Davenport, Iowa - America's Navy is coming to CASI the Center for Active Seniors to host a performance by Ambassadors to the Midwest, the U.S. Navy Band Naval Service Training Command Great Lakes show band, during its spring 2015 tour.
Ambassadors to the Midwest performances are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. , Tuesday, May 5th at The Center for Active Seniors, Inc., CASI, located at 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. The tour is one of the Navy's signature outreach programs. All programs are free and open to the public.
"Pride in Service" has been the theme for Navy Band Great Lakes for more than a century. From 1911, when the band formed, to 1917, when Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa served as Bandmaster, to today's Director, Geordie Kelly, our music represents the pride and professionalism that is synonymous with the United States Navy. Serving Commander, Naval Service Training Commands mission of transforming volunteers into 21st century Sea Warriors, Navy Band Great Lakes performs weekly for basic training graduations to pay honor to recruits, Sailors and their families, while balancing out their robust schedule to more than 350 performances annually for millions of Americans across the Midwest. The concerts are family-friendly events, meant to be entertaining and patriotic for young and old alike.
· The Center For Active Seniors, Inc. also known as CASI was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. With more than 2000 members in the Quad Cities, CASI Senior Advocacy programs help more than 5000 additional older adults, their families, and caregivers with needs assessment and referral for services.
· CASI's Jane's Place, the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa, provides a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for adults who need supervised care during the day due to stroke recovery, Alzheimer's and dementia. Jane's Place provides just the right amount of personal care while allowing maximum independence while at Jane's Place Day Center.
· For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, Jane's Place and/or Senior Advocacy, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call 563.386.7477.
