OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Seniors) - Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home

Event Summary

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. Call 515-323-5300 to register. The cost of the catered lunch from The Radish is $10. Lunch will include hot beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes, salad, and dessert. Lunch registration is due the Friday before the program.

Michael Vogt, Curator, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, will share stories on the organization, construction, disease, camp life, and other facets of military training conducted at Camp Dodge during World War I. The presentation includes an accompanying slide show of period photographs from the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum collection. Sponsored by Humanities of Iowa .

Cost

Adults - $10.00

Category

Programs