Events for Monday, September 14th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Storms are likely across Eastern Iowa, but there are still plenty of ways to make the most of your Monday! ⛈️ Start the week with Geri-Fit, yoga, Stroll and Shine, Qigong or a full Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods. 🌿 Families can enjoy storytimes and Toddler Time, while teens can build a LEGO ship and hang out with fellow anime fans. 📚💻 Tonight brings tech advice for seniors, a bereavement group with therapy llamas, writing and Scrabble clubs, Knit Wits, Cork N Canvas and Monday night entertainment.
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☀️ Cedar Rapids Daily
Monday, September 14
🌤️ FORECAST
⛈️ Storms likely with a high of 74° and a low of 68°. Keep the umbrella handy and have a backup plan for outdoor activities!
☀️ Monday, September 14 | Top 10 Highlights
🌿 Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods
🦙 Journeys Bereavement Social Group – Therapy Llamas
🎨 Mercury Diner & Drinks – Cork N Canvas
📱 55+ Tech Advice – Fall Safety Devices
🧘 Qigong with Gina Molby
📚 One Piece Anime & LEGO Ship Build
✍️ Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Workshop
🎶 Monday Take Over
💪 Geri-Fit
🧶 Knit Wits
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SELF-CARE
💪 Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 FREE
A wellness class for adults 60+ focused on improving strength, balance, flexibility and mobility while helping prevent osteoporosis.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15/class or punch cards
A gentle, beginner-friendly hatha yoga class connecting movement and breath to build strength, flexibility and relaxation. Walk-ins are welcome.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15/class or punch cards
A gentle chair-based yoga class using seated and supported movements, welcoming people of all fitness levels and abilities.
🚶 Stroll and Shine
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Start the week with a casual half-mile walk, fresh air, gentle exercise and friendly conversation. All ability levels are welcome, and the walk moves indoors if weather is unfavorable.
🪑 Chair Yoga with Tammy
🕐 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 FREE
Try a beginner-friendly yoga class using a chair for support with seated and occasional standing postures. No experience or registration is required.
🧘 Day of Self Renewal
🕣 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $115 / $100 without private guest room
Spend a full day focusing on rest and rejuvenation with meditation, lunch, a private guest room and your choice of two wellness services including massage, reflexology, spiritual direction, nature therapy or yoga.
🌿 Qigong with Gina Molby
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids | 💲 $20/class
Explore this entry-level practice combining slow, intentional movement, breath and mindful awareness to support relaxation, clarity and sustainable energy.
👶 KIDS & FAMILY
📚 Toddler Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and interactive activities designed to introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of the library. Big siblings are welcome!
📖 Monday Morning Story Time
🕙 10–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
A fun storytime for young children and their caregivers.
📚 Preschool Storytime
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Books, songs and activities for children ages 3–6, designed to build social, listening and early-literacy skills.
🧱 One Piece Anime & LEGO Ship Build
🕓 4–5:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Teens can beat the heat with anime and LEGO building while hanging out with other fans.
💻 SENIORS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
📱 55+ Tech Advice – Choosing the Right Fall Safety Device
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Learn about the differences between traditional medical-alert systems, smartwatches and hybrid fall-safety devices, including costs and pros and cons. Free one-on-one technology assistance follows the program.
🦙 Journeys Bereavement Social Group – Therapy Llamas
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Murdoch-Linwood Legacy Center | 💲 FREE
Learn about therapeutic llamas from Prairie Patch Farm, then enjoy the opportunity to interact with, pet, hug and take photos with these special animals. The group provides support and connection for those experiencing grief.
✍️ WRITING, GAMES & HOBBIES
📖 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Discussion & Workshop
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Explore the craft of science-fiction and fantasy storytelling in a workshop designed around the limitless possibilities of these genres.
🔤 Scrabble Club
🕠 5:30–8 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Put your vocabulary to work at this monthly Scrabble Club gathering. Stay and play until you run out of words!
🧶 Knit Wits
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy an evening of crafting, conversation and fellowship.
🎨 ARTS & CREATIVITY
🎨 Mercury Diner & Drinks – Cork N Canvas Iowa
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Mercury Diner & Drinks | 💲 $35
Uncork your creativity with a 16x20-inch painting class perfect for a date night, girls' night out or simply trying something new. Supplies are included; 18+ only.
🎤 MONDAY NIGHT FUN
🎶 Monday Take Over
🕘 9 p.m.
📍 Mr. B's & Sam's Pizza & Deli
Turn up the music, sing, dance and vibe out with Bee's Knees Entertainment every Monday night.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC
Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.
Warm regards,
The Cedar Rapids Daily Team
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