50+ Lifestyles

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• A Pause for Poetry

  By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles.         Gettysburg The air is hot in this rain of ordnance, Metallic taste acrid in our mouths. Ferrous screams reflex our nerves in Our serried ranks, amid fumes of Gun powder. We blanch, we forge On int...

• The Ridgecrest Foundation

  By Carrie Dreifurst Development Director at Ridgecrest Village The Ridgecrest Foundation is a nonprofit foundation that supports the efforts of Ridgecrest Village, its residents, staff, and their mission to better enrich, engage and enhance the lives of Ridgecrest residents. The Ridgecrest Found...

• PUBLISHER’S CORNER

  By Eloise Graham I Was a Snowbird for a Week I have many friends that are Snowbirds for 3 or 4 months or longer. They go to the southern climes of Florida, Texas or Arizona. I became a snowbird for only a week, but I went a lot farther south - Belize, Central America. Belize, a small country on...

• 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

  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...

• 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...

• New Year’s Resolutions

  By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village With a new year right around the corner, the conversation naturally goes to New Year’s resolutions. If you like the idea of welcoming 2022 with some changes, here are some ideas to consider: Get a Checkup – Make an appointment for...

• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1

  By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ended Dec 7. But a new Open Enrollment begins Jan 1 for Advantage Plans. What is Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)? A Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan is offered by ...