Senior Programs and Trips
OWLS - Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors
Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us!
These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. Registration deadline for lunch is the Friday before the program. The cost of the catered lunch is $9.00.
Why Iowa Public Television Matters Today
April 3, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - noon
Iowa Public Television (IPTV) is one of the state's last locally owned, locally controlled media services. Statewide IPTV provides television, educational and online services to all Iowas, regardless of where they live and what they can afford to pay. Join Mary Bracken who explains why IPTV is more important today than ever before. Luncheon registration is March 30. To register for lunch, click here.
Brazil
May 1, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - noon
Several visits to northeast Brazil, the Amazon, and the Pantanal wetland over the last 10 years have given Dr. Jim Pease an understanding of the incredible biodiversity of Brazil. Both economically and ecologically, Brazil is the 900 pound gorilla of South America. Dr. Jim Pease will explore some of this diversity in his presentation and speculate on its future. Luncheon registration is April 27. To register for lunch, click here.
Recycling the MWA Way
June 12, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - noon
Learn about local recycling guidelines and options with Rhonda O'Connor, program manager for Metro Waste Authority (MWA). MWA is a government agency responsible for managing the landfill in Polk Coutny. Part of that proper management is partnering with the cities to provide curbside recycling and education on where to recycle other materials. Luncheon registration is June 8. To register for lunch, click here.
A Sight to See!
July 3, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - noon
Lee Goldsmith with the Brenton Arboretum will discuss trees and shrubs that provide a beautiful landscape and are attractive to wildlife. Luncheon registration is June 29. To register for lunch, click here.
National Weather Service
August 7, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - noon
Join Jeff Johnson with the National Weather Service as he discusses the various weather hazards here in Iowa including tornadoes, flash floods, severe storms, heat and winter weather. After discussing what the hazards are, safety tips will be covered along with the different ways to receive warning information from the National Weather Service. Luncheon registration is August 3. To register for lunch, click here.
Upcoming Senior Bus Tours in 2012
- White Pole Road-Bonnie & Clyde, May 24, to Adair/Dexter, Iowa
- Okoboji University Bus Trip, June 13-14, to Okoboji, Iowa
- Music Man & Frank Lloyd Wright Bus Trip, July 18, to Mason City, Iowa
- On Safari Bus Trip, August 28, to Omaha, NE
- Lavendar & Loess Bus Trip, September 18, to Missouri Valley, Iowa
- Villages of Van Buren County Bus Trip, October 4, to Keosauqua, Iowa
- Picket Fences to Temples Bus Trip, October 16, to Madrid, Iowa
To see a brochure of 2012 senior bus tours, click here.