2023 Trips
All trips leave from Solon Rec. Park. Call 319-430-8655 for reservations.
Thursday, October 19 – Breitbach’s Restaurant, Gay’s Mills Apple Orchards. Cost $65, leaving Rec Park at 9:15 a.m.
Paid in part by Solon Beef Days Committee grant.
Thursday, Nov. 9 – Rhythm City Casino, Davenport (NOT confirmed)
Sunday, Dec. 3 – Star Lighter Theater, Anamosa (NOT confirmed). “The Game’s Afoot” comedic-murder mystery, cost to be announced.
Trip costs depend on the number of participants! We advertise in the Economist and via monthly newsletters, but we need to reach more seniors in our community. Please pass along our schedule to your friends and neighbors who could enjoy some of our outings! Call 319-430-8655 for more information or to make a reservation. Our trips are designed to keep folks moving, socialized, and entertained!
Senior Dining
Friday, August 18 is National “Just Because” Day. Wear something unusual, “Just because you can!”
Movie and a Meal (M&M)— “Champions” Friday, Sept. 29 at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Arrive at 11:00, dine at 11:30. Meal cost $4.00.
Woody Harrelson stars as a former basketball coach who is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual difficulties. They go farther than he ever imagined!
Restaurant Runs
19 Solon seniors had lunch at the new SHUEY’S Eatery in Shueyville, which was recently rebuilt after their old structure was destroyed in a fire. Only opened for a few weeks, their new building is much larger with a bar area and ample restaurant area seating. We were attended to by Shannon; it takes skill and memory to care for this many, but Shannon did a super job, efficiently taking our drink and food orders, placing the food correctly as it arrived in front of all 19.
Now the food is superior in flavor and presentation; I had the breaded tenderloin – HUGE, tender with the best quality fries. They list a large quantity of burgers, sandwiches, sides and drinks. But they do not offer coffee or soup.
Ample parking, a great tavern atmosphere, it is surely a place to bring friends – a place to return with seniors.
Thursday, Sept. 8 – That Place, Oxford – personal cars, noon dining.
Friday, Sept. 22 – Bluff Lake Fish Restaurant – Lisbon Auto Rental or personal cars, cost TBA.
Solon Senior Transport
The Solon Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers. Please call Cindy Jensen, 319-360-3279, to volunteer or to request an enrollment form, information, and a detailed brochure to access transportation to medical appointments.
Senior Advocates:
Art Tellin 319-626-2816
Barry Byrne 319-354-8757
Larry Brecht 319-624-2925
John Lamantia 319-621-6887
Larry Meister 319-624-2516
Ivan Hasselbusch 319-670-9105
Jill Weetman 319-330-8961
Don Burch 319-624-4054
Phyllis Fiala 319-331-7447
Sandy Hanson 319-430-8655
Cindy Jensen 319-360-3279