May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging.

“Older Americans Month is an opportunity to celebrate aging while also investing in the health and well-being of our community,” said Jeff Kellbach, Aging Specialist. “We’re proud to offer events throughout the month that encourage connection, lifelong learning, wellness, and fun.”

People 65 and older are the fastest-growing demographic in Johnson County. In celebration of Older Americans Month, Johnson County Livable Community (JCLC) will host a series of events throughout May. 

Events:

Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. 
“The Fiancé” 
Riverside Theatre, 119 E College St., Iowa City

Talkback session immediately following performance, https://riversidetheatre.org/fiance/

Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.
“I Like it Here”

Filmscene, 404 E. College St., Suite 100, Iowa City
Community Collaboration event with a panel discussion immediately following the screening, https://icfilmscene.org/film/i-like-it-here/.

Wednesday, May 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
“Eat Well: Simple Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Aging”, presented by Susie Roberts, RDN, LD
Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, Room 203, 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City

Discussion focusing on how everyday nutrition can support strength, energy, and overall wellness as we age. 

Tuesday, May 19, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

“Artists and Aging” webinar
Via Zoom
ART TALK with Amanda Lensing - Zoom link available at www.livablecommunity.org. 

Visit www.livablecommunity.org for more information. 

Johnson County Livable Community (JCLC) is an initiative of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. JCLC addresses the needs of an aging population and serves as a unifying structure that brings together common interests and collective resources to foster effective collaboration, cooperation, communication, education, and direction of efforts that will build and sustain a livable community for successful aging.