Archive for Family
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Urban Gardening – A Community Effort in The Hilltop Campus Village
In 2019 the vacant lot at the southeast corner of Scott and 15th Streets was transformed into a collaborative dream of a community garden complete with hoop greenhouse and raised garden beds. It was quite successful with a fall harvest celebration called the “Urban Taste.” [gallery link="fil...
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Diamonds, Daffodils, Diamonds
By Eloise Graham [caption id="attachment_11946" align="alignright" width="150"] A beautiful sparkling diamond on a light reflective surface.[/caption] The common birthstone for April is the diamond; a bright, light reflecting, colorless jewel that has intrigued mankind for centuries. It’s ch...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Help for Veterans and Surviving Spouses Whether you are a Veteran or family of a Veteran, you might have heard that obtaining benefits can be quite a task. The VA offers numerous services and programs but many vets are not aware that there are benefits availab...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Welcome April! A great time to try new things, keep your produce fresh, and some hints from readers. One reader told me that when she cooks corned beef brisket, she simply pours a can of beer over the meat before slow cooking. This is a great idea for any inexpensive cut of meat that you are prepari...
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Calendar of Events | April 2021
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 Group...
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Calendar of Events | March 2021
If you have an upcoming event hat 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 Groups...
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My Happy Place
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “I followed my heart, and it led me to the beach” I have always found it easier to write when at the beach on a beautiful, sunny day. It must be the calming effect of the water lapping at the sandy shore or perhaps it is the infusion of vitamin D, known as the “s...
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Nutrition Tips for Older Adults
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging March 1 marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating ...
