Davenport, Iowa - Don helps in the Café and walks Main Street. Millie, line dances on Thursday. And each morning, you'll find Jan leading group exercise classes. Just another day until you realize these are older adults, volunteering, exercising and staying active - each playing a role to help Quad City seniors Celebrate LIFE at CASI, The Center for Active Seniors.
The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) has deemed September National Senior Center Month and CASI - The Center for Active Seniors is celebrating. More than 5000 older adults will Celebrate LIFE this September at CASI during National Senior Center Month - dubbed A Celebration of LIFE - Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy . And like Don, Millie and Jan, the Quad Cities older adults are invited to participate, come together and Celebrate LIFE during National Senior Center Month.
"The Center for Active Seniors, Inc., CASI, as it is known to most, is the Quad Cities most comprehensive Senior Center. More than 80 events will happen throughout the month of September," said Laura Kopp President/CEO. "We're not your average senior center - we're here when you need us. But, don't take my word for it. Come experience CASI for yourself," added Kopp.
Senior Center Month kicks off on September 1st and 2nd when the Cities of Bettendorf and Davenport will each proclaim September as Senior Center Month. The Honorable Bob Gallagher, Mayor of Bettendorf and the Honorable Bill Gluba, Mayor of Davenport, will each proclaim September as Senior Center Month at their council meetings held September 1st and 2nd respectively. Both cities will recognize CASI's daily contributions to enhance the well-being of the older citizens of our communities.
In addition to CASI's normal schedule of activities, two special events, Laughs on Tap and Caring for the Caregiver tie in with Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy. Both events take place at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport.
Thursday, September 17th:
Laughs on Tap is a first time event at CASI and serves as a Fun(ds) raising event to benefit activities and programs at Jane's Place CASI's Adult Day Service and CASI. ComedySportz, an Improv Comedy Group, will be onsite at CASI Thursday September 17th with Brews and Heavy Apps beginning at 5:30 followed by Draughts and Heavy Laughs beginning at 6:30 at CASI. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. To order tickets: www.Eventbrite.com /Laughs on Tap (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughs-on-tap-tickets-17834502477?aff=es2)
Thursday, September 24th:
Caring for The Caregiver, presented by Dr. Steve Kopp, PhD, LMFT, LMHC; Genesis Psychology Associates. Often overlooked and forgotten, yet the most important person to care for is the caregiver. When a caregivers needs are met, the person being cared for will benefit, too. Learn more during this special event, Thursday, September 24th. Cost is $10 per person and reservations can be made by calling CASI at 563.386.7477 or emailing info@CASIseniors.org
Here's a sampling of CASI's month long Celebration of LIFE - Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy, will take place during September. For a complete list of all activities is available online at www.CASIseniors.org.
Learning - expand your knowledge. Educational seminars including Caring for the Caregiver, Alzheimer's and Dementia awareness, Documents your kids will need when you're gone, Electronics Clinic and more will occur during September.
Independence - live on your terms. Celebrate your independence by attending the Stand Up to Prevent Falls Balance and mobility screenings, Flu shots and 20th Anniversary Band Concert of CASI's New Horizons Band.
Friends - enjoy life, laughter & feeling connected. A special showing of Still Alice starring Julianne Moore, card games, QC Times Plus 60 Art Intake Wine and Cheese reception, Jane's Place Open House and our feature event, Laughs on Tap starring Comedy Sports, while enjoying adult beverages and appetizers.
Energy - discover health & vitality. Throughout September celebrate with daily, gentle exercise, a Spine Clinic, Zumba Class, Line Dancing, Tai Chi and plenty of other fun & fitness activities.
The NISC's national celebration of senior centers began in 1979, as just a week in the month of May. Since then, thanks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Aging Task Force, numerous mayoral proclamations have declared Senior Center Week.
In 1985, NISC was instrumental in achieving the first Senior Center Week Presidential Proclamation signed by President Ronald Reagan. In 2007, NISC designated the entire month of September as Senior Center Month to give centers greater flexibility in scheduling celebratory events.
CASI - The Center For Active Seniors, Inc., established in 1973, serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and daily activities keeping older Quad Citians socially, mentally and physically engaged. As 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65 every day, "senior citizen" is being redefined as is the senior lifestyle. CASI's multi -pronged approach to helping seniors age successfully includes health and wellness initiatives, social engagement opportunities, lifelong learning and volunteer opportunities to keep the older adult active and involved with our Quad Cities community.
Senior Advocacy programs at CASI help older adults, their families, and caregivers with needs assessment helping partner them with other area agencies and programs keeping them in their own home for as long as is safely possible.
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 allowing maximum independence while at Jane's Place Day Service 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.
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