Archive for News
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March 2019 marks 50 years ago that our family’s house burned down.
By John & Joan Maxwell The day started like any other brisk March school day. The weather was cold and blustery as my mother and I set out for school. My mother was a substitute teacher. That day she was substituting in a home economics class at Walcott Elementary and Intermediate School, where...
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Calendar of Events | February 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
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Ella’s Kitchen
February, the month of chocolate and hearts. I have shared recipes that have reduced fat content. The two beef recipes are recipes from the American Heart Association. The apple snack is from the Eating Healthy Snacks Guide. - Ella Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Light and Luscious* Ingred...
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It’s RMD Time Again!! – Avoid these 6 Common Errors
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As a New Year begins and thoughts of income tax preparations are in the back of our minds, another tax item surfaces. Required minimum distributions, often referred to as RMDs or minimum required distributions, ar...
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Winter Iowa Senior Games to be Held in the Quad Cities
Sports and Events offered for Men and Women ages 50+ For the third straight February, the Iowa Senior Games is bringing competition opportunities to the Quad Cities. Nearly 250 athletes from around the Midwest are expected to compete in the third annual Winter Iowa Senior Games, presented by Hea...
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Upcoming Caregiver Conference
By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging You are a caregiver if you… Take your mother to the doctor Grocery shop for your neighbor Help pay bills for a senior Wash laundry for your father Help raise you...
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Calendar of Events | January 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qua...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Have you finished off the last of the holiday baking, the candies and rich foods? Maybe you are thinking of healthy dietary changes to start off the new year. Remember, color is your friend. Bright, deep colored fruits and vegetables. - Ella [Ella can be contacted at publisher@50pluslife.com or El...
