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August Calendar of Events

Support Groups

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs..
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: Have a great summer. We will meet again in September.

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/

Dancing and Dance Classes

Social Dancing, Listening & Fellowship 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Road Davenport, IA. – Donations $5.00 per person includes beverages and treats. Call CASI at 386-7477 for more information.
Wednesday – Aug. 14 Music by Freddie Steenbock Duo
Wednesday – Aug. 11 Music by John & Kay Retzel
Wednesday – Aug. 18 Music by Freddie Steenbock Duo
Wednesday – Aug. 25 Music by John & Kay Retzel
Wednesday – Sept. 1 Music by Freddie Steenbock Duo

Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. – Eastern Chapter Dance at Walcott Coliseum, Walcott, IA. 1:30-5:30 P.M., Sunday – Aug. 15. Admission $8.00 per person. Music by Mike Austin Band from Middleton, WI.

YOGA, Gentle Exercise, and Aquatic Exercise

Gentle Exercise at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport.
Jan Dorgan, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 – 10:00 am. Call 386-7477 for more information.

Tai Chi at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport.
Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am. Certified instructor Scott Caulpetzer. $18 for 6 weeks. New 6 week session starts Aug. 18.

Stott Pilates Method – Intermediate Level Tuesdays, Aug. 17 to Sept. 28 ($56/seven weeks). 5:30-6:30 pm at Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA. Whether you’re 18 or 80, you can use Pilates for general fitness or as cross-training with other sports, dance and exercise regimens to greatly improve your performance. The rhythmic exercises will promote a strong and flexible body core. an exercise mat is required for class.Pre-registration and pre-payment required. For more info call My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or visit www.trinityqc.com/enrichment.

T’ai Chi-The Essence of T’ai Chi Tuesdays, Aug. 17 to Sept. 28 ($49/seven weeks). 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA. 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. For more info call My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or visit www.trinityqc.com/enrichment.

Qigong Tuesdays, Aug. 17 to Sept. 28 ($56/seven weeks). 7:30 – 8:30 pm at Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA. 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. For more info call My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or visit www.trinityqc.com/enrichment.

Yoga: Mind and Body at Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA. Mondays, Aug. 23 to Sept. 27, 6-7 pm ($35/five weeks) – No class Sept. 6; Mondays, Aug. 23 to Sept. 27,
7-8 pm ($35/five weeks) – No class Sept. 6; Wednesdays, Aug. 18 to Sept. 29, 5-6 pm ($49/seven weeks); Thursdays, aug. 19 to Sept. 30,
6-7 pm ($49/seven 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. For more info call My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or visit www.trinityqc.com/enrichment.

Meditation for Balanced Living at Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA. Wednesdays, Aug. 25 to Sept. 29, 5:30-6:30 pm ($42/six weeks). In this class you will learn to transform stress into healthy vitality and calm the mind through the ancient practice of meditation and breathing exercises. For more info call My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or visit www.trinityqc.com/enrichment.

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater, Speakers and Entertainment

Movie Matinee at CASI 2nd Tuesday of the month, starting at 12:30 pm (a half hour earlier than usual)- $2.00 donation includes popcorn and treats. Tues., Aug. 10 Avatar. Call 386-7477 for more information.

DAGOBAH is a volunteer-led group that meets on the second Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., at the Main Library. It tackles topics such as: movies, comics, and (of course!) books. The group has been thriving for 25 years, and would love to welcome new members.

The Nadas @ The Redstone Room Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at The Redstone Room @ River Music Experience/129 Main St./Davenport, IA 52801.Admission: $ 10 in advance, $15 day of show,. Doors open: 7:30pm; Show, 8:30pm. Tickets on sale onw at www.redstoneroom.com, at Quad City Co-Op REcords locations or by visiting the RME. Artist Website: www.thenadas.com/blog.

St. Ambrose University Star Party – Night Sky Viewing Saturday, Aug. 14 – Beginning at sunset. On-site 12- and 14-inch telescopes will be available at the St. Ambrose S. G. Menke Observatory for sky viewing; visitors are welcome to bring smaller telescopes as well. Free and open to the public Wapsi River Environmental Center outside Dixon, Iowa. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Mitchell at 563/333-6141. On the day of the event, the same number may be called for a recorded message that will either confirm the event or report a weather-related cancellation. For directions to the observatory, go to www.sau.edu and search for “Menke.”

Clinics

Genesis VNA Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. 1st Thursday 1:00–4:00 pm; 2nd Monday 9:00–11:00 am; 3rd Monday 9:00–11:00 am & 1:00–3:00 pm; 4TH Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm; 4th Friday 9:00–11:00 am. Call Dee at 563-320-3978 to schedule. Cost $15.00.

Trinity VNHA foot care clinics cleaning, clipping and filing of the nails and a lotion massage to the calves and feet.  $25 cash or chck only foot care. VNHA office, 106 19th Ave., Suite 101, Moline:1-4 p.m., first Tuesday; 12:30-3:30 p.m., second Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon, third Friday; 12:30-3:30 p.m., fourth Friday, Appointments: (309) 779-7600. Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA 1-4 p.m., second Wednesday, Appointments: (309) 779-7600. Senior Star, 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport. Call for appointment: (309) 779-7600.

Sports, Cards and Games

Shuffleboard at CASI: Monday 2:15–3:45pm $2 for Member. Mary Anne Maxwell
Billiards at CASI Cost $1 per person Member. Call 386-7477 for info and availability

Wii at CASI Play Wii sports. The Wii is free!! Up to 4 players available whenever room is open.

Cards at CASI – Pinochle – Monday, Tuesday,, Wednesday & Friday, – 1:00 – 3:45; Pinochle $2.00 ; Bridge – Monday and Friday 12:30 – 3:45; Euchre – Thursday and Friday 1:00 – 3:45; Canasta – Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00; Cribbage – Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00. All games are $2 Member at Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Call CASI at 386-7477 for more info.

Bingo at CASI Fridays at 12:30 pm. Sandwiches and snacks available at Eleanor’s Café. Until 1:00 pm

Arts, Crafts, Knitting and Sewing

Beginning Ceramics at CASI Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Verdene Franklin Member cost:$5 per class.

All Day Beginning and Advanced Ceramics 9:30 a.m. – Noon- Lunch – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. with Dar Hanssen Cost: $5.00 per class in the morning, $8.00 all day Class size is limited. Call CASI at 386-7477 for more information.

Crochet and Knitting at CASI – Tuesdays 12:30 – 2:20 Make hats, scarves and mittens to be donated.

Sewing Ugly Quilts at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road Every Tue 8-11 No charge

Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Painting at CASI With Betty Felder, Mondays 12:30 – 2:30 pm, 1035 W Kimberly Road. Aug. 2 Hydrangeas, Leaces (glass); Aug. 9 Pansy (metal); Aug. 16 Sunflowers + Leaves (wood); Aug. 23 Bird Houses + wildflowers (paper); Aug. 30 Birds/butterflies/Ladybugs (paper). Members $4 per class, Non members $6 per class. all items provided except wood and glass. class size is limited. Make reservatios and pay fee s at CASI reception desk.

Art class at CASI With Paul Algueseva, Thursdays, Aug. 5, 12 & 19, Sept. 2,9,16, & 23, 12:30-2:30 pm. 1035 W Kimberly Road From 2-D drawing to three dimensional art form and function, fundamental and advanced method of working with ceramic clay in pottery, sculpture & wall plaques. Members $35 for 7 weeks, Non-members $9.00 per class. Make reservatios and pay fee s at CASI reception desk.

Bob Ross Painting Class at CASI – Gray Mountain With Betty Felder, Aug. 26, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, 1035 W Kimberly Road. Members $20, Non members $30. Make reservatios and pay fee s at CASI reception desk.

Other Events

Martinis to the MAX at the Putnam/IMAX Theatre – Join us each month for a relaxing martini and IMAX experience! Martinis to the MAX features light-up martinis, fabulous food, our featured film, and a great view of the Quad Cities! Don’t miss out on this spectacular event. Reserve your group’s space by calling 324-1054, Ext. 258 or email thompson@putnam.org. Doors open at 5pm, film plays at 6pm and 7pm, bar closes at 8:30pm. The $15 price applies exclusively to Putnam Museum members. Nonmember price is $20. Reservations are required by 5pm the Tuesday prior.
All guests will need a reservation. Call for information about the 2010

Martinis to the MAX Schedule:

“Identity Theft” – Cherie Emmick, Dignity Memorial Network, Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. in Media Room – Independent Living Building at Senior Star at Elmore Place, 4500/4502/4504 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime being committed against older adults. However, there are some simple steps you can take to lessen your odds of becoming a victim. Cherie Emmick will discuss Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen, Ways to Protect Your Identity, and Who to Call if Your ID is Stolen. Please call 563-359-0100 by 8/10 to reserve your spot. Door prize will be given away.

German American Heritage Center in Davenport, Iowa visitors can explore the museum’s 4,000 square feet of permanent and special exhibits. Visitors will enjoy an interactive experience as they learn about immigrants’ journey by sea, train and foot, to their final destination at the German American Heritage Center building, which was originally a very busy hotel for thousands of immigrants in the 1860s. The German American Heritage Center works to preserve and enrich the German immigrant experience and its impact on the American Culture. The museum also partners with other cultural groups to demonstrate the contributions immigrants from many countries and from varied backgrounds have made to the ethnic palette which is the United States.For more information on all of the museum’s exhibits, programs, events, classes, and workshops visit www.gahc.org or call 563-322-8844. General admission is: Adults: $5; Seniors:$4; Children: $3 (5 – 17 years old); Free for children under 5. Museum members are free. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturday open 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday open 12 – 4 pm.

Daytrip to White Pines Dinner Theater Thurs., Sept. 23. Musical
comedy: Best Little Chicken Ranch.. Bus leaves CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA at 9:15 am. Members $65 if reserved by Sept. 10. make your reservations now!

Golden Tones Concert and Sing-A-Long with Ice Cream Social Fri.., Aug. 20, 6:30 pm. at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Members $2.00, Non-members $3.00. Sponsored by Lighthouse at Silvis.

Laughlete Show of Original Sketch Comedy Sat.., Aug. 21, 4:00 pm. at Center for Living Arts in Rock Island, IL. The Laughletes, under the direction of Dino Hayz, are a group of area high school students and young adults that write and perform original sketch comedy. their next show will feature two original sketches by the CASI Senior theatre troupe. Tickets are available at the door for the hour long performance for only $7.

Travelogue at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Sesquicentennial Oregon Trail Celebration with Melanie Hill, Monday, Sept. 13, 1-2 pm. Free admission to CASI members only. Reservations needed – limited to 75 people. Melanie will talk about her preparation, adventures and stories from her 100-mile hike aloong the Orregon Trail.

Talk of the Town with Speaker Bill Wundram at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Wednesday, Sept. 15, Free admission to CASI members only. Pizza lunch served at 11:15 am. Reservations needed – limited to 75 people. Sponsored by GolderCare Solutions.

Brady Street Chop Shop – Live Music for Sunday Brunch from 10 am – 1 pm, at Radisson QC Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA. Aug. 15 – Terry Hanson Ensemble; Aug. 22 – Anthony Catalfano Trio; Aug. 29 – the Whoozdads featuring Ellis Kell. for info call 563-322-2200

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