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December 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. The Alzheimer’s Association is continuing its series of free education for those who care for people with dementia to be held at the Moline Public Library, 3210 – 41st St. The class, A Conversation with Specialists, is a unique opportunity for anyone with any question about Alzheimer’s and related illnesses to interact with two experienced specialists: Phillip Kent, PhD., retired neuro-psychologist, and Jerry Schroeder, MSSW, senior program specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association, on Tues, Dec. 9, 1:30 – 3 pm. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register call 800-272-3900.

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.

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 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.

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 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
– 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 info, contact Becky Pilcher (563) 650-0820 or angelbecster50@hotmail.com or follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Multiple-Sclerosis-Davenport-Support-Groups/237198266478674

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 – 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.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT – also known as Triad) meets monthly at 9:30-11 a.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. No meeting in November or December – Hope to see you January 28th, 2015. Joe Hutter, along with representatives from Scott County, Davenport and Bettendorf law enforcement agencies, 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.

Dancing and Dance Classes

Dancing at the Col Ballroom – The Col Ballroom is located at 1012 W. 4th Street, Davenport, IA. Bring in the new year at The Col Ballroom with dinner and dancing on December 31, 2014. Enjoy a Prime Rib dinner and dancing to the ever popular band The Tailfins. Reservations for dinner required by Dec 23. RSVP: riverdancehall@gmail.com. Cost for dinner and dance is $30. Dance only is $10 (reservation not required). Payable at the door the night of the dance. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m., dancing and live music begins at 8:30pm.

Beginning Country Two-Step Class at CASI  Every Wednesday – 2:30-3:30 pm.  Members $6/Non-Members $8 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 $4 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 $4. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA
(563) 386-7477.

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; Fri 8:00 – 8:45.  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 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.

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 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

Low Impact 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 Wed 10:25 – 11:25. Scott Caulpetzer  instructor.  Cost, $24 for 6 weeks Call 386-7477 for class schedule 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 2-5 p.m. cost $20.

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

Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center present a 19th Century Christmas Sunday, December 7 – An afternoon of family-friendly activities and events. Included will be; Selma Johnson will perform on the piano and organ, Moline Boys Choir, Slide Trombone Quartet, pianist Russ Reyman, acoustic guitarist Don Estes. For more information and exact location and time of the performances, call Gretchen Frick Small, Program Director, Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL 61265. (309) 743-2701
Putnam Giant Screen presents– Polar Express Pajama Parties – December 19 & 20 – 5:30 – 9 p.m.: chose from a 6 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. showing – when not in the movie enjoy hot chocolate, face painting and other activities, all in your pj’s Call (563) 324-1933 for tickets and more information.
Holiday Movie Concert & Lunch at CASI Tuesday Dec 23, 1 p.m. 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA Cal l(563) 386 7477.
Senior Light Tour Sponsored by Davenport Police Dept – Tuesday December 16
at 6:00 p.m. Meet in CASI parking lot 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA
(563) 386- 7477.

Poetry Roundtable at CASI – First Thursday, of the month – 1:30-2:30 p.m.  –  Bring any of your creative writing samples and enjoy reading, discussing, and  writing. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386-7477 Members $2/Non-Members $4

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  Tues., December 16 – Evergreen Christmas. Sponsored by Senior Star. Members $2 Non-Members $4  1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.
Quad City Music Guild at Prospect Park in Moline: December 4,5,6 & 7, 2014, ‘A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol’. Call (309) 762-6610 for reservations and more information.

Ballet Quad Cities presents “The Nutcracker” at the Adler Theater in Davenport, Dec. 13 and 14. Saturday Dec 13 – 2 shows – 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday Dec 14 – 1:30 p.m. Afterglow Party on Saturday Dec 13 – 9:30 p.m. at Hotel Blackhawk. Adler box office (563) 326 8555.

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. 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. Please bring two towels and one wash cloth to your appointments. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA

Blood Pressure Checks at CASI available in the CASI Medical Room. Call CASI @ (563) 386 7477 or stop by front desk for schedules. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA

Blood Pressure Screening & Medication Review – done at CASI by Walgreen personnel 2nd & 3rd Thursdays of month. 9 a.m.-Noon. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA.

IPad Clinic at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Mon., Dec 8 & 22,  9-10 a.m. 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) 386-7477.

Microsoft Clinic at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA Thursday, December 11 2:30 p.m. (563) 386 7477.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) offer services at CASI 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA .Monday, Tuesday and Friday by appointment only; Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00 walk-ins accepted.

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

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 Art Classes:- (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.

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.

Canvas and Vino –Tues., Dec. 9 at 6-8 p.m.. Paint a beautiful painting while you sip wine with friends. Sign up early at the front desk. Members $20/ Non-members $25.

Make Your Own Jewelry! –Bracelets –  Wednesday, Dec. 3- 10-11 a.m.,  $9 members $11 non-members Set of 4 Holiday Earrings 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 10

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 Winter Concert – the band and chorus will perform Sunday, December 14 at 12:30 p.m. 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477.

Chord Busters Holiday Concert – at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 5 The Davenport Chordbuster Chorus, the Bend of the River Chorus, the Moline Boys Choir, the Choral Bells from St. John’s United Methodist Church, and the Barley House Band will headline the event that will include quartets, vocal and instrumental solos. “Celebrate the Holidays” is back by popular demand because of last year’s fine turn out.  Last year’s crowd of over 600 donated $2,300.00 dollars for the Churches United food pantries, through a goodwill offering.  The program will be nice, upbeat, good holiday music with a lot of variety. Heritage Church, 4801-44th Street, Rock Island.

Save the Date – Trivia night – Sat, January 10. Eldridge Community Center,
hosted by Edward W. Knapper VFW Post 6174
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 – 3rd Friday of the month. 7 p.m. at the Nighswander Theater Christmas Program on December 19 at 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA.

Meals for Seniors at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call (563) 289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

Monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast $7 per person, 1st Sunday of 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