June 6, 2013

June 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.
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 or Barb Lynch, (563) 332-9041.
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group – 2535 Maplecrest Road Suite 14, Bettendorf, Iowa. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Handicapped Accessible, no fee, no reservation required. For more information 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 Generations 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.
Seminar on Elder Financial Abuse held at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA Thursday June 6, 1–2 p.m. Christine Wilcox from Midwest One will be presenting on “the crime of the 21st century,” How to make sure you are protected from scams. Call (563) 386 7477 for more info.
Session on Medicare Summary at CASI 1035 W. Kinberly Rd, Davenport, IA Friday June 7, 10 – 11 a.m. Sonita Olfield-Carlson from Generations will talk about the NEW Medicare Summary Notice and how it allows easy review of healthcare received.
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 are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Little Brick House, 1213 Hospital Drive, Silvis, IL This is an ongoing group, new members welcome at any time. Meetings at the West Campus are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month noon to 1:30 p.m. at Genesis West, 1401 W. Central Park, Davenport, IA. This is an ongoing group, new members welcome at any time. Call (563) 421-7970 for information 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.
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 – Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. – noon at Jane’s Place at CASI (the south entrance), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 52806 (563) 386-7477

Dancing and Dance Classes

Swing Into Summer at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, Iowa.
Sunday, June 9, 3-6. p.m. Music preformed by Ken Paulsen Orchestra with Darlene. $10 per person.
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.
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.; Fridays 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. 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.
Evening Zumba Gold Night Classes at CASI – Mon., Wed. 5:30 – 6:15. Members $2:00 Non-members $4.00. For more info call (563) 386-7477.
ZUMBA!! EVERY Wednesday at the Rec Center in LeClaire (3rd & Ferry) 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5/class. Come see what you’ve been missing!! www.leclairereccenter.com.

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., Fri. 9 – 10 a.m. and Thurs. 8:30-9:30 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: Janet Darmour Cost: $30 for 6 weeks. Can start class at anytime.
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
Personal reflexology session at CASI with Janet Latchaw Call (563) 349 – 5832 for reflexology reservation for Wednesdays. Appointments between 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. cost $20:00

Book Clubs, Movies, Theater Trips and Speakers

PUTNAM MUSEUM Classic Series! – Classic movies at the Putnam, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport on the 4th Tues. of the month – Two times: 1 pm and 7 pm. June 11 – North by Northwest, July 23 – Lawrence of Arabia, Aug 20 – 2001: A Space Odyssey Citizen Kane, North by Northwest and 2001: A Space Odyssey will all have an additional showtime of 4:00 pm. Call (563) 324-1933 for info for other movies and museum exhibits.
Talk of the Town at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Wed., June19. ‘Take 2’ from Celebration Belle will preform and talk about their life aboard the Celebration Belle. Sponsored by GolderCare Solutions. Members Free! But reservations must be made. Call CASI (563) 386-7477.
Book Club at CASI Led by MaryAnn Maxwell,10 a.m.–noon on Friday.

Movie Matinee at CASI Tues., June 11 at 1:00 Guilt Trip starring Barbara Streisand and Seth Rogan – Sponsored by Senior Star. Popcorn provided by Rave Motion Theater. Members $2.
Travelogue at CASI. Mon., June 10 1-2:00 p.m. Tom Lanum will share his adventures of the “America’s Great Loop.” A one-of-a-kind voyage down the Mississippi, through the Gulf of Mexico and up the Atlantic Seaboard. Free for CASI Members Reservations needed, at CASI Front Desk.
Upcoming Movies at the Putnam Giant Screen! – June, Iron Man III; July, Star Trek: Into Darkness 3D; August Man of Steel 3D.

Clinics and Classes

AARP Defensive Driving course held at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA . Monday June 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (563) 441 4100 and register through Scott Community College. Cost is $12.
Dog Obedience Class held at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA Join Viv Boyer for a six week session on dog obedience. Tuesdays starting June 11 2:30-3:30 p.m. CASI Members, $15, Non members $25. Sign up at CASI’s front desk. First class is without dogs & is from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Foot Clinics at CASI By appt only. Genesis Foot Clinic provided by Genesis VNA.Call (563) 320-3978 to schedule your appointment ath the Genesis office at CASI. Cost $22. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
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. 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 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of the month. 9 a.m. – Noon.
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Clinic at CASI – 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Genesis Office, 9–11 a.m.

Sports, Cards and Games

Shuffleboard at CASI: Monday 2:15–3:45 pm $2 for Member. Mary Anne Maxwell
Billiards at CASI: Cost $1 for Member. Call 386-7477 for info and availability.
Wii at CASI Play Wii sports. The Wii is free!! Up to 4 players available whenever room is open.
Cards & Games at CASI – Pinochle – Mon. & 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 – Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost $2 Call (563) 386 7477 to inquire
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 information.
CASI Art Classes:
Bob Ross Painting Class Wed., June 26, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Certified Instructor Betty Felder will guide you through the “Fisherman’s Trails” Members $20.
Art Class with Paul Aglueseva Drawing, Clay Sculpting & Acrylics Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Member Cost: $5 + materials Non-Member Cost: $6 + materials Monday evening, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Member Cost: $5 + materials Non-member Cost: $6 + materials
Crocheting and Knitting Tuesdays 12:30 – 2:30 no cost. Leader is Donna Curtis. Make hats, scarves and mittens for children and homeless. We will teach beginners.

Other Events

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 – Wednesdays Weigh-in 11 – Noon Meeting noon – 1 p.m. Cost: $1
Wildwood Hills Ranch is offering trail rides every Saturday this summer. Enjoy the outdoors and give to an organization that helps at risk youth. Trail rides $30 pp, great for couples and groups! Contact Wildwood Hills Ranch for reservations at www.wildwoodhillsranch.org. WHR is a nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth in Iowa.” Contact Kelsey Smith (641) 396-2414 ext 202 or email at ksmith@wildwoodhillsranch.org
Wisconsin State Parks open house on Sunday, June 2. This means all state parks are open and free to the public. Head to your favorite, or check out one you’ve never explored before. Can’t make it to State Park Open House Day? Purchase a state park pass for just $25 ($35 for non-Wisconsin license plates) and get access to any Wisconsin State Park now thru Dec. 31. For a listing of parks, go to dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/findapark.html
Red Hat Luncheon Tuesday, June 4, 12 p.m. Group departs CASI at 11:30 a.m. Call Joy Andrews at CASI (563) 386-7477 for more info.
Rotary Club of Bettendorf presents its 7TH ANNUAL LOBERSTERFEST June 8, 2013, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf, IA. For info and to order tickets, visit www.bettendorfrotary.com/lobsterfest.
Visit Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) in Madison, WI This free museum offers 51,000 square feet of displayed modern art, not to mention the gorgeous rooftop sculpture garden. In the summer, MMoCA is host to dozens of free events and activities, including the Art Fair on the Square, June 13 and 14 and is a great place to bring kids with art packs for families to use while visiting and a learning center.
Rotary Club of Davenport presents its INAUGARUL WINGFEST June 22, 11 a.m –5 p.m. at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Taste test wings from local vendors. $20 a ticket will get you 20 wings. A family event. Kids play area will be available. Save the date.
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.
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is organizing a bus trip this fall. Tunica-Casino Capital of the South & Memphis-Home of the Blues – September 15-21, 2013, 7 days/ 6 nights of fun. Registration deadline is June 8th, for info contact Vicki Coutant Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (309) 793 6800.
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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