<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124">Offsite Event at Prairiewoods.</span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124"> Meet in the parking lot, 120 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha for a</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> nature walk to look for ephemeral spring wildflowers in the Prairiewoods woodland. Bonus: Our path will be marked by a timeline of our universe beginning with the “Big Bang.” Come away with an appreciation of the evolution of our wondrous universe, our world, and the beginning of life. The wood mulched path is easily walkable, being mostly flat, and the pace will be unhurried for an enjoyable way to get in “our steps” while out in nature.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
2024-04-30 15:00:00 -0500
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Game Day. </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join us to play Phase 10 (a rummy-like card game), Mexican Trains (a version of Dominos), or Scrabble. These games can be played by anyone. Or bring a favorite game. There is enough room and tables to play 3-5 games.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refugee City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building. <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions, call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
2024-04-21 15:30:00 -0500
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">Cooking for One or Two & Taste Testing: </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">This program for individuals and couples was suggested by members seeking inspiration for cooking in smaller portions and wanting to try new, healthy foods. Come to share and discover delicious recipes, along with handy cooking tips and tricks, specifically curated for those preparing meals for one or two people. This program will include Taste Testing healthy foods suggested by a Hy-Vee dietician. Find the perfect blend of convenience and creativity for your intimate dining experience.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refugee City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br />
<strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions, call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p>
2024-04-30 15:30:00 -0500
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Line Dancing with Kathie Mosley</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">: </span></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124">Line dancing is a great way for older adults to engage in healthy physical activity. It is a perfect exercise for improving coordination and balance, increasing cardiovascular health and brain memory. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This dance fitness experience can be enjoyed by people of all movement abilities; newcomers welcomed anytime.</span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124"> Kathie Mosley</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> will be leading us in this quirky and fun activity.</span></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refugee City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br />
<strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions, call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p>
2024-04-30 15:30:00 -0500
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#0d0d0d">Ukraine: A Nation's Resilience Against Russian Aggression:</span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:#0d0d0d"> Join us for an enlightening program as we learn about Ukraine’s rich history and current geopolitical challenges. Our guest speaker, Ludmilla, will share her experience as she intertwines the cultural tapestry of her homeland with the sobering realities of Russia’s war beginning with their invasion and annexation of Crimea. She will provide firsthand insights into the ramifications of Russia’s war against Ukrainian, as well as the broader international implications. Join us as we gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people, their un-wavering determination to defend their homeland, and how we can stand in solidarity with the people of Ukrainian in their quest for justice, and sovereignty. in their quest for peace.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:12.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bridge to Opportunities</span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> meets at Refugee City Church, 2100 1<sup><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">st</span></sup> Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"> (This is the former Four Oaks building.)<span style="color:black"> Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong> </strong>are at the back of the building.<br />
<strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif; padding:0in">Questions, call 319-640-5357. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></p>
2024-04-30 15:30:00 -0500
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Movie Day, Love Story, at <u><span style="color:red">Horizons 819 5<sup>th</sup> St SE</span></u><span style="color:red">: </span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Love Story, the unabashed tearjerker, starring Ryan O’Neal, Ali McGraw and Ray Milland is the love at first sight story of Harvard University law student Oliver Barrett IV meeting Jenny Cavilleri (Ali MacGraw), a middle-class girl who is studying music at Radcliffe College. Despite the protests of Oliver's father (Ray Milland), the young couple marry. Their happy life comes crashing down when it's discovered that Jenny has a terminal illness. Together, they try to cope with the situation as best they can. Based on the book by Erich Segal and nominated for 7 academy awards in 1970.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Come and enjoy the movie while munching on gourmet popcorn for your cinematic pleasure. </span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This <b>offsite event</b> will be held at <b>Horizons</b>, 819 5<sup>th</sup> St SE, ½ block off 8<sup>th</sup> Ave, not far from Mercy Hospital.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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