Events around the Tri-States

Upcoming Events at the
James Kennedy Public Library
​in Dyersville: August 2018

Thursday, August 2: If Buildings Could Talk: The History of Downtown Dyersville @ 6:30 pm. Local historian Judy Weber will show photos and talk about the downtown Dyersville businesses and the buildings that housed them. This program is co-sponsored by the Dyersville Area Historical Society. Refreshments provided. This program will be repeated on Friday, August 3 at 2 pm and Saturday, August 4 at 10:00 am.

Monday, August 6: Books for Lunch Book Discussion @ 12:00 noon. This month the group will discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

Monday August 6: Strings Attached @ Your Library @ 6:30 pm. Join the musicians of local group Strings Attached as they perform and share why music is such an important part of their lives. Refreshments provided.

Monday, August 13: Lifelong Learners Creativity Group @ 6:30 pm. Join us for this monthly group for imaginative people who can learn from, and feed off each other’s creativity. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. Open to ages 17 and up. Registration requested but walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Tuesday, August 14: Inspirational Fiction: A Novel Approach to Faith book discussion series @ 7:00 pm. For this meeting we will read and discuss Sweetbriar Cottage by Denise Hunter. Copies of each book are available to borrow from the library.

Friday, August 17: Coffee and Creating @ Your Library from 9:30-11:30 am. Come relax and relieve stress by coloring or creating simple crafts in the library’s Active Learning Smart Space! Coloring, crafting, creating, chatting and enjoying coffee or other morning beverages are all part of the fun. The library provides supplies, coffee and other hot beverages. This program is open to adults 18 and older.

Saturday, August 18: Paint By Stickers from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Come create a vibrant, full color “painting” with stickers! As in paint-by-number, each scene is divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, place it. And then the next, and the next, and the next, until your “painting” comes to life. The library will provide sheets and stickers. Refreshments and background music will add to the creative mood! For ages 13 and up. 

​Tuesday, August 21: Create to Music @ 5:30 pm. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month during June, July and August for this special creating series. Drop in anytime for refreshments, music and your opportunity to create something. Each month a topic will be chosen.

Library programs are free unless otherwise noted. For information on these and other library programs please call 563-875-8912 or go to www.dyersville.lib.ia.us 
or contact Dawn Schrandt via email at dschrandt@dyersville.lib.ia.us

Science is an integral part of culture. It’s not this foreign thing, done by an arcane priesthood. It’s one of the glories of human intellectual tradition.
—Stephen Jay Gould

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital 
​August 2018 Events
For more information or to register for classes
and events at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, visit www.unitypoint.org/dbqevents.

Amputee Support Group. Monday, August 6, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Kehl Diabetes Center (lower level). No one can fully understand the feelings and struggles involved in dealing with the loss of a limb quite like someone who has been through it. That is why UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital is now offering a new support group to help you regain control through education, compassion and encouragement. The support group will offer:

• Open and honest discussions led by a licensed physical therapist
• Opportunities to share the trials and successes of your limb loss journey
• An empowering environment to help you adjust to your new normal, independent and fruitful life
• Guest speakers to enhance your knowledge and broaden you access to resources

Cancer Journey Support Group. Tuesday, August 7, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Finley’s Wendt Regional Cancer Center. The Cancer Journey Support Group is a mutual support organization that brings together those persons affected by cancer so they may help each other learn to live life in a positive and meaningful manner. Feel free to bring your lunch or purchase lunch in our cafeteria. For more information call Wendt Regional Cancer Center (563) 589-2468.

Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group. Tuesday, August 28, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Acute Rehab Dining Room-4th Floor Finley. Finley offers this Stroke and Brain Injury Support group for anyone who has had a stroke or has been affected by a stroke. Each session provides a forum for you to share your experiences, express concerns, or ask questions.

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