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October 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.
Alzheimer’s Workshop – Home Instead presents a free educational workshop for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia on Tuesday October 22, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 1977 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. Reservations must be made by October 14, due to limited class size. Call (563)
359-0027 for reservations or more info.
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, Barb Lynch, (563) 332-9041 or Pat Conway (563) 355-7548.
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group – 2535 Maplecrest Road Suite 14, Bettendorf, Iowa. The third Monday of the month. Handicapped Accessible, no fee, no reservation required. For more info 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 Milestones Area 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.
Suicide Support Group 2209 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. Christian Care provides a confidential support group to serve and include those who have contemplated or attempted suicide or those coping with the loss of friend or family member due to suicide. First and third Wednesdays of the month, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Call (309) 786 5734 for more information or go to www.christiancareqc.org.
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. each month, 10 a.m -noon, Jane’s Place at CASI (the south entrance), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 52806 (563) 386-7477.
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAA) presents Fall Living and Learning Series: Bryan Padget from Senior Health Insurance Program will discuss Medicare Basics, Open Enrollment, what is new with Medicare, and other Medicare concerns – Fri., Oct. 4, 9-11 a.m.; Prairie State Legal Services will be speaking on a variety of legal issues including; Power of Attorney, Wills, Rental Agreements, Credit Cards and Estate Planning – Fri., Oct. 18, 9-11 a.m.; Eric Salcedo from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office will present “The Silver Beat.” This proram increases seniors’ awareness of scam and fraud schemes and provides information on how to protect themselves. – Fri., Oct. 25, 9-11 a.m.; Jerry Schroeder, Alzheimer’s Association, will present “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease – For Caregivers” and “Alzheimer’s Disease and the Holidays.” – Fri., Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m. Location is WIAA, 729 34th Ave, Rock Island, IL Call Vicki @ (309) 793- 6800
CASI Presents Learning Sessions on Healthcare and Medicare: Senior Healthcare Iowa Insurance Program (SHIIP) – Medicare Part D Drug Plan Why you should review your plan every year, Wed., Oct. 9, 1-2 p.m.; AARP: The Health Care Law: What it means to people ages 50–64, Wed., Oct. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.; AARP: The Health Care Law: What it means for people age 65+, Thurs., Oct. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.; Medicare Summary Notice presented by Sonita Carlson from Milestone Area Agency on Aging will present on how you can monitor your healthcare billing records, plus how to respond to errors, fraud and abuse. This is a Lunch and Learn on Mon., Oct. 28, 11-12:30 p.m. Location is Center for Active Seniors, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, Iowa (563) 386-7477

Dancing and Dance Classes

Dancing and Live Music at the Col Ballroom. October, dance to Past Masters Sat., Oct. 26 from 7:30 to 11 p.m Admission $15 at the door, $13 with the QC Times display ad the Thursday issue before the dance. Food available for purchase. Email: riverdancehall@gmail.com
Dance to Tony Hamilton Orchestra Friday, Oct. 18, 7–10 at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806 (563) 386-7477.
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. There will be no line dancing on Tuesday, September 24.
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. It’s 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.
Zumba Gold Beginners and Chair at CASI. Thursday, 9-9:30 a.m. cost, members $2, non-members $4 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, Iowa (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., Thurs. & Fri. 9–10 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. Cost: $30 for 6 weeks. Can start class at anytime. (563) 386-7477 for more information.
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. (563) 386-7477 for more information
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 Wednesday 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. (563) 386-7477 for more information.
Chair Massage with Mary – At CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd., Davenport, Iowa. Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12 noon. 20 minute session cost $15 members, $20 non-members. Call (563) 484-4024 to schedule your appointment.

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. Oct. 22 North by Northwest. Call (563) 324-1933 for info for other movies and museum exhibits. Putnam is located at 1717 W. 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa.
PUTNAM MUSEUM presents World Adventure Series Tues., Oct. 15, Budapest to Istanbul& Cruising the Danube presented by Clint Denn; Tues., Nov. 12 The Faces of Korea presented by Buddy Hatton.
Talk of the Town at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Enjoy a free pizza lunch while listening to Sharon Freedman, Assistant Director at Niabi Zoo share her experience at the zoo and fun facts about the facility. Sponsored by: Palmer Hills Retirement Community. Members Free! But reservations must be made. Call CASI (563) 386-7477
Book Club at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport. Led by MaryAnn Maxwell,10 a.m.–noon on the first Friday of the month. Member cost: $2. Call (563) 386-7477 for more information..
Movie Matinee at CASI Second Tues. of the month at 1 p.m., sponsored by Senior Star at Elmore Place. For October 8, the movie is “The Great Gatsby.” Members $2 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.
Quad City Music Guild at Prospect Park in Moline presents “A Christmas Survival Guide” December 5-6-7-8 , Call (309) 762-6610 for reservations and more information.
Ballet Quad Cities presents “Dracula” October 11-12 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave,, Moline and “The Nutcracker” December 14-15 at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Contact Ballet Quad Cities at (309) 786 3779.
Adler Theater presents “Straight No Chaser” Oct. 18 – a group of ten voices coming together to make incredible music; and “Memphis- the Musical” Oct.r 28 – part of the Broadway series. Adler Theater, 136 E 3rd St., Davenport. For more information or tickets call (563) 326 8500.

Clinics and Classes

Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. Genesis Foot Clinic provided by Genesis VNA. Check at CASI (563) 386-7477 for schedule.
Unity Point at 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. Cost $25.00. 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 Thursdays of the month. 9 a.m. – Noon.
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Clinic at CASI. New schedule and times! All of Sept. through Oct. 9, Wednesdays Genesis Office, 9-11 a.m.; Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 Wednesdays 9 to 12 noon. By appointment only call (563) 386 7477 to schedule your appointment. Bring all medications to appointment
Computer Clinic at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Monday, Oct. 14 & 28 9-10 a.m. Jim Holifield from Mac Computer Club will teach you how to use your Mac & Microsoft products and answer any questions! Limited space, sign up at the front desk! Bring your mac product with you when you come. No cost to members, $2 non-members (563) 836 7477.
ISU Extension Scott County Pressure Canning Workshop hosted by Vera Stokes and Rachel Wall will be held Monday, October 21, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Edwards Congregational Church of Christ, 3432 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, IA. For more information about workshop and enrollment contact Vera at (563) 659-5152 or vstokes@iastate.edu
ISU Extension Scott County and Outreach will offer a ServSafe certification class on Monday, October 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Registration deadline is October 7. Please call Clinton County Extension Office (563) 659-5125 to have a form mailed to you. The $135.00 registration fee includes 8 hours of instruction, the ServSafe course book and a same day exam. For more information call Vera at (563) 210-0587 or vstokes@iastate.edu.

Sports, Cards and Games

Shuffleboard at CASI: Monday 2:15–3:45 pm $2 for Member. Mary Anne Maxwell
Billiards and Wii at CASI: In the CASI Game Room Two billiards tables and one big screen TV Cost $1 for Member. Call 386-7477 for info & availability.
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.
Trivia Night sponsored by the Bend of the River Quad-Cities Pilot Club Friday, October 11, at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Proceeds to go to Jane’s Place at CASI. Doors open at 6:00 PM Questions start at 7:00 PM cost $10.00 per person, max 8 players to a team. No spectators, Bring your own snacks, dips, desserts for your team. ALL beverages must be purchased on site. Call Mary Jo Mularz (563) 505-5442 to reserve your table
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 info.
Art Classes at the Figge:
Wine and Art Thursday Series 6-8 pm Thurs., $15/student; all supplies provided. Pre-registration required, contact Heather at (563) 326.7804 x2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org. Thurs, Oct. 3 • Colorful Collage with Pat Halverson; Nov. 7 • Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Gloria Burlingame
CASI Art Classes:- (563) 386 7477
Bob Ross Painting Class Wed., Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Certified Instructor Frank Black will guide you through “Home Before Midnight” Members $20 , non-memebers $30
Art Class with Paul Aglueseva Drawing, Clay Sculpting & Acrylics Monday, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and/or Monday evening, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Member Cost: $5 + materials Non-member Cost: $6 + materials. Just drop in.
Jewelry Making Class at CASI Come create your own Halloween bracelet Wed Oct 9, 9-10 a.m., members $8 nonmembers $10 add earrings another $50
Canvas and Coffee Wednesday, October 9, 6-8 p.m. Lynn Jones will guide you through your own “Field of Poppies”. $15 members, $17.00 non members Space limited, sign up now.
Sewing Ugly Quilts at CASI – Mondays, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. No cost, No Sewing experience necessary. CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477.
Crocheting and Knitting at CASI – Tuesday 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. led by Donna Curtis, no cost – Make hats, scarves & mittens for children and the homeless.

Other Events

Craft Show in Galva Sat., Oct. 19, 9-3 p.m. presented by the Beta Sigma Phi. Admission $2 – no pets or strollers. The 35th Annual Craft Show will be held at Galva High School, both inside and out.
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.
Multicultural Health Initiative – Sponsored by United Neighbors, Inc and Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. Quad Cities Sat., Oct. 5, 9-11:30 a.m. at Davenport’s Vander Veer Park (between Central Park and Lombard Street on the north and south and Brady and Harrison Streets on the east and west) a Health walk around Vander Veer at 9–9:30, Zumba 9:30–10:30 and including Health Displays, Massage Therapy, and Breast Cancer Survivor Presentation. Free event For additional information call (563) 322-7363
One Women Show at Wallenberg Auditorium, Augustana College – The Road to Shameless: A Survivor’s True Story of Rape and Recovery, Thursday, Oct. 10, 7- 8:30 p.m., Free event, This is a one women show that is entertaining in spite of the sensitive subject matter. Nancy Donaval renowned story-teller and speaker, a survivor herself, hopes to reduce the stigma of rape, to inspire hope in survivors and their loved ones and to motivate social change. 3520 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL For more information contact Becky Lorentzen (563) 468-2140 or blorentzen@famres.org.
Family Resources’ Honor the Women annual luncheon – Fri., Oct. 11, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf, IA Cost $30. Register by Oct. 1, at famres.ejoinme.org. Keynote speaker will be Nancy Donoval. For more information contact Becky Lorentzen (563) 468-2140 or blorentzen@famres.org
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) held at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport – Wednesdays Weigh-in 11 – Noon Meeting noon – 1 p.m. Cost: $1.
(563) 386 7477
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.
Bucktown Revue – a local variety show – The Bucktown Revue at the Nighswander Junior Theatre 7 p.m. the third Friday, of the month 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, Iowa. Admission: $12 at the door. New season with new acts starts this September.
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.
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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