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Calendar of Events, January 2010, part 2

Support Groups

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association has moved to 2208 E. 52nd St, Suite B, Davenport, 52807. We are very pleased about this move and are eager to continue serving the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and their families from our new location. We will plan to organize an open house sometime early in the new calendar year. Anticipate an invitation! Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information.

Aphasia Group GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER All Aphasia Support Group meetings are held the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. Call Linda McNeill, Speech Therapist, at 563-421-3490 or Rebecca Rall, Speech Therapist, at 563-468-1443.

QC Breast Cancer Support Group (Iowa): First Tuesday of each month, 7-9 pm downstairs Trinity at Terrace Park, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf. (Illinois):Third Wednesday of each month, noon luncheon at Butterworth Center, 1105-8th Street, Moline For women dealing with breast cancer or survivors of breast cancer. You may attend either one or both. Cost: None. Information: call Pat Conway @563-355-7548 0r Barb Lynch @563-332-9041

CASI Caregiver Support Group: Second Monday of each month 11am- 1pm, CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. Cost: none

Diabetes Support Group at Genesis: First Tuesday of each month, 11:00AM to Noon, Larson Center, Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL Recommended for people with diabetes who are interested in receiving help with diabetes self-management. Cost: none. Registration: 309-792-4389

Fibromyalgia (Fibro Friends): 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 1:00 pm at Genesis Maplecrest in Bettendorf. Contact Alicia Owens 563-421-3491 for more information.

Grief Support Group – CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 Hosted by Vicky Ertel. Donation accepted

Low Vision Support Group at CASI: the first Thursday of every month at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, facilitated by Lilah Bell (Call 563-386- 7477 Ext. 231 for details or to register) Anyone with vision problems is welcome to attend.

The VIP (Visually Impaired People) Support Group is facilitated by Al Ayew-ew of the Center for Independent Living, meets the first Tues. of every month at 2:00 at Lighthouse as Silvis-1900 10th St., Silvis, IL. (Call Heather at 309-792-2800 for details or to register)

Parkinson Support Group Meets at CASI: Please join the Davenport Metro Parkinson Support Group on 10 am –Noon, Sat., Nov. 21.
For more information, please contact Joe at 309-762-9231 or Nancy at 563-332-4098.
Stroke Support Group: Third Wednesday of each Month, 2-3 p.m., Genesis at Maplecrest, 2535 Maplecrest Road, Suite 14, Bettendorf. The Genesis Support Group brings together stroke survivors and their families in an atmosphere of caring and sharing to assist recovery. Education about life after a stroke, helpful hints and coping skills. Cost: None. Registration: Alicia Owens at (563) 421-3491 or www.genesishealth.com/

SMOKING CESSATION PREVIEW/SUPPORT GROUP call Trinity’s My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or (877) 242-8899. 6-8 p.m., Trinity offers a preview session on how to quit
smoking. Please join us as we help you map out a strategy that is right for you on your journey to becoming smoke-free. Fee: Free.

Dancing and Dance Classes

Social Dancing, Listening & Fellowship from 12:30-2:30 P.M. at Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. – Donations $5.00 per person. Call CASI at 386-7477 for more info.

Men-Gals Dance Club at the V.F.W. Post #1303, 3715-9th St., Rock Island, IL. Dancing 6:00-9:00 P.M. Admission $3.00 per person. Call V.F.W. at 786-6798 for more information.

Line Dancing at CASI Tues mornings from 9:00-11:00 A.M., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA Members $2.00 per person. Call CASI at 386-7477 for more information.

Square Dancing at CASI Tuesday 1:00 to 3:00 and Thursday 9:30 to 11:30. Cost $3.00 Mike Johnson caller. Questions? Call CASI
386-7477

Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. – Eastern Chapter Dance at Walcott Coliseum, Walcott, November 22, 2009 – 1:30-5:30 P.M. Music by: Goodtime Dutchmen from Kewaskum, WI. Admission $7.50 per person Sandwiches, Dessert and Coffee Available at Intermission.
December 4, 2009 – 7:30-11:30 P.M. Music by: Karl & The Country Dutchmen from Trempealeau, WI. Admission $7.50 per person. “Christmas Dance” Bring Finger Food To share. Call 563-285-5989 for more information
YOGA, Gentle Exercise, and Aquatic Exercise

HOLISTIC BODYWORK The Trinity Enrichment Center For more information or to register, call (309) 779-2000. Registration and pre-payment are required for all classes.Stott Pilates Method: Introductory level 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 ($42/six weeks) -Intermediate level 5:30-6:30 p.m.,Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 ($48/six weeks) Whether you’re 18 or 80, you can use Pilates for general fitness or as cross training with other sports, dance and exercise regimes to greatly improve your performance. The rhythmic exercises will promote a strong and flexible body core. An exercise mat is required for class.

T’ai Chi – The Essence of T’ai Chi 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9($42/six weeks) If you are searching for relaxation and inner peace while being physically fit, T’ai Chi is for you. T’ai Chi offers meditation in motion, a system of rounded, fluid and balanced movements that help center your mind and strengthen your body.

Qigong 7:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9 ($48/six weeks)
You will be “working with the life energy” when learning Qigong, the ancient Chinese art of cultivating and training your internal energy to relieve stress and pain for health and healing.

Yoga: Mind and Body 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15 ($42/six weeks) 7:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15 ($42/six weeks) 5-6 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 ($42/six weeks) 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 ($42/six weeks) Hatha Yoga emphasizes the development of strength, stamina, and flexibility by utilizing the body’s postures and breathing techniques essential to your mental and overall wellness. An exercise mat is required for class.
Gentle Yoga for men and women at CASI 3:30-4:30 Wednesday six weeks, ($30/six weeks members – $37.50/ six weeks nonmember) Register at front desk of CASI. Bring water, mat or folded blanket, and pillow (if needed for neck support) Instructor-Janet Darmour
Great River T’ai Chi Ch’un at CASI 10:30 – 11:30 Wednesdays, ($18/ six weeks members – $22.50/ six weeks nonmember) Call CASI at 386-7477 for info and to enroll
Egyptian Healing Rods at CASI Manifestation & Healing Circle Meditation with Egyptian Healing Rods are going to continue into the new year on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. In January, they will only meet on the 3rd Thursday, Jan. 21st only. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Call 386-7477

Movies, Theater, Speakers and Entertainment

Movie Matinee at CASI 2nd Tuesday of the month 1:00.Tuesday January 12, Julie & Julia run time 2hrs ; $2.00 donation and free
refreshments.

Family Concert – Golden Gates CASI Friday January 15th at 12:30 Free- will offering (Benefit Russian Children) Event sponsored by the North Scott Rotary Club held at Center for Active Seniors, 1035 W. Kimberly Road. Davenport. Call 386-7477