Iowa City Senior Center September-October 2025 Program Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Tuesdays with Tom Tuesdays, Sep 23, 30, Oct 14, 2-3 pm Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Tom Schulein returns this fall with a series of talks of local interest and beyond! Sign up for each session you plan to attend. Membership required. Sep 23: The Housefly - Tom will share the fascinating story of the most widely-distributed insect in the world, the housefly. Sep 30: Glimpses of Historical Iowa City - Tom will present excepts from his recent book, Images of America: Iowa City , which spans the long journey since our city’s founding in 1839. Oct 14: The Streets of Iowa City - Everything associated with the streets in Iowa City will be shared with the audience, plus an update on current and future plans for expansion/upgrades. What Is Causing Increasing Distrust in Healthcare? Friday, Sep 26, 1-2 pm Location: Assembly Room Organizer: Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) Why are people around the world increasingly distrustful of science and medical innovation in healthcare? What is the role of traditional knowledge in healing, and how can we ensure approaches that establish its harmony with modern healthcare practices? Join us for a discussion with Jeanine P. Abrons, PharmD, MS and Lorenzo Sanford, the youngest chief in Dominica's history of the Kalinago people. They will explore how, over time, certain medical systems (often shaped by colonial and academic traditions, as well as political agendas) have intentionally and unintentionally overlooked the wisdom of community elders, healers, and cultural practices and the related impacts to health access and relationship dynamics. These realities have at times created distance between communities and healthcare institutions. Drawing from the experiences of the Caribbean and Iowa, we will reflect on the rich legacy of healing traditions--such as bush medicine, community-based interventions, spiritual care, and folk, herbal, and healing practices and structures. These traditions carry generations of knowledge that have supported wellness and resilience in communities--and may even provide healthcare remedies amidst today's political division and medical misinformation. Refreshments will be provided by ICFRC.

Device Advice Thursdays, Sep 11 - Nov 20, 2-3 pm Location: 2nd Floor South Device Advice is a UI student volunteer group that works to help shrink the digital divide between generations! Volunteers will be at the Senior Center to offer guidance on all things technology, so bring your devices and your questions. Smartphones for Seniors Tuesday, Sep 23, 10-11 am Location: Room 311 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Moments Hospice is hosting a relaxed, Q&A-style session to help people get more comfortable with their smartphones--whether Android or iPhone. Bring your questions and your phone for a hands-on, judgment-free learning experience. Membership required. Beginner Photography Thursday, Oct 23, 10-11 am Location: Room 311 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Moments Hospice is hosting a beginner-friendly photography class for using smartphones or digital cameras. Learn how to use your camera's basic functions, frame your shots, and explore simple editing techniques to make your photos shine. Membership required. Tech Help Drop-in Hours Fridays, 1-3 pm Location: 2nd Floor South Do you need to troubleshoot issues or work through questions related to your tech devices, apps, or web-based services? Bring your laptop, smartphone, or tablet and your questions, and stop by to connect with knowledgeable volunteers during our

The Truth About Bats Tuesday, Oct 28, 2-3 pm Location: Room 302

Register online or call 319-356-5220 Presenter: Johnson County Conservation

Part trivia, part species' profiles, this interactive program will help you sort bat fact and fiction, and learn about these misunderstood nocturnal friends.

weekly tech help sessions. All experience levels are welcome.

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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