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Calendar of Events – August 2017

Support Groups and Informational Seminars

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. 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.

Lunch and Learn – at CASI – Lunch and learn Tuesday Aug 15
11 am – 12:30 pm Corporal Hank Jacobsen of the Davenport Police Department will address fraud and some ways to be safe from scams.  Registration require. First 15 to register will receive lunch free.1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, (563) 386-7477.

Dancing and Dance Classes

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.

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 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA.

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater Trips and Speakers

Putnam – Lunch with Linda Have lunch with Linda Cook and see the movie she critiques. Tuesday August 8, Noon – 3:00. Movie is “the Seven Year Itch”. Cost $17.00. Movie and lunch at the Putnam,  1717 W. 12th Street, Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933 for more information and to register.

Nature Speaker from Nahant Marsh to Speak at CASI “Attracting Birds to Your Backyard” Tuesday August 3, 2:00 pm $2 members/$5 non-members. 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA, (563) 386-7477

Town Hall Meeting at CASI on Wednesday August 9 at 10:30 am. Meet with Laura Kopp, President and CEO to find out how the funding cuts will impact CASI during this fiscal year. She will also talk about upcoming events and activities and welcomes your questions and concerns. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477

Bus Trip to Starved Rock to the Tribute to Elvis sponsored by Tri-State Travel. Enjoy lunch in the Lodge, then sit back, relax and rock to the hits that made The King of Rock and Roll famous. Wednesday August 9. $78.00 includes lunch, show and transportation. Book through Tri-State at (563) 359-1682

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. August 8, “Founder” drama/history – the biographical story of how McDonald’s began. Starring Michael  Keaton. Members $2/Non-Members $5 -1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.

Classic Movie Matinee at CASI Fourth Tuesday of the month.August 22, “The Postman Always Rings Twice” Mystery/Crime a 1946 movie starring Cecil Keelaway, Jon Garfiled and Lana Turner. 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. Now through Sep 16, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” Musical comedy set in Oregon in 1850. Call (309) 786 7733 or go on line at www.circa21.com for show times and ticket information..

Ballet Quad Cities presents “Dracula” on October 20 and 21 at 8 pm. Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave, Moline, IL For more info call
(309) 786 3779.

Playcrafters  Barn Theater –  4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL “And Then There Were None” a classic mystery September 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17 .  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 taking its summer vacation. See you in September. For information email bucktownrevue@gmail.com or call Michael Romkey at (563) 940-0508.

Quad City Music Guild – Presents “Sunset Boulevard” August 4, 5, 6 & 10, 11, 12, 13 : Thurs, Fri, sat @ 7:30 and Sunday’s @ 2:00. Tickets: Adult $16 /  Child $11 Prospect Park Auditorium, Moline, Il. Call (309) 762-6610 for reservations and more information

Richmond Hill Players Barn Theater– presents “Big…Bad…Mouse!” August 17, 18, 19, 20 & 24, 25, 26, 27. Thursday – Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM –  Geneseo. Theater in-the-round at the barn atop the hill in Geneseo. Call (309) 944-2244 for tickets and information.

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 Monday August 14 & 21,  9-10 a.m. Limited space, sign up at the front desk! Bring your mac product with you when you come. Cost $2 members $5 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 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

Coffee and Art Tuesday August 29, 9:30 – 11:30 an acrylic painting class, $25 members/ $30 non-members Registration required.

Bob Ross Painting Class Wednesday August 30  – 9:30 – 3:00 Please bring a roll of paper towels and a grocery size plastic bag. 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.

Coffee & Art: Pencil Drawing Class –Tuesday August 22, 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

CASI’s New Horizon’s Band and Golden Tones to perform at an Ice Cream Social at CASI on Thursday evening August 10, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477. Donations accepted

Quad City Brewery Pub Crawl a Local Tour Adventure sponsored by CASI on Wednesday August 23 10:30 am – 3:00 pm $38.00 members/$48.00 non-members. Call CASI at (563) 386-7477 for information and to make reservations.

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.

Save the Date – Festivals International & Midwest Festivals presents THE GREATER QUAD CITIES RENAISSANCE FAIRE on October 7 and 8 from 11am – 6pm. Located in Hampton, IL at the Illiniwek Forest  Preserve, Adults $10/ Youth 5 – 15 $5 For more information, go to www.quadcitiesrenfaire.com, (402) 999-5463 or greg@festint.com

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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