Health and Wellness

Shiip/SMP Assistance - Free

Do you have questions about Medicare benefits or protecting yourself from Medicare fraud? Call us to schedule an appointment with a SHIIP Volunteer. This year-round program is offered for your convenience through the State of Iowa SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies. policies, or agents. USRC is a local sponsor of SHIIP in Polk County. Please contact the USRC for an appointment at 515-278-3907.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar - Free

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare soon? Have you been on Medicare and want to better understand what it offers? This free, two-hour seminar is offered by SHIIP counselors. The program covers Medicare Part A and B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare supplement insurance. Registration opens Friday, September 1, 2023; 8:00 AM. Registration Deadline: October 10th Register Here

Part D Open Enrollment - Free

If you are in need of assistance with Part D Open Enrollment, which runs from Sunday, October 15, 2023 to Thursday, December 7, 2023, our counselors on-site will be happy to assist you. Please call us beginning Monday, September 11, 2023, to make an appointment at the USRC at 515-278-3907. Appointments are available until full.

EveryStep Health Clinic (55+) - Free

Monthly health services including nail trim/foot care, blood sugar, and blood pressure testing. Appointments are free--this service is largely supported by grants. Donations to the program are accepted and may be given directly to the EveryStep Nurse. October-December appointments open on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 8:00 AM. One appointment every three months, please. Registration is not available online, please call 278-3907 or stop by the Urbandale Senior Recreation Center to set up an appointment. Registration Deadline: Appointments are available until full.

Senior Fitness

Fitness Room (55+) 

Cardio equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis for use during our open hours for everyone 55 and over. There is no charge to use the fitness room, you just need a Membership Registration Form and Annual Liability Waiver on file. Equipment includes 2 treadmills, 4 NuSteps, a recumbent elliptical, and a recumbent bicycle. No Registration Needed, Drop-in program.

Senior Fitness Classes (55+) 

The Urbandale Senior Recreation Center offers over 20 fitness classes of varying styles and intensity levels each week. Our fitness classes are very popular, and we think we can safely say we have something for everyone. Some classes include Chair Yoga, Cardio & Strength, Zumba, Line Dance, Yoga, Seated Exercise, Pilates, Cardio Dance, Kickboxing, and more. We also offer small group personal training experiences. Please see the Urbandale Senior Recreation Center Newsletter for a listing of current class offerings. Registration for classes in October-December opens on Friday, September 1, 2023; 8:00 AM.

Social Programs

“Bookies" Book Club (55+) - Free

Grab a copy of the monthly title from any public library or bookstore, and get ready to discuss them with your fellow book club members. This is a drop-in program. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed

• Wednesday, September 20, 2023; 10:00 AM - In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
• Wednesday, October 18, 2023; 10:00 AM - The Secret Life Of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cam 
• Wednesday, November 15, 2023; 10:00 AM - Don't Say A Thing by Tamara Letter 
• Wednesday, December 20, 2023; 10:00 AM - Rosie Is My Relative by Gerald Durrell 

Music Mixers (55+) - Free

Come play your instrument and find some friends to play with, or just listen to others share their talents. This drop-in program brightens the Center atmosphere and we always welcome new participants. Tuesdays; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. No Registration Needed.

Timely Talkers (55+) - Free

Join this discussion group for some lively conversation on a variety of topics including current events, personal experiences, and local news. Everyone is welcome! Tuesdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

Crossword Crew (55+) - Free

Meet other local people interested in crosswords! This group will meet for three weeks and attempt to conquer the King of Crosswords, the New York Times. We'll play mini-crosswords, and work our way up completing, the hardest of all, a Saturday puzzle! We'll enjoy coffee and treats as we work our brains together on Wednesdays, October 18 - November 1, 2023; 10:00-11:00 AM. Registration Deadline: October 11 Register Here

Podcasts and Pizza (55+) - Free

• Here’s Where It Gets Interesting: Taken - Free
  • Tuesdays, October 31- November 28, 2023; 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Native Boarding Schools in America; where we dive into the complex history of the United States Government's intervention in Indigenous tribes and culture. We’re going to go beyond the Trail of Tears and into the federally mandated programs that took Native children from their homes and placed them in boarding schools. It’s a history of erasure, dominance, violence, and trauma–some of it so concealed by the Government that the Department of the Interior is still investigating it today.
  • Registration Deadline: October 24 Register Here
• The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - Free
  • Tuesdays, January 9- January 30, 2023; 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • With over a decade on-air, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was one of the longest-running detective series on radio. Johnny Dollar, the series' lead character, is an insurance investigator. Each episode begins with a phone call from an insurance executive, asking him to work on an unusual claim.
  • Registration Deadline: January 2 Register Here

Cards and Games Groups

If you enjoy cards, games, or puzzles, you'll love this program. Once a month, we'll plan to host a certain style of card or game. Plan to bring your friends and enjoy a cup of coffee, cookies, and a few fun games. Advance registrations are appreciated to help us plan snacks, but drop-ins are welcome! No need to stay the whole time, just come when you are able.

Jigsaw Puzzles - Free

Thursday, September 21, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Registration Deadline: September 14 Register Here

Gin Rummy - Free

Thursday, October 19, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Registration Deadline: October 12 Register Here

Uno - Free

Thursday, November 16, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Registration Deadline: November 9 Register Here

500 Club (55+) - Free

Wednesdays; 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. Do you enjoy the card game 500? Stop in and join our 500 group every Wednesday afternoon. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program

Mahjongg (55+) - Free

Tuesdays; 12:30 PM-2:30 PM & Thursdays 12:30 PM-3:00 PM. Join our group of Mahjongg players for this fun game. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

Bridge (55+) - Free

Mondays; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Contract bridge, or simply bridge, is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. It is played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite around a table. Join us during our all-day cards and games time to play bridge, and more! Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

Cribbage (55+) - Free

Tuesdays; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Are you crazy about cribbage? Join us every Tuesday afternoon to practice your skills and meet new players. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

Arts and Crafts

Needlers Group (55+) - Free

Wednesdays; 12:00 PM-2:30 PM. This thread-based craft group gets together to work on knitting, crochet, or cross-stitch projects with a side of socialization. Share ideas of techniques with others. All skill levels are welcome! Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

JOPPA Mat Service Project (55+) - Free

Thursdays; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Once a week, our crafty crew gets together to crochet plastic mats for JOPPA (a local organization serving those experiencing homelessness) and they welcome more help! Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

Dress A Girl (55+) - Free

Make dresses that are hand-delivered worldwide to girls in need and at risk to show them they are loved. Even if you don't sew there are ways to get involved. We welcome anyone interested in working at the USRC or wanting to take home dress kits and return them once completed. This group meets on the third Friday of each month. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

• Friday, September 15, 2023; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 

• Friday, October 20, 2023; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM

Halloween Cardmaking (55+) - $12

Monday, October 9, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:30 PM. Join Joyce for this fun crafting class! We'll make 4 Halloween greeting cards in a variety of designs. You will have extra supplies to personalize your creations, just in time to send a handwritten note to your friends for the holiday! Registration Deadline: October 2 Register Here.

Learn to Crochet (55+) - $30

Monday, October 9-30, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This four-week class will teach you the basics of crochet, including chain, single crochet, half double, and double crochet stitches, with a focus on counting and tidy edges. In the last two weeks of class, we will begin creating our first project together! Min 4/Max 6. Registration Deadline: October 2 Register Here

Holiday Polymer Clay Series (55+) - $15

Tuesday, October 10 & 17, 2023 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Come make fun holiday-themed polymer clay pieces with Molly! We will have fun Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas stamps, cutouts, and molds to choose from to create earrings, necklaces, magnets, or fun decor. We will have plenty of clay to make a couple of gift sets for your friends and family, too! Registration Deadline: October 3 Register Here.

Macrame Hoop Series (55+) - $40

Thursday, November 2-16, 2023; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. In this three-week course, Molly will teach macrame basics and help you create three beautiful pieces to take home. We will explore macrame hoop designs creating patterns, fun designs, and floral arrangements.  Min 6/Max 12. Registration Deadline: October 26 Register Here

Watercolor (55+) - $30

Monday, November 6, 2023; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. Join in the fun of learning beginning watercolor with Amanda from Rainbow Lizard Design. Amanda will lead techniques that will then be used to paint a guided work of art on one of this season's favorites, the pumpkin!  Only need to bring yourself as supplies will be provided for this class. 5 min/15 max. Registration Deadline: October 30 Register Here.

Quick Style Landscape Painting (55+) - $40

Monday, January 8, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Come and learn to make your own painting in the quick-style way! This landscape painting will have "happy clouds" and scenery. Amanda will guide you through this amazing painting workshop. min 5/max 12. Registration Deadline:  January 1 Register Here

Acrylic Pet Portrait (55+) - $45

Monday, March 4, 2023, 2024; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Create an acrylic painting of your beloved pet's face! Amanda will trace your chosen pet face photo onto canvas for you to paint during class. This class is for those with a little bit of painting experience under their belts, either from at-home painting, or have enjoyed taking previous painting classes. min 5/max 8. Registration Deadline: February 24 Register Here.

Holiday Cookie Decorating (55+) - $15

Monday, December 4, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Decorate some cookies in celebration of this holiday season and take home a plate to enjoy for yourself! Kim will bring the bakery to us, providing all the sweets, frosting, and know-how so you can enjoy learning different techniques to decorate your sugar cookies. min 5/max 15. Registration Deadline: November 27 Register Here

Simmer Jars (55+) - $15

Monday, December 11, 2023; 2:30 PM-3:30 PM. Assemble a few jars of homemade holiday stovetop potpourri that will make your house smell incredible this winter. These jars make a great gift for those you want to share the warmth of the holiday season with, who might not appreciate the extra clutter of traditional gifts. We will send you home with a few jars completed and instructions to make more on your own! (Min 6/Max 12). Registration Deadline: December 4 Register Here.

Get Involved

Program Planning and Feedback Session (55+) - Free

Do you have an idea for a program you think others would enjoy? Want a sneak peek at the upcoming offerings? We'd love to have you join us at our bi-monthly planning session. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments provided. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

• Tuesday, October 17, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 19, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

New Member Orientation (55+) - Free

If you're new to the USRC or are considering registering for programs and would like more information on what is offered and how to get started, drop by during one of the following times for a brief tour and time to ask questions with USRC staff. Meet in the lobby right as you enter the facility. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program

• Wednesday, September 13, 2023; 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023; 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
• Wednesday, November 8, 2023; 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
• Wednesday, December 13, 2023; 10:30 AM-11:00 AM

Educational Sessions

Location: Putting Your Garden to Bed (55+) - Free

Wednesday, October 4, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Marcia will walk us through preparing our gardens for the long sleep of winter! We'll learn how to prepare for spring with bulb planting, winter frost protection, and planning for future planting. Registration Deadline: September 27  Register Here

AARP Safe Drivers Course (55+) - $20 for AARP Members, $25 for non-members

Friday, October 6, 2023; 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, rules of the road, and more in this 4-hour course. Find out how to adjust your driving to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to graduates! Registration for this program is currently open. (Consult your insurance agent, $5 discount with your AARP membership) (Min 6/ Max 12). Registration Deadline: September 29 Register Here

Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Early Stage (55+) - Free

Thursday, October 19, 2023; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. This first program of a three-part series provides practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. Registration Deadline: October 12 Register Here.

Advanced Directives (55+) - Free

Thursday, October 26, 2023; 1:00-2:00 PM. Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes.   We will examine many forms of Power of Attorney and why they are important.  Forms and a notary will be available onsite to complete your own directives. Registration Deadline: October 19 Register Here

Spot, Stop, and Avoid Fraud (55+) - $5

Thursday, November 9, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Protect yourself and others from being a victim of fraud. Learn about common scams and warning signs and how to take action to protect against theft of money, property, or belongings. (Min 8/Max30). Registration Deadline: November 2 Register Here

Thriving in Place (55+) $ 5

Thursday, December 14, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Put plans in place now that support your ability to continue independent living for the years ahead. Identify your priorities, assess your current environment, and explore home modifications to help aging in place be safe and comfortable. (Min 8/Max 30). Registration Deadline: December 7 Register Here

Planning Ahead for Future Care (55+) - $5

Thursday, January 11, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Planning now allows you to make decisions about future care that are based on your wishes. Learn about the basics of future care planning and preparing for medical appointments/events. Explore tips for communicating with healthcare professionals and take home a packet of documents to help organize your medical history, key contacts, and community resources. (Min 8/Max 30). Registration Deadline: January 4 Register Here.

Final Arrangements (55+) - $5

Thursday, February 8, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Thinking about mortality—your own or that of a loved one—is difficult. Making final arrangements involves more than planning a funeral. Get information about funeral/burial options and costs and related Iowa laws. Use a pre-planning checklist to consider end-of-life decisions that can be made now and how to organize documents to help the living. (Min 8/Max 30). Registration Deadline: February 1 Register Here.

Lunch and Learn (55+) 

Each month a different presentation is offered. The education is free and an option boxed sandwich meal is $5. Please indicate if you are ordering lunch when you register. (min 10/ max 50)

Iowa's Abandoned Mine land - Free (Optional Lunch $5)

Friday, October 13, 2023; 12:30 PM-1:30 PM. The Iowa Abandoned Mine land program works with private and public landowners to eliminate hazards left behind from mining and restore over 13,000 acres across southern Iowa. Registration Deadline: October 5 Register Here

Mammals of Iowa - Free (Optional Lunch $5)

Friday, November 17, 2023; 12:00 -1:00 PM. Raccoons, muskrats, coyotes, oh my! Come and learn about the native mammals of Iowa from Polk County Conservation in this educational session. Registration Deadline: November 10 Register Here.

Miracle on 86th Street - Free (Optional Lunch $5)

Friday, December 1, 2023; 12:30 PM-1:30 PM. The Miracle on 86th Street is back for this holiday season! With over 50,000 lights and a variety of displays, our Parks department turns Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park into a Winter Wonderland! The Recreation staff book events, food, and even Santa himself to help families create those special moments and memories. Join this Lunch and Learn where we will hear how the Miracle on 86th St came to be built, and programmed, to bring joy to Urbandale this winter! Registration Deadline: November 24 Register Here

Technology Assistance

Freeing up Space on Your Device (55+) - $5

Monday, September 11, 2023; 9:30 AM-10:30 AM. Trying to take a photo and your device is full again? This course will review some basic ways to free up space on your device in simple steps. (Min 6/Max 12). Registration Deadline: September 4 Register Here.

iPad and iPhone for Beginners: Class 1 (55+) - $5

Monday, September 25, 2023; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. In this class, the basics of using your Apple device will be covered. Topics include Wi-Fi vs cellular collections, keyboard, notes, apps, photos, etc. This class does not cover Android phones or tablets. (min 6/max 12). Registration Deadline: September 18 Register Here. 

iPad and iPhone for Beginners: Class 2 (55+) - $5

Monday, October 2, 2023; 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Come back for more! Learn about maps, the calendar, the calculator,   and more about photos! We'll also learn about downloading eBooks and audiobooks. (Min 6/Max 12). Registration Deadline: September 25 Register Here.

Introduction to Smart TVs (55+) - $10

Thursday, October 5, 2023; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Smart TVs have taken over the market as the great things since technicolor. Learn some basics about navigating the common ins and outs of setting up and operating a smart TV in this 2-hour session. (min 5/max 12). Registration Deadline: September 28 Register Here.

Buying a Laptop (55+) - $5

Monday, November 13, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Are you considering purchasing a new laptop?  This class aims to help you sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to identify your needs before you enter the store. (min 5/max 12). Registration Deadline: November 6 Register Here

Special Events

USRC Open House - Free

Friday, September 29, 2023; 1:00 PM-2:30 PM. Learn about all the great programs available at the Urbandale Senior Recreation Center! The Open House will feature representatives from many groups who would love to tell you more about why they come to the Urbandale Senior Recreation Center! We'll have snacks, door prizes, and fun! Come check it out! If you have a group that you regularly participate in and would like to share info about it with other people, stop in the office to sign up to help! Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program

Veterans Brunch - Free to Veterans and Spouses, $20 for all others

Friday, November 10, 2023; 10:00 AM. Join us at Giovannetti Shelter at Walker-Johnston Park for our annual Veterans Day Brunch in celebration and remembrance of those who served our country. This event is free to Veterans and their spouses. $20 for all others. Registration is required for all who wish to attend. Catered by Main Street Cafe in Ankeny. Registration Deadline: November 3 Register Here

Indoor Sports and Recreation

Game Room (55+) - Free

2 pool tables and one shuffleboard table are available for drop-in use on a first-come, first-served basis when the room is not in use for leagues or programming. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program

Tuesday Drop-In Pickleball for Beginners (55+) - $3/person/day

Tuesdays; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. 2 Courts are available for drop-in play for beginner pickleball players. Balls and paddles are available or bring your own. Drop-in pickleball begins October 3. (Max 16). Registration Deadline: Not open for internet registrations.

Wednesday Drop-In Pickleball for Beginners (55+) - $3/person/day

Wednesdays; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. 2 Courts are available for drop-in play for beginner pickleball players. Balls and paddles are available or bring your own. Drop-in pickleball begins October 11. (Max 16). Registration Deadline: Not open for internet registrations.

Tai Chi Together (55+) - Free

September Mondays; 8:30 AM-9:30 AM. October-December Wednesdays; 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM. Our Tai Chi Group meets every Wednesday morning for a group-guided practice of this low-impact series of gentle, flowing movements. This group welcomes people of all skill levels and experience to join their journey to better health through the art of Tai Chi. This is a drop-in program. Registration Deadline: No Registration Needed, Drop-In Program.

Learn to Play Shuffleboard (55+) - $5

Friday, October 20, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. If you've always wanted to learn how to play tabletop Shuffleboard, this is the class for you! We'll walk through the rules of the game, with instructions and demonstrations. We'll also play a few rounds, so you can get a feel for a real game. We hope that after this session, you'll join us for our winter league (and maybe even find a team member in the class)! (Min 3/Max 8). Registration Deadline: October 13 Register Here. 

2023 Monday Shuffleboard League (55+) - $15/team

Monday, November 6-December 18, 2023. Our shuffleboard league is back on! Sign up your two-person team for our Monday or Tuesday league. Leagues will be a round-robin regular season for 6 weeks, with an all-day single elimination tournament on the 7th week. (Min 4 teams/Max 12 teams). Registration Deadline: October 30 Register Here.

2023 Tuesday Shuffleboard League (55+) - $15/team

Tuesday, November 7-December 19, 2023. Our shuffleboard league is back on! Sign up your two-person team for our Monday or Tuesday league. Leagues will be a round-robin regular season for 6 weeks, with an all-day single elimination tournament on the 7th week. (Min 4 teams/Max 12 teams). Registration Deadline: October 30 Register Here

Learn to Play Shuffleboard (55+) - $5

Friday, January 5, 2023; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. If you've always wanted to learn how to play tabletop Shuffleboard, this is the class for you! We'll walk through the rules of the game, with instructions and demonstrations. We'll also play a few rounds, so you can get a feel for a real game. We hope that after this session, you'll join us for our winter league (and maybe even find a team member in the class)! (Min 3/Max 8). Registration Deadline: December 29 Register Here

2024 Monday Shuffleboard League (55+) - $15/team

Monday, January 22-March 4, 2023. Our shuffleboard league is back on! Sign up your two-person team for our Monday or Tuesday league. Leagues will be a round-robin regular season for 6 weeks, with an all-day single elimination tournament on the 7th week. (Min 4 teams/Max 12 teams). Registration Deadline: January 15 Register Here.

2024 Tuesday Shuffleboard League (55+) - $15/team

Tuesday, January 23- March 5, 2023. Our shuffleboard league is back on! Sign up your two-person team for our Monday or Tuesday league. Leagues will be a round-robin regular season for 6 weeks, with an all-day single elimination tournament on the 7th week. (Min 4 teams/Max 12 teams) Registration Deadline: January 15 Register Here.

Outdoor Sports and Recreation

Fall Bocce League - Monday/Competitive (55+) - $25/team

Mondays, September 11- October 23, 2023; 9:30 AM-4:40 PM. Come and see what all the rage is about and join one of our Fall bocce leagues! Teams of 4 will play a 6-week regular season followed by a single elimination tournament for the top 8 teams on Monday, October 223, 2023. (Min 4 teams/Max 12 teams) Team Registration Deadline: September 4 Register Here. 

Fall Bocce League - Tuesday/Recreational (55+) - $25/team

Tuesdays, September 12-October 24, 2023; 9:30 AM-4:40 PM. Come and see what all the rage is about and join one of our Spring bocce leagues! Teams of 4 will play a 6-week regular season followed by a single elimination tournament for the top 8 teams on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Min 4 teams/Max 12 teams) Team Registration Deadline: September 4 Register Here.

Fall Bocce League - Afternoon League (55+) - $25/team

Wednesdays, September 13-October 25, 2023; 12:00 PM-4:30 PM. Come and see what all the rage is about and try our new mini bocce league! This afternoon league will have a smaller number of teams with all games played after Noon. Teams of 4 will play a 6-week regular season followed by a single elimination tournament for the top 8 teams on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. (Min 4 teams/Max 6 teams) Team Registration Deadline: September 4 Register Here. 

Senior Trips

ISU In the Clouds (55+) - $12

Wednesday, October 18, 2023; 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Join us as we tour Iowa State University's iconic Campanile with current carillonneur, Tin-Shi Tam. We will get a chance to see the 1:5 Campanile-Carillon Model replica in ISU's new Sukup Hall Atrium before we ascend up the 79 steps to enjoy the daily performance at noon. Afterwards, we will go up to CLOUDS restaurant for lunch where we will enjoy a European cafe atmosphere 100 feet above the ground looking over campus. Reach out to staff about accommodations as needed. Registration Deadline: October 11 Register Here. 

Jester Park Nature Center Tour (55+) - Free

Wednesday, October 25, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. The Jester Park Nature Center is Polk County's gateway to experiencing Iowa’s natural environment. As a place where education and tourism intersect, this ten-million-dollar facility opened in 2018. Come and take a tour to learn about the exhibits, education, and recreation opportunities the Jester Park Nature Center provides to us all. (min 10/Max 20) The tour will meet at the Jester Park Nature Center, transportation is not provided. Registration Deadline: October 18 Register Here.

North Iowa Music Tour (55+) - $109

Wednesday, November 1, 2023; 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. This charter bus trip will take you to the heart of Iowa's music heritage. We'll journey to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake with a guided tour of the venue where "the sound and attitude of rock and roll changed forever". We'll also enjoy a boxed lunch in the Surf Ballroom!  For the second verse of this tour, we'll drive to Mason City and visit Music Man Square. We'll take a tour of the 1912 Streetscape, a studio replica from the movie "The Music Man", and Meredith Wilson's boyhood home. This fee includes transportation, tour fees, gratuity, and lunch. Feel free to bring extra funds for souvenirs, or the old-fashioned ice cream parlor within Music Man Square! (Min 30/Max 50). Registration Deadline: October 25  Register Here. 

Dining Club (55+)

Join us as we travel all over central Iowa for some amazing eats! We will visit those small-town, hole-in-the-wall restaurants we've all heard about, but never tried. Registration includes transportation; please bring money for your lunch.  (Min 5/Max 12) Registration Deadline: One week in advance, but with their popularity, these fill fast! Register Here

• Dublin Bay in Ames - $12
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: October 10
  • Location: Departs from the Urbandale Senior Rec Center
• Dublin Bay in Ames - $12
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2023; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: October 24
  • Location: Departs from the Urbandale Senior Rec Center
• Rib Shack in Knoxville - $12
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: October 31
  • Location: Departs from the Urbandale Senior Rec Center
• Rib Shack in Knoxville - $12
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: November 14
  • Location: Departs from the Urbandale Senior Rec Center
• Cantaritos Grill in Pella - $12
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2023; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: November 21
  • Location: Departs from the Urbandale Senior Rec Center
• Cantaritos Grill in Pella - $12
  • Tuesday, December 12, 2023; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: December 5
  • Location: Departs from the Urbandale Senior Rec Center