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Important Announcement:
Starting in July, JCLC will no longer be using Constant Contact to distribute our Newsletter.
To ensure you still get the Newsletter delivered to your email each month, please subscribe on the JCLC website:
Livable Community Newsletter Subscriptions | Johnson County
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May is Older Americans Month!
JCLC would like to recognize and honor the incredible contributions older adults make in our Johnson County community. This year, the Older Americans Month theme is "Champion Your Health, " which focuses on focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. Learn more about this year's theme at Older Americans Month | ACL Administration for Community Living.
Celebrate Older Americans Month by attending these JCLC Events:
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I Like it Here : Film Screening and Guided Discussion
May 7th, 2026, 6:30pm
As part of their Community Collaborations series, FilmScene will be hosting a screening of I Like it Here in partnership with the JCLC Policy Board, TRAIL, and other community organizations. Leaders from these organizations will facilitate a guided discussion after the screening! You can learn more about the film and get tickets (pay what you can) at: I LIKE IT HERE - FilmScene.
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Eat Well: Simple Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Aging
May 13, 10:00am-11:30am
Johnson County Health & Human Services Building Room 203 (855 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City)
Join a practical, engaging session led by registered dietitian Susie Roberts, RDN, LD, who will focus on how everyday nutrition can support strength, energy, and overall wellness as we age.
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Art Talk with Amanda Lensing
May 19, 3:00pm on Zoom
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Article by Lisa Parlato, Johnson County Public Health
This May, celebrate the strength it takes to care for your mental health. Emotional wellbeing is essential for everyone, and taking small steps to support it can make a big difference.
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CredibleMind - Johnson County Public Health
CredibleMind is a free, private website with real, trustworthy resources on things like stress, sleep, relationships, and mental health. You can explore articles, short videos, self-check-ins, and practical tools all at your own pace.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or just not quite like yourself lately, CredibleMind is a great place to start looking for ways to feel better. You might also be supporting a partner, adult child, grandchild, or friend and looking for ways to show up for them while taking care of yourself, too. You don’t have to sign up to use the website, and no personal information is shared.
Johnson County’s CredibleMind website has helped over 500 people find help since 2024. Visit CredibleMind to explore the site today!
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2026 NAMI Walk
This year’s NAMI Walk of Johnson & Linn Counties will take place on Saturday, May 2 at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City, with activities in the morning and the walk beginning at 10AM.Walking and donating to NAMI helps raise awareness and support free mental health programs for individuals and families in our community!
Learn more about NAMI, register for the walk, or donate at NAMIWalks- Johnson County.
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Primary Elections on June 2nd!
What is a Primary Election?
A primary election is an election in which voters choose their preferred candidates within a political party to advance to the general election. The candidates who receive the most votes in each party move on to the general election. The next general election will be November 3rd, 2026.
What offices are on the ballot?
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Federal Level: U.S. Senator & U.S. Representative
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State Level: Governor, Iowa House, Iowa Senate, Secretary of State, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, Secretary of Agriculture, & Attorney General
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Local Level: Johnson County Board of Supervisors, County Treasurer, & County Recorder
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Recent Change: Iowa Senate File 75 (passed in 2025) requires that Johnson County Supervisors are elected by district, rather than at large. Find additional information and your district at: Supervisor Districts | Johnson County
When and where can I vote?
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May 20, 2026: Corridor Conference on Aging
Mark your calendars for this educational event happening on May 20, 2026. The 2026 Corridor Conference on Aging: Aged to Perfection will have speakers, resources, and community organizations to help you age well! The event is free for individuals 60 and older! Registration is required to attend this event. You can find more information and register at: Corridor Conference on Aging | Kirkwood Community College.
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Solon Aging Well Expo
May 19, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Solon Community Center
| Join Solon Senior Support for their first Aging Well Expo! This free event will have local vendors, educational presentations, prizes, and more! Learn more about Solon Senior Support and the services they offer for older adults at Solon Senior Support. | | |
AARP Senior Planet: Technology Education for Older Adults
Iowa City Public Library and Johnson County Public Health are partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Classes are hosted at the Iowa City Public Library and are intended for adults 60 and over, but anyone is welcome!
Upcoming Senior Planet Classes at the ICPL include:
- May 4: Technology for Aging in Place
- May 12: Passwords, Passkeys, and More
- May 22: Messaging Apps
- June 15-July 15: Computer Essentials Course
- This course meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:45 for 5 weeks
All courses are free, but registration is required! Additional information about the course content and registration for each course can be found at: Senior Planet | Iowa City Public Library
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Free Blood Pressure Screenings
May 9 at the ICPL- No appointment needed!
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Stories Between Generations:
Registration Open May 1 through May 15!
Stories Between Generations is a summer reading and letter exchange program bringing Iowa City seniors and young people in grades 3 through 8 together. Seniors and young people who have each selected the same book will be paired together as pen pals!
Space is limited to 20 older adults and 20 youth participants. Participants will be notified of their partner and how to pick up their book on June 1st!
Frind more information and register at: Stories Between Generations | Iowa City Public Library
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Advice on Aging
Heritage Area Agency on Aging will begin hosting a monthly walk-in service for seniors and their caregivers to get connected with community resources. “Advice on Aging” will take place the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Coralville Public Library’s Study Room. Stop by to learn about care services, get help with Medicaid applications, discuss elder abuse concerns or chat about anything else on your mind. No appointment is needed and there is no charge for Heritage AAA services.
This month, Advice on Aging will be on Thursday, May 21st at 10 a.m.
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Local Farmers Markets
Celebrate the start of Spring by visiting a Farmers Market near you! Visit Find Local Food | Johnson County, IA to learn where to find local produce and goods!
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Update
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will officially start on June 1, 2026. This program provides $50 in vouchers to use at approved vendors at any approved Farmer’s Market in the State of Iowa to individuals that meet the qualifications. Heritage Area Agency on Aging will be mailing applications out mid-May to all consumers that received Farmers Market voucher last year. These applications will be mailed to the address supplied on last year’s application.
This year there is also an online application that can be accessed starting May 1, 2026. Here's the link: https://idals.fillout.com/sfmnp-apply
If you have moved or did not receive the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks last year and would like an application mailed to you, please contact Tim Getty at the Heritage Area Agency on Aging at 319-398-7676. Please leave a voicemail clearly stating your name, address, telephone number and he will mail out an application for the program.
Please note: Due to a reduction in available vouchers, all distributions for 2026 will be managed by Heritage Area Agency on Aging like last year.
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Senior Fridays at Coralville Community Food Pantry
The Coralville Community Food Pantry is excited to offer a special Senior (60+) Shopping Hour from 11 - 1pm every Friday. This shopping hour will look the same as our other food assistance hours, but we will limited shoppers to seniors (60+) as well as individuals with limitations that might need a little extra time to shop with us.
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