Archive for April, 2015

  • April Calendar of Events April Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    I had a request for more soup recipes. I did give you a basis for soup starter last month. I have a couple of spring soups for you to try. Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cooking is a different experience than the Western cooking we are used to. I added this soup if you want to try something complete...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY  Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Christina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office A GREENER WAY TO DO BUSINESS April 22 is Earth Day, a great time to recommit to going green. More than one billion people will celebrate Earth Day this year. Saving energy, conserving water, and using less gas are ...

  • Fight Cancer with Color Fight Cancer with Color

    By Beth Freehill, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee (563) 243-6162 April marks National Cancer Control Month, a time to renew our efforts to control cancer at all stages—prevention, detection and treatment. Focus on modifiable lifestyle choices such as quitting tobacco, l...

  • RSVP - Lead With Experience RSVP – Lead With Experience

    By Julie Ross Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois RSVP’s Pen Pal Program is a mentoring program Three years ago, RSVP started a pilot Pen Pal program with one classroom in a Davenport elementary school. Today this has grown to 4 classrooms (1 in Davenpo...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY  Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa CURL UP WITH OUR LIBRARY ON WORLD BOOK DAY More than 100 countries will participate in World Book Day on April 23, encouraging people to explore the pleasures of reading. At Social Security, we invite you to explore our ...

  • Davenport’s Altar Crawl  returns for its third year on May 3rd Special Attraction This Year  Is - Christ The King Chapel on St Ambrose University Davenport’s Altar Crawl returns for its third year on May 3rd Special Attraction This Year Is – Christ The King Chapel on St Ambrose University

    Five churches and St Ambrose University Christ The King Chapel will be hosting the third annual Altar Crawl on Sunday, May 3rd, opening their doors to visitors for free tours and organ music. Hours are 1-5 PM. Participating churches include: Bethel A.M.E., Christ The King Chapel, First Baptist, Firs...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston The first month or two of this year, I discovered a recipe book, part of a vast collection. We were sitting with the grandkids with nothing to read. I needed to find a recipe for meatloaf. I have a slow learning curve on that wonderful dish. Food for two is still a chore, and you...