damien Ihrig, Curator for the John
Martin Rare Book Room at the Hardin Library for
Health Sciences at the UI Libraries, will give you a
quick history of botanical books and illustrations.
4/14: The Art of Process: Exploration, Expression,
and Meaning Making through Creative Acts
Explore the history of process art, from its roots in
various spiritual practices, philosophy, and
psychological research that inspired modern artists, to
abstract expressionism, performance, and land-based
art. We'll explore artists from the Stanley's collection
including Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell, Joan
Mitchell, Lil Picard, Miriam Schapiro, Ana Mendieta,
and others, whose process-driven work transcends
the boundaries of the body, time, setting, and
traditional mediums and forms to create spaces for
witnessing pure human expression. Finally, we will
discuss the potential that open-ended creative
exploration holds in education, and the benefits of
integrating the philosophy of process into the way we
live our daily lives.
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Dementia Care: Communication Strategies
Thursday, March 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenters: Tracy Sherzer and Danielle Helgerson
As someone’s dementia progresses, caregivers may
find it more difficult to communicate effectively with
the person they are caring for. Certified Dementia
Practitioners Tracy Sherzer and Danielle Helgerson will
provide a presentation on how you can overcome
certain communication barriers.
Prairie Grass Playhouse Miniature Theatre
Thursday, March 10, 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Pat Brockett and Jefri Palermo created the amazing
“Prairie Grass Playhouse” in front of their Iowa City
home in 2020. Picture a miniature theatre stage (1:12
scale, to be exact), with a themed scene that changes
every few weeks. Pat and Jefri handcraft every tiny
item in every scene, except for the plastic “players”
themselves, and then invite neighbors and friends to
stop by and enjoy their handiwork. Each scene is
remarkably detailed, and many have an underlying
social justice theme. Join us to learn where the
playhouse idea originated, how they plan each scene,
what goes into making all the tiny furnishings, and
what comes next! This program is offered in
partnership with TRAIL of Johnson County.
A scene from the Prairie Grass Playhouse
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Write Your Life Story
Fridays, March 11, 25, April 15, 29, 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: Diane LaDuke
Write about the people, places and events that have
created your memories. We encourage writing in our
own everyday voices and find that writing about the
past is a pleasure for our self as much as for others.
Authors usually read their stories for other writers to
listen and offer supportive, constructive comments;
sharing is optional. Membership required.
Responsible and Problem Gambling
Monday, March 14, 10:00 am
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Kara Hooper, Prelude Behavioral Services
This presentation is for anyone who wants to educate
themselves on how to be a responsible gambler. We
will give an overview of Iowa’s history in gambling,
discuss three forms of gambling, and differentiate
between responsible and problem gambling. Join us to
learn low-risk guidelines, find support, and explore
resources. This program is offered in partnership with
TRAIL of Johnson County.
Book Report
Tuesdays, March 15 & April 12, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (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, fiction, non-fiction, short
stories, or poetry. Not limited to presenters; anyone
who is interested in finding new authors while
exploring the abundance of reading opportunities in
our City of Literature is welcome.
Fresh Connections
Tuesdays, March 15 & April 19, 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (Assembly Room)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenter: Melissa Blair
In this program you will learn about healthy affordable
meal ideas, how to stay active and have fun, and try a
tasty recipe. Fresh Conversations is a free education
program and friendly group discussion that shares
tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that
get in the way of doing what most people want to do:
eat well and live well!
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materials to patrons who have difficulty accessing our
downtown building. Information about the
Bookmobile will also be included. Library Assistant
Stacey McKim will tell you how to get help with all
your tech-related questions and highlight features of
our Digital Media Lab, such as the ability to digitize
slides and VHS tapes. Stacey will also provide
information about a few of the popular digital
resources available 24/7 through our website.
Iowa Crickets
Tuesday, March 29, 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenter: Shelby Smith
Crickets are a sustainable complete protein and some
are grown right here in Iowa. Join Shelby Smith,
owner of Gym-N-Eat Crickets, a cricket farm right here
in Iowa. She will talk about how she got started
farming crickets, how cricket farming works, and the
environmental and nutritional benefits.
Photography in the 1920s and 1930s
Wednesday, April 6, 10:30-11:30 am
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenter: Celine Hartwig
We'll take a look at three well-known photographers
who were making pictures in the 1920s and 1930s,
considered to be one of the great periods of
innovation in the history of photography. We'll look at
some of their most iconic images, including famous
portraits, fashion photography, and documentary
photography. This program is offered in partnership
with TRAIL of Johnson County.
Red Cedar Chamber Music: Harpstrings
Friday, April 8, 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Senior Center (Assembly Room)
The Red Cedar Chamber Music Live performances are
back at the Senior Center. Please join us for their
performance of "Harpstrings."
Climate Change and Our Health
Monday, April 11, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenters from Green Iowa will discuss how climate
change will affect our health and how different
geographic regions will be impacted by climate
change.
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Welcome to Medicare
Sundays, March 20 & April 24, 2:30-4:30 pm
Location: Senior Center (Room 302)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
This two-hour seminar, offered by Senior Center
SHIIP counselors, will cover Medicare Part A and B
benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D),
Advantage plans, and supplement insurance. SHIIP,
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.
Walk With Ease
Mon, Wed, Fri, March 21 - April 29, 8:30-10:00 am
Location: Various Iowa City locations, TBA
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Certified Leader: Michelle Buhman, BBA, MFCS
The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is
an evidence-based program that has been proven to
improve the quality of life of people with arthritis. The
program can benefit people with or without arthritis
who want to live a healthier lifestyle. It’s a fun, safe
six-week program that is done as a group with a
trained leader. While walking is the central activity,
Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that
includes health education, stretching exercises, and
motivational strategies to stay physically active. This
program is known to improve physical and mental
health, teach proper stretching and pain manage-
ment techniques, and build stamina, strength,
confidence, and walking pace. This group will meet
three times per week for approximately 50-95
minutes. Each session will include time for socializing,
announcements, discussion, warm-up, stretches,
walking, and cool down. Masks are required when we
cannot social distance. Membership required.
Iowa City Public Library: More Than Just Books
Tuesday, March 22, 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenters: Terri Byers, Heidi Kuchta, Stacey McKim
Join ICPL staff and learn about many fun
opportunities available at your public library.
Volunteer Supervisor Terri Byers will speak to the
robust history of ICPL’s Volunteer Program. Terri will
provide an overview of different volunteer
opportunities and explain how you can get involved.
Outreach Assistant Heidi Kuchta will focus on the At
Home Program, a free service that mails library
Mondays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 am
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Programs occur every week unless otherwise
noted. Register and/or join any time.
Sports Forum
Mondays through March 28, 9:00-10:00 am
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: George Sauerberg
At these informal gatherings of Hawkeye fans, we
discuss Iowa sports and other sports, with occasional
visits from guest speakers. The Sports Forum was
started years ago by Al Grady, a sports writer for the
Press-Citizen. For more information, contact Michelle
at michelle-buhman@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5222.
Braille and Self Advocacy
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Senior Center (Room 305)
Register: Email marcella.edmonds@blind.state.ia.us
Instructor: Terri Wilcox
Students will spend 1.5 hours learning the Braille
code. This will involve learning the dot combinations
and how to write them. After these are mastered,
students learn to read Braille and improve reading
speed. The last hour of class is devoted to learning to
adjust attitudes toward blindness. Students learn
through articles and discussion that it is respectable
to be blind and that they can live the lives they want.
Yoga with Esther
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Instructor: Esther Retish
This class emphasizes breathing, balance, and focus
while increasing strength and flexibility. Some yoga
experience helpful. Fee: $7/class (up to $30/month);
pay instructor.
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Activities for Those Living with Dementia
Thursday, April 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenters: Tracy Sherzer and Danielle Helgerson
Caregivers may often find it a struggle to keep those
living with dementia busy, physically active, and
stimulated enough during the day for them to sleep well
at night. Learn about activities for those living with
varying stages and types of dementia and access
beneficial activity resources right here in our area!
Dance History and Trends
Thursdays, April 21-28, 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Presenter: Catherine Burkhardt, BSW Intern
Isadora Duncan protested classical ballet and pioneered
Modern Dance in 1900. Michael Jackson didn’t invent
the moonwalk. The Jitterbug was made for those who
could not Lindy Hop. Chicago Steppin revolutionized
social dance settings and keeps social dance alive today.
Tap dance first originated in the U.S. from African and
Irish slaves in the 19th century. Ceasare LaRon Willis
(Tight Eyez) invented Krump dance, which is extremely
popular in places like Saint Paul, MN. If any of these
facts have caught your interest, join us to learn more
about dance history and discuss our own experiences
with dance trends!
Generation Rx: Safe Medication Practices for
Better Health
Tuesday, April 26, 10:00 am
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Kara Hooper, Prelude Behavioral Services
This presentation focuses on three main themes:
becoming your own health advocate, learning safe
medication practices, and knowing the risks of
medication misuse. It is designed for the needs of
older adults to equip them with the knowledge of safe
medication use. Join us to learn how to properly
dispose of your prescription medications, tips for
reading a prescription label, and questions to ask your
doctor/pharmacist to help get the most out of your
visits. This program is offered in partnership with
TRAIL of Johnson County.
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Lyrics Alive
Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Host: Rob Dietrich
The Center’s all-request singing group has been
keeping in touch and singing together via Zoom using
the Rise Up Singing songbook as inspiration, and
sometimes dabbling in using karaoke tracks on
YouTube as accompaniment. Join our remote
gatherings and watch for email updates about the
group's eventual transition back to meeting in-person
at the Senior Center.
Card Games
Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (1st Floor Lobby)
Are you interested in playing cards? Join us on
Mondays to play 500, Euchre, or Pinochle. If you have
questions contact Mary Cannon at
mcannon443@gmail.com.
Walk It Off: Walk, Balance, and Stretch
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:30-1:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register: www.renuyourlife.com/book-online
or email kris@renuyourlife.com
Instructor: Kris Cameron
Join Kris for 30 minutes of walking and stretching from
the comfort of your living room! Get the benefit of
aerobic, weight bearing exercise followed by total
body stretching, all in 30 minutes. Fee: $25 for 8
classes; pay instructor.
Cribbage
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (1st Floor Lobby)
You are invited to play the fun game of cribbage. If you
don't know how to play, this is a great time and place
to learn. Cribbage boards and cards will be provided.
Bowling
Tuesdays (1st/3rd of month), 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Colonial Lanes
(2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City)
Bowl 1-3 games for $2 each with the Senior Bowling
Group (upcoming dates: March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19).
Balls and shoes are available with a cost for shoe rental,
or bring your own if you have them. We bowl for fun
and fellowship; all are welcome, we’d be happy to have
you join us! We are wearing masks. For more info, call
Beverly Tyree at 319-351-1447 and leave a message.
Moving with Parkinson's
Mondays, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register: www.renuyourlife.com/book-online
or email kris@renuyourlife.com
Instructor: Kris Cameron
Moving with Parkinson's is a 45-minute exercise
program designed to empower people with
Parkinson's and other neurological conditions.
Functional exercises include big movements,
stretching, posture, balance, strength, gait, facial, and
vocal exercises.
Word of Mouth
Mondays (2nd of month), 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Bertie Weikert
If you have dentures and are looking for a supportive
group of people to talk about your challenges and
successes, or if you may have dentures in the future,
this group is for you. This is a safe place to discuss
what to expect when transitioning to wearing
dentures. Each session’s topics will be determined by
attendees. Upcoming dates: March 14 and April 11.
Mixed Media Open Studio
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (Room G07)
The Senior Center art room is available for members
to drop in on Monday afternoons to work on any
mixed media, draw, paint, sketch, knit, or anything you
would like to do with other artists. Provide your own
materials. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Bone Builders
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:00-1:45 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register: www.renuyourlife.com/book-online
or email kris@renuyourlife.com
Instructor: Kris Cameron
A 45-minute strength training class for people who
have osteopenia, osteoporosis, or concerns about
bone density or functional strength. The class requires
the use of light to moderate weights (canned goods or
similar household items can be substituted for
dumbbells). Fee: $5/class; pay instructor.
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50+ Singles Group
Meets at Midtown: Thursdays, 10:00 am
Meets on Zoom: Saturdays, 9:30 am
Register online or call 319-356-5220
The 50+ Singles Group is currently getting together
online on Saturday mornings and meeting for
breakfast in-person at Midtown Family Restaurant
(1069 Highway 1 West, Iowa City) on Thursday
mornings. Join friends old and new for either or both.
Intermediate Spanish Practice & Maintenance
Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meets on Zoom
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Emily Edrington
Keep your Spanish language skills fresh with weekly
meetings that include conversation practice and
regular review of grammar and vocabulary. The
format of this class will vary and may involve role
playing, guest speakers, resource and media
recommendations, games, field trips, and other
opportunities to practice our Spanish skills in a
friendly, informal atmosphere.
Cinema Salon
Thursdays (1st of month), 2:00 pm
Location: FilmScene at The Chauncey
(404 E College St, Iowa City)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Center members are invited to FilmScene to view a
new film every month, followed by a 30-minute
discussion facilitated by Lynn Puritz-Fine. Screenings
are open to the public and seating is first come, first
served. Films are announced about two weeks in
advance. Register with the Senior Center by 5:00 pm
the day before each screening. Upcoming dates:
March 3 and April 7. Fee: $5 for Senior Center
members (discounted from $9.50); pay at the
FilmScene box office. Membership required
discounted admission.
Keep Us in Stitches
Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (Room 311)
Join an informal group of "fiber friends" in an
afternoon of knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving, or
whatever fiber craft strikes your fancy. Gather a
group of your friends and find more who share your
interest in the fiber arts. Conversation, sharing, and
helpful support make this a relaxing break.
Reading Spanish Texts in Spanish
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (Room 305)
Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: William Heald
This group reads, translates, and discusses intermed-
iate level Spanish texts. We will read some famous
Spanish authors and other works of interest to the
group. This is not a Spanish conversation group.
Trailblazers Hiking
Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00 am
Location: Lower City Park (200 Park Rd, Iowa City)
Hiking for exercise, fun, and great conversation! The
Trailblazers hike up to 3 miles, or 1.5 to 2 hours each
week. The group walks in all weather except ice and
heavy rain. Hikers are welcome to just show up before
8:30 am every Wednesday morning in parking lot 2 at
Lower City Park. If carpooling somewhere else, we
leave the park right at 8:30 sharp. Contact Karen Sivitz
at 319-337-8325 for more information.
Let's Play Scrabble!
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (1st Floor Lobby)
Exercise your vocabulary and crossword skills, and join
us for some fun, friendly word play on a giant Scrabble
board. All are welcome!
The Pomtastiks!
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: Senior Center (Assembly Room)
Register: Contact Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872
Do you like to dance, have fun, and get an aerobic
workout all at the same time? Join the Pomtastiks!
Founded in 2006, the Pomtastiks have performed at
the Downtown Block Party, Walk to End Alzheimer's,
UI Dance Marathon, and many senior living commu-
nities. The Pomtastiks love to entertain, and use
poms/props to add to the fun and variety! Even if you
don't want to perform in public, take part in the
practice experience for laughs, friends, and a head-to-
toe workout! For questions or to book a performance,
call Shirley at 319-351-5872. Membership required.
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SUPPORT YOUR SENIOR CENTER
Your gifts help keep The Center accessible,
affordable, and a vital part of our community.
All gifts, no matter how large or small, make a
big difference. Donations to Friends of The
Center are accepted by mail and online:
www.icseniorcenterfriends.org
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Make an appointment at www.icgov.org/senior
or call The Center at 319-356-5220
AARP Foundation Tax Aide
Free tax preparation services will be offered by
appointment at the Senior Center through mid-April.
Low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those
age 60+, are encouraged to use this free service.
For health and safety, tax appointments will be
provided with minimal contact. Clients will schedule
an intake appointment to drop off and inventory their
tax-related materials and sign a couple forms. A
counselor will prepare the tax return while the client
waits; the counselor will consult the client with any
questions. The counselor will review the completed
return with the client before e-filing; clients should
expect the process to take about 90 minutes.
To have taxes prepared, clients must bring Photo ID,
Social Security card, last two years of federal and
state tax returns filed, W-2 forms, 1099 forms, other
statements of income, and bank routing/account
number for direct deposit. If applicable, clients should
bring additional documentation detailing itemized
deductions and credits/adjustments.
SHIIP Medicare Counseling
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
is a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa that
helps Iowans make informed decisions about
Medicare and other health coverage. Appointments
are available in-person at the Senior Center, Mercer
Park Aquatic Center, North Liberty Library, and
virtually via Zoom or phone.
Advance Care Planning
We can’t predict when a sudden illness or injury could
leave us unable to communicate or make decisions.
Would anyone know what kind of medical treatment
you would want...or not want? Honoring Your Wishes
is a community-wide program that helps you talk
about and document your health care preferences
(before a crisis occurs) to ensure that your family,
friends, and health care team know what's important
to you and your wishes are honored. Certified
Advance Care Planning facilitators are available to
guide you through these critical conversations and
assist you in creating or updating your written health
care directive. Adults of all ages are welcome.
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Simple & Free Pantry Exchange
Studies show that older adults are at a higher risk of
being food insecure. As a modest but meaningful
intervention, the Senior Center houses a little free
pantry where anyone can freely give and/or take food
and personal care items.
The pantry is located near the Washington Street
entrance on the ground level of the Senior Center
and is open to the public from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Monday-Friday.
By donating to the Senior Center's Simple & Free
Pantry Exchange, you can make an impact on hunger
in our community. Donations of non-perishable food
items and toiletries can be dropped off in the labeled
bins near the pantry area and volunteers will sort,
organize, and stock the pantry.
The pantry tends to be well supplied with dry beans,
rice, pasta, and canned corn. We can always use more
canned tuna and meats, soups, peanut butter, nuts,
dried and canned fruits and fruit juices, cereal,
granola bars, and meal kits.
Find our shopping list at tinyurl.com/pantry-list and
consider placing an order to purchase and ship items
directly to the Senior Center. You can even make a
recurring contribution by setting up a subscription to
automatically have items sent to the pantry each
month. In all its forms, your support and generosity
are sincerely appreciated!
Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinics
Cholesterol Clinics
Foot Care Clinics
Iowa City Parks & Recreation
offers a variety of water fitness classes at Robert A.
Lee Community Recreation Center and Mercer Park
Aquatic Center. For current class details, visit
icgov.org/pools or call 319-356-5100.
The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program is a
community-based group program that uses a variety
of water exercises to increase physical activity among
adults with arthritis. Classes include movements
designed to increase range of motion and muscle
strength while reducing fatigue and stiffness. Classes
build in intensity from gentle to moderate to increase
function and confidence in participants’ state of
wellbeing. Participants do not need to know how to
swim to participate.
RecAssist is a program that helps support Iowa City
residents by subsidizing recreational programs and
opportunities. All information is confidential and is
not a matter of public record. RecAssist reduces fees
for eligible participants by 50% for most recreational
programs, swim punch cards and passes, and offers
100% subsidy for swim lessons. An application must
be completed once per calendar year; the discount is
valid through December 31 of the year completed.
Visiting Nurse Association Community Clinics
Call 319-337-9686, ext. 1155 to make an appointment
The VNA offers community health services at the
Senior Center in room G03 and the VNA office located
at 1524 Sycamore Street in Iowa City.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday mornings, by appointment ($17)
Thursday afternoons, by appointment ($12)
TRAIL of Johnson County
TRAIL of Johnson County is a nonprofit, membership-
based organization whose mission is to help older
adults successfully age in place by providing Tools
and Resources for Active Independent Living.
Visit www.trailofjohnsoncounty.org or stop by the
TRAIL office in Room 301 of the Senior Center to learn
more. TRAIL's office hours are Monday-Friday,
9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Iowa City Public Library
View all events and register for classes
at www.icpl.org/events/ages/adults.
Digital Media Lab Tour
Friday, March 4, 10:30-11:00 am, Digital Media Lab
Discover the equipment and software available at the
library for your creative and digitization projects.
Read, Listen, & Watch with Hoopla
Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-6:30 pm, Digital Media Lab
Learn about ICPL’s new free digital service that offers
music, movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, comics.
Craft Night in the Lab
Monday, March 14, 7:00-8:30 pm, Digital Media Lab
Bring your own portable craft project and enjoy the
company of other makers, or make your own shrinky
dinks and 2" buttons with our provided supplies.
Intro to Google Calendar
Thu, March 24, 10:30-11:30 am, Digital Media Lab
This introduction will show you how to log in, create
an event, create a calendar, set up notifications, make
repeating events, and share events and calendars.
What the Heck Just Happened? Processing Our
Pandemic Years
Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8:00 pm, Meeting Room A
This month marks 2 years since the first COVID shut-
downs. Join us to start processing your experiences via
journaling and conversation prompts such as
Adaptability, Home, Masks, and Silver Linings.
Put A Poem On It
Thursday, April 7, 7:00-8:00 pm, Digital Media Lab
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a creative décor
project! Select a favorite line of poetry, play with the
typography and visual design, create a transfer using
packing tape and a printout of your design, and put
your one-of-a-kind sticker on a glass candle holder.
Digital House Art
Thursday, April 21, 7:00-8:00 pm, Digital Media Lab
Using one of your photos or a Google Maps image,
we’ll trace the shape of your house in Adobe Illustrator
using Wacom drawing tablets. You’ll choose the style
of illustration and leave with a color printout of your
design and the skills to make more.
Instagram Basics
April 29, 10:30-11:30 am, Meets on Zoom
Join us for an overview of how Instagram works and
learn how to post photos, videos, Stories, and get tips
for curating your feed to see the people and hashtags
that matter to you.
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The Center is located at 28 S Linn St in Iowa City
and is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The reception desk is located on the ground floor
inside the Washington Street entrance. This is now
the main public entrance to the Senior Center.
The Skywalk entrance at level 3A of the Tower
Place parking ramp remains open to the public.
The Linn Street door is no longer a public entrance.
We renamed our floors! While the ground and 1st
floors remain the same, the mezzanine is now the
2nd floor, and the top floor is now the 3rd floor.
Visitors to the Senior Center are required to wear a
mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times
while in the building, regardless of vaccination
status, per local regulations and CDC guidelines.
Masks are available at each entrance.
The Senior Center cannot require proof of
vaccination as a condition of entry/participation.
Please continue taking personal precautions.
Many people prefer to maintain physical distance
from others while visiting the Senior Center. Please
be mindful of and respect the individual
boundaries of other participants.
Clean fitness equipment after use with provided
sanitizing wipes.
Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the
inside of your elbow; throw away used tissues.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least
20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom,
blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Occupancy and time limits may be applied to some
spaces in The Center to allow for extra distance
between visitors and more time to sanitize rooms.
SENIOR CENTER BASICS
PARKING & TRANSIT
Hourly parking in the Tower Place parking ramp is
available, but limited due to ongoing repairs. Please
plan accordingly and consider alternative parking or
transportation options when visiting the Senior
Center. Nearby parking ramps include the Dubuque
Street ramp next to the public library and Chauncey
Swan ramp across the street from City Hall.
Free bus fares for age 65+: Iowa City Transit offers
free bus fares for persons age 65+ and those who
have a disabled bus pass card, Medicare card, and/or
SEATS card. Find info at www.icgov.org/transit.
COVID SAFETY AT THE CENTER
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The Center is using Zoom, a free video conferencing
application, to host remote programs. Zoom allows
you the option to join in live discussions and see each
other through your desktop computer, laptop, tablet,
smartphone or phone (audio only).
To receive Zoom meeting details for virtual programs,
register online using the program-specific links or call
The Center at 319-356-5220. Locate Zoom meeting
details on your registration receipt, then join the
meeting in one of the following ways:
H O W T O A C C E S S O U R
R E M O T E P R O G R A M M I N G
Need Tech Help?
For a friendly voice to help troubleshoot
any technology challenges, you can call
Senior Center Technology & Video (SCTV)
staff member Brad Mowrey at
319-356-5211.
Leave a message and he'll
return your call soon to
provide assistance.
JOIN BY WEB BROWSER (COMPUTER):
Copy and paste the appropriate Zoom link
into your internet browser, then click "Join
from Browser" and follow the prompts.
Or go to zoom.us/join and enter the
meeting ID and passcode.
JOIN BY APP (SMARTPHONE, TABLET,
COMPUTER):
Download the free Zoom app to your
device at zoom.us/download. Open the
app, click "Join a Meeting," enter meeting
ID for the program, and click "Join."
JOIN BY PHONE (audio only):
At the time of the program, call 312-626-
6799. When prompted, dial the Zoom
meeting ID for the program you want to
join. Your phone will be automatically
muted once the meeting starts. When you
want to speak, press *6 to unmute.