Archive for May, 2018

  • Let’s Talk Let’s Talk

    Part 1 of a 2 part series. By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village         Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village         Older adults and their adult children rarely discuss key aging issues. Only one in th...

  • Say Hello to Dad’s New Favorite Summer Snack Say Hello to Dad’s New Favorite Summer Snack

    For Men’s Health Month, treat Dad to a peaceful little snack that’s good for his heart … and his appetite! By Lauren Zust, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 1037Dietitian1@hy-vee.com Listen up, men, this one’s for you. June is not just about Father’s Day. It’s also Me...

  • World Elder Abuse Day – June 15 World Elder Abuse Day – June 15

    By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Each year, an average of 2.2 million older Americans face injury, exploitation, or other mistreatment in the form of financial, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect per the National Center on Elder Abuse, Bu...

  • CASI Hosts Local Travel Adventures: Explore Your Own Backyard! CASI Hosts Local Travel Adventures: Explore Your Own Backyard!

    By Samantha Meier CASI Assistant Director of Marketing Looking for things to do this summer? Look no further than our very own Quad Cities area! CASI presents our Local Travel Adventure series with local trips and excursions every month. Check out some of our upcoming trips at an affordable price...

  • Don’t Make this Mistake.  IRA Beneficiary(s)?  Have our Affairs in Order Don’t Make this Mistake. IRA Beneficiary(s)? Have our Affairs in Order

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Recently I was reminded of this very important ruling and the impact on families. I wanted to share with readers this month. The U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on retirement plan beneficiary form. The case Kennedy Vs ...

  • JUNE 2018 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals JUNE 2018 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    1) Turkey W/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Star Salad, Pumpkin Pie, Orange Juice 4) Chicken Breast, Popeye’s Favorite Spinach Salad, Baked Potato, Fruit of the Forest Pie, Pineapple 5) Beef Stew, Carrots, Apricots, Yogurt, Orange Juice 6) Happy Birthday - Oven Baked Chicken, Mas...

  • Celebrate Dairy Month in June

    By Jennifer Bentley, Fred M. Hall, Larry Tranel Iowa State University Extension June is dairy month and the public is invited to celebrate the efforts of Iowa’s dairy farmers who deliver a wholesome and nutritious supply of milk and dairy products, making a significant contribution to the stateâ...

  • A Time-honored Tradition A Time-honored Tradition

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling My first exposure to Shakespeare was over fifty years ago in college when I enrolled in a cursory course about his life and writings. William Shakespeare surfaced once again in my early years of teaching when the curriculum demanded that my junior high students read Rom...