Archive for News
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Kari’s Kitchen
Congratulations to Kim Kreager and Heather Larson They are our BEST EASTER SIDE DISH contest winners Upside Down Pretzel Jell-O Salad recipe submitted by Kim Kreager 1 1/2 cup pretzels, crushed (crush them before you measure) 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 8 oun...
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Milestones Mealsites | March 2025
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-...
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Beware the Ides of March
By Eloise Graham Julius Caesar was warned about the Ides of March. In 44 BC he was launching a series of political and social reforms. He was assassinated on March 15. This event has been immortalized by William Shakespeare in his play Julius Caesar. Below are some of the other events that happene...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Random Thoughts and Comments By Eloise Graham The other day I heard someone mention she had the common cold. Is there an uncommon cold? Just wondering. So I looked up common cold. Johns Hopkins medicine says that the common cold may include a stuffy, runny nose, scratchy, tickly throat, watery eye...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
