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Calendar of Events -June 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 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: free. Information: call Pat Conway at (563) 355-7548 or Barb Lynch at (563) 332-9041
CASI Caregiver Support Group: Second Monday of each month 11 am- 1 pm, CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. Hosted by Susan Kivisto, from Alternatives for Older Adults & Karen Coats, from Generations Agency on Aging. Cost: free.
Diabetes Support Group at Genesis: First Tuesday of each month, 11 am 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: free. Registration: (309) 792-4389
Grief Support Group – CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:30-11 am. Hosted by Vicky Ertel. Donation accepted.
Low Vision Support Group at CASI: the first Thursday of every month 10:00am to noon at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Ben Lorenzen is facilitator – June’s program is Tom Vaccaro, an Audio Described Specialist for Circa ’21. Tom will talk about services provided at Circa for sight impaired guests. Also special rates for them and a guest. 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 pm at Lighthouse at 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/
Parkinson’s Support Group – Saturday June 18, 10:00 a to noon. At CASI call (563) 386-7477 for more information
Blood Pressure Checks at CASI Available in Genesis office: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:30- 3:30 pm. Dr. Lynn Boelger will do blood pressure checks on Mondays from
12:30- 2 p.m. in the Fitness Center.

Dancing and Dance Classes

Line Dancing at CASI – every Tuesday morning 9 to 11 am. Cost: $2.

YOGA, Gentle Exercise, and Aquatic Exercise

Aquatic exercise at Three Rivers YMCA 2040 53rd Street, Moline. IL call (309) 797-3945 – MS exercise Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 – 11:15 – Slow and easy water exercise Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:15am – 9:00am; 10:30am – 11:15am; 11:15am – noon; 5:15pm – 6:00pm or Tuesday and Thursday 11:15am to noon
Gentle Exercise at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. Jan Dorgan, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 – 10 am. Call (563) 386-7477 for more information.
Gentle Yoga at CASI Mondays, 1 – 2 p.m. Certified Instructor: Meg Bolich. Cost: $30 for 6 weeks.
Chair Yoga at CASI – Mondays 2:30 – 3:30 pm Certified Instructor: Meg Bolich Cost: $30 for 6 weeks.
Zumba Gold Class – will meet every Wednesday from 1 – 1:45 pm 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. CASI members pay $2 fee at each class – non-members pay $4 per class. For more info call (563) 386-7477.
Tai Chi Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am. Scott Caulpetzer instructor. Cost: $18. Call (563) 386-7477 for class schedule information. New class starts on June 15
Chair Yoga Monday’s 1:30 – 2:30 at CASI. Certified instructor: Meg Bolich Cost: $30 for 6 weeks. May start anytime. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.
Laughter Yoga Thursday mornings June 9 & 23 at CASI. Free classes taught by certified Senior Star staff

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater Trips and Speakers

Talk of the Town at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Wednesday. A Tribute to Titanic: The Ship of Dreams – Presented by Rick Sundin, Jr. Pizza lunch served at 11:15 am. Reservations needed – limited to 75 people. Free to CASI members $2:00 for non-members. Sponsored by GolderCare Solutions.
Book Club at CASI Lead by Mary Anne Maxwell, June 3, 2011 – BYOB – Bring Your Own Book – Everyone just give a little review of a book that they have recently read. July 1 “Sing Them Home” By Stephanie Kallos – This is an All Iowa Book Read choice. August 5 “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave, September 2 “Night” by Ellie Wiesel, October 7 “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert 10 a.m. – Noon, Cost: $2
Movie Matinee at CASI 2nd Tuesday of the month, starting at 1 pm. June 14, Disney’s Tangled. $2 donation includes popcorn and treats. Call (563) 386-7477 for more information.
Travelogue at CASI Spectacular Lands and Wondrous Waters – Travel to Switzerland with Craig Kohl June 13, 1 pm – 2 pm; Members free, non-members $2:00
Ballet Quad Cities – Take a break from Dancing with the Stars and see Ballet Under the Stars! Enjoy the beauty of a night out under the stars at Lincoln Park for three evenings of no admission charged ballet performances. This will be a perfect time to introduce your entire family to our family of dancers at Ballet Quad Cities. Bring a picnic supper, chairs or a blanket and spend the evening under the stars in lovely Lincoln Park.
Lincoln Park Classic Theatre June 10th, 11th and 12th at 8 pm. Call the Ballet office for more Details (309) 786 3779.
CASI Bus Trip to Amanas – G.I. Juke Box – Old Century Theater Show June 9, 2011 Bus leaves CASI at 9:00am Cost: $75.
Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Call CASI at 386-7477 for more info.

Clinics and Classes

Genesis VNA Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. 1st Thurs. 1–4 pm; 2nd Mon. 9–11 am; 3rd Mon. 9–11 am & 1–3 pm; 4th Tues. 1-3 pm; 4th Fri. 9–11 am. Call Dee at (563) 320-3978 to schedule. Cost $20.
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.
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Clinic at CASI, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Genesis Office, 9–11 a.m.
Cell Phone Clinic at CASI June 16, 2011 1 pm.
CASI’s Computer Classes Jay Hager instructor June 14 – 17 or June 21 – 24 Call (563) 386 7477 for more information and detailed topics.

Sports, Cards and Games

Shuffleboard at CASI: Monday 2:15–3:45 pm $2 for Member. Mary Anne Maxwell
Billiards at CASI Cost $1 per person Member. Call (563) 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, – 1–3:45 pm; Bridge – Monday and Friday 12:30–3:45 pm; Euchre – Thursday and Friday 1 – 3:45 pm; Canasta – Tuesday 1 – 3 pm; Cribbage – Wednesday 1 – 3 pm. All games are $2 Member at Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Call CASI at (563) 386-7477 for more info.
Bingo at CASI Fridays at 12:30 pm. Sandwiches and snacks available at Eleanor’s Café. Until 1 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 – 3 p.m. with Dar Hanssen Cost: $5 per class in the morning, $8 all day Class size is limited. Call CASI at (563) 386-7477 for more information.
Crochet and Knitting at CASI – Tuesdays 12:30 – 2:20 pm. Make hats, scarves and mittens to be donated. We will teach beginners to crochet.
Sewing Ugly Quilts at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road Every Tue 8-11 pm. No charge
CASI Art Classes – Call (563) 386 7477 Art Class with Betty Felder Beginning Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Painting Mondays, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. This is a six week continuity class consisting of learning to load brushes and strokes for roses, daisies, lilacs, hydrangeas, pansies, and wild flowers along with assorted leaves. Member cost: $4 per class. Class size is limited. All supplies furnished. Homework is required.
Drawing & Clay Sculpting Instructor: Paul Aglueseva Thursdays: June 2, 9, 16, & 23, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00 plus materials.

Other Events

Educational Tours – Eating Better to Manage Diabetes
People with diabetes and those that want to eat better to possibly prevent being diagnosed with the condition, are welcomed to attend “Eating Healthy with my Diabetes” store tours at area Jewel-Osco stores. The free educational tours are designed to help customers learn to choose better-for-you foods and eat healthfully, while incorporating foods they love into their meal plans. Specially-trained pharmacists and registered dietitians guide the free in-store tours, covering topics such as reading Nutrition Facts’ labels and identifying healthier food options.
The next local tour will be held June 22 from 6 to 8 pm at the Jewel Osco, 107 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline. “Managing diabetes is about understanding the importance of balanced nutrition, regular meals and choosing from a variety of food groups throughout the day. Our tours help Quad Cities customers discover how they can enjoy controlled portions from every food group and eat things they like, including what they need to help manage their blood sugar,” said Jewel-Osco Registered Dietitian Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, LDN, CDE. The tours will run through early December. To find more tours near you, to register or to obtain additional information, consumers can visit their local Jewel-Osco pharmacy, call 1-800-403-8238 or register online at http://www.eatinghealthywithmydiabetes.com

Live Music for Brunch at Brady Street Chop House –
Every Sunday 10 am – 1 pm 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
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 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, June 28: Senior Citizen Prom
Tickets are available at Mojo’s only or by contacting Ellis Kell at (563) 326-1333 ext. 113.
New Horizons Band Performances:
June 10 – Middle Park Band Concert in Bettendorf at 7:30 p.m.
June 30 – Ridgecrest Village , Davenport at 6 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE *** August 11, 2011 – 13th Annual Tug Fest
It’s time for the annual Tug-O-War across the Mighty Mississippi.

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