Community Calendar

Stillness Groups is an on-going weekly opportunity  to practice your personal meditation method while others practice theirs.  No instruction.   Just sitting quietly together for all or part of the hour.  No registration or fee required.  Face Book:  Tristate Stillness Groups

Want more information? Contact them at 6086423156. Visit their website.

Older adults are welcome to join in free activities throughout the week to promote active aging! Registration is required for some events.
• Fitness Classes for various mobility levels (cardio, yoga, Tai Chi, strength, etc.)
• Cooking Demonstration
• Painting Classes
• Informational Presentations
• Self-Defense 
• Walk on the Riverwalk
• Catholic Mass
• Individual Wellness Screenings
• Dementia Simulation Experience
• Bingo and Music Bingo
• Team Puzzle Competition
• Dance Classes 
• Personal Narrative/Memory Writing 
• Windsor Park Open House and Bake Sale
• Pickleball
See the full schedule and register at https://www.stonehilldbq.com/activeagingweek/

Want more information? Contact them at 563-690-9683. Visit their website.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

MISSION NIGHT | 6:30PM - 8PM

Assembling relief kits and other in-kind items for local and
global relief for UMC’s 47th Annual Mission Ingathering.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

MOVIE & GAME NIGHT | 6:30PM - 8PM
The children’s movie David will be shown downstairs
with board games set up in the fellowship hall.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

OPEN HOUSE | 1PM - 5PM

Take a tour of the church, learn about our ministry and more!

TRIVIA NIGHT | 6PM

Plus, turkey & dressing sandwiches, snacks & refreshments.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

WORSHIP SERVICE | 9AM
Brunch following worship in the fellowship hall!

 

Join us to celebrate the season with free games and activities for the whole family,
take part in our Silent Auction or purchase lunch, hot off the grill.
PLUS, EVERY CHILD WHO ATTENDS WILL RECEIVE
A FREE HAT & MITTENS! (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)

Hosted by the West Dubuque Global Methodist Church

Join us for a delicious evening at Steeple Square and help support our partnership with NICC Culinary Students!
Our talented culinary students will be preparing and serving a homemade spaghetti dinner while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in hospitality and event service. Your support helps make this wonderful educational program possible!
Join us for dinner!
October 15th 5:00–7:00 PM
Adults: $15 | Children 6 & under: $5
Your dinner includes:
Spaghetti
Salad
Breadsticks
Dessert
Coffee & Milk
Cash bar available
Register here: https://www.steeplesquare.com/spaghetti-dinner/
Come enjoy a great meal, support local students, and help support the mission of Steeple Square! We’d love to see you there!

Want more information? Contact them at 563-235-3584. Visit their website.

Join us virtually via Zoom!
We heal relationships through art, love, and deep silence. Otto Rank calls this mystical union. In our quest for community and communication, through ritual we gather to give thanks, grieve, and celebrate our sacred existence. Building on his own insights and other philosophers, Matthew Fox will lead us on a journey of transformative nonviolence.
A free-will donation is appreciated; please RSVP online at prairiewoods.org or by calling 319.395.6700 by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14. **Please note the registration link will take you to the Prairiewoods website, and any donations will be made to the Tri-State Network to support future programming.**
Presented by the Tri-State Network–a coalition of Catholic women religious and spirituality centers from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin: Benet House Retreat Center, Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Franciscan Peace Center, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center, Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Shalom Spirituality Center, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sisters of Mercy Justice Team, Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, and Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Join Clarity Clinic for the Wave of Light Remembrance Ceremony, an evening of remembrance, hope, and healing for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

Held in conjunction with the International Wave of Light, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this special gathering honors babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, ectopic pregnancy, neonatal loss, and other forms of pregnancy and infant loss.

Everyone is welcome to this FREE event but we would like you to register so that we prepare enough calendars.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:30 - 8:00 pm
7:00 pm Candle Lighting

Clarity Clinic Pregnancy Center
Baby Remembrance Garden
3365 Hillcrest Road
Dubuque, IA

Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9090 ext 112. Visit their website.

The event offers interactive activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning while exposing children to educational resources, healthy living practices, and community organizations. Families have opportunities to connect with local services, schools, recreational programs, and businesses that support children and families.

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Calling all ghouls and goblins to ice for this fun family friendly event. All are welcome to join us for Spooky Skate magic on the ice, Saturday, October 17th 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m., and/or Sunday, October 18th 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Admission is $5.00 at the door. Skate rental is $5. Get your costumes ready for a spirited costume contest, or purchase tickets to play a carnival game. If delectable treats are more your style, there will be baked goods for purchase too.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-275-6576. Visit their website.

Calling all ghouls and goblins to ice for this fun family friendly event. All are welcome to join us for Spooky Skate magic on the ice Saturday October 17th 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m., and/or Sunday, October 18th 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Admission is $5.00 at the door Skate rental is $5 Get your costumes ready for a spirited costume contest, or purchase tickets to play a carnival game. If delectable treats are more your style, there will be baked goods for purchase too.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-275-6576. Visit their website.

Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
Facilitator Morgan Noel is a Singing Bowls practitioner and Usui Reiki Master Teacher.
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, October 19. Walk-ins will be charged $20.

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As our nation continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we may take advantage of the opportunity to reflect upon the state of our country. While there is always a mix of strengths and weaknesses within our governing structures, one collective challenge we face in modern times is robust citizen participation for the common good. Some can be deterred from civic actions, believing that all politics are broken or ineffective. For people of faith, there may be the belief that faith and politics should never mix. 
Join us for this prayer service to explore the meaning of “politics,” and, from a variety of faith perspectives, the vital and necessary connection between faith and our actions in the world; how faith calls us to be a voice for the common good.
A free-will donation is appreciated.  Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Monday, October 19.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
October’s theme is the immune system. Our immune system benefits from stretches, movement, and stress relief.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, October 19.

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Dubuque Conference Invites Keynote Speaker Fr. Altier
to Inspire the Faithful

For Immediate Release

(Dubuque, Iowa – September 29, 2026) – Our Lady of Good Success Radio Network presents Queen of Heaven Conference – a ticketed event which will take place Thursday, October 22, at The Key Hotel in Dubuque, Iowa. Keynote speaker, Fr. Robert J. Altier, is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Known for his catechetical series presented on EWTN, The Fundamentals of Catholicism, along with his inspiring preaching, Fr. Altier teaches why devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary are fundamental to the Christian life.
To purchase individual tickets, at $50 each (or $400 for a table of 8), visit online at kcrd-fm.org.
Our Lady of Good Success Productions, a network of non-profit, non-commercial radio stations including FM 98.3 KCRD-Dubuque, FM 104.7 WPBO-Platteville, and FM 106.7 KGDR-Dyersville, and FM 91.9 W220EQ-Peosta. These stations offer Christian talk radio “for your soul” and can be heard on the radio, online, or through the app which is available at their website (kcrd-fm.org).

Want more information? Contact them at (563) 599-2159. Visit their website.

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home. Free admission for all!

Dubuque Home Show | October 23–25, 2026
Grand River Center (also listed as Grand River Convention Center) – 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Interested in exhibiting? Call 319-666-HOME.

Want more information? Contact them at 319-666-HOME. Visit their website.

SBC® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries. Participants gather in public to share the same space while reading in silence, without the traditional book club’s pressure of having to finish a book on time and discuss it later. All readers are welcome and may participate through any format–a printed book, ebook, audiobook (with headphones), textbook, comic book, etc. SBC meetings are BYO book, but participants may also borrow a book from Shalom’s collection of spiritual and religious titles.
Participants will read in silence for the first hour, with the final 30 minutes reserved for optional social time in Shalom’s Dining Room. Coffee, tea, water, and simple snacks will be provided.
A free-will donation is appreciated.  Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, October 30.

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Trivia for a Cause at Darkbird Taphouse! Join friends for a fun trivia night supporting CSEI's mission to end homelessness. Nov. 5, 6 PM. $30/team (up to 6 players). Register: tinyurl.com/Trivia4CSEI.

Want more information? Contact them at 563.556.4166. Visit their website.

Experience tranquility and soothing vibrations with professional musician, Desiree Irwin, and Sound Healing practitioner, Morgan Noel! Those who attend Morgan’s regular Sound Healing sessions at Shalom will appreciate the additional depth brought about by having dual facilitators. Utilizing a variety of instruments and their combined talents, Desiree and Morgan will invite you to turn inward as the healing frequencies and enchanting sounds flow in. Soak in a moment of peace, share your experiences with others in the group, and receive gratitude from Desiree and Morgan for attending.
No prior experience is needed. Please bring anything you require to be comfortable, such as a pillow, blanket, yoga mat, eye covering, etc.
$25 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Thursday, November 5. Walk-ins will be charged $30.

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Join us for a movie about the power of kindness! We will watch a 2014 documentary film entitled, Kindness is Contagious. This 75-minute film–narrated by Catherine Ryan Hyde, author of Pay It Forward, explores the science behind how generosity can help people to live happier, healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives. 
Enjoy popcorn while watching the film, and then we will discuss its themes and how we have experienced the power of kindness in our own lives.
No cost to attend; free-will donations are accepted. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, November 6.

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A retreat for non-professional caregivers offering self-care, relaxation, and renewal to help you stay mentally, emotionally, and physically well as a caregiver. This is a FREE event. Registration is required. Attendees will choose their breakout sessions in the morning. There will be a vendor fair and lunch. The afternoon keynote address will be "Helping Family Caregivers Avoid Mistakes" by Martin J. Schreiber, former Wisconsin Governor and co-author of the book "My Two Elaines." He will share his experience in caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's and lessons learned throughout his journey. This event is organized by Stonehill Communities, the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A), and Shalom Spirituality Center with grant support from Stackstone Wealth.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-582-0646. Visit their website.

Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
Facilitator Morgan Noel is a Singing Bowls practitioner and Usui Reiki Master Teacher.
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, November 16. Walk-ins will be charged $20.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
November’s theme is balance. Core strength, focus, and breathing that we practice in yoga help us with balance in our daily life.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, November 16.

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America’s Christmas Soundtrack Returns with internationally touring violin sensation Blue Violin's Annual Retro Rock & Roll Christmas Tour, a holiday spectacular blending the energy of an 80s arena rock show with Christmas magic.

Want more information? Contact them at 617 575 9519. Visit their website.