50+ Lifestyles

Calendar of Events – August 2022

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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 Meeting in Illinois is the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 am – 1 pm at the Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, Illinois. Meeting in Iowa is the 4th Thursday of the month, 6 pm – 7:30pm at Gilda’s Club in Genesis West, 1351 West Central Park. 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.

Family Caregiver Support Group  at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport. Caregiving can be challenging, but you are not alone. We invite you to join us the first and third Thursday of each month from 4:30 – 5:30pm in the CASI Library. Call (563) 386-7477. Go to website www.CASISeniors.org.

Mindful Bites offered by Ridgecrest Retirement Village, 4130 Northwest Blvd, Davenport. Come munch and learn the third Wednesday of each month at 10 am. RSVP or for more information call (563) 388-3215 or e-mail acoffman@ridgecrestvillage.com.

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

Bettendorf Children’s Museum has many interactive and hands on exhibits and activities for youth of all ages. Exhibits include: Fox Hollow, George’s Farm, Lil ‘Ssippi River Valley, Playhouse, Outdoor Play Area, Thomas & Friends – Explore the Rails! And Russell Dig Zone! The museum is located at 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA. 52722 (563) 344-4106 familymuseum@bettendorf.org.

Davenport School Museum housed in the JBYoung Opportunity Center, 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, is the museum for the Davenport school system. It holds many pieces of memorabilia of Davenport schools. Hours are limited: Monday 9 AM – 11 AM, Thursday 10 AM – 2 PM and Friday 10 AM – 2: PM.

Figge Art Museum – Current exhibits and events include:
1. “Anne Lindbergh: think like the river with poet Ginny Threefoot” Now through September 4. This exhibit is an interactive bodily experience.The confluence of visual art and language will stimulate a dialogue about the inner and outer worlds of mind and landscape. 2. On Thursday August 4, River Action and the Native American Coalition of the Quad Cities will explore the history of the Mississippi River in our region, in connection with the exhibition think like a river. 3. On Thursday August 25, Dr. David Cunning, Professor and Chair of the philosophy department of the University of Iowa, will explore themes from the exhibition think like a river. 4. “College Invitational 2022” Now through August 28. Students from eight area colleges and universities have been invited to share their works with the public. 5. “Corn Zone” Now through September 4, an exhibit of oversized blown glass ears of corn suspended from the ceiling will show the fragility of glass, the story of corn and the contemporary issues in farming.

The Figge is located at 225 W Second Street, Davenport

German American Heritage Center located at 712 W Second Street, Davenport. The museum is a Victorian architecture style building that chronicles and preserves the history of German-Americans in the Midwest region. Hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday noon to 4:00 PM. closed Mondays.

Theater and Music Venues

Bucktown Revue is on Summer Break. See you in September.
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 contact Mike at mgromkey@gmail.com

Other Events

Craft Show The Beta Sigma Phi Craft Show will be Saturday, October 15, 9:00am – 3:00 pm. Galva High School, Galva, Illinois. Over 100 vendors $2 admission. Food available. No pets or strollers, please. Proceeds go to community projects.

Charity Golf Outings

Monday August 15. Ridgecrest Foundation is having it’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf. $300/team. Four person scramble event starting at 9:00 am. Proceeds to benefit the Ridgecrest Foundation. For more info or to sign up, contact Carrie at cdreifurst@ridgecrestvillage.org or (563) 388-3431

Friday August 19. Rotary Club of Davenport is having its inaugural golf outing at Duck Creek Golf Course in Davenport. $125 per player or $400/foursome. Welcome and rules at 10:30. Shotgun start at 11:00. Lunch during play on golf carts. 5:00 pm dinner and awards at Duck Creek Lodge. Proceeds help Davenport Rotary with community projects, including scholarships for Davenport high schools. For more info, contact Chris Townsend at chris@townsendengineering.net or Mike Hamann at mhamann@prosourceqc.com

Friday September 9. CASI’s First Annual Golf Outing presented by Arconic is at Glynns Creek Golf Course in Long Grove, Iowa. $100 per player, includes greens fees,cart, lunch, gift bag and one drink. Proceeds to help with programs for seniors. Register at www.GetMeRegistered.com/CASIChipinForeSeniors   or contact Cyndi Koenes at ckoenes@casiseniors.org or (563) 386-7477 ext 235