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January Calendar of Events

Support Groups and Informational Seminars

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 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 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Unity Point in 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. Third Thurs of each month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Genesis Center for Breast Health on E. Rusholme in Davenport. Support and education for breast cancer survivors. You may attend either or all. Cost: free. Info: Jean Dean, (563) 359-0968 or Pat Conway (563) 355-7548.

Aphasia Support Group 2720 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA. Second Tues. of month. No Fee. No registration. For more info call Rebecca Rall, Speech Therapist at (563) 421-3495.
Genesis Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group – 2535 Maplecrest Road Suite 14, Bettendorf, Iowa. Meetings are the first and the third Mondays of the month at 1-2:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible, no fee, no reservation required. For more info call Alicia Owens at (563) 421-3491.

Lewy Body Disease Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, Lower level of Trinity Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA. For more information, call (309) 781-6462 or (309) 314-2498.

Caregiver Support Group: (Iowa and Illinois) Second Mon. of each month 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Milestones Area Agency on Aging, 935 E. 53rd St., Davenport, Iowa. Hosted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging. For more information, call Karen Coats at (563) 324-9085 ex 227. 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 – A support group for anyone coping with a loss. A loss is a loss and causes grief. Meet with others who have traveled this path. Group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a,m. Hosted by Vicky Ertel. Donation accepted. CASI is located at 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. (563) 386 7477.

Low Vision Support Group at CASI: first Thursday of every month 10 a.m. 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 – Support group for people & family members with multiple sclerosis. Meets 2nd Mon. of every month at Genesis Medical Center West Campus Sunderbruch Room, 2-3:30 p.m. For info, contact Anne Dalton at (563) 322-8709

MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Support Group to meet in Iowa – Becky Pilcher will facilitate a MS Support Group. The group meets the 1st Thursday of each month at the Davenport Fairmount Street Library from 6-8pm. This is a support group for people and family members dealing with MS (multiple sclerosis). For more information, contact Becky Pilcher (563) 650-0820 or angelbecster50@hotmail.com.

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 third Wed of the month at 2 p.m. Handicapped accessible. For info contact Alicia Owens, Social Worker at (563) 421 3460. No Fee. No reservation required. Friends & family are welcome.

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 first Tues. of every month at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse at Silvis-1900 10th St., Silvis, IL. (Call Heather at (309) 792-2800 for details or to register)

Parkinson’s Support Group – In Illinois: Parkinson’s Support Group – at Addus Evergreen Club (former Intouch Adult Day Services), 4011 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. Meetings are Third Monday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m. For info contact Marilyn Woelke, social worker, at (309) 781-6462. No reservation required.
In Iowa: Third Sat. each month, 10 a.m -noon, in the Crest Activity room at Ridgecrest Village, 4130 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, IA 52806. The public is welcome and parking is free. For any questions prior to the meeting call Gene Kenyon 563-549-7890.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT – also known as Triad) Fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Representatives from Scott County, Davenport and Bettendorf law enforcement agencies, State Troopers and other senior advocates meet to discuss scams in the area, how to be a savvy senior, identity theft and other issues. For more info contact Kathy Horrell (563) 386-7477. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, (563) 386 7477.

Dancing and Dance Classes

Beginners Ballroom Dance Lessons at CASI – sponsored by Black Hawk College. Starts Monday January 30. 7:00 – 9:30 $52 per couple. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477.

Line Dancing I at CASI –Tues. mornings 9-11 a.m. Cost: $2. for CASI member $5 for non-member. Free Line Dance lessons 8:30-9 a.m. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477.

Line Dancing II at CASI – every Thurs. afternoon from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Cost: Members $2 non-members $5. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477.

Friday Night Country Dance at CASI Jan. 13 at 7-10:30 p.m. Don Cocker will DJ. Cost is $7 at the door. Singles and couples. 1035 W Kimberly Rd,, Davenport, IA.

Zumba Gold Class – At CASI Mondays from 10:15–11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.; Thursdays 9:30-10:15 a.m; Fri 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. It’s lower impact, easy to follow steps, Latin inspired dance fitness party. Come try Zumba Gold! Members $2 Non-members $5. For more info call (563) 386-7477.

Zumba Beginners and Chair at CASI. Thursday, 9-9:30 a.m. cost, members $2, non-members $5 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, Iowa (563) 386-7477.

YOGA, Gentle Exercise, and Aquatic Exercise, and Relaxation

Free Lunchtime Meditation Class: Wednesdays noon-12:30 p.m. Learn how to do a simple breathing meditation, no experience required. Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center, 502 W. 3rd Street (Entrance on Scott St), Davenport. For more info: (563) 322-1600 MeditateInIowa.org

Meditation Class: Tuesdays at the QC Botanical Center, 2525 4th Avenue Rock Island, 6:45-7:45pm. $5 seniors. All are welcome. Meditation is a beautiful and practical way of finding inner peace, reducing stress and finding solutions to the problems of daily life. For more info: (563) 322-1600 MeditateInIowa.org

Aquatic exercise at Two Rivers YMCA 2040 53rd St., 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.-noon.

Low Impact Exercise at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9–10 a.m. Cost: $2 for members, $5 non-members. Call (563) 386-7477 for more info.

Tai Chi Ch’un offered at CASI Wed 10:25–11:25 . Scott Caulpetzer instructor. Cost, $24 members $36 non-members for 6 weeks Call (563) 386-7477 for class schedule info.

Energizing Yoga at CASI–Wed. 2–3 p.m. $7 members $9 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 or Thursdays. Appointments between 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Cost $20.

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater Trips and Speakers

Book Club at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport. Led by MaryAnn Maxwell,10 a.m.–noon on first Friday of the month. Member cost: $2. Call (563) 386-7477 for more info.

Movie Matinee at CASI Second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Eye Surgeons and Silvercrest/Garner Farms. Jan 10, “Miracles From Heaven” Jennifer Garner. A young girl with an incurable digestive disease is miraculously cured during a freak accident. A story full of faith. Members $2 Non-Members $5 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more info.

Classic Movie Matinee at CASI Fourth Tuesday of the month. Jan 24 “Sands of Iwo Jima” John Wayne World War II drama. Members $2, Non-Members $5. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477.

Circa 21 in Rock Island, 1838 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL (309) 786 7733 “Ghost: the Musical” will be opening January 13, 2017. Call (309) 786 7733 or go on line at www.circa21.com for show times and ticket information.

Ballet Quad Cities celebrating its 2016-2017 20th Anniversary Season. with “Love Stories” February 10, and February 11 at 7:30 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Moline, IL Dessert bar with champagne at intermission. For more info call (309) 786 3779

Playcrafters Barn Theater – 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL Upcoming show is. “Steel Magnolias” January 13,14,15 & 20, 21, 22 Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 and Sunday performance at 3:00 Admission $13.00 For times and tickets call (309) 762-0330.

Bucktown is Back The Bucktown Revue is held at the Davenport Nighswander Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, Iowa, at 7 p.m. the third Friday of the month, September through May. Opening night is September 16 For information email bucktownrevue@gmail.com or call Michael Romkey at (563) 940-0508.

Clinics and Classes

Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. Genesis Foot Clinic provided by Genesis VNA. Check at CASI call (563) 320-3978 for schedule. Cost $22. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA

Unity Point at Trinity Foot Clinic at CASI first & fourth 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. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA

Blood Pressure Checks at CASI available in the CASI Medical Room. Every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30, Amy Kraft, Marketing and Admissions Director, St Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, will provide free blood pressure checks. Call CASI @ (563) 386 7477 or stop by front desk for schedules. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA

iPad/iPhone Clinic at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Mon., Monday January 9 and 23, 9-10 a.m. Limited space, sign up at the front desk! Bring your Mac product with you when you come. Cost $2:00 members $5:00 non-members (563) 386-7477.

Sports, Cards and Games

Duplicate Bridge – ACBL Sanctioned Bridge Games – Quad Cities Bridge League – Duplicate For Duffers – Tuesday/Thursday evenings 6:30 to 10 p.m. and/or Wednesday afternoons 12:00 to 3:30. $5 or $6 per game. Please arrive 30 minutes before game time. Held at the Herbert Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant Street, Bettendorf, Iowa. Please join us. We would love to have you. For more information, please call George at (563) 355-4850.

Shuffleboard at CASI: Mon. 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 and $5 non-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.

Evening Bingo – at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Call (563) 386-7477 for more information.

Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts, Knitting and Sewing

CASI’s New Horizons Band Practice Thursdays, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Cost $5 – 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’s Theater aka Second Avenue Players – Friday’s 10:30 – 11:30 am Cost: $2 – Call (563) 386 7477 for more information

CASI Art Classes:- (563) 386 7477

• Make Your Own Beads – Wednesday January 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, $20 member $25 non member Register at front desk.
• Coffee and Art Acrylic with Jean Tuesday January 24, 9:30 – 11:30 an acrylic painting class with Jean Johnson $25 members/ $30 non-members Registration required.
• Bob Ross Painting Class Wednesday January 25 9:30 – 3:00 Instructor: Frank Black Members $25/ Non-member $30. Registration required at (563) 386-7477.
• Ceramics I – Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mary Ellen Dregger. Cost per class: Members $7, Non-Members $9.
• Ceramics II – Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-Noon- and 1-3 p.m. with Dar Hanssen Cost: Members $7 per class in morning, $9 all day, Non-Members $11 per class in the morning, $12 all day. Class size limited.
• Ceramics I & II – Friday 9-11 a.m. $7 for member $9 for non-member.
• Pencil Drawing Class –Tuesday January 17 9:30 – 11:30 cost $20 member /$25 non-member. First time students will need to purchase pencil set for an additional $10.00 Call (563) 386-7477 to sign up or for more information.
• Sewing Ugly Quilts at CASI – Mondays, 8–11 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

Fourth Annual Sweetheart Dinner hosted by Greatest Grains – come celebrate Cupid in the Hilltop Campus Village with a Sweetheart Dinner in the event room at Greatest Grains, 1600 N Harrison St., Davenport, IA. Call (563) 323-7521 for more information. Seating is limited.

Save the Date for Caregiver Conference – Saturday, March 4; 9:00 to noon, Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 States Street, Bettendorf, IA. Geared for individuals who care for family and friends in Iowa or Illinois. Sponsored by Milestones Agency on Aging, Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Alternatives and Alzheimer’s Association.

The Davenport Breakfast Lions Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, at 6:30 am, at the Hickory Gardens Restaurant on Hickory Grove Road Davenport, IA. The Lions organization worldwide is one of the largest service groups in the world. Men & women are invited to explore exciting local membership with the Breakfast Club. A special invitation goes to all VETERANS of our Armed Services…for additional information contact, Ken Meyer (563) 344-9288.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 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 month 12 p.m. Group departs CASI at 11:30 a.m. Call Joy Andrews at CASI (563) 386-7477 for more info.

Meals for Seniors at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 p.m. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call (563) 324-9085, make a reservation 2 days in advance.

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