CASI (Davenport, IA) May 1, 2014 – CASI is celebrating Older Americans Month this May with activities designed to help older adults stay safe from unintended injuries.

Older Americans Month is sponsored each May by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). This year's theme is Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow. The focus is on injury prevention, including fire, motor vehicle, and consumer product safety; improper use of medicine; and more.

According to ACL, "unintentional injuries to this population result in at least 6 million medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths every year." Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those aged 65+. More than 21,700 older adults die from falls each year, and every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an Emergency Department for a fall-related injury. The direct medical cost of falls is currently estimated to top $36 billion annually and is expected to grow to nearly $62 billion by 2020.

Yet, falls are not a normal part of aging, and they can be prevented through a combination of interventions. These include exercising, getting a fall risk assessment, reviewing medications, having vision and hearing checked, and making the home environment safe. More tips are available at www.ncoa.org/FallsPrevention.

Check out our Special Events calendar for the month of May! Make the "CASI Lifestyle" Choice today!

CASI is located at 1035 W. Kimberly Road. Davenport, IA 52807 563-386-7477
www.CasiSeniors.org Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

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Come get your groove on TONIGHT (4-11-14) with the Tail Fins, a famous & local 50's-80's Classic Rock Band! Located at The Celebration Hall 1035 W Kimberly Rd Davenport, IA (CASI).  Presented by the Goldbook.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. & the Tail Fins will play from 7:30-10:30 p.m. It's just $10 at the door and a cash bar with snacks.

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Last year, the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) & Great River Brewery teamed up to make the Owney Irish Red Ale to raise funds for CASI. Well, last year was such a hit we brewed it again! The reasoning behind this fundraiser is because since 2009, government funding to non-profit organizations that provide human services has been in steady decline, forcing these service organizations to change much of their funding strategies or face a reduction in their ability to provide critical services to their communities.  Competition amongst non-profits for the "donated" dollar is extreme:  How can an individual not-for profit make itself standout from the crowd to garner more support and exposure plus increase donor dollars?

That's when CASI & Great River Brewery came up with the Owney and" brewed" the prefect fundraising plan. Owney, an old Irish name for "elderly" is on shelves now at retail locations throughout the Quad Cities.  Proceeds from the sale of Owney Irish Red Ale will be used by CASI to fund services for seniors in the Quad City community.  There are two events schedule to celebrate this cause:

 

Owney Tapping:

March 1, 1-5 p.m. Great River Brewery  332 E 2nd St. Davenport

Golden Keg is at 1:00 p.m.

Food is at 2:00 p.m. provided by Senior Star

Owney Dinner:

March 3, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Kelly's Irish Pub & Grill  Davenport IA

$25.00 tickets: include corn beef, cabbage, roasted potatoes and two pints of Owney. Purchase tickets at CASI, Kelly's or Great River Brewery.

*Proceeds will benefit CASI to help local seniors* 

Stop in at any of these events to... Sit up, Take Notice & Raise your Pint to CASI!

Founded in 1973, CASI is a multi-service senior center providing a variety of social, educational, support and wellness programs and activities designed for adults over the age of 60 and their families/caregivers.

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Last year, the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) & Great River Brewery teamed up to make the Owney Irish Red Ale to raise funds for CASI. Well, last year was such a hit we brewed it again! The reasoning behind this fundraiser is because since 2009, government funding to non-profit organizations that provide human services has been in steady decline, forcing these service organizations to change much of their funding strategies or face a reduction in their ability to provide critical services to their communities.  Competition amongst non-profits for the "donated" dollar is extreme:  How can an individual not-for profit make itself standout from the crowd to garner more support and exposure plus increase donor dollars?

That's when CASI & Great River Brewery came up with the Owney and" brewed" the prefect fundraising plan. Owney, an old Irish name for "elderly" is on shelves now at retail locations throughout the Quad Cities.  Proceeds from the sale of Owney Irish Red Ale will be used by CASI to fund services for seniors in the Quad City community.  There a number of special events scheduled between February 19 & March 3 to help feature the beer:

Pre-Release Parties:

February 19, 6:00 p.m. O'Keefe's 1331 5th Ave Moline, IL

February 26, 7:00 p.m. Harrington's 2321 Cumberland Square Bettendorf, IA

February 27, 8:00 p.m. Kavanaugh's Hilltop 1228 30th St Rock Island, IL

 

Owney Tapping:

March 1, 1-5 p.m. Great River Brewery  332 E 2nd St. Davenport

Golden Keg is at 1:00 p.m. Food provided by Senior Star

 

Owney Dinner:

March 3, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Kelly's Irish Pub & Grill  Davenport IA

$25.00 tickets: include corn beef, cabbage, roasted potatoes and two pints of Owney. Purchase tickets at CASI, Kelly's or Great River Brewery.

*Proceeds will benefit CASI to help local seniors*

 

Stop in at any of these events to... Sit up, Take Notice & Raise your Pint to CASI!

Founded in 1973, CASI is a multi-service senior center providing a variety of social, educational, support and wellness programs and activities designed for adults over the age of 60 and their families/caregivers.

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CASI is having our annual Valentine's Day Dance this Friday, February 14, 2014 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.  Music provided by the Tony Hamilton Orchestra.

Light snacks and cash bar! Tickets are $10 at the door. Singles are welcome!

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For more information, please call:  Sarah Arp at CASI at:  563.386.7477, 229 (office) or 563.343.0038 (cell) or email at:  sarp@casiseniors.org
THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE SENIORS INC. (CASI) WILL OPEN AT NOON TODAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE SENIORS (CASI) WILL OPEN TOMORROW TUESDAY JANUARY 7 AT NOON. ALL MORNING CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014 DUE TO THE EXTREME TEMPS.

MILESTONE CAFE, ACTIVITIES AND JANE'S PLACE WILL BE CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 2014.

CASI remains open until 5 p.m.!

Due to weather conditions, all activities have been cancelled at CASI- Center for Active Seniors Inc. CASI is remaining open today until 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call CASI at 563-386-7477.

CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa.  CASI is open Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.  563-386-7477 www.CasiSeniors.org.

Center Ice is OPEN and better than ever!  The Quad Cities ONLY outdoor, seasonal ice arena is located at Bass Street Landing (17th Street and River Drive) and boasts a renovated indoor warming space offering hot beverages and snacks and over 350 pairs of skates!

Skating Season Now - February 17, 2014

Admission $5.00

Skate Rental $3.00

Session Schedule (2.5 hour sessions):

Monday, Wednesday 1 pm, 4 pm

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm

Saturday 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm

Sunday 10 am, 1 pm

 

Holiday Schedule - December 23 - January 6

Monday - Saturday 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7pm

Sunday 10, am, 1 pm

 

We Offer Group Rates (groups must be pre-booked with Center Ice staff):

  • Groups 10 or More ($4 admission, $2 skate Rental)

  • Groups of 25 or More ($3 admission, $2 skate rental)

 

We Also Offer Private Ice Rentals!

  • Private Ice - Up to 125 people for 1.5 hours - $500

  • Private Ice Time available Sundays after 4:00 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays after 7:00 pm.


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Call us 309-517-1538

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