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Quad-City Times

PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

AIDS Project Quad Cities Inc. Support groups for persons who are HIV positive. Information: (563) 421-4266.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). 5:30-7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, Trinity-West, Rock Island, (563) 359-5181.

Alzheimer's. Support for victims, caregivers, family, friends and bereaved. A variety of groups and area locations are available, including Davenport, Clinton, DeWitt and Muscatine in Iowa, and Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, Kewanee and Morrison in Illinois. Information: Alzheimer’s Association, (563) 324-1022 or (800) 272-3900.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Telephone Support. 2 p.m. third Tuesdays and 7 p.m. third Wednesdays, sponsored by the Greater Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. To register, call (800) 272-3900.

Alive. Spiritually-based support group incorporating meditation and reflection, for people dealing with serious or chronic illness, 7-8:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88^th Ave. W., Rock Island. Information: (563) 333-6189.

Arthritis. 10 a.m.-noon third Mondays except Nov., Dec. and Jan., Genesis Wellness Center, Bettendorf YMCA, 3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf. Information: (563) 421-3460.

Autism Society. 7 p.m. first Thursdays, Community of Joy United Methodist Church, 1330 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, child care available. Information: (563) 359-5515 .

Autism. Great-Grandparents for Autism Advocacy. Information: (563) 264-1793 or e-mail 2oldies@earthlink.net. Web site: www.kuhens.org.

Bariatric Surgery. “Images,” for those who have had weight-loss surgery or are considering it, 6:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays, Center for Bariatric Surgery, Genesis, East Rusholme Street, Medical Office Building II. Information: (563) 421-8361.

Blind and Visually Impaired. 10 a.m.-noon first Thursdays, CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Information: (563) 355-8995. Transportation: (563) 386-7477.

Brain Injury. 7:15-8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Medical Pavilion Conference Room, Genesis, West Central Park, Davenport. Information: Jan, (563) 332-7028.

Brain Tumor. For brain tumor patients, caregivers and interested professionals, 6:30-8 p.m., fourth Mondays, Cancer Center, Genesis, West Central Park. Information: (563) 421-1905.

Brain Tumor (Pediatric). Lighthouse SOS, Midwest-based on-line support group for families of children with brain/spinal cord tumors. Information: Carol Nielson, (515) 965-1443. Web site: www.lighthousesos.org.

Breast Cancer and Lymphedema. 7-9 p.m. first Tuesdays, Annunciata Conference Center, Genesis, West Central Park, Davenport; noon-1:30 p.m. potluck, third Wednesdays (September-June), Butterworth Center, Moline. Information: Barb, (563) 332-9041; Pat, (563) 355-7548.

Cancer Support: Gilda’s Club. For men, women and children who have cancer, their families and friends; includes lectures, workshops and support groups. Specific groups include: Wellness Group for those with any type of cancer, Family and Friends Group for those who love someone with cancer, and Family Alumni Group for family and friends of people who have died of cancer. Information: (563) 326-7504.

Cancer Support: Healing Lights. 6:30-8 p.m. third Thursdays, Pleasant View Baptist Church, 6400 Crow Creek Road, Bettendorf. For anyone with a cancer diagnosis and their loved ones who are interested in a Christian faith-based support system. Information: Terry (cancer survivor facilitator) at (563) 505-9346 or Pat Christy at Genesis at (563) 421-1905.

Cancer Support: Whispering Angels. For persons with breast cancer and other types of cancer. Encourages use of coping skills unique to each individual. Information: (563) 355-1176.

Cancer Resource Center. Contains information and reference materials about cancer and living with cancer. Open to the public 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Genesis Cancer Center, West Central Park, Davenport. Information: (563) 421-1905.

Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Trinity at Terrace Park, lower level, Bettendorf. Information: Lisa, (563) 386-3220.

Celiac Sprue. For those coping with celiac disease and a gluten-free diet, meets every other month, Genesis, West Central Park, Davenport. Information: (563) 391-2968. Website: http://qcceliacs.home.mchsi.com.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Information: (563) 285-9519.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 10 a.m. second Tuesdays, Center for Active Seniors, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, (563) 386-7477.

Diabetes. Moline: Second Tuesdays at various Moline locations, (309) 762-0357. Web site: QCDA@qconline.com. Silvis: 9-10 a.m. first Tuesdays, Larson Center classroom, Genesis, Illini Campus, (309) 792-4389.

Epilepsy. Sponsored by Epilepsy Foundation of North Central Illinois, 6:30-8:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, Northcrest Baptist Church, 3004 56th St., Moline; 6:30 p.m. first Mondays, OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Conference Room 1A, 3333 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, Ill. Information: Linda, (309) 373-0377.

Fibromyalgia. 1-2:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Genesis Wellness Center, Bettendorf YMCA, Information: Alicia Owens, (563) 421-3460.

HeartBeats. For patients suffering from heart disease and their families, 6 p.m. first Mondays, Larson Center, Genesis, Illini Campus, Silvis. Times and dates may vary. Information: (309) 792-4383.

Huntington’s Disease. 1-3 p.m. fourth Sundays, Della Ruppert Conference Room, 6^th floor, elevator H, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Information: (319) 353-4307.

Juvenile Diabetes. 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, Lombard Room, Genesis, West Central Park, Davenport. Location may vary. Information: Shirl, (563) 323-4371 or Tracy, (309) 755-8396. Email: jdaqc@mchsi.com.

Leukemia. For those with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease or myeloma and their families, 3-4:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, East Room, 8th floor, Carver Pavilion, University Hospitals, Iowa City. Information: (319) 339-0072 or (515) 270-6169.

Liver disease. Quad-Cities Affiliate of American Liver Foundation, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays except July and Dec., First Lutheran Church, 5th Ave. and 13th St., Moline. Information: (309) 764-3517.

Lyme Disease. 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Larson Center, Genesis, Illini Campus, 855 Hospital Road, Silvis, Ill. Call during summer months. Information: (309) 372-4472.

Melanoma. 6:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Gilda’s Club Quad-Cities, 1234 E. River Drive, Davenport. Information: (563) 326-7504.

Mended Hearts Inc. For those who have had heart surgery, 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, Medical Bldg. 2, Basement Conference Room, Genesis, East Rusholme Street. Information: Leroy, (563) 355-3853, or Myra, (563) 355-2948.

Multiple Sclerosis. Davenport: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lombard and Brady streets, (563) 391-9558. Davenport: 6:30-8 p.m. second Mondays, Lombard Room, Genesis, West Central Park, (563) 322-8709. Rock Island/Moline: 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Meeting Room 4, Trinity-West, Rock Island, (800) 423-5774.

Muscular Dystrophy. 7 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Trinity-7th Street Campus, John Deere Rd., Moline. Information: (563) 359-5181.

Organ Donors/Recipients. New Hope support group, 7 p.m. third Thursdays except July and Aug., DeWitt United Methodist Church. Information: (563) 659-9560.

Ostomy. 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, every other month, Edgewater Café, Trinity 7^th Street Campus, Moline. Information: (309) 779-2803.

Overeaters Anonymous. Support groups meet at a variety of times and locations. Information: (309) 762-0306 or www.qcoa.org.

Parkinson’s Disease. Davenport: 2 p.m. third Saturdays except summer, Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Information: (563) 332-5071. Rock Island: 3 p.m. second Thursdays, Trinity Medical Center-West Campus, Rock Island. Information: Jane Hoffman, (309) 779-2624. Clinton: 10 a.m. second Saturdays, Mercy Medical Center-South. Information: Don, (563) 243-5585 or (800) 972-5455.

Peripheral Neuropathy. 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Larson Center, Genesis, Illini Campus, Silvis, Ill. Information: Mary Kay Keemle, (309) 755-1063 or Bob Schaechter, (309) 764-6814.

Prostate Cancer. 7-9 p.m. third Thursdays except Dec., Jardine Room, Trinity-West, Rock Island. Information: Bill, (309) 799-3621 or Ed, (309) 796-0014.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). Information: (563) 284-5079.

Service Dogs. Disabilities Assistant Dogs, for those who have a service dog or interested in having one. Service dogs are individually trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, seizure dogs, mobility assist dogs and psychiatric dogs, 7 p.m. second Thursdays and 11 a.m. fourth Saturdays, call for locations. Information: Rosina Bignall, (563) 505-2182.

Stroke. For stroke patients, families and friends. 2 p.m. third Tuesdays, Genesis Wellness Center, Bettendorf YMCA, (563) 421-2000 or (563) 421-3460. Aphasia support group: meets quarterly, 2 p.m. second Tuesdays, Genesis Wellness Center, Bettendorf YMCA, (563) 421-2000 or (563) 421-3460.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Chapter 150: Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, (563) 332-0552. Chapter 238: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 W. 12^th St., Davenport, (563) 505-4505, (563) 322-2505 or (563) 324-7714. Chapter 309: 9-9:45 a.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Center, 3400 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. Chapter 450: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, So. Moline Township Senior Center, 637 17th Ave., East Moline, (309) 752-2643.

MENTAL WELL-BEING

Al-Anon. Family groups meet at a variety of times and locations. Information: (563) 323-1521.

Alcoholics Anonymous. For information on meeting schedules, contact the 24-hour Hotline at (309) 764-1016 or www.aaquadcities.com.

Anxiety/Panic/Phobia. 6-7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Psychology Associates, 4455 E. 56th St., Davenport. Information: Dr. Joseph Maciejko, (563) 355-2577.

ARC of Rock Island County. Support for families and individuals with developmental disabilities. Information: (309) 786-6474.

Caregivers Support. For caregivers of older adults. Davenport: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., second Mondays, lunch available, Center for Active Seniors Inc. (CASI), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, (563) 386-7477. Davenport: Generations Area Agency on Aging, 4:30 p.m. third Thursdays, 935 E. 53^rd St., Davenport, (563) 324-9085. Moline: Noon-2 p.m. third Tuesdays, lunch provided, Intouch Adult Day Center, 4011 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 102, Moline, (309) 277-0167. Moline: 7-8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Alternatives for the Older Adult main office, 1518 5th Ave., Moline, (309) 277-0167 (Call ahead for reservations). Geneseo: 1:30-3 p.m. third Wednesdays, Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St., Geneseo, Ill., (309) 277-0167. Aledo: 1:30-3:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Mercer County Senior Center, 137 W. Main St., Aledo, Ill., (309) 277-0167. Kewanee: 1-2:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Kewanee Senior Center, 219 W. 2nd St., Kewanee, Ill., (309) 277-1067.

Caregivers Support. National Family Caregivers Association. National organization dealing with caregiver issues and concerns. Information: Stacey Bartz, Iowa state representative, (319) 277-7059. Website: www.nfcacares.org.

Co-dependents Anonymous. 7-8 p.m. Sundays, Lombard Room, Genesis, West Central Park, Davenport. Information: (563) 391-0722, mailbox 2.

Compassionate Friends. Support for families who have lost a child. Call national toll-free hotline for information on local groups: (877) 969-0010.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Quad-Cities. Patient and family rap sessions, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays (first Thursdays only during summer), Conference Rooms A and B, Trinity Medical Center-Terrace Park Campus, Bettendorf. Information: Alinda, (563) 359-3994.

Depression Recovery. “Freedom to Live,” eight-week program for adults facilitated by Jana Allemeier, national certified counselor, helps participants develop a new perspective on life. Information: Family Foundations of Iowa, (563) 359-7625.

DivorceCare. Divorce recovery seminar and support group, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, First Church of the Nazarene, 1010 N. Clark St., Davenport. Information: (563) 386-4688.

Divorce Support. Support for divorced and divorcing adults in a confidential, Christian environment, DeWitt United Methodist Church, 222 12th St., DeWitt, Iowa. Call for appointment: (563) 659-5315 or (563) 659-5624.

Divorced, Widowed Support. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul the Apostle School, 1007 E. Rusholme St., Davenport. Information: (563) 322-2923.

Domestic Violence. A variety of services and support groups for survivors and family members/friends are offered by Family Resources. Information: (309) 793-7729 or (563) 322-1200. Crisis line (24-hour/7 days a week): (563) 326-9191.

Drug Addiction. Narconon provides free assessment, evaluation and referral services to traditional and alternative facilities. Call (800) 556-8885 or (800) 468-6933, visit Web sites at www.drugrehab.net or www.stopaddiction.com.

Gambling Addiction. Eastern Iowa Center for Problem Gambling Inc., 216 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Variety of therapy groups available for enrolled clients, call (563) 322-2535. Gamblers Anonymous, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-noon Sundays, Eastern Iowa Center for Problem Gambling, call (563) 322-2535. Friday Night Serendipity Gamblers Anonymous, 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Larsen Center, Genesis Illini Campus, Silvis, Ill., contact Linda, (309) 792-8035.

Grief Recovery. Davenport: 6:30-8:30 p.m. every other Monday and 3:15-4:30 p.m. every other Tuesday, Genesis, East Rusholme St., Medical Office Building 2 Conference Center, information, Chaplain Peter Dahlstrom, (563) 421-7970. Silvis: Life After Loss, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, lower level, Larson Center-Wallen room, (309) 792-4385. DeWitt: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 520 E. 11^th St., DeWitt, Iowa, (563) 659-3166. Senior grief support: 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays, CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, followed by an optional lunch, (563) 386-7477. Grief support for children: Rick’s House of Hope, Genesis Medical Center, (563) 324-9580. Bereavement support: 6:30 p.m. second Mondays, Beacon of Hope Hospice Conference Room, 1020 W. 35^th St., Davenport, Chaplain Steve Hayes, (563) 391-6933 or toll-free (888) 932-2732.

Grief Recovery. Living Information for Today (L.I.F.T.), for widows and widowers, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, The Lodge, Spruce Hills Drive and Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf. Information: Cherie Emmick, Runge Mortuary, (563) 391-6202.

Grief Recovery. Help for Heavy Hearts. For parents who have lost a child at any age, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Annie Wittenmyer Complex, Building 9, 2800 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Information: Jim and Paula Severe, (563) 381-1316, or Dave and Jeanne Happ, (563) 785-6133.

Mental Illness-Family and Friends Support. Support group for those dealing with mental illness of a family member, 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, Unitarian Church, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Information: Linda, (563) 355-1708.

NAMI-Care. For those diagnosed with mental illness, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Sundays, Vera French Manor Community Room 215 E. 37^th St., Davenport, sponsored by National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Scott County, Information: Anna Goodwin, (563) 322-5454.

NAMI-Transitions. For family and friends of persons suffering from mental illnesses, 6 p.m. second Wednesdays, Crooners Restaurant, 2326 16th St., Moline, sponsored by National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Rock Island/Mercer counties. Information: Migdalia Colon, (309) 793-4993, Ext. 213.

Narcotics Anonymous. Non-profit fellowship of men and women who come together and help each other stay clean. For information on local activities and groups, call (563) 328-5228 or visit www.qcana.org.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). 6:30 p.m. first Mondays, Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2^nd St., Eldridge, Iowa. Information: Diane, (563) 285-4173.

Quad-Citians Affirming Diversity. For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and their families, Plaza Office Building, Suite 508, 1705 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Youth night, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays; men’s group, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays; transgender group, 7 p.m. third Saturdays; gay and gray group, 7 p.m. third Wednesdays; 20-somethings, 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. Information: (309) 786-2580.

Reformers Unanimous Addictions Abstinence Program. 7-9 p.m. Fridays, All Seasons Baptist Church, 3449 Moenck’s Road, Bettendorf. Information: (563) 449-8099 or (563) 212-5187.

Rape/Sexual Assault. A variety of services and support groups for survivors and family members/friends are offered by Family Resources. Information: (309) 793-7729 or (563) 322-1200. Crisis line (24-hours/7 days a week): (563) 326-9191.

Sexaholics Anonymous. For persons seeking recovery from addictive or compulsive sexual behavior. Information: (563) 320-5987 or by email at qcsa-iowa@juno.com or by mail at P.O. Box 4533, Davenport, IA 52808.

Sexual Abuse. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), North East Iowa Chapter, meets Mondays at varying locations. Information: Heather Smith, (319) 939-4144, or Steve Theisen, (319) 231-1663.

SHARE Group. For parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death, 7-9 p.m. third Thursdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 1140 E. High St., Davenport. Information: (309) 792-7808.

Trauma Recovery. Program for those who have experience a sudden, incomprehensible event or suffered lifelong emotional, mental or physical abuse. Facilitated by Jana Allemeier, national certified counselor. Information: Family Foundations of Iowa, (563) 359-7625.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). A national non-profit organization serving families, friends and military service members affected by a death in the armed forces; offers peer support, crisis response, grief care and counseling resources. Information: (800) 959-TAPS(8277). Web site: www.taps.org.

PARENTING

Birthmothers. Support for women who have chosen adoption recently or long ago, Catholic Social Service, 4703 44^th St., Suite 3, Rock Island. Information: (309) 788-9581.

Breastfeeding. For breastfeeding mothers, led by lactation consultants, 10-11 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, Genesis Continuing Care Specialists, Northgate Shopping Center, 1803 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Information: (563) 421-2000.

Fathers for Equal Rights. Information: (309) 887-4709. Web site: www.cnbp.info.

Great-Grandparents for Autism Advocacy. Information: (563) 264-1793 or e-mail 2oldies@earthlink.net. Web site: www.kuhens.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. 6:30-8 p.m. last Mondays, Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd St., Moline. Information: Jennifer Perrin, (563) 359-7577. Geneseo: Information: Paul Claeys, (309) 936-7208.

Iowa SIDS Foundation. Support for families who have lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or any infant death, meets in Quad-City area. Information: Jennifer, (563) 285-5046 or Betsy, (563) 332-6265.

La Leche League. Breast-feeding support group, 10-11 a.m. second Tuesdays or 7-8 p.m. first Tuesdays, Trinity-Terrace Park, Bettendorf; 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Genesis, Illini Campus, Larson Center, Room C. Information: Kristy, (563) 359-3772; 7 p.m. second Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 621 S. 3^rd St., Clinton, Iowa; information, Shannon, (563) 242-1869; Krista, (815) 772-3295; Julie (563) 243-3367; or Laura (563) 242-3262.

MOMS Club. Moms Offering Moms Support, for stay-at-home moms. Information: Jackie, (563) 332-6254.

Mothers of Twins. Support for mothers of twins, multiples, and women expecting multiples, 7 p.m., first Thursdays (except for July), Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline. Information: Juanita Eucker, (309) 796-3821, Mindy Frahm, (563) 326-3436, or Joelle McDermott, (563) 359-7861, or email qcmotc2@yahoo.com. Web site: www.qcmotc.org.

Rick’s House of Hope. Grief and trauma recovery center for children and youth, offering a variety of programs for children dealing with trauma in the family, such as death, serious illness, divorce or mental illness; a division of Genesis Medical Center Spiritual Care Department. Information: (563) 324-9580 or (563) 421-7970.

Special Needs Adoption. For anyone who has adopted a child with special needs or is waiting to adopt a child with special needs, 6-7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays (September-May), Lutheran Services in Iowa, 111 W. 15th St., Davenport. Information: (563) 322-7419.