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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. Ongoing series of classes, 5 classes, 4 months and 5 locations. Each class begins with a basic overview of Alzheimer’s and related illnesses followed by a pertinent, supplemental topic. November: Basics followed by Holiday Tips – Nov 11th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Geneseo Senior Center, Geneseo Seniors, 541 E. North St., Geneseo; Nov 17th 10 am – noon Moline Public Library, 3210 – 41st Street, Moline, IL; Nov 20th 10:00 to noon, Muscatine Community College, McAvoy Center, 1403 Park Ave, Muscatine; Classes are free but registration required: To register, call 1-800-272-3900. 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 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 Mondays of the month at 1-2:30 p.m. November dates are 2nd and 16th, December dates are 7th and 21st. 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.

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. No meeting on Wednesday Nov 11, 2015, but will have a special ‘Prepare for the Holidays’ workshop on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Time change: 9- 11.

Spiritual Care Department at Genesis Medical Center – Genesis Medical Center – Silvis campus (801 Illini Drive – Silvis, IL 61282) meets weekly on Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Genesis Medical Center – West campus (1401 W. Central Park – Davenport, IA 52804) meets weekly on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sunderbruch RoomFor more information: (563) 421-7970

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 – Third Sat. each month, 10 a.m -noon, in the Crest Activity room at Ridgecrest Village, 4130 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, IA 52806. The November 21 meeting will feature Ms. Blair Gruenhagen speaking on Acupuncture and Parkinson’s. The public is welcome and parking is free. For any questions prior to the meeting call Gene Kenyon 563-549-7890.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT – also known as Triad) Will not meet the months of November and December. Remember, this is a prime time for charity type scams. Be wary. The first meeting of 2016 will be Wednesday, January 27, 2016. We will then resume our regular meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Representatives from Scott County, Davenport and Bettendorf law enforcement agencies, State Troopers 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. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, (563) 386 7477.

Dancing and Dance Classes

Dance at the Walcott Coliseum – Oldies Rock and Roll Dance at the Walcott Coliseum. 116 East Bryant, Walcott, Iowa. www.walcottcoliseum.com. Saturday, Nov. 27th, 2015. Dancing and Live Music featuring Hot Rods, Admission: $10.00, includes Swing dance lesson. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dance lesson at 7:00pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Made to order food will be available for purchase. https://www.facebook.com/pages/River-Dance-Hall/223701927795722. riverdancehall@gmail.com.

Dance at CASI – Plus 60 & CASI are sponsoring Tony Hamilton Orchestra Veteran’s Dance Friday, November 6, 2015 – 6:30 – 10:00 Dance lesson from 6:30 – 7:00 CASI is located at 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. For more information call (563) 386 7477

Country Line Dance at CASI – Friday 13, 2015 7:00 – 10:00, $7.00 at the door Doors open at 6:30 . Music from DJ Don Coker. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, 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 9:30-10:15 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 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, $4.00 non-members. Call (563) 386-7477 for more info.

Tai Chi Ch’un 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 for Wednesdays or Thursdays. Appointments between 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Cost $20.

Chair Massage – 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

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 Second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 Sponsored by Silvercrest/Garner Farms.. Tuesday, November 10, “ The Age of Adaline” a fantasy/drama starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford. Members $2 Non-Members $4 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information.

Classic Movie Matinee at CASI Third Tuesday of November *Note date change this month. Nov 17, “Gigi” starring Leslie Caron and Lois Jourdan. Time is 1:00 – 3:00 Sponsored by Silvercrest/Garner Farms. Members $2, Non-Members $4. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477.

CASI’s Town Hall Meeting 10 am Wednesday October 21, Laura Kopp will present. 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477

Circa 21 in Rock Island, 1838 3 rd Ave, Rock Island, IL (309) 786-7733. Presents the holiday classic “A Wonderful Life” November 13, 2015 – December 27, 2015 Call for show times and ticket information

Ballet Quad Cities presents . “The Nutcracker” Three performances: December 12, 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM and December 13, 1:30 PM at the Adler Theater For more info call (309) 786 3779.

Music Guild, Broadway in the Park – Prospect Park Auditorium, Moline, IL presents “A Christmas Story – the musical” for the Holiday season, Dates are Dec 3,4 5 and 6. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 pm and Sun. 2 p.m. Use our convenient, free Shuttle Buses from South Park Mall. Shuttle Buses leave every 5-7 minutes beginning one-hour prior to curtain time from the Southeast parking lot near JCPenney and Denny’s Restaurant and run continually until 10 minutes before show time. Call the box office (309) 762-6610 for more info.

Playcrafters Barn Theater – 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL (309) 762-0330 “The Game’s Afoot” a mystery by Ken Ludwig will be presented November 13-14-15 & 20-21-22.
Bucktown Revue –3rd Friday of the month. An evening of music homespun humor, plenty of laughs! Cost, $13, 7 pm at the Nighswander Theater at 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa.

Clinics and Classes

Welcome to Medicare Presented by SHIIP on Tuesday November 10, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, hosted by CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477

Lunch and Learn – at CASI 1035 w. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA (563) 386 7477: Monday, November 9, 11:30 – 1:30 Our Journey Through Art, presented by Blackhawk College; Monday November 16 All About Eyes presented by Eye Surgeons Associates; Monday November 23 Let’s Talk: Phone devices that help with hearing impaired and vision loss presented by Relay Iowa.@

Refresh Your Driving Skills presented by Iowa DOT. At CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA on Wednesday Dec 2, 2015 at 9:00 – 10:00. A refresher class to alleviate anxieties about renewing your driver’s license.

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.

IMac Clinic at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA. Mon., Second and Fourth Monday – Nov 9 & 23,  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.

Sports, Cards and Games

Duplicate Bridge – ACBL Sanctioned Bridge Games – Quad Cities Bridge League – Duplicate For Duffers – Monday, Wednesday afternoons – 12:00; Tuesday, Thursday evenings – 6:30. 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 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 $5 – 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’s Senior Theater Friday’s 10:30 – 11:30 am Cost: $2 –  Call (563) 386 7477 for more information

CASI Art Classes:– (563) 386 7477

Make Your Own Beads – Wednesday November 11, 9:00 – 11:00  Janet Lemen instructor  $20 member $25 non member You will make a clay bead bracelet from rolling out the clay, baking the beads and constructing a bracelet. Register at front desk.

Coffee and Art with Jean sTuesday November 10, 9:30 – 11:30. An Acrylic painting class with Jean Johnson  $25 members/ $30 non-members Registration required.

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.

Beginning Quilting Class Thursday, November 5, 12:30 – 2:30 cost, $4 member/ $6 non-member. Kristin Myers  will help you create a block quilt. Call (563) 386 7477 for more information and to register.

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.

Bob Ross evening painting class Tuesday November 17 5:30 – 8:30, $25 members/$30 non-members. Make reservations at front desk.

Create Your Own Mesh Holiday Wreath at CASI. Wednesday November 18, 9:00 – 11:00. Create your own unique burlap mesh wreath with Ashley. $15 members/$17 non-members. You are welcome to bring your own embellishments to add to your wreath. Make reservations at front desk!

Other Events

Fun in LeClaire

  November

Friday, November 6: First Friday, 5:30-8pm. Fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, live music at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, restaurant specials, and many shops open late.

Veterans Breakfast at CASI sponsored by Ridgecrest Free to veterans. Monday November 9 – 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM CASI is located at 1035 W . Kimberly Rd. Davenport, IA , (563) 386 7477

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.

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