Lunch and Learn: Therapy Dogs (Register)

Decorah Public
Library and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) invite community
members 60 and older to a monthly Lunch and Learn program at Decorah Public
Library. The meal and presentation will take place in the library’s lower level
meeting room on Wednesday, October 21 from 11:30-12:30. 

Registration required at: https://www.decorahlibrary.org/events/lunch-and-learn-10-21-2026

Lunch &
Learn is a welcoming event for adults 60 and
older who are interested in staying informed, active, and connected. The goal
of the program is to help build community and strong relationships among older
adults while enjoying a nutritious meal. Each month features a guest speaker
covering a wide range of engaging topics, plus lunch and nutrition education
information. A free will donation to help cover the cost of the meal is
appreciated. 

Lunch & Learn is hosted
Hallie Hite, Nutrition Aging
Specialist at NEI3A. In her role with NEI3A, Hallie collaborates with partners
to ensure that the needs of older individuals are met, provides nutrition
services and offers evidence-based health promotion classes. Hallie’s offering
will include a nutrition education presentation and light, accessible
exercises-if we have time! 

October will
feature a presentation on therapy dogs featuring Julie Spilde and therapy dog
Ace. Therapy dogs have been trained to give comfort to people in multiple
settings. Therapy dogs provide seniors with emotional support, companionship,
and physical health benefits, enhancing overall well-being in the home or in
assisted living spaces.  Julie and
several others will be bringing therapy dogs to visit and will discuss the
benefits that therapy dogs can provide. 

To help with
meal planning, please register by the end of the day on Sunday, October 18 at
decorahlibrary.org, by stopping in at the library, or by calling 563.382.3717. For
more information, please contact Zach Row-Heyveld at Decorah Public Library – zrow-heyveld@decorahlibrary.org.