Iowa City Senior Center September-October 2025 Program Guide

MAKING MUSIC

Iowa City New Horizons Band Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sep 2 - Dec 18, 9:30-10:30 am Location: Assembly Room Are you ready to embrace a new passion and connect with fellow music enthusiasts? Look no further than Iowa City New Horizons Band, where age is just a number and music knows no bounds! Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or revisiting a long-loved hobby, our band is the perfect place to grow and learn together. Led by experienced University of Iowa School of Music instructors, our sessions are designed to support your musical journey at every level. Make lasting friendships as you rehearse and perform a variety of musical genres, from classics to contemporary favorites. Engaging rehearsals foster skill development and camaraderie. Smaller group ensembles are offered for clarinet, flute, percussion, brass, and saxophone. Playing with the band offers performance opportunities to spread musical joy and showcase your talent at local events and venues including the Senior Center, Englert Theatre, Voxman Music Building, local parks and festivals. Beyond rehearsals, enjoy social gatherings and outings that strengthen bonds among band members. Start your musical journey today! To learn more, visit iowacitynhb.org, or just come to any rehearsal and bring your instrument. Are you or a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Discover the power of music with Tremble Clefs Iowa, a therapeutic singing group designed for individuals with PD, their caregivers, and family members. Led by Dr. Abbey Dvorak, a board-certified neurologic music therapist and University of Iowa associate professor, this weekly program uses vocal, breathing, and movement exercises to address common PD symptoms. Tremble Clefs supports individuals with PD by enhancing vocal strength, respiratory function, and motor coordination through rhythmic and vocal exercises. It also promotes emotional well-being and social connection, offering a therapeutic environment that fosters engagement and quality of life—regardless of musical background. This group is open to individuals with PD, spouses, caregivers, and extended family; no musical experience is needed. To learn more, visit trembleclefsarizona.org. Tremble Clefs Iowa Mondays, Sep 8 - Dec 15, 10:30 am - 12 pm Location: Room 302 Register: Email abbey-dvorak@uiowa.edu Director: Dr. Abbey Dvorak

Voices of Experience Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sep 9 - Dec 16, 1-2 pm Location: Assembly Room Register online or call 319-356-5220 Director: Jon Ranard Join our dedicated and talented group of singers as we rehearse a variety of music for mixed voices, representing multiple styles and genres. Now nearly 50 members strong, the Voices of Experience will gather on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, offering a welcoming, inclusive, creative, and fun environment as we prepare for our winter concert, slated for Thursday, Dec 18 at 2 pm. Participants are all members of the Iowa City Senior Center and pay a small fee to cover the cost of instruction, music, and materials for the chorus. Fee: $50 ($25 for participants in ICSC's low-income membership program) pay at registration. Membership required.

Lyrics Alive Mondays, 1:30-3 pm Location: Hybrid (Assembly Room & Zoom) Register to receive Zoom link The Senior Center's all-request singing group meets weekly for the joy of singing, without the pressure of performing. We usually sing with live piano and/or guitar accompaniment and sometimes sing a cappella. Join us in-person at the Senior Center or listen in and sing along online.

Ukulele Friends Wednesdays, 1-2:30 pm Location: Room 311

Do you play the ukulele or are you interested in learning? Come join a friendly ukulele group who play some of our favorite songs.

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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