Seniors Activity Listings Across Local Centers
A dense notice lists weekly activities at multiple centers including Witwer, St. Mark’s United Methodist, Salvation Army, Marion, Ambroz, Recreation Center, Lincoln Congregate, Jane Boyd, Solon, Iowa City Senior Center, and more. Activities cover quilting, crafts, pool, games, tours, meals, and special classes with central hours and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witwer
Second Ave
Board of Directors
ST. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Johnson Ave
Salvation Army Community Center
C Ave
Marion Senior Center
Marion Community Center
10Th Ave
Marion
Ambroz Senior Center
Mount Vernon Rd
Fifth St
Lincoln
18Th Avenue
Ninth Street
U of I
Jane Boyd
14Th Avenue
10Th Street
Hiawatha
Emmons St
Aging women gain control as Boston authors publish Our selves Growing Older
The book by 45 women of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, led by Diana Laskin Siegal and Paula Brown Doress, reframes aging for women. It covers health care poverty, menopause as a natural stage, diet and exercise, relationships, finances, illness, sexuality, and the social critique of cosmetic surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Boston
Women’s Health Book Collective
Simon & Schuster Inc
Diana Laskin Siegal
Paula Brown Doress
Siegal
Brighton
Mass
Doress
Boston Women’s Health Book Collective
Senior health clinics and education sessions announced in Iowa
News notes detail a Well Elderly Clinic at Witwer Senior Center on February 5 from 8 15 a m to noon offering free health assessments for residents 55 and older. Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center and University of Iowa will host six weekly health care communication sessions starting February 4 from 10 30 a m to noon. Also, Older Iowans Month in May will honor centenarians, with nominations due by April 30 to Cathy Miller at the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Linn St
Iowa City
AARP
Witwer Senior Center
Visiting Nurse Association
Johnson County
Book helps with retirement plans
AARP Books releases How to Plan Your Successful Retirement offering a practical guide to defining lifestyle goals and building retirement plans. Order by mail for $9.95, $6.95 for AARP members with membership number, plus $1.75 postage from AARP Books, Scott Foresman and Co., Dept. 830, 1865 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL 60016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aarp Books
AARP
Scott, Foresman and Co
Dept
Miner St
Des Plaines
Ill
Eleanor J. Smith celebrates 85th birthday open house
Eleanor J. Smith of 1314 K Ave NE will mark her 85th birthday with an open house February 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hiawatha Community Center. Her children and numerous relatives will host, with 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild noted. Written notices to Lifestyle office by noon Monday for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor J. Smith
K Ave
Hiawatha
Bev
Hank Burt
Cedar Rapids
Milford
Dolly Smith
Amana
Merlin
Gerry Smith
Excelsior Springs
Darlene
Crandall Weaver
Shirley
Gerald Jones
Orville Smith
Fairfax
Lifestyle Office
HACAP and Heritage meal menus across Linn Cedar Jones Washington counties
HACAP and Heritage Agency on Aging provide weekly congregate meal menus for Linn and surrounding counties. Listings include daily dishes from beef stroganoff to Swedish meatballs, plus venue locations with contact numbers across Linn Benton Iowa Jones and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HACAP
Linn
Benton
Iowa
Jones
Washington Counties
Washington County
Washington
Brighton
Heritage Agency
Cedar
Johnson, Jones
Witwer
Linn County
Witwer Senior Center
Second Ave
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Johnson Ave
Hiawatha Community Center
Emmons St
Palo School
Cedar County
Orange St
Tipton
Bennett Legion Hall
Clarence
Johnson County
Lone Tree
Solon
Friendship West retirement apartments invitation
Promotional copy for Friendship West living care retirement in Marshalltown. Highlights include all electric appliances private apartment, dining room, housekeeping, utilities paid, one meal daily, security, and on site facilities. Encourages reserving an apartment with a 10 percent entry fee deposit at 2 West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship West
West Main Street
Marshalltown
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Gazette
Chris Stewart
Lucille Burgess
Witwer Center
N. West, Solon
Iowa City Senior Center
By Susan Heller Anderson
New York Times Service
U of I Family Practice
Julie Chandler
H.T. Kriesel
Liz Kudik
Book
Will Rogers
Lincoln School
S. Washington
Lisbon
Central City
Falcon Civic Center
Center -Point
Franklin St
Springville
Benton County
Belle Plaine
Vinton
Fourth
Iowa County
Marengo
North English
Parnell
Cali
Williamsburg
Jones County
Anamosa
Monticello
Martello
Martelle
United Methodist Church
N. West St
Swisher Legion Hall
Memorial Hall
Wyoming
Olin Legion Hall
Oxford Junction
Riverside
Wellman
Kennedy High
St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Healthlir
Cancer
Advantage Club
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