Iowa City Senior Center January-February 2025 Program Guide

Schedule online at icgov.org/icsc-services or call 319-356-5220 SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT Balance & Fall Risk Assessment Tuesdays, Jan 14, Feb 11, 10 am - 12 pm, by appt Location: Room 202 David Harper, Physical Therapist with the Visiting Nurse Association, will provide ICSC members with a free balance and fall risk assessment, by appointment. During this session, you will be asked to stand on the BTrackS Balance Plate that utilizes special software to assess your balance and fall risk. After an assessment, David provides guidance to help you improve balance based on your results. Membership required. Hellenistic Astrology & the Natal Horoscope Thursdays, 1-2 pm, by appointment Location: Room 311 Sign up for a one-on-one session with Craig Esbeck of Sycamore Moon Astrology and Tarot. During this session, you will be introduced to Hellenistic astrology, the divinatory science developed by the ancient Greeks, as you explore the meanings expressed in your natal horoscope through the Sun, Moon and Ascendant Ruler. Hellenistic astrology, which has significant differences with the modern psychological astrology of the 20th Century, is experiencing a rebirth with the discovery and translation of ancient texts through Project Hindsight which began in the 1990s. You will need to provide your birth date, birth time, and birth place when you register. Membership required. Therapeutic Massage Wednesdays, Jan 29, Feb 12, by appointment Location: Room G03 Massage therapist Eric Brush’s individualized style of massage is deliberate, very focused, and helps resolve muscular tension, reduce the pain associated with chronic and acute problems, increase joint range of motion, as well as provide an overall deep relaxation. For the treatment, you will disrobe to a level with which you are comfortable. The more exposed skin, the more lotion can be applied. Please bring your own set of sheets to your appointment, Eric will supply the lotion. Fee: $75 for a 1-hour massage ($60 for participants in ICSC's low-income membership program); pay provider. Membership required.

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. 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 offered at the Senior Center and Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City, the Ranshaw House in North Liberty, via Zoom, and by phone. Advance Health Care Planning We can’t predict when a sudden illness or injury could leave us unable to communicate or make decisions. Who would know what kind of medical treatment you want or don't want? Honoring Your Wishes is a community-wide program that helps you reflect, share, and document your health care preferences (before a crisis) to ensure your family, friends, and health care team know what's important to you and your wishes are honored. Certified ACP facilitators will guide you through these conversations and help you create or update a written health care directive. Caregiver Information and Referral Help for those seeking individualized information, referral, and support beyond the Caregiving Support Group. These sessions are offered by support group facilitator Mary McCall. understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. Contact the Senior Center to make an appointment beginning Jan 21. 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. AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program Every year, from early February to mid-April, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. You don't need to be an AARP member to use the service. Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare and e-file your Iowa and Federal tax returns to help you receive all the credits and deductions you're entitled to. Our volunteers are IRS-certified every year, so they

jan feb 2025

Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center, 7 days/week during open hours

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