News

Monday, January 9, 9:30 a.m.
Please note that the banking and Post Office trip this month takes place on the second Monday of the month due to holiday schedule on the first Monday.

Tuesday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.
Our local friendly podiatrist will be here to examine your feet and help you with any foot problems. Please note that he will be visiting first floor at 9:00 and second floor at 10:00.

Wednesday, January 11, 2:00 p.m.
Mike Patterson provides music early this month because he will be gone for the next five weeks.

Monday, January 16, 9:00 a.m.
Darrin Crow presents his special storytelling about the Underground Railroad to help celebrate Martin Luther King’s Jr’s birthday.

Tuesday, January 17, 3:00 p.m.
Nan Hirleman will be giving a special exercise class called “Get Movin’”. She promises to make exercise class a lot of fun, and not a lot of work.

Tuesday, January 17, 3:00 p.m.
Cribbage is a game enjoyed by many residents at both Keystone Cedars and Keystone Place so it seemed reasonable to schedule a tournament involving both facilities. If you are interested please make sure you sign up. If you have any questions please feel free to ask an Activities person or someone in the office. Depending on the response this activity will likely be repeated.

Wednesday, January 18, 2:00 p.m.
Cindy Miller, physical therapist, will present a special workshop on balance and falling prevention.

Monday, January 23, 10:00 a.m.
January is hobby and creativity month and Keystone has planned some activities accordingly. The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will present “Artful Conversations” hosted by Julia Kottal and Tracy McPartland. The lecture subject will be Marvin Cone, a well known Eastern Iowa artist and contemporary and friend of Grant Wood.

Tuesday, January 24, 1:30 p.m.
Mark Messner, gourd artist, presents a look at this growing art form. He enjoys researching cultural and decorative imagery along with ancient symbols and patterns, combining them with the primitive feel of a gourd – a natural object. Mark will show his variety of carving techniques, coloring and tricks of the trade.
Mark has been represented in several galleries and enjoys local Fall Art Festival events. He was recently featured in the October issue of City Revealed magazine. This talk will be fun and informative. Come take a look!

Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 a.m.
The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will present an art workshop as a continuation of the Artful Conversations lecture. Come and join in the opportunity to create your own artwork based on information and inspiration from the lecture.

Monday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.
All men are invited to enjoy pie and conversation in the activity room for Men’s Pie Time.