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  • Riverfront Pops Concert Riverfront Pops Concert

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “I find it inspiring to actively choose which traditions to celebrate and also come up with new ideas for traditions of my own.” - Sara Sheridan I love tradition, and I love change! My life is a kaleidoscope of both the old and the new. I enjoy visiting places...

  • July Calendar of Events July 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? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline,  www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B,  Davenpo...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    I had a reader inquiring as to the recipe for Shepard’s Pie. He had read David Deuth’s article in the June issue about memories and the aroma of his Grandma’s Shepherd pie. He was sure he could smell the aroma of the pie; his mouth was watering. I asked if David’s mother would share, and she...

  • United States of America Celebrates 240 Years United States of America Celebrates 240 Years

    By Eloise Graham The United States of America is 240 years old. She has seen a lot of changes, carried many deep hurts, grieved over many injustices, shown many grotesque scars; yet, she is still America the Beautiful, home of the free and the brave. On Monday the 4th of July, or Sunday the 3r...

  • June Calendar of Events June 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? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline,  www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B,  Davenpo...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    June – a month for simple, prepare-ahead meals; one-pot cooking; and salads of every kind. Enjoy the summer’s beginning. 5 Super Easy Crock Pot Dinners – These super easy menus came across my desk. My granddaughter wanted to try the Orange Chicken. It was very good, but not what we had imagin...

  • Father’s Day Father’s Day

    Regardless of the amount of time a dad spends with his children, there seems to be a special bond, especially with daughters. There certainly was between my dad and me! By Mary Schricker Gemberling My Dad “The Greatest Gift I ever had came from God; I call him Dad.” ...Author Unknown Fath...

  • May Calendar of Events May 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? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...