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  • Calendar of Events | November 2020 Calendar of Events | November 2020

    There are some new events added to the calendar. If you have an upcoming event that you would like published mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting -...

  • New Businesses are Opening in the Hilltop Campus Village New Businesses are Opening in the Hilltop Campus Village

    It has been a rough year for retail shops and eateries everywhere. That is true for the Hilltop Campus Village. A few businesses here that were forced to close in March and April were unable to recover. But the Pandemic did not dampen the hopes of a few new entrepreneurs that are now calling this a...

  • Debunked by the Dietitian:  Common Cooking Myths Solved! Debunked by the Dietitian: Common Cooking Myths Solved!

    By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 KSchaeffer@hy-vee.com Do you ever feel intimidated to get in the kitchen all because of “cooking rules” you have heard of? Some of the most common cooking claims you may have run across in your lifetime simply are not true....

  • October is National Fire Prevention Month – Red Cross Tips for Home Fire Safety October is National Fire Prevention Month – Red Cross Tips for Home Fire Safety

    By Drew Brown American Red Cross of Illinois Regional Communications Manager Every second counts when there is a home fire. The American Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes in the U.S., most of which are home fires. Having working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan are two ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    For October I have chosen a microwaveable option to a snack favorite, a new twist to the snack and an unusual hearty soup. If you are a fan of hot German salad, you will love this thick soup with the odd name of Dill Pickle Soup. Dill Pickle Soup (I am sharing the recipe as it was sent to...

  • Calendar of Events | October 2020 Calendar of Events | October 2020

    There are some new events added to the calendar. If you have an upcoming event that you would like published mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting -...

  • Pastimes of the Past Six Months Pastimes of the Past Six Months

    By Eloise Graham Pastimes of the Past Six Months What have you been doing to while away the hours? Moi? Well, I have had “friends” over for morning coffee, afternoon tea, and a few happy hours. Granted, they did not wear masks or face coverings, but they don’t have faces. Also, they don...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Here it is September already. The growing season is coming to an end and we now reap what has been sown. Whether it is from your vegetable garden, the patio garden pots, your neighbor or The Farmers’ Markets make the best of the season. Experiment with new flavors as I did with the blueberry salsa...