Iowa City Senior Center March-April 2025 Program Guide

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Original Mature Groovers Wednesdays, Mar 19, Apr 16, 12-1 pm Location: Assembly Room Host: LaTasha DeLoach 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 group welcomes all people of color age 50+ to join. For more information, contact ICSC Coordinator LaTasha DeLoach at ldeloach@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5225. 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. Becoming Elder Fridays, Mar 21, Apr 18, 1-3 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Thomas Dean

Appreciation Party for Senior Center Members, Volunteers, and Donors Tuesday, Apr 29, 4-6 pm Location: Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Register online or call 319-356-5220 We are throwing a party for you! If you’re an ICSC member, volunteer, or donor, you’re invited to celebrate all your contributions that make the Iowa City Senior Center one of the best in the nation! The party will be at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, in the park lodge from 4-6 PM. Food trucks will be back and ready to take your order! Please RSVP by Thursday, Apr 24. This is a social group for LGBTQ elders to come together, share stories, and find community. We have meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month and watch movies on the alternate weeks. In addition to organizing social activities for members, the group supports the LBGTQ Iowa Archives and Library through collecting oral histories and gathering materials for the archive. For those with interest, there are also outlets for sharing our experiences with the wider community. For regular updates, join our Facebook page, “Queer Elders of Iowa City.” Queer Elders Wednesdays, 2 pm Location: Room 308

Caregiving Support Group Fridays, 9:30-11 am Location: Hybrid (Room 308 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Mary McCall

New Member Lunch Wednesday, Mar 26, 12 pm Location: Assembly Room Register online or call 319-356-5220

This ongoing, drop-in group provides a space for sharing experiences, resources, and support related to caregiving, with a focus on self-care. Meetings begin with a meditation about self-care and open sharing is integrated with learning various self-care practices. Participants are welcome to attend in - person or via Zoom, regularly or as they are able. Outside of the group, individuals can meet with the facilitator to assess and refer to outside resources in the community for caregiving and self-care.

Senior Center members who have joined in the last year are invited for lunch at the Senior Center. Get acquainted with the Senior Center facility, meet new friends, and connect with staff. Register by Mar 24 to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you! Membership required.

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