Iowa City Senior Center September-October 2025 Program Guide

FINANCIAL PLANNING

CO-SPONSORED BY TRAIL OF JOHNSON COUNTY ICSC is excited to partner with TRAIL of Johnson County to present two new programs this fall. Fantastic Feathers: When a Fashion Craze Created Tragic Results Wednesday, Sep 3, 10-11 am Presenter: Becky Gelman, Retired ICCSD teacher librarian In the past, and today, feathers abound in the fashion world. The use of feathers became pronounced as the fashion craze for ladies' feather-adorned hats grew in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us to learn how feathers have been used over time and how this fashion trend ignited a demand for exotic feathers that cost the lives of millions of birds in an unregulated bird trade, now referred to as "Murderous Millinery." Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Join us for a presentation by Cathy Parrott, who joined the University of Iowa's Theatre Arts faculty in as Assistant Professor of Costume Design in 2024, bringing nearly two decades of industry experience into the classroom. Based in New York City for most of her career, she built a vibrant and versatile portfolio in theatre, film, and television as a freelance costume designer. Her design work has been featured at renowned institutions including the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Rubicon Theatre Company, and New York City's Midtown International Theatre Festival. Internationally, she designed costumes for Tagore's Sacrifice with Epic Actors Workshop in Kolkata and New Delhi, India, and served as Associate Costume Designer for Motown: The Musical in London's West End. On Broadway, Cathy's associate design credits include Hell's Kitchen by Alicia Keys, Motown: The Musical , On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan , and Diana: The Musical . Her work in film as an assistant costume designer includes high-profile productions such as The Greatest Showman (starring Hugh Jackman and Zendaya), Lin Manuel Miranda's In the Heights , and Spirited with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. Throughout her career, Cathy has collaborated with some of the most celebrated costume designers in the industry. Thread by Thread Wednesday, Sep 10, 10-11:30 am Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Cathy Parrott

Estate Planning Basics Thursday, Sep 11, 11 am - 12 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Jill Watskey, Attorney In this interactive session, we will discuss the different ways your assets can pass to your loved ones when you die. Specifically, we will cover documents like the Revocable Living Trust and Last Will and Testament. We will also discuss options such as joint ownership and payable-on-death (POD) beneficiary designations. Each of these options have pros and cons, and we will talk about those in detail. We will also spend time discussing which option might be best given a person's particular asset situation and wishes. Membership required. Long-Term Planning Thursday, Sep 18, 11 am - 12 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Jill Watskey, Attorney There are various options for paying for long-term care: private pay, long-term care insurance, Medicaid, and VA benefits. While Medicare sometimes pays the costs of long-term care for a while, it never pays for an extended nursing home stay. Medicaid is the program that pays for long-term care, but it can be a confusing program to understand, especially when you are in the middle of a health crisis or caring for someone who is. In this interactive session, we will talk about how qualifying for Medicaid works for people who are married and single. Specifically, we will discuss the division of assets, the options for spending down assets, the five-year look-back period for making gifts, and the exceptions to the gifting rules. Membership required.

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