Upcoming at The Gathering Place

Community Updates

SHARE YOUR STORY: The Greenfield Public Library is collecting stories from the May 21, 2024 tornado. Stories can be turned in at the library or emailed to gpl@greenfield.lib.ia.us or contact Myra Lisk, 641-745-5785. Copies of the book will be available for those wanting a copy (details on that are still being worked out and will be shared in a future update). Myra may be reaching out to you in the coming days and weeks to ensure everyone has an opportunity to share their story. 

Community Pantry Hours Updates: 

• Gathering Place (hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby diapers): Monday Aug 26 5-6 pm, Tuesday Aug 27 3:30-5 pm. Beginning in September, the Gathering Place pantry will be open from 3:30-5:00 pm on Tuesdays, or by appointment with Jennifer and/or Iris. 

• Methodist Church Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30.

• MATURA: Adair County Outreach is having a sale on women's clothing, several things marked down. Hours 8:30 to 12 and 1:00 to 3:00.

• 176 Public Square: is closed through August 31st to get ready for Fall and Winter. Hours resume on Monday, September 2 from 5:00-7:00 pm

Health and Wellness Updates: 

• Project Recovery Iowa: Every other Friday, or by appointment Whitney Lewis, whitney.lewis@hhs.iowa.gov, 515-672-5181, or Michael Lewis, mike.lewis@hhs.iowa.gov, 515-672-5182.

• Adair County Health System - Greenfield Clinic: The clinic is returning to its regular hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM-6:00PM and Saturday, 8:00AM-12:00PM. You may park in the horseshoe lot on the south side of the hospital (this is the same as before). To schedule an appointment please call 641-743-6189

• ACHS Outpatient Clinics and Outpatient Services: Outpatient Clinic services will be temporarily relocated to the administrative office area on the lower level of the hospital, on the south side of the building.  The following services will be available: Cardiology, Coumadin Clinic, ENT, Infusion/Injection Services, Pain Clinic, Podiatry, Toenail Clinic, Urology and Wound Care.  Please park in the horseshoe lot on the south side of the hospital and enter through the Public Health Door. Registration will be located in the administrative area just inside the public health entrance and is clearly marked. To schedule an appointment please call 641-743-7263.

• Rock Valley Physical Therapy: Due to the ongoing reconstruction at ACHS, starting today, August 22, Rock Valley Physical Therapy will be temporarily operating out of the Adair County Fitness Center. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call 641-743-7259. 

Youth Programming:

• Early Out Wednesdays After School Club at the Fitness Center: Wednesdays during 2024-2025 school year Activities & Snack Provided 2:30-4:30pm each early out Wednesday (5) Adair County Health & Fitness Center Free of charge - made possible by the Greater Greenfield Foundation. Ages 5-12, signups will be available very soon, for questions please contact ACHFC at adaircountyhealthandfitness@yahoo.com. 

• Voices Raised Community Youth Choir:  Thanks to the generous donation from the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation received from Sue Shepard, there is no cost to register or participate. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays 2:45-3:30pm at The Gathering Place starting September 11th. Each participant will be expected to purchase a uniform shirt ($10-$15) and provide black pants and shoes for the performance(s).
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