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Calendar of Events – January 2011

Support Groups and Informational Seminars

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs..
Aphasic Support Group Genesis The Aphasic Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. at Genesis Plaza in Bettendorf. Please call Genesis On Call at 563-421-2000 or 800-383-2575 for more information.
QC Breast CancerSupport 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. Hosted by Doug Weaver . 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
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)
Stroke Support Group Genesis The Stroke Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Genesis Plaza in Bettendorf. Please call Genesis On Call at 563-421-2000 or 800-383-2575 for more information www.genesishealth.com/
Blood Pressure Checks at CASI Available in Genesis office: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:30- 3:30. Dr. Lynn Boelger will do blood pressure checks on Mondays from 12:30- 2:00 p.m. in the Fitness Center.

Dancing and Dance Classes
Social Dancing, Listening & Fellowship at CASI (live music) will be taking a winter break. Noreen & Freddie and Kay & John wish you a wonderful winter season. Check back here in the spring. We hope to see you then.
Line Dancing at CASI – every Tuesday morn 9:00 to 11:00 Cost: $2.00
Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. – Eastern Chapter Dance at Walcott, Coliseum, Walcott, IA. 1:30-5:30 P.M. Sunday January 9, 2011 Admission $8.00 per person Dance Barefoot Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen from Mt. Vernon, IA. For more information, call 563-285-5989

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.
Gentle Yoga at CASI Mondays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Certified Instructor: Meg Bolich. Cost: $30 for 6 weeks.
6 week session starting December 6.
Laughing Yoga – new at CASI – Thursday, January 13, 2011 9:30 a.m. Main Hall : Avenues 1 & 2 . Backed up by research. No mats, straps or blocks required. Laughing Yoga enhances people’s quality of life. It helps reduce depression and stress, promotes relaxation, improves sleep, strengthens relationships and produce a general sense of well-being. Laughing is beneficial in cases of heart disease, depression, atherosclerosis and respiratory ailments such as asthma and high blood pressure — it even boosts protection during cold and flu season. And much more… 2011Free Class taught by certified instructor from Senior Star.
Zumba Gold Class – will meet every Wednesday starting November 3 from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Everyone can do it. It’s lower impact, easy to follow steps, Latin inspired dance fitness party. Come try Zumba Gold.! Sign up at the front desk for class. Pay $2.00 fee at each class. For more info call
386-7477

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater Trips and Speakers
Talk of the Town at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Wednesday, January 19th with Speaker Dino Hay followed by the SENIOR THEATRE group preforming 3 comedy sketches Free admission to CASI members only. Pizza lunch served at 11:15 am. Reservations needed – limited to 75 people. Sponsored by GolderCare Solutions.

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.
Book Club at CASI Lead by Mary Anne Maxwell,
January 7: The Songcatcher by Sharyn McCrumb 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Cost: $2
Movie Matinee at CASI 2nd Tuesday of the month, starting at 1:00 pm . $2.00 donation includes popcorn and treats. Call 386-7477 for more information.

Clinics and Classes
Genesis VNA Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. 1st Thurs. 1:00–4:00 pm; 2nd Mon. 9:00–11:00 am; 3rd Mon. 9:00–11:00 am & 1:00–3:00 pm; 4TH Tues. 1:00-3:00 pm; 4th Fri. 9:00–11:00 am. Call Dee at 563-320-3978 to schedule. Cost $20.00.
Trinity VNHA foot care clinics cleaning, clipping and filing of the nails and a lotion massage to the calves and feet.  $25 cash or check 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.
Ping Pong at CASI! Free. 2 or 4 players available whenever room is open.
Cards at CASI – Pinochle – Monday, Tuesday,, Wednesday & Friday, – 1:00 – 3:45; 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. We will teach beginners to crochet September 7, 14, and 21.
Sewing Ugly Quilts at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road Every Tue 8-11 No charge

Other Events
The Redstone Room @ River Music Experience – Thursday January 13, 2011 – Dirty Water Events Presents: Clay Cook VS Levi Lowrey. Ever since they played one duet show back in August 2010, the chemistry between these two artists was instantaneous and most important; they had a blast performing together. Performing for the first time in the Redstone Room at the River Music Experience, Dirty Water Events Presents Clay Cook VS Levi Lowrey live on Thursday, January 13.
The Redstone Room @ River Music Experience – Monday February 7, 2011 – Fitz and The Tantrums With their hip soul sound and Motownesque feel, The River Music Experience is excited to bring LA soul-poppers, Fitz and The Tantrums to the Redstone Room on Monday, February 7. The dapper bunch has been making waves throughout LA for the past several months, packing venues and getting everyone dancing. In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz and the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. For more information, contact: Kate Benson, Director of Entertainment, River Music Experience, Phone: 563-326-1333 ext. 101
Live Music for Brunch at Brady Street Chop House – Every Sunday 10 am – 1 pm January 2 & February 6 – Manny Lopez Trio, January 9 & February 13 – Five Bridges Jazz Band, (pending) January 16 & February 20- Terry Hanson Ensemble, January 23 & February 27 Anthony Catalfano Quartet – January 30 Swing Shift –at the Brady Street Chop House at RADISSON QUAD CITY PLAZA Phone: 563-322-2200 Website: http://www.radisson.com/davenport-hotel-ia-52801/iadaven
“Listen To Me Read” CASI’s “Listen To Me Read” intergenerational literacy program began in 1991. Today the program is in 23 schools in Scott County. This year the program was a recipient of an award fro, the Bi-State Literacy Council . Anyone interested in joining the rewarding experience please call Joy Andrews, CASI “Listen To Me Read” coordinator to enroll for the 2010- 2011 school year. Go to the school of your choice for one hour per week and help a kindergartener, 1st grader or 2nd grader with their reading skills. Our motto is “You can do it!” This applies to both and students and the volunteers.

Civil Rights Celebration Week 2011(at St. Ambrose University)
Events honoring those who have worked towards civil rights and social justice. Monday-Friday, Jan. 17-21. Various times and venues
Free and open to the public. St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803. For more information, contact Michael Dixon at 563/333-6264.
Art Exhibit: ‘Social Commentaries’ (at St. Ambrose University) Jan. 18 – Feb. 25 Tuesday–Friday Noon – 5 p.m. Eight national artists explore how the Book Arts medium can be used to provide commentary on contemporary social issues such as race riots, natural disasters, political systems, teens and the world of animé, and the plight of the veteran. Part of the university’s yearlong series, “The Ubiquity of Work.” Free and open to the public. Galvin Fine Arts Center Catich Gallery, located on Gaines Street between Locust and Lombard Streets. For more information contact Heather Lovewell at 563/209-1287 or LovewellHeatherL@sau.edu, or go to www.sau.edu and search for “Catich.”
Mark Valenti Piano Recital (at St. Ambrose) Sunday, Jan. 23, 3 p.m. Chicago area pianist and teacher Mark Valenti presents a
varied program on early 20th Century music. This event is part of the St. Ambrose University ‘Year of the Piano’ celebration. Free and open to the public. Galvin Fine Arts Center, located on Gaines Street, between Locust and Lombard. For more information, contact Terri Flynn at 563/333-6001.
Diocesan Choral Festival Concert (at St. Ambrose University) Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. High school choruses in the Davenport Diocese participate in a concert that includes soloists and the University Chorale. Free and open to the public. Galvin Fine Arts Center, located on Gaines Street, between Locust and Lombard. For more information, contact Terri Flynn at 563/333-6001
Opening Reception for ‘Social Commentaries’ Art Exhibit (at St. Ambrose University) Saturday, Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m. Eight national artists explore how the Book Arts medium can be used to provide commentary on contemporary social issues such as race riots, natural disasters, political systems, teens and the world of animé, and the plight of the veteran. Part of the university’s yearlong series, “The Ubiquity of Work.” Free and open to the public. Galvin Fine Arts Center Catich Gallery, located on Gaines Street between Locust and Lombard Streets. For more information contact Heather Lovewell at 563/209-1287 or LovewellHeatherL@sau.edu, or go to www.sau.edu and search for “Catich.”
St. Ambrose University Alumni Association Trivia Night Saturday, Jan. 29. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Ten rounds of questions on various subjects, 6-8 players per team. Bring your own snacks; drinks available for purchase. Cash prizes for top 3 winning teams. Childcare is available (with a donation) for children up to five years of age at the Children’s Campus, 1301 W. Lombard, Davenport. Children may be dropped off between 6-6:30 p.m. Reservations are required for both trivia night play and
childcare. $10 per person. Rogalski Center, located at the corner of Ripley and Lombard Streets, one block west of Harrison Street. For more information or to register, call 563-333-6290, or go to www.sau.edu/alumni.
Concert: Max Pollak and RumbaTap (at St. Ambrose University) Saturday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. A melding of Afro-Cuban music and dance, American jazz, body percussion, tap dance and Paul Carlon’s Latin jazz quartet Grupo Los Santos creates an exciting, electric performance. Part of the university’s yearlong series, “The Ubiquity of Work.” Presented in cooperation with Quad City Arts. Cost: $12, adults; $9, senior citizens; $8, students; $4, groups. Galvin Fine Arts Center, located on Gaines Street between Locust and Lombard Streets. For more information, go to www.sau.edu.
River Music Experience Announces New Senior Music Series
The River Music Experience (RME) is excited to announce its brand new Senior Music Series. The series will feature a variety of musical talent that will include jazz, big bands, and even a Senior Citizen prom. Concerts will run from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and will be held on the second floor of the RME. Admission to each show is $7 for non-members, $5 for RME members and for groups of ten or more. From big band jazz to 50’s rock, the new series will be a fantastic addition to the diverse musical opportunities provided by RME. “The Senior Concert Series at RME is an wonderful new addition to our programming, and compliments our mission to serve as a music center for the entire community,” said Ellis Kell, Director of Programming & Community Outreach.
“The RME is always looking for ways to engage people of all ages in our community,” said Jean Bahls, RME Controller, who created the new concert series for seniors. “The Senior Concert Series gives us a wonderful opportunity to connect with seniors and provide them with new and interesting musical education and entertainment.”
The Senior Music Series is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Senior Star at Elmore Place.
Concert Schedule
Tuesday, February 22: 50’s Band
Tuesday, April 26: Jazz Band
Tuesday, June 28: Senior Citizen Prom
Tickets are available at Mojo’s only or by contacting Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333 ext. 113

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