Iowa City Senior Center September-October 2025 Program Guide

Grand Babies Wednesdays, Sep 17, Oct 15, 9-10:30 am Location: Assembly Room Register online or call 319-356-5220

Fall Gallery Walk: Robert Yale Richardson Friday, Oct 3, 5-8 pm Location: Assembly Room Discover the vibrant work of Robert Yale Richardson, a lifelong artist whose career spans graphic design, watercolor, acrylic painting, cartooning, and fine art foiling. A former prepress manager and editorial cartoonist, Robert now teaches and creates at Arts Iowa City's ArtiFactory. Influenced by nature, his father, and past mentors, Robert's work blends traditional and experimental techniques, often inspired by birds, gardens, and political satire. Don't miss this eclectic and colorful showcase of a true Iowa artist. 2025 ICSC Pickleball Jamboree Saturday, Oct 4, Doors open at 9 am Location: GreenState Family Fieldhouse Register online: https://bit.ly/ICSCPBJ25 This all-ages event features clinics with tournaments following at all skill levels: beginner, novice, intermediate, and advanced. Never played pickleball, but want to check it out? We’ll have lessons for first timers! The spectator section and raffle are open to the public. Tickets are $35 and include clinic and tournament entry! Special thanks to our GOLD Sponsor for this event: Celebration of Hispanic Heritage: ¡Celebremos juntos! Saturday, Oct 11, 10 am - 12 pm Location: Assembly Room Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a cultural showcase! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and appreciate the vibrant cultures of various Hispanic countries. Prepare for a fun morning where members of our community will share the rich culture, tradition, music, and delicious food of some Hispanic countries. ¡Los esperamos! This free, family event is supported by the Johnson County United Nations Association. icgov.org/senior 319-356-5220 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City 52240 Proceeds support:

Join us for Grand Babies, an intergenerational storytime program that brings together babies, parents, nannies, and older adults for stories, songs, and interactive activities. Hosted by the Senior Center in partnership with the Iowa City Public Library, this free program fosters early literacy, social connections, and a sense of belonging across generations. Membership required. Soul Train Block Party Saturday, Sep 20, 6-9 pm Location: Linn Street in front of the Senior Center Get ready to groove under the summer sky! Come to the Soul Train Block Party on Linn Street just outside of the Senior Center on Saturday, Sep 20. Dance to the beats of DJ Storm, enjoy Soul Train dance lines, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck, and capture memories at the photo booth. Support the event by bringing a food donation for the Senior Center pantry or contributing a suggested $10 donation. Rain location is the Senior Center Assembly Room. Barbara Schlachter and Ann Christensen Memorial Film Series Wednesdays, Oct 1-22, 3 pm Location: Room 302 Organizer: 100 Grannies for a Livable Future Join us each week to view a film on an environmental topic, followed by a short facilitated discussion. Oct 1: Microplastic Madness Oct 8: Green Warriors: Soil Threat

Oct 15: Right to Harm Oct 22: Acid Horizon

Author Reading by Margalea Warner Thursday, Oct 2, 11 am Location: Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220

Join us for a reading by Margalea Warner from her memoir, Choosing Dance Over Despair: How I Found Keys to Joy and Recovery While Living with Serious Mental Illness . Margalea will share her mental health recovery story and invite community conversation. Margalea is a member and past board member of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Johnson County and a founding member of the Compeer friendship matching program. At age 65, Margalea considers herself a triumphant tortoise for making slow but persistent progress in reaching her lifetime dream of publishing a book.

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