Systems Unlimited, Inc

Awards Celebration
2023-05-26 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency (former Marriott), 300 East 9th St., Coralville
Join us on Friday, May 26th for our Awards Celebration!
Awards Ceremony: 5:30p – 6:30p
Prom: 7:00p – 10:00p
Cost: Free
RSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/r/HytF8qWTu2
Where: The Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241

You may have noticed this annual celebration looks a little different this year. Due to the sheer number of requests to bring our beloved prom back, we had the idea to make the Awards Ceremony more like an Academy Awards Celebration where we all step out in our finery and make the dance portion even bigger with different activities around the ballroom.
We will still have what we love about the Awards Ceremony where we celebrate people we serve to achieve a lifelong goal with a bigger celebration afterward.
If you have any questions about the event, please email awardscelebration@sui.org

Monthly Updates
2023-03-22 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting
All staff are welcome to join us for a monthly virtual update by Management Team every 4th Wednesday of the month at 3pm. These are meant to be quick overall updates and an opportunity to ask Management Team members questions. Zoom links will be sent out to all agency emails. If you need a zoom link sent to you separately, please contact Jolene Sorenson at jolene.sorenson@sui.org.

Parent and Guardian Meeting
2023-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting
Join Management Team for updates and information. All Parents/Guardians will receive a zoom link to the meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jolene Sorenson at jolene.sorenson@sui.org.

Barnes & Noble Book Fair Fundraiser
2023-03-03 10:00 - 21:00 | Barnes and Noble, 1451 Coralridge Ave, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Calling all book and coffee lovers!

It is time to mark your calendars because our Barnes & Noble Book Fair is right around the corner. On Friday, March 3rd, a percentage of any purchases at Barnes & Noble will be donated to Systems Unlimited!

While you can shop at any Barnes & Noble in the world for this event, here are some cool things that will be going on at the Cedar Rapids and Coralville locations:

– Amazing art made by persons served will be on display
– Delicious Systems Unlimited drinks will be available on the coffee shop menu
– Wishlists made by the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Day Programs will be available to purchase and donate
– You will get the opportunity to do good by shopping and treating yourself

To participate in our fundraiser, while making a purchase present the Cashier with this voucher or our Book Fair Number (12647012):

Want to participate, but you aren’t available the day of the event? No worries! You can shop at bn.com from March 3 – March 8 and have a percentage donated to Systems. All you have to do is enter our Book Fair Number (12647012) during checkout. You will find the area to enter the Book Fair Number in step 3: Payment Details. See below.

Festival of Trees
2022-11-19 08:00 - 2022-11-20 17:00 | Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Systems will be participating in the Festival of Trees at Hawkeye Downs. This wonderful event has trees decorated from various agencies and participants can bid on a decorated tree of their choice. Many booths with various items are also for sale. People we serve from Cedar Rapids Day Program create the ornaments on the yet to be determined themed tree.

Hawkeye Homecoming Parade
2022-10-28 17:30 - 19:00 | IA
Systems’s Day Program is creating a float to be a part of the Hawkeye Homecoming Parade. Everyone is excited for this year’s theme so be sure to come wave us on. Plenty of room left for people we serve and staff to walk in the parade with the float. If interested, please contact Megan Popenhagen.

ADA Celebration
2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ped Mall Iowa City, 136 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States
Systems Unlimited will have a booth at the Iowa City ADA Celebration located in the Ped Mall. Rain location will be held at MERGE. Music, speeches and informational tables will be set up.

Voter Education
2022-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Systems Unlimited, Inc., 2533 Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Systems Unlimited is collaborating with the Community Inclusion Club to hold a voter educational event at the Systems Jude West Training Room. This event is open to the community. All first time voters are invited!
Guest speakers include UI Law Professor Len Sandler, Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert and Advocates Shelby Cooper and Edward Esbeck. Topics discussed will include everything from how to get registered to voting.
Will be on zoom. Visit communityinclusionclub.com for link on the day of.

Day Program Voter Education
2022-10-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Systems Unlimited, Inc., 2533 Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
UI Students from the Civic Leadership and Engagement Committee are providing an educational workshop for the people we serve on the process of voting. This event is closed to our day program participants.

'Live Your Best Life' Virtual 5k
2022-09-18 00:00 - 2022-09-24 23:30 | IA
Serious runners and walkers are all encouraged to participate in our first virtual 5K fundraising event! At Systems, we believe health is for everybody and want to remove barriers so people can feel the pride of accomplishing a 5k. People we serve can join this event for free. Submit your final times between September 18-September 24, 2022.
To sign up or learn more about fundraising for Systems, follow this link.
Sponsorships for this event are still available. Contact Jolene Sorenson to find out more. All proceeds will go directly to programming and home maintenance for the people we serve.

Artists at SUI Art Show
2022-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Public Space One, 538 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Art Show collaboration with Public Space One to showcase our SUI artists. Ending ceremony will be on September 16th with more information to come.

Awards Ceremony
2022-09-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Coralville Hyatt, 300 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Come celebrate with us! People we serve are recognized for achieving their life long goals at this fun ceremony. Presented by staff, people we serve get to walk across the stage and receive their award plaque. Systems also honors various local people and businesses that go above and beyond to help us achieve our mission. Dessert and beverages will be provided with a dance following the ceremony. For questions or to attend, contact Jolene Sorenson.

Canvas Painting Party
2022-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Systems Unlimited Cedar Rapids, IA, 925 American Way SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Two fun sisters guide you through the painting experience with acrylics on canvas! No experience necessary. Open to people we serve and staff. Contact organizer trinity.thornton@sui.org by August 12th in order to register.

CIC Potluck
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Oddfellows Lodge, 1839 B. St., Iowa City, IA, United States
May CIC gathering will be at the Oddfellows Lodge. This will be a potluck so be sure to let Jolene Sorenson know if you are planning on bringing something.

Group Walk with Phi Kappa Psi
2022-04-19 18:00 - 19:00 | IA
Let’s go for a walk! Will have a rain back up. Place is TBD.

Dine out for Systems-Short's Eastside
2022-04-06 | Short’s Burgers Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr., Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
A percentage of the proceeds for the entire day goes to Systems Unlimited. Not required to say you are with Systems in order to receive the percentage but helpful to let the restaurant know for counts.

Bowling with the Bros at Colonial
2022-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
The Phi Kappa Psi group has set up a bowling night with people we serve. It will be at Colonial Lanes in Iowa City and everyone we serve is invited! It is FREE for the people we serve due to a generous grant.
Please contact Jolene Sorenson to RSVP.

Community Inclusion Club Bowling
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States

Barnes and Noble Fundraiser
2022-02-04 | Barnes and Noble, 1451 Coralridge Ave, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Calling all coffee and book lovers—it’s time to mark your calendars! Systems Unlimited is hosting a book fair fundraiser at the Coral Ridge Barnes & Noble on Friday, February 4th.
During this event, you will be able to enjoy art made by persons served displayed in the coffee shop and a percentage of all purchases from our Systems Unlimited family will be donated to Systems Unlimited!
How does it work?
On February 4th, during your purchase at Barnes & Noble present the book fair voucher attached below. We can also email it to you if you send it to us. The cashier will then apply the purchase towards our SUI fundraiser and it is easy as that!
You need to present the voucher or the purchase will not be contributed to our book fair. This includes any purchases made in the coffee shop.
Does it have to be a purchase at the Coral Ridge Barnes & Noble?
Nope! While the Coral Ridge Barnes & Noble is our host location, you can make a purchase at any Barnes & Noble in the states or on the Barnes & Noble Website and have it contribute towards our book fair. You will still need to present our book fair voucher or number during the time of purchase to be applied to our fundraiser.
Can I purchase online?
Yes! Visit bn.com/bookfairs from 2/04/22 to 2/08/22 by entering Bookfair ID 12623070

If you have any questions in regards to this fundraiser, please reach out to Alex Musel (alex.musel@sui.org)

Community Inclusion Club
2021-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Oddfellows Lodge, 1839 B. St., Iowa City, IA, United States
The Community Inclusion Club will be meeting on December 16th at the Odd Fellows Lodge in Iowa City for cookie decorating and singing carols.

Community Inclusion Club- Game Night
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Oddfellows Lodge, 1839 B. St., Iowa City, IA, United States
Systems Unlimited is partnering with a new non-profit called the Community Inclusion Club (CIC) whose goal is to have monthly gatherings where people with and without disabilities can form friendships. The next event will be a game night at the Oddfellows Lodge. Foosball, pool and board games as well as snacks will be provided.

Systems Unlimited 50th Year Anniversary Open House
2021-10-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Systems Unlimited, Inc., 2533 Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Systems Unlimited will be holding our 50th Anniversary Open House on October 23rd from 1pm-5pm. Both of the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids service centers will be open to tour. Guest speakers will talk about the beginning of Systems Unlimited services. Current staff will talk about the work they do and about our current services. Cake and snacks will be provided. All are invited!
Contact Jolene Sorenson at jolene.sorenson@sui.org.

Grill Out
2021-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Systems Unlimited Cedar Rapids, IA, 925 American Way SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Systems Unlimited will be hosting a grill out on September 24th at the Cedar Rapids service center. Find us at the main entrance to the building. All people we serve and staff are invited.

Dine Out for Systems!
2021-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Panera, 2665 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Edgewood Road Panera in Cedar Rapids is holding a fundraiser for Systems Unlimited between 4pm-8pm on September 18th. Drive-thru, curbside, delivery and dine in is available for this fundraiser. Simply show them an electronic or paper copy of the flyer attached and Systems will get part of the proceeds.
To order online, enter code PRFUND at checkout.
We appreciate your support for this Dine Out for Systems!
Systems Unlimited 9-18-21 Panera fundraiser

Grill Out
2021-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Systems Unlimited, Inc., 2533 Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Systems Unlimited will be hosting its Iowa City grill out on September 17th from 11am-1pm. This grill out will be for all staff and people we serve. Find us in the back parking lot of the Iowa City Service Center (main building).

Direct Service Professional (DSP) Appreciation Week
2021-09-13 08:00 - 2021-09-18 17:00 | IA
Systems Unlimited honors our dedicated, innovative direct support workforce that is the heart and soul of supports for people we serve. We will be highlighting stories about the important work that our staff do and the difference they make. More to come on this important week.

Systems Unlimited Annual Awards Ceremony-UPDATED 8/24/2021
2021-09-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Hyatt Regency (former Marriott), 300 East 9th St., Coralville
CHANGED- ONLY AWARD WINNERS INVITED TO KEEP SOCIAL DISTANCE
The Systems Unlimited Annual Awards Ceremony will be on September 10th from 6pm-10pm at the Coralville Marriott. With this being our 50th Anniversary, this will be an extra special event! People we serve will enter on a red carpet and professional photographers will be on hand to take pictures. Formal attire is encouraged and we are extending the dance floor to make sure everyone has the space to celebrate. All people we serve and guardians are encouraged to come!
Please contact Jolene Sorenson at jolene.sorenson@sui.org with any questions.
Please be aware that the Marriott is changing its name in August to the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center.

Systems Unlimited 50th Anniversary Picnic-CANCELLED 8/24/2021
2021-08-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
CANCELLED-DUE TO COVID
Systems Unlimited Picnic will be on August 28th from 11am-2pm at Mercer Park in Iowa City. There will be a food truck, snow cones, face painting, cake walk, relay races and more! Systems staff and people we serve will receive one meal for free. Snow cones will be free for the entire time for everyone. We hope to see you all there!

Iowa City Arts Festival: Art Program Booth
2021-08-13 18:00 - 2021-08-15 16:00 | IA
The Iowa Arts Festival is an award-winning, weekend-long community celebration featuring over 110 local and national visual artists. There are music performances, food vendors serving regional and ethnic dishes, and creative, educational activities and entertainment for children. This year, the Arts Fest will be on August 13th-15th downtown Iowa City. Entrance is free.
Systems Unlimited Art Program will have a booth on August 15th. Be sure to stop by to purchase t-shirts, mugs and other items featuring art work created by the people we serve! More information coming on specific placement and time of the booth.
Read more about the Iowa City Arts Festival here.

SUI Softball Finale
2021-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Penn Meadows Park, North Liberty, IA
The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City softball teams will face off for their season finale at the Penn Meadows Park in North Liberty. Both teams have worked really hard this season and they are excited for this big game. We hope everyone will be able to come cheer them on!
This game was postponed from 7/10 due to weather.
