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July Calendar of Events

Support Groups and Informational Seminars

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 324-1022.
QC Breast Cancer Support Group (Iowa and Illinois): First Tues of each month from 7-9 p.m., Trinity Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road. Third Wed of each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, Butterworth Center, 1105-8th Street, Moline. Support and education for breast cancer survivors. You may attend either or both. Cost: free. Info: Jean Dean, (563) 359-0968 or Barb Lynch, (563) 332-9041.
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group – 2535 Maplecrest Road Suite 14, Bettendorf, Iowa. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Handicapped Accessible, no fee, no reservation required. For more information call Alicia Owens at (563) 421-3491.
CASI Caregiver Support Group: (Iowa and Illinois) Second Mon. of each month 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 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 Tues. of each month, 11 am to Noon, Larson Center, Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL 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.
Life After Loss Support Group – Genesis – Meetings at the Illini Campus the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 2–3:30 p.m. at the Little Brick House, 1213 Hospital Drive, Silvis, IL An ongoing group, new members welcome at any time. Meetings at the West Campus the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month noon-1:30 p.m. at Genesis West, 1401 W. Central Park, Davenport, IA. An ongoing group, new members welcome at any time. Call (563) 421-7970 for information about any of the groups.
Low Vision Support Group at CASI: first Thursday of every month 10 am to noon,1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386-7477 Ext. 231 for details or to register. Anyone with vision problems is welcome to attend.
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Support Group – A support group for people and family members with multiple sclerosis. Meets the 2nd Mon. of every month at Genesis Medical Center West Campus Sunderbruch Room, 2-3:30 p.m. For more info, contact Anne Dalton at (563) 322-8709
Prostate Cancer: Us, Too, Greater Quad City Cancer Support Group – Support Group for those dealing with Prostate Cancer or who had prostate cancer. Group meets the 3rd Thurs. of each month, except December from 7-9 pm. Location alternates between Trinity Medical Center, 7th St. Campus and the Genesis Adler Health Education Center, 1236 E. Rusholme, Davenport. Call Bill for location information prior to attending: Bill, (309)-799-3621.
Genesis Stroke Support Group- 2535 Maplecrest Road Suite 14, Bettendorf, Iowa. Meetings are the third Wed of the month at 2:00 Handicapped accessible. No Fee. No reservation required. All are welcome. For more information call Alicia Owens, Social Worker at (563) 421-3491.
The VIP (Visually Impaired People) Support Group 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)
Parkinson’s Support Group – Third Sat. of month, 10 a.m -noon, Jane’s Place at CASI (the south entrance), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 52806 (563) 386-7477

Dancing and Dance Classes

Dance to Tony Hamilton Orchestra Friday, July 19, 7:00 – 10:00 at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806 (563) 386-7477. Line dance lessons at 6:15, free of charge.
Dancing and Live Music at the Col Ballroom. Dance to oldies Rock and Roll music featuring Double D and the Sensations. Saturday August 24 from 7:30pm to 11pm. Admission $15.00 at the door. Food available for purchase.
Line Dancing I at CASI –Tues. mornings 9-11 a.m. Cost: $2. for CASI member $4 for non-member. Free Line Dance lessons 8:30-9 a.m.
Line Dancing II at CASI – every Thurs. afternoon from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Cost: Members $2 non-members $4.
Zumba Gold Class – At CASI Mondays from 10:30–11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays 1-1:45 p.m.; Thursdays 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.; Fridays 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Lower impact, easy to follow steps, Latin inspired dance fitness party. Come try Zumba Gold! Want lessons? Nikki Harvey will teach @ 8:45 a.m. on Thursdays. Members $2 Non-members $4. For more info call (563) 386-7477.
Evening Zumba Fitness Night Classes at CASI – Mon., Wed. 5:30 – 6:15. Members $2:00 Non-members $4.00. For more info call (563) 386-7477.
ZUMBA!! EVERY Wednesday at the Rec Center in LeClaire (3rd & Ferry) 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5/class. Come see what you’ve been missing!! www.leclairereccenter.com.

YOGA, Gentle Exercise, and Aquatic Exercise, and Relaxation
Aquatic exercise at Two Rivers YMCA 2040 53rd Street, Moline. IL call (309) 797-3945 – MS exercise Tues. and Thurs. at 10:30–11:15 a.m. –
Slow and easy water exercise Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m. – 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. – noon; 5:15 p.m. – 6 p.m. or Tues. and Thurs.
11:15 a.m. to noon
Gentle Exercise at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9 – 10 a.m. and Thurs. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $2 for members, $4.00 non-members. Call (563) 386-7477 for more information.
Tai Chi Wednesdays 10:25 – 11:25 a.m. Scott Caulpetzer instructor. Cost: $24 for 6 weeks. Call (563) 386-7477 for class schedule info.
Chair Yoga at CASI – Mondays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Certified Instructor: Janet Darmour Cost: $30 for 6 weeks. Can start class at anytime.
Chair Yoga with weights at CASI – Tues. 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Cost $7 members, $10 non-member call (563) 386-7477 for more information.
Energizing Yoga at CASI–Wed. 2–3 p.m. $7 members $10 non-members
Personal reflexology session at CASI with Janet Latchaw Call (563) 349 – 5832 for reflexology reservation for Wednesdays. Appointments between 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. cost $20.
Core Strength & Flexibility – Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477. Cost $2 for members $4 for non-members.

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater Trips and Speakers

PUTNAM MUSEUM Classic Series! – Classic movies at the Putnam, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport on the 4th Tues. of the month – Two times: 1 pm and 7 pm. July 23 – Lawrence of Arabia, Aug 20 – 2001: A Space Odyssey Citizen Kane, North by Northwest and 2001: A Space Odyssey will all have an additional showtime of 4:00 pm. Call (563) 324-1933 for info for other movies and museum exhibits.
Talk of the Town at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Wed., June19. Ray Wierson & Son will provide musical entertainment and share their story on how the got started in the entertainment business. Enjoy a free pizza lunch. Sponsored by GolderCare Solutions. Members Free! But reservations must be made. Call CASI (563) 386-7477.
Book Club at CASI Led by MaryAnn Maxwell,10 a.m.–noon on Friday.
Movie Matinee at CASI Second Tues. of month at 1:00, Oz the Great and Powerful. Sponsored by Senior Star. Popcorn provided by Rave Motion Theater. Members $2.
Travelogue at CASI. Monday. Christine from Trailways will be talking about “Independence Day throughout Europe.” Free for CASI Members Reservations needed, at CASI Front Desk.
Upcoming Movies at the Putnam Giant Screen! – July, Star Trek: Into Darkness 3D; August Man of Steel 3D.

Clinics and Classes

Computer Clinic Monday, July 29, 9-10 a.m. Jim Holifield from Mac Computer Club will teach you how to use your mac products and answer any questions! Limited space, sign up at the front desk!
Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. Genesis Foot Clinic provided by Genesis VNA.Call (563) 320-3978 to schedule your appointment at the Genesis office at CASI. Cost $22. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Trinity Foot Clinic at CASI – first Wed. of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Stop at the CASI Reception desk or call (563) 386-7477. Appointment required. Cash or checks only. Please bring two towels and one wash cloth to your appointments.
Blood Pressure Checks at CASI Available in Genesis office:. Call CASI @ (563) 386 7477 or stop by the front desk for schedules.
Blood Pressure Screening & Medication Review – done at CASI by Walgreen personnel 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of the month. 9 a.m. – Noon.

Sports, Cards and Games

Shuffleboard at CASI: Monday 2:15–3:45 pm $2 for Member. Mary Anne Maxwell
Billiards at CASI: Cost $1 for Member. Call 386-7477 for info & availability.
Wii at CASI Play Wii sports. The Wii is free!! Up to 4 players available whenever room is open.

Cards & Games at CASI – Pinochle – Wed., 1-3:45 p.m.; Bridge – Mon. and Fri. 12:30–3:45 p.m.; Euchre Thurs. and Fri. 1-3:45 p.m.; Canasta Tues. 1-3 pm; Cribbage Wed. 1-3 pm; Bunco Wed 2 p.m. All games are $2 Member at Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, 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 p.m.

Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts, Knitting and Sewing

Senior Theater at CASI Fri at 1:30 p.m. A fun social class of make-believe and creativity. Barbara Buddin instructor. Members $3
non-members $4
CASI’s New Horizons Band Practice Thursdays, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Cost $2 – Call (563) 386 7477 to find out more.
CASI’s Golden Tones Chorus Practice Fridays, 9– 10 a.m. Cost: $2 – Call (563) 386 7477 for more information
CASI/RSVP Silver Linings Bell Choir – Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost $2 Call (563) 386 7477 to inquire
Ceramics I at CASI Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Verdene Franklin & Mary Ellen Dregger. Member cost: $5 per class.
Ceramics II at CASI 9:30 a.m. – Noon- and 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.
Art Classes at the Figge
Wine and Art Thursday Series 6-8 pm Thursday, $15/student; all supplies provided. Pre-registration required, contact Heather at (563) 326.7804 x2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org. Thursday, July 11- Oil Pastels with Bruce Carter; August 1 • Pastel Panoramas with Allen Holloway; September 5 • Calligraphy with Amy Nielsen; October 3 • Colorful Collage with Pat Halverson; November 7 • Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Gloria Burlingame
August classes – contact Heather at 563.326.7804 x2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org. Watercolor Workshop, Instructor: Cindy
Bergthold 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 17 $35/member; $45/non-member Pop With Color, Instructor: Gloria Burlingame 12-4pm Saturday, August 31 $35/member; $45/non-member
CASI Art Classes:
Betty Felder’s Art Class –12:30-2:30 p.m. Acrylic Painting. Students please bring a roll of paper towels to each class. Members: $4 Non-Members $6.
Bob Ross Painting Class Wed., July 31, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Certified Instructor Betty Felder will guide you through the painting process. Members $20.
Art Class with Paul Aglueseva Drawing, Clay Sculpting & Acrylics Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Member Cost: $5 + materials Non-Member Cost: $6 + materials Monday evening, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Member Cost: $5 + materials Non-member Cost: $6 + materials
Make Bracelets at CASI Wednesday, July10, 9–10 a.m. Member $7 Non-Members $9 includes bead kit.. Sign up today! (563) 386-7477
Sewing Ugly Quilts at CASI – Mondays, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Betty Felder No cost, No Sewing experience necessary. CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477.

Other Events

Mondays at the Putnam Museum – every Monday from now through August 12 is Family Credit Union: Dollar Days; General museum admission: $1.00 Does not include Blockbuster exhibits. Sponsored by Family Credit Union.
The Davenport Breakfast Lions Club invites any man or woman seeking an active organization and to participate in many activities, to visit us at the HICKORY GARDENS RESTAURANT at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Lions are one of the world’s largest service organizations.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) held at CASI – Wednesdays Weigh-in 11 – Noon Meeting noon – 1 p.m. Cost: $1
Wildwood Hills Ranch is offering trail rides every Saturday this summer. Enjoy the outdoors and give to an organization that helps at risk youth. Trail rides $30 pp, great for couples and groups! Contact Wildwood Hills Ranch for reservations at www.wildwoodhillsranch.org. WHR is a nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth in Iowa.” Contact Kelsey Smith (641) 396-2414 ext 202 or email at ksmith@wildwoodhillsranch.org
Red Hat Luncheon First Tuesday of the month 12 p.m. Group departs CASI at 11:30 a.m. Call Joy Andrews at CASI (563) 386-7477 for more info.
Brer Bucktown’s Traveling Show, the mostly-music edition of the revue, returns to the River Music Experience Cafe Friday July 19 and Aug. 16. Please note the Traveling Shows start at 8 p.m., an hour later than usual to give our guests time to get in from the fields.
Monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast $7 per person, 1st Sunday of the month, 7-11 a.m. at American Legion,702 W. 35th Street, Davenport, IA. Variety Music 8-11 a.m.
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is organizing a bus trip this fall. Tunica-Casino Capital of the South & Memphis-Home of the Blues – September 15-21, 2013, 7 days/ 6 nights of fun. Registration deadline is July 8th, for info contact Vicki Coutant Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (309) 793 6800.
Live Music for Brunch at Brady Street Chop House – Every Sunday,
10 a.m.–1 p.m. 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

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