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  • June Calendar of Events June 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...

  • Hilltop Campus Village Set for Exciting Renovations Hilltop Campus Village Set for Exciting Renovations

    The Hilltop Campus Village is excited about the plans for a facelift on Harrison in the 1600 block. Andrew Wold, property owner of the buildings on the east side of the block, will be giving them a new façade. Mary Sue’s Café, 1615 N. Harrison and a long time mainstay in the area, will be one...

  • Everything  Dutch Everything Dutch

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling Amsterdam brings to mind many different images for those who have never visited. I envisioned the idyllic world of tulips, wooden shoes, and windmills. It was that and much, much more that I saw on our recent river boat cruise from Holland to Belgium. What I didn’t ...

  • May Calendar of Events May 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

        Welcome to the marvelous month of May. I have had requests for reprints on some of the salads from past issues. I have also added the patriotic dessert. From May Day, Mothers’ Day to Memorial Day and all of those celebrations and activities in between, may you enjoy the month!  ~Ella ...

  • Memories of Memorial Day Memories of Memorial Day

    By Eloise Graham Editor-in-Chief Memorial Day 2015 will be Monday, May 25th. Last year it was Monday, May 26 and next year it will be Monday, May 30. Do you remember when it was always May 30th, no matter what day of the week it was? The National Holiday Act of 1971 changed Memorial Day from...

  • April Calendar of Events April 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

    I had a request for more soup recipes. I did give you a basis for soup starter last month. I have a couple of spring soups for you to try. Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cooking is a different experience than the Western cooking we are used to. I added this soup if you want to try something complete...