R Place Peer Center

10/02/2025

🍷✨ Uncorking Hope: A Fall Wine Release Celebration for Mental Health ✨🍷

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening at Walker Homestead for Uncorking Hope: a special open hours fall wine release celebration designed to raise awareness and funds for NAMI Johnson County (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Guests will enjoy an uplifting evening of connection, nature, music, and wine — highlighted by the debut of “Hope,” a special-label wine created exclusively for this cause.

Proceeds from the event and Hope wine sales will directly support NAMI’s mission to provide education, advocacy, and support for mental health in our community.

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4 - 7 pm

Timeline

4:00 PM – Doors open; Inspiration Walk begins (4–5:30)

4:00–7:00 PM – Food & bar open for ordering; live music; kids’ Halloween-themed activities

6:29 PM – Sunset over the vineyard

7:00 PM – Event concludes

Main Activities

🌸 One-Mile Inspiration Walk – $25: Stroll a scenic loop through the vineyard, chestnut trees, and gardens, pausing at “inspiration stations” to reflect on uplifting affirmations. The walk begins and ends with a glass of wine — a perfect way to connect with nature, community, and hope.

🎶 Live Music: Enjoy a lively performance by HomeBrewed, setting the tone for an evening of joy and togetherness.

🔥 Fire Pit Gatherings: Unwind with wine or cider around cozy fire pits as the sun sets over the farm.

📝Message of Hope Station: Write a supportive note for someone else to discover later — spreading kindness and creating a ripple of hope.

🎃 Kids’ Activities: Halloween-themed fun for children throughout the evening. Donations welcome at the door.

🌱 Plant Sale & Pot Painting: Get creative with pot painting and take home a piece of hope with a seasonal plant.

📸 Sunset Photo-Ops: Capture the beauty of the vineyard at golden hour.

👻 Costume Contest: Celebrate the season in style! Guests of all ages are encouraged to join in on the festive fun.

🍽️ Food & Drinks Available: Menu items available for purchase.

🔗 Reservations Recommended: If you’d like to stay for dinner and music, reserve a table in advance!
Follow the following Table Reservation link: tinyurl.com/WHTableReservation
or email info@walker-homestead.com
or call 319-351-4791

✨ Together, we’ll raise a glass to hope, healing, and community.

RSVP and claim your walk ticket here: namijc.org/get-involved/uncorkinghope/inspiration-walk/

09/27/2025

🎃👻 October 2025 at R Place Peer Recovery Center! 👻🎃

✨ Events:
🧘‍♀️ Gentle Yoga with Mary Pogge – 2nd & 4th Friday, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM
🎃 Halloween Party – Oct 29, 1–5 PM: Costume Party + Oktoberfest Food Fun Contests 🍂
🍽️ Lunch & Learn – Behavioral Health & Law Enforcement with Brad Kunkel, Johnson County Sheriff. Wednesday in October, 12–1 PM (Zoom)
Register at: tinyurl.com/NAMILunchLearn

🎲 Weekly Activities:
Wed: Games (suggestions welcome!)
Thurs: 2–4 PM WRAP Skills with Nancy
Fri: Art Your Heart Out with visiting artists

09/17/2025

WRAP Skills will not be at R Place on the 18th! They are rescheduled with Nancy for next week on Thursday the 25th. We hope to see you for some coping skill and wellness skill building!

09/14/2025

✨ Save the Date! ✨

Join us at R Place on Wednesday, September 24th, from 1–5 PM for our End of Summer Potluck Party! 🎉 We’ll be celebrating September birthdays and more—bring a dish to share and come enjoy good food, friends, and fun! 💙

📍 702 S. Gilbert St., Suite 111, Iowa City, IA 52240

09/08/2025

Notes from R Place…

The month of September has brought with it the hint of chill in the air. It has welcomed the back to schoolers and college has brought out all the students motivated and ready for their new ventures. The Hawkeye’s first game is gearing up and many other athletes are preparing for their sport of choice. We wish you much wellness, success and peace of mind in whatever your roles and goals may be for your plight for the month. We are cheering you on! At R Place; if you need a brain break, a safe place, or some support, know we R here for you; with a kind word, an open heart and a listening ear!

If You Need Us… we are here!
From the Bottom of R Hearts at R Place!

Amie L. Kaster, R Place Program Coordinator

09/04/2025

09/03/2025

🌿✨ September at R Place ✨🌿

Looking for connection, support, and a safe place to just be? 💙 At R Place Peer Recovery Center, everything is peer-run and rooted in community and hope.

This month you can join us for:
🧘 Gentle Yoga (2nd & 4th Fridays)
🎉 End of Summer Potluck Party – 9/24
💻 Lunch & Learn: Light in the Dark: Nurturing Your Mental Health Through Seasonal Change – 9/17, 12-1 pm on Zoom
➡️ Register now! tinyurl.com/NAMILunchLearn
🎨 Arts, games, WRAP skills & more!

💚 Support groups (Zoom & in-person):

NAMI Connection (Tues 5:30 - 7 pm)

HVSM (1st & 3rd Thurs, 5:30 - 7 pm)

Family Support (Thurs, 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Mood Disorder Group (Sun, 5 - 7pm)

📍 702 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City
🕐 Open Mon–Fri, 1–5 pm

💌 Questions? Call/text 319-855-1966 or rps@namijc.org

You’re not alone—come connect with people who “get it.” 💜

09/02/2025

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