17 Apr 2015

Learn. Protect. Participate April 22nd

By Cheryl Frame

Fraud Protection:  Money Smart for Older Adults

CASI, The Center for Active Seniors will host Money Smart for Older Adults Wednesday, April 22, 2015 beginning at 7:30am at the CASI Center, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport.

"Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordination effort of organizations across the country including not-for-profits such as CASI, AARP, government agencies, the media and more", said Laura Kopp, President/CEO of CASI.  "Our focus is on older adults stressing the importance of safety, scam awareness and bringing the senior consumer in touch with resources and experts to help protect their financial future and provide educational information on fraud protection."

CASI will kick-off their annual event at 7:30am next Wednesday with its first session presented by Jenefer Duane and Kari Gomer, both with FDIC.  Together they will present Money Smart for Older Adults - an educational seminar geared towards professionals working with Older Adults and financial exploitation protection.  They'll cover ways to identifying older adults who may be vulnerable to scams or financial abuse.

Mary Muehl, Executive Council at AARP Iowa, will present the second session will discuss ways of protecting yourself, enrolling in AARP's Watchdog Alerts.  The day wraps up with local representatives of the TRIAD group, a joint venture of Scott County Law enforcement agencies and those working with the senior population in and around the Quad City area.

CASI's Money Smart Event for Older Adults is open to the public and is free of charge, however, reservations are required as the session will end with a light lunch provided and sponsored by AARP.  For reservations to CASI's Fraud Protection for Older Adults event, call 563.386.7477 or email your reservations to info@casiseniors.org.

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17 Feb 2015

A Leprechaun. A Ghost. And Seniors together Saturday, March 14th

By Cheryl Frame

 

Davenport, Iowa - You'd think the title of this story didn't make sense.  That is until you realize the Leprechaun is back, a ghost has been added and the Quad Cities will come together for the 2015 CASI St. Patrick's Day Race on March 14, 2015 to benefit the Center For Active Seniors or CASI as it is known to so many.

 

In its 33rd year, CASI's St. Patrick's Day race, presented by Russell Construction, is THE major fundraiser for the Center for Active Seniors.

 

"Led by a friendly Leprechaun, nearly 3000 runners and walkers race through downtown Davenport, to help raise funds to support CASI's mission of providing services to senior citizens in the Quad City Region," said Laura Kopp, President/CEO of CASI.  "More than $60,000 was raised in 2014 and with a leprechaun on our side, 2015 will be even bigger."

 

Programs available through CASI include senior advocacy services to more than 5,000 families annually in addition to daily activities, community forums, fitness and health initiatives, educational sessions and much more. All proceeds raised benefit CASI programs.


And the ghost? New for 2015 is "Ghost" race registration allowing everyone to help support seniors.  As a ghost, you don't actually participate in the race. Instead, your $30 registration is a donation which includes a t-shirt available during packet pickup and the peace of mind knowing you, too, are helping Quad City seniors.

CASI St. Patrick's Day Race, presented by Russell Construction includes:

Event

Time

Registration

Race Day 

Tot Trot 

9:00 am

$17

$20

 

 

$10/addtl child thru age 7

 

Family Fun Run

9:30am

$17

$20

5K

10:00am

$35

$40

Ghost Runner

 

$30

 

Awards & After Party

11:00am

 

 

Packet Pick-up is Friday, March 13, 2015, at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport on 2nd Street between Harrison & Main Friday, March 13, 2015 from Noon- 6:30 pm and Race Day, Saturday morning, March 14th from 7:00 am- 10:00 am.

So become a ghost, see the leprechaun and help support seniors in the Quad Cities by Join in the fun on March 14th at CASI's 33rd Annual St. Patricks Day Race. Learn more at www.CASIseniors.org and click on the Get Me Registered Icon.

The Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (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. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call (563) 386-7477.

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