Colonial Lanes Bowling

Leader: Lulu

On Saturday, I went to Colonial Lanes Bowling with my group members, Fiona and Risako. It was a very warm day. At 2:00pm, we called a cab to get there, because the place is a little bit far away from Mayflower. When I was in, I saw many people play bowling. We rented shoes, and chose balls are different weights, but all the balls were heavy for us. Risako won the first game. She is the better of us. Also, when I threw the ball, it likes that I threw all the pressure away. I really enjoyed and excited play bowling with Fiona and Risako. I like to go again. I think this is a good place for fun with family and friends. I recommend here for fun to you guys.

Reviewer: Fiona

This weekend, I went to Colonial Bowling Lanes with Lulu and Risako. We have a good time in here, it was not so far from our dormitory. It was a good place to spent time with friends. It was not just have bowling, but also have mini golf. I really like the atmosphere in here, they will played some music when you played bowling, and it makes people feel so excited. When I played bowling I feel so relax which makes me feels like I was played in my hometown bowling alley. I think I will come to here again with my friends.


Comparer: Risako

Our group went to Colonial Bowling Lanes in Iowa on this weekend. I have never been to other bowling places in U.S. so I have no idea how general American bowling place are. However, compared with Japanese bowling places, the prices are more cheaper. Most of Japanese bowling places cost about $5~6 per game per adult. In contrast, it needs only $3.50 per game per person in Colonial Bowling Lanes. We also can rent a pair of shoes by $1.50. It is good for people to have good time on weekend playing bowling, because it is super inexpensive!! I recommend to go there with friends or family.

Pool at currler hall

Yesterday I went to the Pool at currier hall, though I went to the Pool many times, but it is the first time I came here. Actually I don't how to play it, but I enjoyed the time that my friends taught me how to play it. The Pool at currier hall is located in the currier first, it is really easy to be found, and there is automatic machine to sell the beverage. It is very clean and convenient to relax here. Compare with the Pool in mayflower hall, it is located in a separate room in the first floor, and in the room has the TV, sofa and hand washtub, it is really excellent to play here. If someone needs me recommend one of the pool which is great, I would introduce the mayflower Pool. I think it is much more comfortable place. This is the last time the group activity process, I really miss the time during all of this semester spend with my friend.

Leisure Pool at Campus Rec Center

Leader: Aya

  We went to Rec center which is located to next to main library to do swimming pool. There were rocker room before the pool area, and shower room so that everyone can enjoy swimming without worrying anything. I saw wide range of age of people there. There were parents and kids, woman who is pregnant, elderly and students. Some people were just hanging out in hot tub. Some people were playing in leisure pool. some peolpe were doing zumba for exercising. We were playing in a swimming pool at first, but I was just chilling out in hot tub soon. We had really good time in swimming pool in rec center. I would like to go there sometime soon.


Reviewer by Sherlmax:
       I should be with my group and swam together, but unfortunately I lost my swimming suit before I went there. I couldn't feel the water in the pool but I can write about the facilities in it. The locker room made a deep impression on me because of its design. When I went inside, I could easily find the toilet area, changing area, shower area and the locker area. I stayed in the locker area and found that it only takes 25 cent to use the locker once. However, if you go there, before you lock the door, you need to leave a rope outside to keep the key on your body. Also, if you wear glasses, make sure that you have already put it into the locker. Another important thing I want to mention is, watch out when you sit in front of lockers, because if someone open it, your head might be hit. I tried once. Although I couldn't swim with my teammates, it's a happy trip.

Comparer by Zoe:

            Our group went swimming last Friday in the Leisure Pool. It was very interesting. I always want to go swimming and lose weight, but this actually was the first time that I have been swimming in Iowa. The Leisure Pool was very good. It had two parts. One part was for entertainment, and the other was professional. I spent all of my time in the first one, but I also observed the professional pool. In the first part, there was a small pool which has warm water, and we stayed there for a long time because it was really comfortable. I think it was a very good place for fun. I also saw many people took a dancing class in the water. The other part was very professional and very big. I wanted to swim in the big pool, but I was too shy, so I gave up. Comparing with the Leisure Pool, many swimming pools are smaller in China except the professional swimming pools. Those long sides are 25m, and width sides are 10m.The reason is most of people go swimming for fun. The professional pools usually do not open to the public, so I do not know what they are look like. To sun up, I think Leisure Pool is very fun, and I will go to the professional pool next time.

skating!

leader by jonny
  yesterday, we went to mall and try to play the skating! we took some pictures there and have a nice afternoon. I found it is different in China, we don't have  such a big place for skating place in mall! In mall, we just have shops or restaurants, the people who try to put the skating place in mall must be very smart! How he has this opinion! And also, i found it was very hard to keep balance in the ice. Hope we can go there again and practice my skill.

Compare by Ruiyu

Monday afternoon, a hot afternoon, we found a place that cool and fun.I saw the skating place in Coral Ridge Mall many times but never tried. I skated before both indoor and outdoor during winter. It's obviously that indoor rink is better than outdoor's. We don't have to wear too much clothes which may influence our flexibility of movement. As the ice is man-made, it's more smoothly when skating. As for the different between here's and Chinese rinks, China doesn't have hockey. I never seen hockey place in normal rinks. Maybe here's can have more fun if you want to see hockey.

Reviewer by Ashgan 

Yesterday, I went with my group to Coral Ridge Mall to play ice skating. I see the skating area 

every time I go to The Coral Ridge Mall. I tried it twice before but still I am not good at it. The staff who work there are very kind, sometimes if you ask them to teach you a new move, they will teach you with a smile. The rink is big which let you have enough space to skate without colliding with others people. The ice is smooth and that make it easy to fall off.It is a good place to have fun with friends. I will go again in the future.

Coralville Movie Theater

Leader by Yuling
Last Sunday, our group went to the Coral Ridge Mall's theater and watched a movie named Barbershop 3. This movie tells a story about a black man Calvin's barbershop. People always like to go to this barbershop and they sometimes can get many new ideas about their business in here. During people get hair cut in here, there are many funny things happen. This movie is kind of comedy but shows people some true life of black people's world. I will recommend my friends to watch this movie. And this is my 5th time watching movie in Coral Ridge Mall. I really enjoy here's environment. I think our group had fun on last Sunday and if there is any chance I will hang out with them again.

Reviewer by Mili:
On Sunday, April 24, my group and I decided to go to the Coralville Movie Theater. We watched a movie called "Barbershop" which was really funny. We liked it so much. The cinema is really good because it's almost always empty. They sell groceries, pop corn, and drinks to eat during the movies. We enjoyed our day in Coralville Movie Theater. I recommend people to visit it.

Comparer by Vincent
We went to Coral Ridge Mall to see the Barbershop 3 last Sunday. The movie is really funny. Here's movie theater is smaller than my hometown. In my hometown, I also can see IMAX movie which is more comfortable. And also, popcorn here is salty! I have only ate the sweet popcorn, The advertisements before movie is too long. We came 20 minutes earlier, and we waited for the advertisements for about 30 minutes! On the other hand, we can only see movies with English here, which means it is a good way to practice English too!

Pool in Currier Hall

Leader by Yiduo Zhao:Our group went to the Currier Hall to have fun playing pool yesterday. Actually, I lived in the Currier Hall last summer, so I felt familiar when I went in it. Pool is a popular and attractive sport, that's the reason why our group chose it. I can play pool but I'm not good at it. This time was also a chance to improve my skills. Currier pool area is a comfortable and quiet place. There are two billiard tables and one table tennis table. All in all, it's a good place to have fun with sports!

Review by Najwa                                                                                                                              

The place was beautiful, but it is difficult to enter or exit. You need a card ,so that you can enter or exit, or even go to specific places in the building. Not a bad place but it makes you feel dizzy sometimes it looked like a maze. I did not like the place, but I would advise  going  there for anyone who loves the game of billiards.                                                                                                                    

Forbidden Planet

Leader by Andy:

Last Tuesday, we went to Forbidden Planet on 4 pm. We played some games. When we entered Forbidden Planet, the waiter was enthusiasm to ask us whether we needed some drink. Actually, we focused on the game. We didn't order any drink and foods. When we got there, there was nobody here. I guess time was not to have dinner. We were happy since we didn't need to wait for others. We played what we want. Bohua and John played exploration game. Then, we played against. I was so satisfied with this place. If I have free time, I prefer to come again.

reviewer by hou:

     Last week, I went Forbidden Planet with Bohua and Andy. It's a quiet place, maybe it's afternoon. This is a place kind of club because it has table where you can eat and drink. There are few game machines and those game are old but still classical such as The King of Fighter. These give me many memories. We had great time playing games, and the owner of that club is very nice!! We may go there next time.

Comparer by Bohua
           Last week, I went to the Forbidden Planet with Hou and Andy after the class. there are a little people in this store and just have one waiter to serve. I think this store is better than my home town because the store can offer some food, but in China we don't have this. we just played the video games and drink some lemonade. This store is very cheaper because you just need to spend a few money to play the video games. I hope if you have extra time, you need to visit this store.