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36 www.DesertMessenger.com March 4, 2015 • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM "The Basics" - If you or someone you know is af- fected by Alzheimer's disease or de- mentia, it's time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk fac- tors, stages of the disease, treat- ment, and much more. "Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Vis- its, Legal & Financial Planning" This Health Fair will provide a tre- mendous opportunity to learn about your own health as well as improv- ing your lifestyle so you can enjoy life longer. This Free Health Fair is available from 8 am till 1:30 FRIDAY ONLY. Be informed and Pro-Active about your Health. This is a great free op- portunity for second opinions and reviewing medical testing options. QIA' 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner – FRIDAY March 6th - 6pm Special Guests from around the State, Lifetime Members and Vol- unteers will be honored at the QIA with a special Dinner – at the 1965 prices!! QIA Members will enjoy a meal at $2.00. Non-Members are only $7.00 for the Dinner! Exciting night of Memorabilia from all 50 years of the QIA is planned. Pictures and videos showing the beginning and growth of the QIA to an all-volunteer non-profi t that has been open and helping Quartzsite residents and visitors for 50 years! SATURDAY March 7th Craft Fair – 9 am until Noon – Monthly QIA Craft Fair & Yard Sale Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 7PM The World Famous Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra is providing a once in a lifetime experience – a Live Pro- fessional 16 piece Orchestra at the QIA! It's a Concert, Senior Prom, Dance, and Show – call it what you want – but it will be an exciting and fun evening. Bring a date, a friend or just your- self – it doesn't matter – cross it off your List of things you always want- ed to see & hear - plan on a wonder- ful and exciting time at the QIA. Tap your feet in your seat, or dance to their wonderful nostalgic music! Cake & Ice Cream will be served af- ter the concert. We're even provid- ing a "Photo Area" for those of you that want your pictures taken – for- mal or in-formal attire – just plan on a fun evening with friends! Tickets available for $20 Sunday, March 8 Paul Winer Concert – 1:30 pm Paul is returning to the QIA to en- tertain all of us with his fabulous Boogie Woogie Piano Show. Paul's shows always provide the QIA a packed house of great entertain- ment – be sure to attend! $7 Community Church Celebra- tion Service – 4:30 pm Information and Ticket Sales – call the QIA Offi ce – 928-927-6325 9am till Noon Daily. Stop at our INFORMATION BOOTH at the front of the QIA Building - Friday – Saturday and Sunday Email: info@QIAArizona.org Motorists traveling along State Route 95, north of Lake Havasu City (mileposts 190-195), should be prepared for delays of up to 20 minutes beginning Monday, March 2 through Thursday, March 12 while crews remove guardrail in advance of adding a new north- bound climbing (passing) lane, ac- cording to the Arizona Department of Transportation Travel will be reduced to only one lane for both directions, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thurs- day. Flaggers will be stopping and directing traffi c during this work. Crews recently began off-roadway clearing and excavating activities on the $5.1 million improvement project. The work includes con- structing the climbing lane, widen- ing the shoulders and repaving the entire roadway within the project limits. Construction is expected to be completed this summer. ADOT advises drivers to allow ad- ditional time to reach their destina- tions and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that un- scheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to- date with the latest highway con- ditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 511. Construction continues on SR 95 north of LHC GRAND FROM PAGE 1 • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers and continues to grow. And more than 70 percent of readers make their buying decisions from free paper advertising and editorial. Your free community paper, promoting connections at a local level – right under your nose. 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com

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