Archive for News
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April is Stress Awareness Month
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging At any age, stress is a part of life. Young and old alike must face difficult situations and overcome obstacles. While young adults struggle to establish a career, achieve financial security, or juggle work and family demands, older adults may face...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Mind your business April is famous for a lot of things. Some are just downright silly and unimportant. Days like April Fool’s Day, National Fun at Work Day, National Canine Fitness Day, National Tell a Lie Day, and National Deep Dish Pizza Day are just a handful of the over 140 spe...
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Buds and Burrows Open in April
By Eloise Graham April is derived from the verb “aperire” which means “to open.” During the month of April, the trees and many flowers begin to bloom or open. The smaller animals that hibernate start opening their burrows and come out of their winter home. For those born in April th...
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Ridgecrest Village Welcomes Patrick McDonald
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village After an extensive search led by the Ridgecrest Board of Directors, we are proud to announce that Patrick McDonald began as Executive Director of Ridgecrest Village on March 7th, 2022 The Board made this selection based on Patrick’s e...
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Children’s Book Day
By Mary Schricker Gemberling April 2, 2022 is International Children’s Book Day. National Library Week is April 3 - April 9 of this year. To underscore the importance of books, reading and libraries this article is a reprint from April 2017. “The more that you read The more thin...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES EXPAND IN-PERSON SERVICE Starting in early April, Social Security offices will add more in-person appointments and offer in-person service for people without an appointment. As we prepare to help...
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APRIL 2022 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 contact your local Milestones Community Cafe for a reservation. Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0123, CASI 386-7477, L...
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Have You Heard the Word on your A1C?
By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 NStruss@hy-vee.com Hemoglobin A1C is a simple blood test that tells your average blood sugar level over the last 2-3 months. All adults should consider having their hemoglobin A1C tested periodically as recommended by their phys...
