20 Aug 2013

Experience C-SPAN during a Davenport PUBLIC VISIT at CASI

By Sarah Arp
Public Invited to Tour Unique C-SPAN Bus, Meet C-SPAN Representatives

Davenport area residents are invited to step aboard the C-SPAN Bus and take a FREE TOUR of a unique, interactive multi-media center.  

Thursday, August 22

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Parked outside CASI  -- 1035 West Kimberly Road  --  Davenport

With a fresh new look, the C-SPAN Bus is kicking off a new tour season - bringing its digital Video Library and public affairs resources to Davenport.  Teachers, students and the public will enjoy this tour of a 45-foot bus that is unlike anything else - state-of-the-art digital media technology on wheels.  Learn about the First Ladies series or how to follow Washington Your Way - encourage students to participate in StudentCam (Iowa students earned national recognition in recent contests). Door prizes and great information for all visitors.   FREE & open to the public.

Mediacom is proud to sponsor C-SPAN's Iowa tour, with visits in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Mason City.  C-SPAN is a non-partisan, non-profit cable network founded and funded by the cable industry.  Mediacom customers will find all THREE C-SPAN channels on local channel lineups.  Special thanks to the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI).

For more information, visit: www.c-span.org/community or contact Mediacom's community relations office at 515-707-7148.
18 Jul 2013

Be A Fan To Seniors Program

By Sarah Arp

With our community being under a heat advisory now until Saturday, the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) is emphasizing the danger this may cause older adults in our community. Older adults are more susceptible to heat than younger people because they are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat and they are more likely to take prescription medicines that impair the body's ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration.

In an effort to help older adults in the Quad Cities Area to stay cool this summer, CASI is holding its Annual Be A Fan To Seniors - Summer Heat Relief Program. From now until the end of the hot summer days, community members are being ask to bring in new (preferably box style) fans to be distributed to older adults who are in need this summer. CASI will also be taking monetary donations to go out and purchase fans as well. Donations can be dropped off at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Due to the increased demand from older adults in the community, CASI will only distribute one fan per household with an adult 55 years of age or older. The following information will be requested at time of pick-up:

  • A valid ID to provide proof of age and residency

CASI's Senior Advocacy Department encourages friends, family and neighbors to check on older adults more frequently during extreme days of heat. Signs of heat related problems may be: cramping in legs or abdomen, heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, dizziness, or confusion, seek medical attention if any of these signs occur. If person is vomiting, refusing water or loses consciousness call 9-1-1 immediately.

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09 Jul 2013

Neurology Consultants & CASI Indoor Garage Sale

By Sarah Arp

Neurology Consultants has teamed up with the Center for Active Seniors Inc. (CASI) for their 6th Annual Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, July 13at CASI (1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA). For you early birds, doors open at 7:00 a.m. with a $5 early bird admission fee. Then from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. it's free admission. Swing by and shop with friends and family! All the proceeds will go to help fund programs and services for seniors in our community.

Still spring cleaning? We're still in need of donation items! Items can be dropped off at CASI by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12. CASI is open Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Is your item too big to move yourself? Call CASI at 563-386-7477 and schedule a pick up! We'll come get it!

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24 Jun 2013

Be A Fan To Seniors Program

By Sarah Arp

Now that summer is officially here, so is the heat and humidity. Older adults are more susceptible to heat than younger people because they are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat and they are more likely to take prescription medicines that impair the body's ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration.

In an effort to help older adults in the Quad Cities Area to stay cool this summer, the Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) is holding its Annual Be A Fan To Seniors - Summer Heat Relief Program. From now until the end of the hot summer days, community members are being ask to bring in new (preferably box style) fans to be distributed to older adults who are in need this summer. CASI will also be taking monetary donations to go out and purchase fans as well. Donations can be dropped off at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Due to the increased demand from older adults in the community, CASI will only distribute one fan per household with an adult 55 years of age or older. The following information will be requested at time of pick-up:

  • A valid ID to provide proof of age and residency

CASI's Senior Advocacy Department encourages friends, family and neighbors to check on older adults more frequently during extreme days of heat. Signs of heat related problems may be: cramping in legs or abdomen, heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, dizziness, or confusion, seek medical attention if any of these signs occur. If person is vomiting, refusing water or loses consciousness call 9-1-1 immediately

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18 Jun 2013

The 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash

By Sarah Arp

Party with a Purpose Provides Holiday Food Baskets & Gifts for Quad Cities Seniors

 

The 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash will be held on:

Thursday, November 21, 2013

5:30-9 p.m.

CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA

 

The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) is pleased to announce that Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS is joining forces with CASI to present the 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash which raises funds to make the holidays special for Quad Cities Seniors, by providing food baskets and gifts.

"Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS has over 150 years of community involvement history within our local cities and region. We are thrilled that they have agreed to be our presenting sponsor for the 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash. We are confident that with their support our goal of helping seniors in need will reach new heights." said Tom Bahls, CEO/ President of CASI.

"We have so many Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors agents and staff who are committed volunteers for CASI and the Hat Bash that it is a perfect fit for us to sponsor this event." Caroline Ruhl, President of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS.

"The Hat Bash Steering Committee already has the ball rolling planning for this year's event. We are hoping to make this year's event even bigger." said Pat Johnson, Hat Bash Committee Chair

If you are interested in donating a raffle item towards this great cause, please contact Pat Johnson at 563-370-2962.

We can't wait to see you and your hat on November 21, 2013 at the 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash presented by Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS.

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03 Jun 2013

Famous Snowflake Cutter Keith Bonnstetter is back at CASI

By Sarah Arp

Keith Bonnstetter is coming back to the Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) for a snowflake cutting class. Keith has been featured on the Martha Stewart show for his elaborate snowflake cutting skills.

There's still time and room to sign up for his class that's being help tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. He will demonstrate and help you make a patriotic snowflake. Members $10 and Non-Members $12

Call CASI today to sign up at 563-386-7477 or stop in at 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport Iowa.

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For more information, please call: Sarah Arp at CASI at: 563.386.7477 ext. 229

03 Jun 2013

CASI Starts a Farmers Market

By Sarah Arp

Starting TODAY, Monday, June 03, 2013, the Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) starts their first Farmers Market day. June through September, CASI will be holding inside Farmers Market twice a month: 1st Mondays 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 3rd Mondays 2:30-4:30 p.m. CASI encourages everyone in the community to come and participate in the new activity.

There's still space available for vendors to sign up! All you have to do is stop by the desk to fill out an application. The whole month of June is FREE for all vendors! July-September, vendor cost will be $5 for CASI Members & $10 for Non-Members.

Come shop, sell and socialize at CASI's Farmers Market!

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23 Apr 2013

Herbert Hoover Presentation at CASI

By Sarah Arp
Archivist Craig Wright from the Hoover Library in West Branch Iowa travels to the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) today to share about the lives of Lou and Herbert Hoover from 12:00-1:30 p.m. He will also talk about the Presidential Library.

Come learn more about one of our outstanding presidents! Members are free and non-members are just $2.00! We'll see you and your friends at 12:00 p.m. today!

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15 Apr 2013

Cooking with Stephanie Godke at CASI

By Sarah Arp
This Tuesday, April 16, Chef Stephanie Godke is cooking up some of her new dishes from her new cookbook at the Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI), 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806!  Her class will be held in CASI's kitchen from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Come enjoy some yummy dishes while learning from the famous Chef Stephanie Godke!

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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

CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa. CASI is open Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.

www.CasiSeniors.org
05 Apr 2013

Spring Fling Dance at CASI

By Sarah Arp
GOLDBOOK presents the Spring Fling Dance at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI), (1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport) Friday, April 5th. Come dance the night away from 7:00-10:00 p.m. with music provided by The Tony Hamilton Orchestra. The cost is just $10 at the door!

But wait, there's more! Interested in learning some line dancing steps before the dance begins? There will be FREE Line Dancing lessons starting at 6:15 p.m.! Make sure to mark the Spring Fling Dance on your Friday night schedule and we'll see you and your dancing shoes at CASI!

For more information please contact Sarah Arp at CASI (O) 563-386-7477 ext. 229 ( C ) 563-343-0038 (E) sarp@casiseniors.org

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