Archive for November, 2021

  • Calendar of Events - December 2021 Calendar of Events – December 2021

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup - 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - Virtual support groups and programs are being offered. For assistance call (563) 293-8058 or the 24/7 helpline at (800) 272...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    December... and like that, the year is over. I chose a recipe with Mexican flair, a break from the holiday fare. The crockpot bean soup can be enhanced with either leftover turkey or leftover ham. -Ella Tortilla Pie This pie is made in a spring pan or a deep round baking pan. It is lay...

  • A Pause for Poetry A Pause for Poetry

    By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles.         Squirrel 401(k) Iowa afternoon I sit Idling in the park, Watching sunbeams gild And tint oak and ash bark, See squirrels skylark, Frisk over lawn and trees, Joust with buzzing bees. One buries a...

  • Shop Small Businesses for Big Deals in the Hilltop Campus Village Shop Small Businesses for Big Deals in the Hilltop Campus Village

    The small business owners of the Hilltop Campus Village want to thank you for all of your support and business all year long. We wish you a glorious and blessed Holiday season. The Brewed Book at 1524 N. Harrison is the perfect place to stop in for a hot cup of coffee and browse through the many ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office MY SOCIAL SECURITY’S FOUR SUPER POWERS Did you know having a personal my Social Security account is almost like having super powers? Think about it. It protects you, and you can even look into your financial future. C...

  • The Tree The Tree

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree, How Lovely are thy branches” - Ernst Anschutz During this interim period between selling our house and buying another, our holidays will certainly be unfamiliar. One main difference is that we will not be decorating the 12 ...

  • Carb-Friendly Holiday Desserts Carb-Friendly Holiday Desserts

    By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 nstruss@hy-vee.com Satisfy your sweet tooth without demolishing your healthy eating habits! When it comes to controlling your blood sugar or managing diabetes, carbohydrates are the name of the game. Aim for consistent carbohydr...

  • Walk Safe This Winter with These Tips Walk Safe This Winter with These Tips

    By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging Winter falls on the ice and snow are serious business for older Americans. A fall from which a child or young adult might bounce right back up may lead to broken bones, spinal cord injuries or even worse in an older adult. According to the CDC...