The Senior Center’s phased reopening begins June 4

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 12:45pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

On Friday, June 4, 2021, current Senior Center members will be able to make appointments to use The Center’s fitness rooms. Appointments are 45 minutes in length, and members will be able to make two fitness room appointments per week.

Masks will be required at all times while in the building. Please continue to physically distance and wipe down fitness equipment after use. We ask that members do not arrive early to their appointment times and that they exit the building promptly at the end of their scheduled visits.

Members can schedule appointments online at...

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Senior Center announces virtual programs for May

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 8:15am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

If you are looking for opportunities to stay active, curious, and connected from anywhere this month, check out the Iowa City Senior Center’s new line-up of virtual programs.

Some highlights in The Center's May calendar include a virtual tour of the Old Capitol Museum, an author reading featuring mystery novelist Craig Willis, a multi-week video lecture series exploring the aging brain, and an array of fitness classes presented live over Zoom.

The public is invited to watch the premiere of a new video documenting The Center's intergenerational interview project, GenStories...

Vaccine Information

Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 9:30am
Senior Center
Johnson County Vaccine Information

Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) is the best place to recive up to date information regarding the Covid 19-vaccine in Johnson County.

People over the age of 65 can call 211 for assistance from a vaccine navigator.

Set up and account at these locations to alerted when vaccines become available:

Hy-Vee (How To: At the top right of the page, click "Log...

City co-hosts several Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
RaQuishia Harrington
Communications

The City of Iowa City has partnered with the University of Iowa and other local groups to create the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights.

The celebration is made up of several socially-distanced or virtual events, volunteer opportunities, and more that serve to unite the community in a way Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strived for, but with full COVID-19 precautions taken.

To see a full list of celebration events being organized on and around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, visit mlk.uiowa.edu ...

City of Iowa City seeks public input to help guide the development of the Senior Center Facilities Plan

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Communications

In the continuing effort to provide quality public facilities and opportunities for their members, the City of Iowa City is seeking public input as they develop a Senior Center Facilities Plan for the building located at 28 South Linn St. The purpose of the plan is to provide direction to the administration, the Senior Center Commission, and the City Council for future development, Capitol Improvement funding, and facility planning over the next five years and beyond.

Visit our website to view the formal presentation from consulting architects Rohrbach Associates. This presentation...

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Find out what's happening this fall at The Center!

Monday, September 28, 2020 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Emily Light
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center continues to support wellness, community engagement, social connections, and lifelong learning for the diverse and growing older adult population with an expanding lineup of remote programming. The Center’s building remains closed due to COVID-19, but older adults are invited to participate in virtual activities, classes and events, both online and via phone this fall.

Members of The Center will soon receive a printed October calendar in their mailboxes, and the digital program calendar can be viewed at icgov.org/...

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Senior Center launches virtual programs for August

Friday, July 31, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Emily Light
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center is excited to provide residents with an expanding lineup of virtual programs while the building remains closed due to COVID-19.

Members of The Center will soon receive a printed August calendar in their mailboxes, and the August digital calendar is available to check for intriguing classes right now. Virtual offerings include:

Several of The Center's mainstay fitness classes, including Saturday Morning Yoga, Fit 4 Life, Slow...

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Emily Light
Senior Center

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Based on current public health guidance and due to the uncertain timing of the Iowa City Senior Center's phased reopening, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will not be able to resume services at The Center prior to the July 15 federal tax filing deadline. We encourage those who still need to file a tax return this year to make alternative arrangements.

Here are some tips and suggestions related to tax filing: If you expect to get a tax refund (not owe the IRS), you have up to three...
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Senior Center offers 'cheesy' shirts to celebrate Older Americans Month

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 11:15am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.

The month of May is a special time to recognize these contributions as we observe Older Americans Month. This year, the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is commemorating Older Americans Month through the sale of limited-time apparel to celebrate those who have “Aged In Iowa”.

The “cheesy” shirts and tote bags are a fun way to embrace Iowa roots,...

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