Iowa City Senior Center January-February 2026 Program Guide

Book Report Tuesdays, Jan 13, Feb 10, 10:30 am - 12 pm Location: Room 309 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.

SSRO Reader’s Theater Group Wednesdays, Jan 21 - Apr 29, 12:30-2 pm Location: Room 309 Register online or call 319-356-5220

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Join our one-of-a-kind Reader’s Theater troupe, SSRO (Senior Standing Room Only), as we create, rehearse, learn, and perform original skits, familiar stories, retro radio scripts, and more. You can’t go wrong with this fun-loving, friendly, and welcoming group of talented people from all walks of life. Membership required.

Sports Forum Mondays, 9-10 am Location: Hybrid (Room 308 & Zoom)

Becoming Elder Fridays, Jan 16, Feb 20, 1-2:30 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Thomas Dean

Register to receive Zoom link 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 sports writer, Al Grady. Card Games Mondays, 1:30-3 pm Location: 2nd Floor South Join us on Mondays to play either Euchre or Pinochle. Mary Ann Letizio hosts the games. Lyrics Alive Mondays, 1:30-3 pm Location: Hybrid (Assembly Room & Zoom) Register to receive Zoom link Be a part of a weekly sing-along, hosted by Jon Ranard on the piano and Jim Schepker on the guitar. Featuring selections from the Rise Up Singing! songbooks, our fun-loving and friendly group meets every Monday to raise our voices in song, laugh, learn, and share our love of music in every style imaginable. Join us in-person at the Senior Center or listen in and sing along online. All are welcome! Senior Bowling Tuesdays, Jan 6, 20, Feb 3, 17, 1-3 pm Location: Colonial Lanes The Senior Bowling Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at Colonial Lanes. The cost is $3 per game, and we usually bowl two games. Balls and shoes are available at Colonial Lanes with a cost for shoe rental, or bring your own if you have them. We bowl for fun and fellowship; all are welcome, please join us! For more info, contact Ginger Hanson at 319-621-4127 or sentral73@yahoo.com.

SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Original Mature Groovers Wednesdays, Jan 21, Feb 18, 12-1 pm Location: Assembly Room Join us as we explore what it means to “become elder” and how we might bring our life wisdom and unique gifts to others. We base our discussions on short readings by various authors, though no preparation is needed. Elderhood involves much more than the accumulation of lived years. Elderhood evolves when those lived years contribute to a special wisdom and vision that are shared with the community and society. In many ways, elderhood is the pinnacle of developing one’s wholeness as a person. Coming into wholeness is a lifelong process, and it continues in elderhood. Our monthly discussion series follows Parker Palmer’s Circle of Trust® approach, which invites the individual soul to show up in a safe space, where it can be heard and supported by a trustworthy community. If you’re attending for the first time, arrive by 12:45 pm for a brief orientation. Membership required. This group aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for older people of color to share their diverse perspectives and stories and foster new connections. Through regular meetings and events, members have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and learn from each other. The OMGers welcome all people of color age 50+ to join. Lunch is provided at our monthly meetings. For more details, contact LaTasha at ldeloach@iowa-city.org or 319 356-5225.

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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