Archive for Community
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Just Saying…
Warming the Cockles of the Heart By Q.C. Jones Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, allow me to place a public service weather report. January was cold. As I sit shivering, fighting hypothermia, frostbite, and brain freeze, I can hear the furnace of my circa-1870 hovel of an office struggle...
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Putting the Brakes on Feeling Old!
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning is young” ... Henry Ford It is early afternoon on a Monday in January, and I have just returned from my garden club meeting. We had...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate February is a Time to Show Your Love I remember Grade School days at Hillcrest in East Moline this time of year. We decorated construction paper envelopes with hearts in art class. On Valentine’...
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Become a “Super-Ager”
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Staying active and engaged as we age can not only add years to our lives, but also make those years richer and more fulfilling. This is the message from a recent Northwestern University study of people known as “Super-Agers” – individuals who live exceptio...
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Mardi Gras – February 13
What is Mardi Gras? By Eloise Graham Mardi Gras is synonymous with Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday.” Mardi Gras has become known to be more than just one day. It refers to the events of the Carnival celebrations beginning on or after the Christian feasts of...
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Calendar of Events | January 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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January – A New Month for a New Year
By Eloise Graham January is named for the Roman god, Janus (pronounced JAYN-us) – the god of beginnings and transitions. He is also referred to as the god or protector of doors and gateways. He is a two-faced god, because he looks to the past and to the future. I found it interesting to learn tha...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
1973 – It Was a Very Good Year Highlights of the History of the Quad Cities from 1973. By Eloise Graham Many of you probably know that CASI (Center for Active Seniors Inc.) was started in 1973. They have been celebrating their 50th Anniversary this entire past year. Some members formed teams an...
