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  • Calendar of Events | FEBRUARY 2025 Calendar of Events | FEBRUARY 2025

    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...

  • Milestones Mealsites Now Open Milestones Mealsites Now Open

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Twice Baked Potatoes 2 large baking potatoes 1/2 pound lean bacon 1 /2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon dried chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teasp...

  • Signs and Symbols of February Signs and Symbols of February

    By Eloise Graham Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a purple variety of quartz. The name “amethyst” gets its meaning from the Greek amethystos which means a remedy against drunkeness. Amethysts were also believed to keep the wearer clear headed and quick witted. The Renaissance Euro...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    Leaving a Living Legacy By Eloise Graham February 14 is known as Valentine’s Day. A day for giving candy, flowers … maybe even your heart. February 14 is also National Donor Day. Reminiscing about National Donor Day, I decided to relate my story…  or rather that of my husband Jim. Some ...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    What Resources Are Available for Individuals with Hearing Loss in my Community? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Help obtaining hearing aids Insurance - It is always worth a phone call to your insurance company to find out if they have any hearing aid benefits. You may...

  • Caring for Sansevieria Caring for Sansevieria

    By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Externsion Horticulture Specialist Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its tall, sword-like leaves and unique v...

  • Gift Card Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know and How to Protect Themselves Gift Card Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know and How to Protect Themselves

    By Milestones Agency on Aging Gift cards are convenient for many things, but criminals have hijacked their popularity for scams. In a 2022 AARP survey, one in three adults reported being asked to buy gift cards for a bill, fee, or prize—making it clear that gift card scams are on the rise. Unfo...

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