Posts Tagged Bob Morrison
-
Veteran Museum and Memorials
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Two great stories of ways to appreciate our veterans are fresh in my mind. First, I just returned from a national conference in New Orleans for our local chapter of ILLOWA Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Our board works hard ...
-
Be ready. Winter’s coming!
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Severe winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean little more than extra time scraping windshields for most people; however, they are serious concerns for local seniors. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whe...
-
Gold Star Families Help Honor Flight!
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village The 20th Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities was on September 20, 2012. More than 1,900 WWII Veterans have benefited from this free trip to see their memorial. Earlier this year, the board decided Korean War-time Veterans are also invited t...
-
Winter Around the Corner
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Winter is just around the corner. This season can be beautiful, but winter also brings snowy days, and slippery streets and sidewalks, shoveling snow and COLD. It is important for seniors to protect themselves. Every year, many elderly...
-
Dehydration for Seniors
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Summertime is great for outdoor activities. It is a great time to enjoy parks, walking paths, working in the yard, and joining others in outdoor fun. However, being out in the heat can also have devastating health effects from the sun...
-
Where Was This When I Needed It?
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village I want to share a story I read from Glynn Devins that addresses what I often hear from visitors at Ridgecrest Village; “This is a great place with lots of fun activities and great food, but I’m just not ready yet!” She said, ...
-
Honor Flight News
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village If you haven’t heard, local community leaders have created a chapter of the Honor Flight Network, called Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities. It all started at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport when William Shore, a resident WWII Veteran as...
-
Grandparenting is Great!
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village If you have grandchildren, or even great-grandchildren, you can relate to my feelings about grandparenting. We have three grandsons who are adorable. I always wondered why seniors carry around pictures of their grandkids; now I know. (O...
