Calendar
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 6:30 PM – Dementia Friends Iowa session at Signet Chapter #1, 2002 N Hwy 7, Carroll, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
Friday, June 26, 2026 – 6:30 PM - Port of Dreams – an Ellis Island Experience – hosted by Ankeny New Hope Chapter at the Luana Bank, 855 W. Bridge Road, Polk City. Meal at 6:30 PM for free will donation. Bring ID and currency. You are encouraged to wear early 1900’s clothing. See invitation for RSVP information and details. (View Invitation)
Saturday, June 27,2026 - 12:30 PM - Who Let the Dogs Out? Fundraiser for Service Dogs with proceeds going to Retrieving Freedom at the Panora Community Center, 115 W. Main St. Panora, Iowa. Food, Fun, and Fellowship.Vendors and Games. Free Will donation at the door. See flyer for more information and contact person for questions. (View Flyer)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 6:00 PM – Dementia Friends Iowa one-hour session at the Cedar Falls Masonic Lodge, 212 Main St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 6:00 PM – Dementia Friends Iowa session at Exodus Chapter #313, 200 S. Jefferson St. Exira, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
Monday, July 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM – Dementia Friends Iowa session at Davenport Masonic Center, 511 Veterans Mem Pkwy Davenport, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
Friday, July 17, 2026 - Fun Night hosted by Bedford Chapter and Highland Chapter, Siam - location is expected to be Clarinda. (Not Osceola as listed in the VIP Book) More details to follow.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - A Celebration of Stars - 250th at the American Legion Post 165 located at 105 W. 1st Avenue, Indianola, Iowa. For more information and registration forms go to the 250th Heritage Event Page.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 1:00 PM Exodus Chapter #313 cordially invites you to, “From Birds to Bulls: How Audubon Became Home” Fun Day and the Official Visit of the 2026 Tracer Grand Family at Exodus Lodge, 200 S. Jefferson St., Exira, Iowa. RSVP to Pat Mullenger. See invitation for more information and how to RSVP. (View Invitation)
July 24 – July 26, 2026, Five State Gathering, Leavenworth, Kansas. Registration must be postmarked by July 1, 2026. Invitation, Event Flyer, Registration Form.
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 6:00 PM - Polk City Chapter #361 cordually invites you to Christmas in July and the Official Visit of the “Tracers” Grand Family at the Luana Bank, 855 W. Bridge Road, Polk City, IA. Meal at 6:00 Pm for free will donation, ope to all who attend. Fun and activities start at 7:00 PM Dress is causal. Silent Auction items with proceeds going to the the WGM's and WGP's project, "Dementia Friendly Iowa." RSVP for meal by July 24. See invitation for RSVP and more information. (View Invitation)
Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 1:00 PM Evening Shade, Spencer; Twilight, Spirit Lake, and Sibley Chapter are cordially invited to join their fun afternoon with the Tracer Grand Family. The afternoon begins with photos for the Galaxy which will be taken at 1pm 5463 130th Street, Sibley Iowa, after which we will view Hawkeye Point, the High Point of Iowa & other sights in Osceola County. Casual Attire. Light lunch to follow the afternoon fun at the Location Headquarters – UCC Congregational Church, 704 4th Avenue, Sibley, Iowa. See Flyer for more information and how to RSVP. (View Flyer)
Friday, August 7, 2026 – 7:00 PM – Amber Star Chapter #328, cordially invites you to attend their Fun Evening at the Nishna Heritage Museum and Garden, 117 Main St., Oakland, Iowa. Casual dress, admission $5 – donation. See invitation for RSVP information. (View Invitation)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 2:00 PM – Greenfield Chapter Fun Day and Dementia Friends Iowa session at Greenfield Chapter #91, 209 W. Iowa St Greenfield, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 6:30 PM – Dementia Friends Iowa one-hour session at Triangle Lodge 3100 41st St. Sioux City, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
Monday, September 7, 2026 - 3:00 PM – Dementia Friends Iowa session at New Hampton Chapter #75, 308 E Grove St, Lawler, Iowa. See Flyer for Registration Details. (View Flyer)
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