50+ Lifestyles

Calendar of Events | November 2021

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Support Groups and Informational Seminars

Open AA Meeting – Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Virtual support groups and programs are being offered. For assistance call (563) 293-8058 or the 24/7 helpline at (800) 272-3900.

QC Breast Cancer Support Group (Iowa and Illinois) Meetings are cancelled at this time, but if you need someone to talk to you can call Pat Conway at (563) 355-7548

Genesis Aphasia Support Group If you need support or someone to talk to, call Speech Therapist Rebecca Rall at (563) 421-3495

Grief Support Group sponsored by CASI – meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Currently, this group meets at 9:30 am at the Family Restaurant, 902 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. This is a FREE community service program; however participants are required to sign-up in advance by calling (563) 386-7477 ext 227 and leaving a message for Vicky Ertel. Participants are responsible for their own food and beverage costs.

Lewy Body Dementia Support Group – meets third Tuesday of the month at 6:30p.m. Meetings are currently being held at the Fountains Clubhouse, 3726 Thunder Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA. The person at the desk will direct you to the meeting room. For more information on this dementia and/or support group contact Marilyn at (309) 781-6462 Dementia: It’s many forms Does your loved one have Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Vascular, Frontal Lobe or another of over 100 forms of dementia? For information about the different forms of dementia, please call Marilyn at (309) 781-6462.

Parkinson’s Support Group – meetings have been cancelled at this time, but if you need to talk to someone, call Marilyn, social worker, at (309) 781-6462.
Suicide Support Group – to talk to someone please call (309) 786-5734 or go to www.christiancareqc.org

Museum Exhibits

Putnam Museum presents “The Colors of Culture” now through late 2021. An original Putnam exhibit celebrating the diverse cultures in our community featuring from the international collection including object of the world travels of the Putnam, Palmer and Figge families. FunBundle Friday – Friday November 5, 2021 and Friday December 3, 2021. ONE DAY ONLY. Enjoy 25% off you purchase of a FunBundle – giving your family membership to the Putnam Museum, Niabi Zoo and Quad City Botanical Center. Learn more!” Museum is open Wed.- Sun. 10 am – 5 pm. The museum is located at 1717 W 12th Street, Davenport, IA. For more info call (563) 336-7295 or website putnam.org. *At this time masks are required for everyone over two years of age, regardless of
vaccination status.

Figge Museum presents “Jane Gilmor: Breakfast on Pluto” October 9, 2021 – February 6, 2022. Display features sculptures created by Jane using repurposed past work and found materials from her studio. Activated with motion and light, the installation with encourage the visitors to contemplate the interplay between light and dark. “Robert Blackburn & Modern American Printing” October 9, 2021 – January 9, 2022. This exhibit celebrates a key artist in the printmaking in the twentieth century. The exhibits include woodcuts, lithographs and watercolors. “Day of the Dead” now through November 14, 2021. This explores how we celebrate and remember the lives of our loved ones. “Carlos Diniz, Master of Architectural Illusion” November 20, 2021 – March 20, 2022 features charcoal renderings of many architectural designs. This was before computer aided and virtual renderings were possible. “Jim Dine and Lee Friedlander: Work from the Same House” now through November 14, 2021. Friends since early 1960s, photographer Lee and painter Jim have worked together.The museum is located at 225 W 2nd Street, Davenport, IA. For more info call (563) 326-7804 or figgeartmuseum.org. *At this time masks are required for everyone over two years of age, regardless of vaccination status

Bettendorf Children’s Museum has many interactive and hands on
exhibits and activities for youth of all ages. The museum is located at
2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA. 52722 (563) 344-4106
familymuseum@bettendorf.org.

Theater and Music Venues

Bucktown Revue is now live with more Americana music from the Heartland, featuring bluegrass, Irish folk and Americana roots music. Third Friday of the month at Nighswander Theater 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA. Performances start at 7:00 PM. For more information or to purchase tickets call Mike Romney at (563) 940-0508 or e-mail at mgromkey@gmail.com.

Circa ‘21 Opening September 17 and running through November 6 is “Disenchanted” rated PG 15, a sidesplitting adult parody about Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Circa ‘21 is located at 1838 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL. Call (309) 786-7733 or go online to www.circa21.com for more information and tickets.

Quad City Music Guild at Prospect Park in Moline. Plan now for “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn” showing December 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Tickets Adult
$ 16 / Child $ 11. Call (309) 762-6610 for reservations and information.
Playcrafters Barn Theater presents “You Can’t Take It With You” by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. Comedy rated PG. November 12 – 14 & 19 – 21. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm. Playcrafters Barn Theater is located at 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL. Call (309) 762-0330 for tickets or information or visit PLAYCRAFTERS.COM.

Richmond Hill Players December production will be “Every Christmas Story Ever Told ( and then some)”, a comedy presented on December 2 – 5 & 9 – 12. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm. Richmond Hill is located 600 H K Robinson Dr, Geneseo, IL Call (309) 944-2244 for tickets and information or visit info@rhplayers.com.

Other Activities

Veterans’ Breakfast held at CASI is Mon., Nov. 8, 8-10 A M. The breakfast sponsored by Arconic is free to Quad Cities Veterans, Active Duty Military and ROTC members in recognition of your service and sacrifice. Tickets for non-military attendees are $7.00. Tickets and reservations are available at CASI front desk. 1037 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. (563) 388-7477.

CASI’s Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon sponsored by the Jaycees of the Quad Cities will be held Tuesday, November 23, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 per person and may be purchased at CASI front desk. 1037 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport , IA. (563) 388-7477.

Trivia Night for Quad City Senior Olympics November 19, 2021 at the Columbus Club (formerly the Knights of Columbus) 1111 W. 35th Street, Davenport, IA. Cost $10.00 per person, tables of 8. Or reserve an entire table for $72.00. Doors open at 6:30, Trivia starts at 7:00. You may bring snack to share. Beverages must be purchased on site. To reserve your spot now call (309) 786-1677 or contact QCSOGO@gmail.com.