Archive for History
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Calendar of Events | DECEMBER 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Everything Poinsettias By Eloise Graham I recently ran across a cute little book about poinsettias titled Poinsettias Myth & Legend ~ History & Botanical Fact. I thought I would share some of the information with you. There are quotes in this little book, and I will share some of them. The...
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The Cape Cod of the Midwest Part 2
By Mary Schricker Gemberling This month we continue our tales from our fall trip to Door County, in Wisconsin, referred to as “The Cape Cod of the Midwest” Door County’s most valuable asset is its natural beauty. Home to five state parks and twenty county parks, the area is a haven for those...
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Festivals and Holidays of December
By Eloise Graham Many religious groups and secular groups have significant celebrations this month, so I thought I would explore some of them. The Jewish festival of Hanukkah for 2024 starts on Wednesday, December 25 at sundown and lasts until Thursday January 2. Hanukkah is also known as The Fest...
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Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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The Birthstones of November
By Eloise Graham Topaz - the beautiful birthstone. I always thought of topaz as the yellowish/brownish clear gem, amber and rust tones come to mind. I considered the topaz a beautiful fall-colored stone. Then, about 15 years ago, I saw a huge, multifaceted cut stone of a deep aquamarine shade. Som...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
November Thoughts By Eloise Graham During a previous presidential election year, I wrote an article titled “Voting, Veterans and Vittles.” Well, it's November again. It's another presidential election again. Voting, veterans and vittles come to mind again. Voting Let’s start with voting! V...
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Aging and You
What’s Special About November By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village November is an action-packed month. All Saints Day (November 1), Election Day (first Tuesday), Veterans Day (November 11), and Thanksgiving (November 28) are all hallmark dates for the month. Daylight saving...
