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  • June 2017 Calendar of Events June 2017 Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Spring has been a rollercoaster ride for weather. Were you able to get the garden planted? Now we are ready for Summer. -Ella Tallarini 2 lbs lean ground beef (ground round is great, but lean meat will do) 1 med onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ...

  • What Do You Call a Sleeping Bull? What Do You Call a Sleeping Bull?

    The school bus was abuzz with anticipation for the day’s field trip. The second graders eagerly peered out the windows as the bus turned into the lane of Cinnamon Ridge Farms. A chorus of “Old John Maxwell had a farm” concluded as the bus came to a stop in front of the new blue and white bar...

  • May 2017 Calendar of Events May 2017 Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Ahhh… Spring is here – and so are those pesky little ants. Three years ago I shared this homemade ant killer with you. I had used it and it seems to have worked for three years. Will have to make a new batch this spring.  --- For recipes; make salads ahead, layered taco salad, and a new twist t...

  • Mother’s Day Eve – All Saturday, May 13th at Hilltop Campus Village Mother’s Day Eve – All Saturday, May 13th at Hilltop Campus Village

    Come to the Hilltop Campus Village on Saturday May 13 to take part in a special celebration. The merchants of the Hilltop Merchants Association invite you for a fun day of shopping and activities for the whole family. Grab your morning coffee from Village Inn, 1919 Harrison Street; Java Station Dri...

  • Calendar of Events | April 2017 Calendar of Events | April 2017

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Spring has arrived. Meals take on a fresh new look. Salads can be a side dish, a pasta dish, the main dish or even a fruit salad for dessert. -Ella  Bow Tie Pasta Salad 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 pound fresh broccoli 1 cup mayonnaise ...