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November 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.
Conference on Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias – Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Registration: 7:30 a.m. Program: 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Radisson Quad City Plaza, Davenport, IA Cost: $40 for caregivers, FREE to those with Dementia. To register, call Eastern Iowa Community College at 1-888-336-3907 or visit alz.org/greateriowa to download a registration form and event brochure. Conference questions? Contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (563) 324-1022 or jschroeder@alz.org.
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. Meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. 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. A special meeting on Wednesday November 13, 2013 – Hope for the Holidays starts at 9 a.m. Chaplain Carol Kelly from Genesis Spiritual Life and Vicki Ertel will be sharing helpful tips on how to survive during the holidays after experiencing a loss. Please call Vicki at CASI (563) 386-7477 ext 227 to reserve your spot.
Life After Loss Support Group – Genesis – Meetings at the Illini Campus, 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 info 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: 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
Dancing and Dance Classes

Dancing and Live Music at the Col Ballroom. Bring in the New Year at the Col Ballroom. Dance to The Tailfins, Tuesday, December 31 from 8:30 PM to 12:30. There is a Ribeye dinner offered at 7:00 PM Admission: Dance only – $15.00 Dinner and dance – $35.00 Please RSVP for dinner reservations. Email: riverdancehall@gmail.com.
USO Dance – Friday November 1, 2013 7–10 p.m. Sponsored by Plus 60 and CASI, held at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA, Music by Tony Hamilton Orchestra. Tickets at CASI or Quad-City Times $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Larry and Diane Brietbach will be teaching dance lessons from 6–7 before the dance. Come enjoy great music, snacks & drinks while dancing the night away.
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! 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.

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 – New days and time Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 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 info.
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 – Two times: 1 pm and 7 pm., November 19 Ben Hur. 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 Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Faces of Korea presented by Buddy Hatton.
Talk of the Town at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Wed., Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free pizza lunch while listening to Tony Harris the Piano Man. 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 November 12, “Now You See Me” starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson & Isla Fisher. Members $2 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.
Travelogue at CASI. Monday November 11, 1:00 – 2:00 Anita Holst shares her adventures through Isreal, Caesarea, David Ben Gurian’s Masad and the Dead Sea. Free for CASI Members $2:00 non-members Reservations needed at CASI Front Desk. 0135 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477
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 “The Nutcracker” December 14-15 at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Contact Ballet Quad Cities at (309) 786 3779.
Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University presents “Toy Camp” a children’s musical Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m.. Cost: Adults $8, Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Senior Citizens $7, Non SAU students/children $7 Contact: Box Office (563) 333 6251.
Butterworth Center presents “An Evening with Bertha Palmer” Leslie Goddard is the performer. Friday, November 1 @ 7:00 PM. Butterworth Center is located at 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL. No charge for admission; refreshments following. Event is funded by the William Butterworth Memorial Trust. For more information, call (309) 743-2701; www.butterworthcenter.com

Piano Man. 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 November 12, “Now You See Me” starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson & Isla Fisher. Members $2 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.
Travelogue at CASI. Monday November 11, 1:00 – 2:00 Anita Holst shares her adventures through Isreal, Caesarea, David Ben Gurian’s Masad and the Dead Sea. Free for CASI Members $2:00 non-members Reservations needed at CASI Front Desk. 0135 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477
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 “The Nutcracker” December 14-15 at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Contact Ballet Quad Cities at (309) 786 3779.
Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University presents “Toy Camp” a children’s musical Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m.. Cost: Adults $8, Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Senior Citizens $7, Non SAU students/children $7 Contact: Box Office (563) 333 6251.
Butterworth Center presents “An Evening with Bertha Palmer” Leslie Goddard is the performer. Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline, IL. No charge for admission; refreshments following. Event is funded by the William Butterworth Memorial Trust. For more information, call (309) 743-2701; www.butterworthcenter.com

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 2nd & 3rd Thursdays of the month. 9 a.m.-Noon.
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Clinic at CASI Medical Room, formerly Genesis office 9-11 a.m.; Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Mondays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Appointments only, Wednesdays 9 a.m to 1 p.m.. Walk –ins Welcome. Call (563) 386 7477 to schedule your appointment. Bring all medications to appointment
Computer Clinic at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Monday, November 4 & 18, 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.

Sports, Cards and Games

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 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.

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 – On winter break until May 2014.
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., Nov. 7 Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Gloria Burlingame, $15/student; all supplies provided. Pre-registration required, contact Heather at (563) 326.7804 x2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org.
CASI Art Classes:- (563) 386 7477
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. Create Thanksgiving and/or Christmas bracelet Wed., Nov. 13, 9-10 a.m., members $7 nonmembers $9; add earrings another $5. Space is limited, sign up now!
Silk Scarf Dyeing – Thursday November 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Member $25 and non-members $27, includes materials
Get Creative with Gourds Wednesday November 20, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Make art out of gourds. Members $ 10 non-members $12 includes materials
Canvas and Vino Tuesday, November 12, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Lynn Jones will guide you through your own “Owl” painting while enjoying wine, cheese and crackers. $15 members, $17 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

Davenport Chordbuster Barbershop Chorus presemts “Celebrate the Holidays” on Dec.6, at Heritage Church, 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, IL 7:30 p.m. The event is free, but an offering will be taken with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Churches United Food Pantries. For more information go to www.thechordbusters.com or call Dennis at (563) 323-9286.
Christmas at Augustana Fri., Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7 at 4 p.m., Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL Three hundred student musicians share their talents. Adults $20, Senior Citizens $16, Students/children $10. Purchase tickets online: augustana.edu/tickets or phone: (309) 794-7306 or 1 (800) 798-8100 X 7306.
A Christmas Messiah on Sat., Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. or Sun., Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Augustana campus, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL Adults $20, Senior Citizens $16, Students/children $10. Purchase tickets online: augustana.edu/tickets or phone: (309) 794-7306 or 1 (800) 798-8100 X 7306.
Augustana Chamber Singers present “Lessons and Carols” Thurs., Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ascension Chapel, 820 38th Street, Rock Island, IL – Event Free and open to the public.
Christmas in LeClaire December 6 – 8 Downtown LeClaire.
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.
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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