Archive for Community

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    May            MMM - MMM                           Good By Eloise Graham May Day, the first day of May, is a holiday with both ancient and modern roots. It has traditionally been associated with springtime celebrations. Dancing around the Maypole, crowning May Queens, making M...

  • How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

    By Laura Iles Iowa State University Extension How to help pollinators One of the many benefits of gardening is the opportunity to provide resources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.  Luckily, there are some simple steps every gardener can take that help these beneficial inse...

  • A Pause for Poetry A Pause for Poetry

    By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles.       Like a Dream We are like a fever dream, Fleeing before the morning light, At least, so it may seem, Fleeing before the rising night. Day and night bracket our days, With the existence of our lives. Each day br...

  • Milestones Mealsites Schedule April 2025 Milestones Mealsites Schedule April 2025

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...

  • Calendar of Events | APRIL 2025 Calendar of Events | APRIL 2025

    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...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

      Deviled Eggs 12 large eggs 6 Tbsp. mayo 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste   Directions: Boil eggs. *My preferred method is to bring water to a boil, reduce heat to low and place eggs in carefully. Then incr...

  • Tax Planning for Annuities Tax Planning for Annuities

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Favorable tax treatment is one of the main reasons for buying an annuity. But what exactly are the tax benefits? And are there any drawbacks? It's important to know the answers to these questions before deciding whether to ...

  • Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Care Options Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Care Options

    By Milestones Agency on Aging It may be easy to brush off misplacing your dog’s leash before a walk or forgetting the rules of a card game. But when forgetfulness regularly makes daily tasks difficult, it could be a sign of more serious memory loss triggered by Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alz...