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  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Fall is in the air. It’s time to say good-bye to summer and get back into the fall routine. Some of the favorite fall meals that my family enjoyed were called Impossible Pie. Basically, a one-pan meal that was convenient to fix with our hectic after school activity schedule. The recipes call for B...

  • Grandparents Day Grandparents Day

    In honor of National Grandparents Day which takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day, here is an encore presentation from our September 2008 issue. What is a Grandparent? (taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little childr...

  • August Calendar of Events August Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline,  www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone...

  • Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams

    By Cpl. Hank Jacobsen Davenport Police Department It is that time of year again. With heavy rains, leaking basements or roofs, and washed up blacktop driveways, some homeowners may face the need to make repairs. An uninvited person who is claiming they are a repairman, a contractor, or someone s...

  • That Russ That Russ

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home That Russ. He sure had a way about him. Longtime readers of 50+ Lifestyles will certainly remember; if so, you’ll also understand this simple equation: No Russ = No 50+ Lifestyles Magazine. For newer readers or Family Focus reader...

  • July Calendar of Events July Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline,  www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    July is here, and so is the heat and humidity. It is a time for snacks, salads and sandwiches. Enjoy this exciting month! -Ella Summer Garden Casserole 6 ounce can of tomato paste 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons minced garlic, more if you like 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 3/4 ...

  • What is Your Favorite Sound? What is Your Favorite Sound?

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C.                 Recently, Parker Audiology, PC had a contest with a group of local 4th Grade students in o...