Calendar of events
Pathways Book Group
Date: Dec. 11
Time: 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport
Event: The group will discuss “Walking a Sacred Path,” by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress. Sponsored by the Quad-City Labyrinth Project.
Contact: Pat McLaughlin, (563) 323-1737
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Jackson Elementary
Date: Dec. 11
Time: 2:45 p.m. — 3:45 p.m.
Location: Jackson Elementary Library, 1307 Wisconsin Ave., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment. For adults and their preschool children ages birth to 5.
Contact: Charles Robinson, (563) 823-2086
Silver Sneakers
Date: Dec. 11
Time: 10:45 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd St., Moline
Event: An innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programs, allowing older adults to take greater control of their health. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Contact: (309) 797-3945
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Buffalo Elementary
Date: Dec. 12
Time: 3 p.m. — 4 p.m.
Location: Buffalo Elementary Library, 1000 Jefferson St., Buffalo, Iowa
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment.
Contact: Charles Robinson (563) 823-2086
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Eisenhower Elementary
Date: Dec. 12
Time: 3 p.m. — 4 p.m.
Location: Eisenhower Elementary Library, 2827 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment.
Contact: Charles Robinson (563) 823-2086
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Fillmore Elementary
Date: Dec. 12
Location: Fillmore Elementary Library, 7307 N. Pacific St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment.
Contact: Charles Robinson, (563) 823-2086
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Garfield Elementary
Date: Dec. 12
Time: 2:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Location: Garfield Elementary Library, 902 E. 29th St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment.
Contact: Charles Robinson, (563) 823-2086
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Harrison Elementary
Date: Dec. 12
Time: 4 p.m. — 5 p.m.
Location: Harrison Elementary Library, 1032 W. 53rd St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment. Also meets from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays.
Contact: Charles Robinson, (563) 823-2086
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Wilson Elementary
Date: Dec. 12
Time: 3:45 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.
Location: Wilson Elementary Library, 2002 N. Clark St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment. For adults and their preschool children ages birth to 5.
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Children’s Village at Hayes
Date: Dec. 13
Location: Children’s Village at Hayes, 622 S. Concord St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment.
Contact: Charles Robinson, (563) 823-2086
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McKinley Elementary
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. — 11 a.m.
Location: McKinley Elementary Library, 1716 Kenwood Ave., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment. For adults and their preschool children ages birth to 5.
Contact: Charles Robinson, (563) 823-2086
Senior coffee
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. — noon
Location: Vander Veer Botanical Park, Davenport
Event: Poinsettias and lights. Have your picture taken at the display. Cost is $1.
Senior health counseling
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 9 a.m. — 11 a.m.
Location: Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport
Event: Trained volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) provide free assistance to senior citizens with issues such as Medicare, health insurance and prescription plans.
Contact: (563) 421-1095
Silver Sneakers
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 10:45 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd St., Moline, Ill.
Event: An innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programs, allowing older adults to take greater control of their health. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Contact: (309) 797-3945
The Jungle
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. — 11 a.m.
Location: Quad-City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island
Event: Read “Walking Through the Jungle” by Julie Lacome. Visit the greenhouse to decorate a container and pot a tropical plant. Open to children ages 3-5. Cost is $5 per child and one adult.
Contact: (309) 794-0991
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Adams Elementary
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Location: Adams Elementary Library, 3029 N. Division St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment.
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— Truman Elementary
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 2:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Location: Truman Elementary Library, 5506 N. Pine St., Davenport
Event: Free rhyming and oral vocabulary building activities for children. Sponsored by Davenport Community Schools, Davenport Public Library, Early Access Agencies and Scott County Community Empowerment. For adults and their preschool children ages birth to 5.
Contact: Charles Robinson (563) 823-2086
Medicare discussion
Date: Dec. 15
Time: 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Location: Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf
Event: A counselor with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program will discuss changes to Medicare drug plans for 2007, explain the types of plans offered, and share news about Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-payments. Call library to register.
Contact: (563) 344-4175, www.bettendorflibrary.com
Silver Sneakers
Date: Dec. 15
Time: 10:45 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd St., Moline
Event: An innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programs, allowing older adults to take greater control of their health. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Contact: (309) 797-3945
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