Category: News

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Crock Pot Hot Cocoa ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk 6 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Mini marshmallows (for serving) Heat up 1 cup whole milk to scalding (not boiling) Whisk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder into […]

  • Home for the Holidays Home for the Holidays

    By Cyndi KoenesRegional Marketing & Sales DirectorPark Vista – North HillPark Vista – Camanche Home for the holidays……such a wonderful and warm thought. But what exactly is home? Maybe it’s a first apartment, a large family home where children were raised and holidays celebrated, a downsize for empty nesters or it may be a retirement community. […]

  • Calendar of Events Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – Illowa Intergroup24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – here is a listing of support groups offered in this area. Caregiver Support Group at Milestones – Milestones Area Agency on Aging at 935 E. 53rd St, Davenport, IA, 2nd Monday of the […]

  • A Pause for Poetry A Pause for Poetry

    By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Poem Home You are lost and without shelter, Life has gone very helter-skelter! People avoid you like COVID19, This is the worst you’ve ever seen! You’ve roamed a very long time, You desperately need this rhyme. It carries your family’s voices, Come home! So everyone rejoices! […]

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Embracing New Traditions: Finding the Magic of Christmas at Every Age The holiday season often brings moments of thoughtful reflection. Many of us look back on our childhoods, hoping to recapture the magic and wonder of Christmases past. I still remember waiting eagerly for the Sears and […]

  • Healthy Holiday Gifting – Dietitian Picks Healthy Holiday Gifting – Dietitian Picks

    By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 [email protected] The holidays are a time to enjoy the season and extend appreciation for friends, family, and co-workers. This year, try taking a mindful approach to gift-giving and incorporate a healthy holiday theme. It’s the perfect way to share a gift that contributes to overall health and […]

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Stuffed Mushrooms 1½ lb. baby mushrooms, rinsed 2 Tbsp, unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup bread crumbs Kosher salt Ground black pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a baking sheet with cooking […]

  • Calendar of Events Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars 4 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – here is a listing of support groups offered in this area. Caregiver Support Group at Milestones – Milestones Area Agency on Aging at 935 E. 53rd St, Davenport, IA, 2nd Monday of the month – 10:30am – 12:30pm […]

  • Milestones OCTOBER 2025 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site Noon Meals Milestones OCTOBER 2025 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site Noon Meals

    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 285-0123, CASI 386-7477, Luther Manor 332-9407, Spring Village 344-9463, Spruce Hills 484-3108, DeWitt 210-1712, Park Tower […]

  • I Love Lucy I Love Lucy

    By Kari Smith Editor-in-Chief On October 15, 1951, the first episode of the popular American sitcom I Love Lucy aired. Did you know: Lucille Ball agreed to star in I Love Lucy only if her real-life husband was cast in the co-starring role. Network executives and sponsors, reflecting xenophobic attitudes of the 1950s, hesitated to […]

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Butternut Squash Soup   Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved and seeds removed 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 c chopped shallot 1 tsp salt 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 1 tsp maple syrup 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 to 4 cups […]

  • From Dry Air to Dry Skin: Fall Hydration Tips from the Inside Out From Dry Air to Dry Skin: Fall Hydration Tips from the Inside Out

    By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291     [email protected] Fall means a full schedule for many families, with school activities, football and holidays. As the days cool down and heaters turn on, the air dries out, leaving us dehydrated. Being dehydrated can cause our skin to become cracked and dry, and can make […]

  • Legacy Matters: Preserving Family Memories During the Moving Process Legacy Matters: Preserving Family Memories During the Moving Process

    By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized For many seniors, moving isn’t just about relocating, it’s about closing one chapter of life and beginning another. While the logistics of downsizing, packing, and settling into a new home can be complex, one of the most delicate and meaningful aspects of the process is deciding how to preserve family […]

  • A Pause for Poetry A Pause for Poetry

    By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles.       Ghost Town Where is the downtown I knew? I find it nowhere now in view! It seems so desolate downtown, Shuttered windows now abound! I have many great memories so fond, Now youth wander aimlessly around, Amid the ghosts of the town I […]

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

      Fall Harvest Chex Mix Ingredients: 1 cup salted (2 sticks) butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 TBS. vanilla extract 12 oz. box Rice Chex cereal 7 oz. bag Bugles 4 cups mini mini pretzel twists 1 cup candy corn 1 cup candy corn pumpkins 8 oz. bag Reese’s Pieces   Directions: Preheat […]

  • Milestones SEPTEMBER 2025 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site Noon Meals Milestones SEPTEMBER 2025 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site Noon Meals

    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 285-0123, CASI 386-7477, Luther Manor 332-9407, Spring Village 344-9463, Spruce Hills 484-3108, DeWitt 210-1712, Park Tower […]

  • Aging Well from Within: How Nutrition and Gut Health Support Longevity Aging Well from Within: How Nutrition and Gut Health Support Longevity

    By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291     [email protected] As we journey through life, our nutritional needs evolve. They’re shaped by changes in metabolism, lifestyle adjustments and age-related health conditions. Supporting our health becomes more complex and more important. Gut health is one key piece that often gets overlooked. Let’s explore the gut […]

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West/Mid-West Region YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West/Mid-West Region

    Davenport Social Security Administration 4319 N. Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa (855) 420-8556   Mon.-Fri. 9 am – 4 PM Rock Island Social Security Administration 2350 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois (866) 414-9166   Mon.-Fri. 9 am – 4 PM Combined Funds Move One Year Sooner to 2034; OASI Remains at 2033 The Social Security Board […]

  • Just Saying… Just Saying…

    The Great Tomato Wars of Augusts Past By Q.C. Jones The Midwest is the “home grown tomato belt” and the Quad Cities is the shiny belt buckle adorning this bright red belt. We, like every region, have our own late-summer ritual. We don’t run with raging bulls, burn giant puppets, or as Peter Rowan would […]

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

      Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 large, boneless skin chicken breast (about 4 pound) Tortillas of your choice Toppings: Shredded lettuce Chopped tomato Shredded cheese Sour […]

  • The Psychology of Letting Go: Helping Seniors Declutter with Compassion The Psychology of Letting Go: Helping Seniors Declutter with Compassion

    By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized As people age, the idea of downsizing can bring more than just logistical challenges—it often stirs deep emotional currents tied to memory, identity, and loss. For many seniors, the belongings in their homes represent decades of lived experiences, cherished moments, and personal achievements. When it’s time to transition into a […]

  • Buffett Takes a Bow: 7 Lessons from an Iconic Investor Buffett Takes a Bow: 7 Lessons from an Iconic Investor

    … seven important financial lessons to be gleaned from a selection of  Warren Buffett’s notable quotes. By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCFIndependent Insurance and Financial Advisor At the age of 94, Warren Buffett recently announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the massive holding company he has controlled since 1965.1 Buffett is a venerated investor […]

  • Just Saying… Just Saying…

    Walking Beans, Hippocampus, and Reliving July of ’66 By Q.C. Jones Memories, my mind is overflowing with memories. After reading an article and discovering the “hippocampus” a spark was ignited. Thinking more, perhaps it wasn’t as much a spark as a Fourth of July Firecracker explosion. Not the pop of a tiny “lady finger” firecracker, […]

  • Calendar of Events | JULY 2025 Calendar of Events | JULY 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: [email protected] Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – […]