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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch-April 2023_webOffering free and low-cost programs, services, and facilities geared toward older adults. Based in downtown Iowa City with programming offered throughout Johnson County. Membership open to anyone age 50+, wherever you live, with low-income discounts available. Here to help you stay active, curious, and connected! Community Engagement, page 4 Lifelong Learning, page 6 Social Connections, page 9 Wellness, page 10 Make use of your community Senior Center! Take a Tour! Let us show you around. Join an ICSC member for a guided tour. Sign up online or call 319-356-5220. Check out ICSC classes & events: icgov.org/senior MAR CH -AP RIL 20 2 3 P RO G R A M G U I D E wellness social connections community engagement lifelong learning OUR MISSION To enhance quality of life by creating opportunities to support: for a diverse and growing older adult population. OUR VISION To extend social involvement and end social isolation for people age 50+. OUR EQUITY STANDARD To purposefully embrace inclusion by creating a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive senior center where differences are recognized, respected, valued, and celebrated. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Iowa City Senior Center- sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate, please contact us in advance at srcenter@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5220. Go online: 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 BECOME A MEMBER OF ICSC! Membership is open to anyone age 50+ and includes access to the Senior Center fitness equipment rooms. Memberships can be purchased at any time 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) Membership offer for North Liberty residents: Thanks to grant funding from the City of North Liberty, NL residents age 50+ receive the same discounted membership rate as Iowa City residents. Stop in or call 319-356-5220 to take advantage of this special discount. How to sign up or renew your membership: Low-income discount: We never want financial concerns to be a barrier to full participation. The Iowa City Senior 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. Free membership with Renew Active: A program of United Healthcare Medicare plans, Renew Active covers the cost of your membership by making monthly contributions to support our Senior Center. Ask for details at the reception desk. ABOUT THE SENIOR CENTER ABOUT THE SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 4 First Fridays: Connection and Coffee Spring Gallery Walk: "Collaborations" 2023 Barbara Schlachter Memorial Environmental Lecture Series Pen Pals with the Boys and Girls Club Cinema Salon Welcome to Medicare Silver Swing Concert Brown Bag Event: Medication Disposal Fighting Against Fraud An Introduction to Hazmat 1 Big Sonia: Documentary Screening for Holocaust Remembrance Day Free Vehicle Technology Workshop LIFELONG LEARNING 6 Poetry Reading Circle Beginning Ukulele Class Write Your Life Story The Aging Brain ART & ART APPRECIATION You Can Draw (Yes, You Can!) Learning Through Experience: Art 101 Stanley Museum of Art Senior Living Communities Program COMPUTERS & TECH HELP Facebook Marketplace Computer Basics Internet Basics Device Advice LEARNING SPANISH Beginning Spanish Continues Use It, Don't Lose It! Spanish Conversation with Jessica Intermediate Conversational Spanish Reading Spanish Texts in Spanish A Study of Iowa City History Using Maps and Photographs Single Estate Teas Iowa City’s Earliest Hotels Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at 28 S Linn St. SIGN UP FOR CLASSES! You can register: 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 the instructor on the first day of class. For virtual programs with fees, payment instructions are provided at the time of registration or soon after. For multi-session programs with registration, please sign up prior to the first meeting date and plan to attend all (or most) sessions. Some single-session programs may be offered more than once; dates are listed as separate bullets in the program description. MARCH-APRIL 2023 SOCIAL CONNECTIONS 9 Traditional Country Dance Book Report Sports Forum Table to Table Distribution & Community Coffee Card Games Lyrics Alive Bowling Open Studio Let's Play Scrabble! The Pomtastiks! 50+ Singles Group Keep Us in Stitches Film Fridays WELLNESS 10 Fresh Conversations Death Café Mindful Monday Meditation Funeral Pre-Planning Family Dementia Class Hearing Loss & Amplification Laughter Club Advance Care Planning Workshop A Good Night's Sleep Never Too Old to Donate Life Tinnitus FITNESS & MOVEMENT BeMoved Dance Walk With Ease Yoga with Esther Fit 4 Life with Lindsey Balanced Fitness Fitness Foundations ICSC SERVICES 13 AARP Foundation Tax Aide SHIIP Medicare Counseling Advance Health Care Planning MARCH-APRIL 2023 PROGRAM INDEXINDEX OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES Friday, March 3, 9:00-10:00 am Friday, April 7, 9:00-10:00 am First Fridays: Connection and Coffee 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 make connections. Watch for details on specific host organizations in our email newsletter as each date approaches. Spring Gallery Walk: "Collaborations" Friday, March 3, 5:00-8:00 pm Location: Assembly Room Karen Kurka Jensen will be exhibiting art at the Iowa City Senior Center in March-April, along with five members of the Cedar River Artisans: Robert Fox, Nancy Lindsay, Marty Mitchell, Elizabeth Rhoads Read, and Lou Wendel. They are friends first, artists and mentors second, who love what they do and offer marvelous windows into the world around us. They have been working artists for many years and their works can be found in private, public, and corporate collections. These professional artists are once again coming together to present their individual styles in a new and unique exhibition. "Collaborations" will showcase the different mediums of their work, from sumi-e to photography, oils and acrylics, pastels and fiber. 2023 Barbara Schlachter Memorial Environmental Lecture Series Mondays, March 6-27, 2:00-3:30 pm Location: Zoom Register online or call 319-356-5220 Organizer: 100 Grannies for a Livable Future March 6: Jerald Schnoor, Professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Occupational and Environmental Health, and Co- Director of the Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research (CGRER) at the University of Iowa, will discuss provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as well as Climate Resilience. March 13: Jane Wilch, Recycling Coordinator for the City of Iowa City, will provide updates on recycling and composting, common contamination issues (wishful recycling), and programming to come. March 20: Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Engagement Specialist for the City of Iowa City, will speak about the new guidance for local rebates and how to prioritize what to do now vs. later to improve energy efficiency in your home. March 27: Stratis Giannakouros, Director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment at the University of Iowa, along with his team, work to educate, challenge and inspire the greater UI community to realize solutions to end climate change on a local level. Jessica Wiskus, rural Lisbon resident, has worked with her neighbors and others across the state for more than a year and a half to advocate against proposed CO2 pipelines. She will discuss where things stand now with these efforts. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Stay connected with your community, tap into resources and partnerships COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTREGISTER:Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center during business hours mar- apr 2023 Thursday, March 9, 2:00 pm Thursday, April 13, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cinema Salon Location: FilmScene at the Chauncey Register online or call 319-356-5220 Senior Center members are invited to FilmScene to view a new film on the second Thursday of 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. Fee: $6 for Senior Center members (discounted); pay at the FilmScene box office. Membership and registration required for discounted admission. Welcome to Medicare Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: SHIIP Counselors Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Do you know your options for receiving Medicare benefits? Do you want to better understand how Medicare works with other health insurance options? A two-hour Welcome to Medicare seminar is offered monthly by Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors which provides an overview of traditional Medicare benefits (Parts A and Part B, prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare supplements), as well as the growing array of Medicare Advantage plans. 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. The Iowa City Senior Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Johnson County. Silver Swing Concert Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 pm Location: Assembly Room Silver Swing is an ensemble of the Iowa City New Horizons Band who plays "Big Band" jazz music. This group primarily consists of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, bass, percussion, and piano. Brown Bag Event: Medication Disposal Tuesday, April 11, 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 311 Register online or call 319-356-5220 UI College of Pharmacy students will host a safe medication disposal event at the Senior Center where you can bring in old or expired medications to be destroyed. We will also provide small medication cards that can be placed in your wallet. Seniors can also ask any medication-related questions or just come to chat with pharmacy students! Feel free to drop in anytime between 1:00-3:00 pm. Fighting Against Fraud Wednesday, April 12, 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Ann Thompson, Iowa City Police Department, Victim Services Coordinator Increase your awareness of phone and internet fraud. Scammers are professionals who target all ages. Anyone can be caught off guard by an email or phone call that demands immediate attention or threatens something bad will happen if we don’t comply. Our brains go into reactive mode and we do what we’re told without stepping back and thinking through the situation. We’ll share tips on how to recognize when the person on the other end of a conversation is trying to intimidate you, promising false hopes of employment, or threatening you with legal claims. This course will provide tools to help you avoid financial loss and emotional trauma. An Introduction to Hazmat 1 Monday, April 17, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Fire Station #4 (2008 N Dubuque Rd) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Hazmat 1 is the apparatus that responds to hazardous materials events in Johnson County and portions of Cedar County. The Johnson County Hazmat Team, composed of both Iowa City Fire Department personnel and Johnson County volunteers, has primary oversight over the care, maintenance, and deployment of Hazmat 1. An overview of the Johnson County Hazmat response and a walk-through of Hazmat 1’s capabilities will be discussed. Our presenter, Lt. Axel Swanson, has served with the Iowa City Fire Department and has been a hazmat technician for over 20 years.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTCONTACT US:icgov.org/senior 319-356-5220 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City 52240 mar- apr 2023 Big Sonia: Documentary Screening for Holocaust Remembrance Day Tuesday, April 18, 10:00 am Location: Room 302 For years, Sonia Warshawski (92) has been an inspirational public speaker at schools and prisons, where her stories of surviving the Holocaust as a teenager have inspired countless people who once felt their own traumas would leave them broken forever. But when Sonia is served an eviction notice for her iconic tailor shop (in a dead mall), she's confronted with an agonizing decision: either open up a new shop or retire. Ironically, Sonia’s shop is the last open business in an otherwise desolate Kansas City mall, but it contains enough color and liveliness to make up for the entire empty complex. For a woman who admits she stays busy “to keep the dark parts away,” facing retirement dredges up fears she’d long forgot she had, and her horrific past resurfaces. Big Sonia explores what it means to be a survivor and how intergenerational trauma affects families and generations. Will you let your trauma define you? Or will your past make you stronger? A short discussion will follow the film for those interested. Free Vehicle Technology Workshop Thursday, April 20, 1:00-2:30 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 collision warnings, smart headlights, and more. This is a free 90-minute workshop presented by AARP volunteers. Poetry Reading Circle Wednesdays, March 1 - April 26, 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Room 307 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Joi Haskins Let's read poetry together! The class will discuss poems brought in by the instructor, in addition to poems students would like to share. Poets to be read include Rita Dove, Emily Dickinson, and Walt Whitman. Beginning Ukulele Class Thursdays, March 9 - April 13, 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 311 Register online: form.123formbuilder.com/5988059 Instructor: Tom Nothnagle In this program offered in partnership with Orchestra Iowa, students will learn basic chords and strumming patterns and should expect to have a lot of fun! Fee: $60; pay Orchestra Iowa. Write Your Life Story Fridays, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Diane LaDuke Write Your Life Story gathers together persons to write about the people, places and events that have created their memories. We encourage and inspire writing using our own everyday vocabulary, grammar, etc. We find that writing about the past is a pleasure for our self as much as for others. Authors usually read their stories for the other writers to listen and to offer supportive and constructive comments to help the story. Sharing is optional. Both new and returning students need to register. Membership required. The Aging Brain Tuesdays, March 21 - April 25, 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Courtney Hotovec What happens to the brain as we age? In this course, we will gain an understanding of the science behind how our brains change over time. We will view two, 30-minute video lectures each week and discuss the information that we learn.COMM. ENGAGEMENT / LIFELONG LEARNINGCultivate your REGISTER:Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center during business hours mar- apr 2023 LIFELONG LEARNING curiosity, expand your perspective, develop new skills, keep your mind active Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm COMPUTERS & TECH HELP Facebook Marketplace Wednesday, March 22, 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Looking to downsize and get rid of unwanted goods? Learn to use Facebook Marketplace to sell unwanted furniture, clothing, tools, etc. locally--no shipping required. We'll go over the basics of how to set up a listing, contact potential buyers, navigate meetups, and use other functions of Facebook Marketplace. Presented with TRAIL of Johnson County. Computer Basics Friday, March 24, 10:30-11:30 am Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Stacey McKim Gain confidence using computers! This class is for anyone hesitant about using the mouse, baffled by the extra keys on a keyboard, or worried they’ll mess up a computer. We’ll do mouse and keyboard practice, cover the basic parts of a computer, and manage files. Presented by Iowa City Public Library. Internet Basics Friday, April 21, 10:30-11:30 am Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Stacey McKim Gain confidence using the internet! We’ll cover web browsers, searching, navigating around, filling in online forms, downloading files, and printing. Presented by Iowa City Public Library. Device Advice Location: Iowa City Public Library 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. Thursday, March 9, 10:00-11:00 am Thursday, April 13, 10:00-11:00 am ART & ART APPRECIATION You Can Draw (Yes, You Can!) Tuesdays, March 7 - May 16, 9:30-11:30 am Location: 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 those shapes into drawings, how light works and how to draw it, and how to create that illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. We will explore some different drawing techniques in a variety of projects. Repeat students welcome. Required text: Your Artist's Brain, 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 materials, bring what you have. Fee: $60; pay instructor. Membership required. Learning Through Experience: Art 101 Tuesdays, March 7 - April 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Connie Peterson In this 6-week course, we’ll explore a bit of art history and try out different media while engaging in the practice of art. We will explore broad art movements such as representational art, impressionistic art, and abstract art by doing projects using paint, pencil, pastels, and other art media. This class is based on a first-year class at the Art Institute of Chicago. Anyone interested in art is welcome...entry level to working artists. The doing of art is a joy, and learning about art is fun. We will do both!! All materials will be provided. Stanley Museum of Art Senior Living Communities Program Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Join Senior Living Communities Program Coordinator Amanda Lensing as she leads monthly discussions around the Stanley's collection.LIFELONG LEARNINGCONTACT US:icgov.org/senior 319-356-5220 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City 52240 mar- apr 2023 LEARNING SPANISH Beginning Spanish Continues Wednesdays, Fridays, March 1 - April 28, 9:00-10:00 am Location: Hybrid (Room 308 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Emily Edrington New and returning students are invited to join our friendly, collaborative language learning journey in progress. Each week we watch a 30-minute video lecture from The Great Courses’ Learning Spanish series, practice as a group, and assign optional homework to enhance individual practice. This continuing class will pick up with Lecture 16 at the beginning of March. In this session we'll cover direct and indirect object pronouns, adverbs, and negative, affirmative, and demonstrative expressions. Students are encouraged to use the Kanopy app (available through the public library) to view missed lectures; we can help you get started if needed. Membership required. Use It, Don't Lose It! Spanish Conversation Wednesdays, March 8 - April 19, 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. Intermediate Level Conversational Spanish Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: William Heald In this group we will try to create opportunities for conversing in Spanish. Although we will have the group purchase a book or two, these will be primarily used to provide material for verbal communication. There will be assigned readings and exercises, but these will be designed to create contexts for conversation. For more information about this group, email william- heald@hotmail.com. Membership required. Reading Spanish Texts in Spanish Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 305 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: William Heald This group reads, translates, and discusses intermediate level Spanish texts. We will read some famous Spanish authors and other works of interest to the group. A Study of Iowa City History Using Maps and Photographs Monday, April 3, 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Tom Schulein With the aid of historic maps and photographs, Iowa City's rich history will be explored chronologically. We will begin in the 1850s, when the first photos were made and bring our study up to the present. Many views will be shown that contrast what areas of the city looked like "then" compared to now. Single Estate Teas Fridays, April 7-28, 10:00-11:00 am Location: Zoom Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Judith Leavitt, TalkingTea LLC A “single estate” tea is any tea originating from one single tea property or garden, where the makeup of the tea plant’s environment, soil, elevation level, and climate are important factors contributing to the quality and taste of the tea. You will hear about the history and management of four extraordinary tea estates and enjoy tasting yellow, green, oolong and black teas from these unique “terroirs”: Jun Chiyabari (Nepal), Tea Studio (Nilgiri, India), Zealong (New Zealand), Great Mississippi Tea Company (Brookhaven, MS, USA). Fee: $25 (includes samples of 12 teas); pay instructor. Tea can be picked up at the Senior Center. Iowa City’s Earliest Hotels Monday, April 17, 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Tom Schulein When Iowa City was founded in 1839, there was a flurry of activity with the selling of lots. Many eastern investors also visited Iowa City. Where did all of these people stay? And where did the territorial legislators stay when the legislature was in session? We will explore these early hostleries and also examine hotels from the early 1900s.LIFELONG LEARNINGREGISTER:Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center during business hours mar- apr 2023 SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Create new friendships, find support, boost your resilience, have fun! Saturday, March 11, 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday, April 8, 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Traditional Country Dance Location: Robert A Lee Rec Center - Social Hall Our dances are great for beginners as there is no fancy footwork to learn; the caller tells us what to do and other dancers can help if you get mixed up. Bring a friend or come alone—there are always plenty of people to dance with! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This is a combination of the English Country Dance and Barn Dance groups. New people are always welcome. Book Report 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, 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. Sports Forum Mondays through April 3, 9:00-10:00 am Location: Hybrid (Room 308 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: George Saurberg Members are invited to join the Sports Forum. 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 on the Sports Forum, contact Michelle Buhman at michelle-buhman@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5222. Table to Table & Community Coffee Mondays, 9:45-11:00 am Location: 1st Floor Lobby Start your week off with a cup of joe and some informal conversation in the 1st floor lobby of the Senior Center. All are welcome! Following the coffee, food deliveries from Table to Table are typically distributed on Mondays starting around 10:30-11:00 am in the Assembly Room. Card Games Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Lobby Are you interested in playing cards? Join us on Mondays to play either Euchre or Pinochle. Lyrics Alive 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! Bowling Tuesdays, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Colonial Lanes (2253 Old Hwy 218 S) Bowl up to 3 games for $2/game with the Senior Bowling Group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Balls are available for free, shoes for rent; 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. Open Studio Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Room G07 Join fellow artists using water-based oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and all other 2-D media. Bring your own materials. This is an open studio; no instruction is provided. Let's Play Scrabble! Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm Location: 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! SOCIAL CONNECTIONSCONTACT US:icgov.org/senior 319-356-5220 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City 52240 mar- apr 2023 March 3: The Duke (2022) March 10: Boyhood (2014) March 17: Dunkirk (2017) March 24: Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) April 7: Devotion (2023) April 14: Saving Mr. Banks (2013) April 21: Spotlight (2015) April 28: Argo (2012) The Pomtastiks! Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm Location: Room G13 Register: Call Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872 If you like to dance, enjoy music, are excited to learn choreography, and are comfortable performing in public, come check out The Pomtastiks! We have over 20 choreographed dances in our repertoire and use poms and props to add fun and variety to each performance. We practice together weekly and at home using DVDs to learn the choreography. We welcome new members, so stop by a practice and meet us! For more info, contact Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872. Membership required. 50+ Singles Group Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am Location: Midtown Family Restaurant Gather Thursday mornings and one weekend evening each month with other singles. People ages 50+ meet to eat, laugh, talk, and make new friends. No dues, no commitment, no agenda, no RSVP (except for dinner). Separate checks. Weekly breakfasts meet at Midtown Family Restaurant 2 (1069 Highway 1 West in Iowa City). Monthly dinners are held at a different restaurant each month. Call David at 319-530-5001 or email icfiftyplussingles@gmail.com for date and location. Keep Us in Stitches Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Room 311 Join an informal group of "fiber friends" in an afternoon of knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving, or whatever fiber craft strikes your fancy. Stuck on casting on, using a pick-up stick, what an overcast stitch is? 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 from a stressful day. Come and go any time. Film Fridays Fridays, 2:00 pm Location: Assembly Room Host: Minnetta Gardinier Close out your week with a volunteer-curated line-up of movies shown on the big screen and fresh popcorn! Thurs, March 2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, April 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, March 3, 2:00-3:00 pm Friday, April 7, 2:00-3:00pm Fresh Conversations Location: Room 305 Register online or call 319-356-5220 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 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! Presented by Linn County Public Health. Death Café Location: Room 308 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 details on the purpose of this group, visit deathcafe.com or call Michelle at 319-356-5222. Mindful Monday Meditation Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm Location: Zoom Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Emily Edrington Join us for a weekly group practice incorporating guided meditation, gentle movement, and supportive conversation. Cultivate your day-to-day skills for living in the present rather than worrying about the future, ruminating on the past, or zoning out on autopilot. This awareness can help us respond wisely to whatever life throws at us. Mindfulness meditation can positively affect focus, stress resilience, physical and mental health, interpersonal skills, and overall well- being. Newcomers welcome.SOCIAL CONNECTIONS / WELLNESSREGISTER:Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center during business hours mar- apr 2023 Laughter Club Wednesdays, March 22 - April 26, 2:00-2:45 pm Location: Room 305 Anyone can laugh for no particular reason. We don't need to rely on jokes to laugh. 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 are composed of laughter exercises, plus deep breathing and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind. Advance Care Planning Workshop Thursday, March 30, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 308 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructors: Emily Edrington and Mary McCall We can't predict when a sudden illness or injury could leave us unable to communicate or make decisions. Learn how to talk about and document your health care preferences to ensure that your family, friends, and health care team know what's important to you and your wishes are honored. A Good Night's Sleep Tuesday, April 4, 10:00-11:00 am Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. In this program you will learn how sleep is affected by aging, tips for healthy sleep, how common sleep problems affect us, and information on circadian rhythms. This program will be presented by Chooza Moon, an assistant professor at the University of Iowa in the College of Nursing. Membership required. WELLNESS Attend to your wellbeing, exercise your autonomy, live your best life Funeral Pre-Planning Tuesday, March 7, 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Ken Holmes What is funeral preplanning? Can I preplan without prepaying? Do I have to be embalmed? Doesn't state law require a vault? Can I have visitation and a service before body donation? Isn't it against the law to scatter cremated remains in a lake? What are funeral benefits for military veterans? What happens if I die away from home? Can I write my own obituary? How can I make all of this easier for my family? Can cremated remains be divided to keep some, scatter some, and bury some? How can I reduce funeral costs? This session will explore what you need to know and why to consider preplanning. Family Dementia Class Thursday, March 16, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Allison Tranel, Makenzie Miller Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, especially when faced with the unknowns of the disease. This free class, presented by staff from Bickford Home Care, will help to offer insight and support to family caregivers as they adjust to caring for a loved one with dementia. Hearing Loss and Amplification Monday, March 20, 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) For Zoom link: Register online or call 319-356-5220 Do you or a loved one have a hearing loss? If so, please join us to learn about hearing and hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aids (prescription, over-the-counter, etc.) and cochlear implants. Your frequent communication partners are welcomed. We will also introduce some communication strategies to practice together. Bring your questions about hearing loss or amplification. The session will be led by University of Iowa Audiology graduate student clinicians and Eun Kyung (Julie) Jeon, AuD/PhD, a clinical assistant professor.WELLNESSCONTACT US:icgov.org/senior 319-356-5220 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City 52240 mar- apr 2023 Never Too Old to Donate Life Thursday, April 6, 10:00-11:00 am Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Heather Butterfield, Iowa Donor Network Many think they’re too old to be an organ or tissue donor, but Iowa’s oldest donor was 106! Learn how you can save lives as an organ and tissue donor after death. A representative from Iowa Donor Network will join us for a 1-hour presentation about the donation process including: how it works, what can be donated and how it helps others, and the care provided to donor families during and after donation occurs. There will be a Q&A session so bring your donation related questions. Tinnitus Thursday, April 27, 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) For Zoom link: Register online or call 319-356-5220 Do you experience ringing or buzzing in your ears and need help? If so, please come join us for a free educational session about tinnitus and how to manage it. Your frequent communication partners are welcomed. No registration required for the in- person discussion. Presented by University of Iowa Audiology graduate students. Mondays, February 27 - April 10, 10:30-11:30 am Tuesdays, February 28 - April 11, 10:30-11:30 am Mondays, April 24 - May 29, 10:30-11:30 am Tuesdays, April 25 - May 30, 10:30-11:30 am Mondays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 am FITNESS & MOVEMENT BeMoved Dance Location: Room G13 Register: Email hillster2942@icloud.com Instructor: Hillary Granfield A dance fitness experience for people of all movement abilities; newcomers welcome anytime. Learn more at bemoveddance.com. Fee: $60 for 6-week session, $12 for a single class; pay instructor. No class on March 14. Walk With Ease Mon, Wed, Fri, March 22 - April 28, 9:00-10:00 am Location: North Liberty Community Center Register online at northliberty.recdesk.com or in person at NL Community Center 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, done as a group with a trained leader. 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 management techniques, and build stamina, strength, confidence, and walking pace. This group will meet three times per week for approximately 45 minutes. Each session will include time for socializing, announcements, discussion, warm-up, stretches, walking, and cool down. Yoga with Esther Location: Zoom Location: Hybrid (Room G13 & Zoom) Location: 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. Membership required.WELLNESSREGISTER:Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center during business hours mar- apr 2023 Tuesdays, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Fridays, 10:00-10:45 am Fit 4 Life with Lindsey Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:00-9:45 am Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Lindsey Reed 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. Fee: $8/session or $105 for 15-class punch card; pay instructor. Membership required. Balanced Fitness Location: Room G13 Location: Assembly Room Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Laura O'Conner This fitness class will improve mobility and balance while also improving cardiovascular fitness and increasing flexibility. This class starts with a short warm-up followed by 30 minutes of movement that will increase your heart rate without putting stress on your joints. The cool- down will include toning and stretching. This class is intended for people who do not use an assistive device to walk. Fee: $8/session; pay instructor. No class March 10, 14, 17, or 31. Fitness Foundations Mondays, Wednesdays, 8:30-9:00 am Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Kam Atwater In Fitness Foundations, you can expect to learn the foundations of exercise, gain strength, and get into a routine of working your upper body, arms, and grip strength. This class will focus on proper lifting form, modifications, and seated exercise movements. Kam is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist and has a background in fitness accountability coaching, and a minor in Physical Activity and Nutrition Science. Fee: $8/session; pay instructor. Membership required.WELLNESS / SENIOR CENTER SERVICESSENIOR CENTER SERVICES Make an appointment at icgov.org/senior or call the Senior Center at 319-356-5220 AARP Foundation Tax Aide Free tax preparation services are available by appointment at the Senior Center through mid-April. Low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those age 60+, can receive this free service, provided by trained volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program. Clients will schedule an intake appointment to drop off and inventory their tax-related materials and sign some forms. A counselor prepares the tax return while the client waits in the 1st floor lobby. The counselor will consult the client with any questions, then review the completed return with the client before e-filing. Expect the process to take about 60-90 minutes. Clients must bring copies of federal and state tax returns for the most recent year filed, photo ID and Social Security card for each taxpayer included on the return, W-2 forms, 1099 forms (including Social Security benefits statement), and bank routing/account info for direct deposit/debit. SHIIP Medicare Counseling Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. SHIIP's trained, certified volunteer counselors assist thousands of Iowans annually, helping them save millions of dollars. ICSC's volunteer SHIIP counselors answer your questions and give you one-on- one help. Appointments are available in-person at the Senior Center, Mercer Park Aquatic Center, North Liberty Library, and virtually via Zoom or phone. Advance Health 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. All ages welcome. CONTACT US:icgov.org/senior 319-356-5220 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City 52240 mar- apr 2023 icseniorcenterfriends.org Friends of Iowa City Senior Center WAYS TO SUPPORT ICSC Your gifts help keep the Iowa City Senior 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 can be made online or by mail: 28 South Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 BECOME A VOLUNTEER! Volunteering is good for our community—and good for you! If you have time, spend it wisely as a Senior Center volunteer. Volunteers of all ages help ICSC achieve its mission to improve quality of life by facilitating opportunities for older adults to stay active, curious, and connected. Visit icgov.org/senior to submit a volunteer application, or make an appointment with Emily (emily-edrington@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5224) to explore ways you can support your Senior Center and community with your time and talents. GIVE TO THE 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. Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries can be dropped off in the labeled bins near the pantry area for volunteers to sort. Needed items: beans, rice, pasta, canned vegetables, canned tuna and meats, soups, peanut butter, nuts, dried and canned fruits, fruit juices, cereal, granola bars, meal kits. See tinyurl.com/pantry-list for our shopping list and consider placing an order to ship items directly to the Senior Center. JOINING ZOOM PROGRAMS Zoom links and meeting ID/passcode for ICSC programs are provided via your registration confirmation email. JOIN BY WEB BROWSER (COMPUTER): Copy and paste the Zoom link into your internet browser's address bar, 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 (PHONE, TABLET, COMPUTER): Download the free Zoom app for your device at zoom.us/download. Open the app, tap "Join a Meeting," enter meeting ID and passcode, tap "Join." JOIN BY LANDLINE PHONE (audio only): Call 312-626-6799 at the time of the program. 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. NEED TECH HELP? For friendly assistance troubleshooting Zoom or any other technology challenges, make an appointment for a tech help session with Brad, our Technology & Video Specialist. Sign up online at icgov.org/senior or contact Brad at 319-356-5211 or bmowrey@iowa-city.org. CLASS AND PROGRAM CONTENT The Senior Center neither approves nor disapproves the content, ideas, or subject matter presented in programs or used by individuals, non-profit groups, and organizations. The Senior Center does not accept responsibility for ensuring accuracy or that all points of view are represented. PHOTOS & VIDEO Activities at the Senior Center may be photographed or recorded for promotional and outreach purposes. If you have concerns about photos or videos taken by Senior Center staff or volunteers, contact Emily at 319- 356-5224 or eedrington@iowa-city.org. Due to the public nature of our facility and programs, the media may take photos or video of events. The Senior Center is not responsible for images taken by the media. CODE OF CONDUCT To ensure that everyone can enjoy their experience at the Senior Center, a code of conduct is in place. It is available for review at the reception desk and at icgov.org/senior. GENERAL INFO / WAYS TO SUPPORT ICSC Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinics Cholesterol Clinics Foot Care Clinics ON-SITE PARTNER ORGS The Senior Center supports these senior-serving organizations with in-kind operational space Horizons Congregate Dining Horizons hosts congregate dining on the 1st floor of the Senior Center Monday-Friday from 11 am-12 pm. Congregate meals are available to any adult age 60+ and their spouse for a suggested contribution of $5. Meal sites are open to anyone 59 and under for $6 per meal. Call 319-338-0515 by 1 pm the day before to RSVP for lunch. 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. TRAIL's office is in Room 301 with office hours of 9 am - 1 pm, Monday-Friday. Contact TRAIL at 319-800- 9003 or info@trailofjohnsoncounty.org. For more information, visit trailofjohnsoncounty.org. Visiting Nurse Association The VNA offers community health services at the Senior Center in room G03. Call 319-337-9686, ext. 1155 to make an appointment: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11 am - 1 pm 2nd Wednesday of month, by appointment ($17) Thursday afternoons, by appointment ($12) FACILITY RENTAL Rent a room at the Senior Center for your next event or gathering! Classrooms, fitness rooms, and the Assembly Room can be rented for a reasonable hourly fee during evenings and weekends. For more details, visit icgov.org/senior or contact Kristin at kkromray@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5221. LANGUAGE LINE Language Line Services Available (Over-the- phone Interpretation Service for more than 170 languages) ﺮﺒﻋ ﺔﻳرﻮﻔﻟا ﺔﻤﺟﺮﺘﻟا ﺔﻣﺪﺧ) ﺔﻐﻠﻟا طﻮﻄﺧ تﺎﻣﺪﺧ ﺮﻓﻮﺘﺗﺔﻐﻟ 170 ﻦﻣ ﺮﺜﻛﻷ ﻒﺗﺎﻬﻟا) 提供语⾔专线服务（超过 170 种语⾔的电话⼝ 译服务） Servicios de línea de idiomas disponibles (Servicio de interpretación por teléfono para más de 170 idiomas) Services linguistiques disponibles (service d'interprétation par téléphone pour plus de 170 langues) Huduma za Laini ya Lugha Zinapatikana (Huduma ya Ukalimani kwa njia ya simu kwa zaidi ya lugha 170) LOCATION ICSC is located at the corner of Linn and Washington Streets in downtown Iowa City. The main entrance is on Washington Street. Our reception desk is located just inside at the south end of the ground floor. A pedestrian bridge at level 3A of the Tower Place parking ramp leads into our 3rd floor. PARKING Hourly public parking is available in the Tower Place parking ramp directly north of the Senior Center, Dubuque St. ramp next to the public library, and Chauncey Swan ramp across from City Hall. For details on discounted member parking permits, inquire at the reception desk. AGE 65+ RIDE FREE Iowa City Transit offers free bus fares for persons ages 65+ and those who have a disabled bus pass card, Medicare card, and/or SEATS card. Find more information at icgov.org/transit.ON-SITE PARTNER ORGS / GENERAL INFO Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Call us at 319-356-5220 Visit icgov.org/senior Subscribe to our weekly emails Follow us on Facebook @IowaCitySeniorCenter Explore our videos on YouTube @IowaCitySCTV The Senior Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm STAY CONNECTED with the Senior Center: (closed March 31 for staff development) M A R C H -A P R I L 2 0 23 PR OG RA M GUI D E The Iowa C it y S e n ior Cent er e nhanc e s q ual it y o f li fe b y cr ea ti ng o ppor tu ni ti e s t o s up p o rt we ll ness, s o c ial c o nne c ti o ns, c o m mu ni ty en gagem e nt, a n d l ifel o n g lear n in g for a d iv e r s e an d g rowi n g ol der a d ult p op ul a ti on .