50+ Lifestyles

Calendar of Events – May 2010

50+ Lifestyles is the place to get all the latest updates on important and fun events taking place in April. From support groups, dance classes, movies and all things in between, you can find the latest info here. Times, dates, places… Check it out!

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Support Groups

Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Programs and events in May: May 6th 3-4:30 pm at Intouch Adult Day Center, 4011 Ave of the Cities, Moline, Memory Minders Support Group for people in the early stages and their primary caregivers; May 6th: 6-7:30 pm, Senior Star, 4504 Elmore Ave, Davenport, Maintain Your Brain: Are there ways to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s?, a program for anyone interested in this information; May7th: 3-6 pm, Open House at the new Alzheimer’s office, 2208 E 52nd St., Davenport. All are welcome!; May 13th, 6-7:30 pm, Senior Star, 4504 Elmore Ave, Davenport, Caregiver Film and discussion from the 2009 Award Winning HBO Series on Alzheimer’s, a program for caregivers and all interested; May 20th, 6-7:30 pm, Senior Star, 4504 Elmore Ave, Davenport, Caregiver Film and discussion from the 2009 Award Winning HBO Series on Alzheimer’s, a program for caregivers and all interested. Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more info.

Aphasia Group GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER All Aphasia Support Group meetings are held the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. Call Linda McNeill, Speech Therapist, at 563-421-3490 or Rebecca Rall, Speech Therapist, at 563-468-1443.

QC Breast Cancer Support Group (Iowa): First Tuesday of each month, 7-9 pm downstairs Trinity at Terrace Park, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf. (Illinois):Third Wednesday of each month, noon luncheon at Butterworth Center, 1105-8th Street, Moline For women dealing with breast cancer or survivors of breast cancer. You may attend either one or both. Cost: None. Information: call Pat Conway @563-355-7548 0r Barb Lynch @563-332-9041

CASI Caregiver Support Group: Second Monday of each month 11am- 1pm, CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. Cost: none

Diabetes Support Group at Genesis: First Tuesday of each month, 11:00AM to Noon, Larson Center, Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL Recommended for people with diabetes who are interested in receiving help with diabetes self-management. Cost: none. Registration: 309-792-4389

Fibromyalgia (Fibro Friends): 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 1:00 pm at Genesis Maplecrest in Bettendorf. Contact Alicia Owens 563-421-3491 for more information.

Grief Support Group – CASI 1035 W Kimberly Road 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 Hosted by Vicky Ertel. Donation accepted

Low Vision Support Group at CASI: the first Thursday of every month at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, facilitated by Lilah Bell (Call 563-386- 7477 Ext. 231 for details or to register) Anyone with vision problems is welcome to attend.

The VIP (Visually Impaired People) Support Group is facilitated by Al Ayew-ew of the Center for Independent Living, meets the first Tues. of every month at 2:00 at Lighthouse as Silvis-1900 10th St., Silvis, IL. (Call Heather at 309-792-2800 for details or to register)

Parkinson Support Group Meets at CASI: Please join the Davenport Metro Parkinson Support Group at 10 am –Noon, third Sat of the month at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport. May will be the last meeting this season with guest speaker Dr.Elisa Huff discussing swallowing. We will start up again in the fall. Have a great summer.
For more information, please contact Joe at 309-762-9231 or Nancy at 563-332-4098.

Stroke Support Group: Third Wednesday of each Month, 2-3 p.m., Genesis at Maplecrest, 2535 Maplecrest Road, Suite 14, Bettendorf. The Genesis Support Group brings together stroke survivors and their families in an atmosphere of caring and sharing to assist recovery. Education about life after a stroke, helpful hints and coping skills. Cost: None. Registration: Alicia Owens at (563) 421-3491 or www.genesishealth.com/

SMOKING CESSATION PREVIEW/SUPPORT GROUP call Trinity’s My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or (877) 242-8899. 6-8 p.m., Trinity offers a preview session on how to quit smoking. Please join us as we help you map out a strategy that is right for you on your journey to becoming smoke-free. Fee: Free.

Dancing and Dance Classes

Spring Fling Dance Friday, May 14 7:00pm -10:00pm The Tony Hamilton Orchestra playing music from the Big Band Era – COST- $7:00 in advance/ $8:00 at door for CASI or PLUS 60 Members and $8:00 in advance/ $10:00 at door for non-members. SWING DANCE lessons before the dance 6:15 – 7:00 Larry and Diane Breitbach are instructors

Social Dancing, Listening & Fellowship 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) 1035 W. Kimberly Road Davenport, IA. – Donations $5.00 per person. Call CASI at 386-7477 for more information. Wednesday – May 12 John & Kay Retzl; May 19 Freddie Steenbock Duo; May 26 John & Kay Retzl; June 2 Freddie Steenbock Duo

Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. – Eastern Chapter
The Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. does not have a dance scheduled in May.
Line Dancing at CASI Tues mornings from 9:00-11:00 A.M., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA Members $2.00 per person. Call CASI at 386-7477 for more information.

Square Dancing at CASI with Mike Johnson Tuesday afternoon 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and/or Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Members $3.00 per person. Call CASI
386-7477 for more information.

YOGA, Gentle Exercise, and Aquatic Exercise

HOLISTIC BODYWORK The Trinity Enrichment Center For more information or to register, call (309) 779-2000. Registration and pre-payment are required for all classes.Stott Pilates Method: Intermediate level 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 25 to June 29 ($48/six weeks) Whether you’re 18 or 80, you can use Pilates for general fitness or as cross training with other sports, dance and exercise regimes to greatly improve your performance. The rhythmic exercises will promote a strong and flexible body core. An exercise mat is required for class.

T’ai Chi – The Essence of T’ai Chi 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Tuesdays, May 18 to June 29 ($42/six weeks) If you are searching for relaxation and inner peace while being physically fit, T’ai Chi is for you. T’ai Chi offers meditation in motion, a system of rounded, fluid and balanced movements that help center your mind and strengthen your body.

Qigong 7:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays,May 18 to June 29 ($48/six weeks) You will be “working with the life energy” when learning Qigong, the ancient Chinese art of cultivating and training your internal energy to relieve stress and pain for health and healing.

Yoga: Mind and Body 6-7 p.m., Mondays, May 17 to June 28 ($42/six weeks) – No class May 31; 7-8 p.m., Mondays, May 17 to June 28 ($42/six weeks) – No class May 31; Wednesdays, May 19 to June 30 ($49 /seven weeks); Thursday, May 13 to June 24 ($49/seven weeks) Hatha Yoga emphasizes the development of strength, stamina, and flexibility by utilizing the body’s postures and breathing techniques essential to your mental and overall wellness. An exercise mat is required for class.

SPIRITUAL LIFE Meditation for Balanced Living Wednesdays, May 19 to June 30 ($49/seven weeks). In this class you will learn to transform stress into healthy vitality and calm the mind through the ancient practice of meditation and breathing exercises.

Great River T’ai Chi Ch’un at CASI 10:30 – 11:30 Wednesdays, ($18/ six weeks members – $22.50/ six weeks nonmember) Call CASI at 386-7477 for info and to enroll

Egyptian Healing Rods at CASI Manifestation & Healing Circle Meditation with Egyptian Healing Rods are going to continue into the new year on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Call 386-7477

Movies, Theater, Speakers and Entertainment

Movie Matinee at CASI Movie Matinee at CASI 2nd Tuesday of the month $2.00 donation and free refreshments. Call 386-7477 for more information.

Talk of the Town at CASI Wednesday, May 19 at 11:15 – 12:30 p.m. Jim Schebler will show slides and speak about the Muscatine Button Factory. It’s fun and it’s free. Pizza lunch. Reservations needed since space is limited. Make reservations at the CASi Reception Desk – 563 386 7477. GolderCare Solutions.is the presenting sponsor

JJ Grey & MOFRO @ Redstone Room Date of Event: Tuesday, June 22 2010. Where: The Redstone Room @ River Music Experience/129 Main St./Davenport, IA 52801- Admission: $22.00 Doors: 7:00pm; Show: 8:00pm Phone: 563-326-1333 ext. 101. Artist Website: http://www.mofro.net/