Archive for August, 2010

  • Seniors Learn About Disaster Preparedness

    By Angela Campbell PR/Programming Coordinator Davenport Public Library It is important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that can help make a d...

  • Adult Ballet & Tap Classes at BQC School of Dance

    What:  Adult Ballet & Tap Classes Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance When:  Beginning in September:  Ballet Mondays 6:00 - 7:15pm, Tap Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:15pm Where:  617 17th Street Rock Island, IL How:  Call (309) 786.2677 to register.   Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

    by Cyndi Hagen Social Security Assistant District Manager, Davenport Iowa MAKE YOUR APPEAL ONLINE Requesting a review of a decision made on your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability application is now as easy as surfing the web. To file an appeal online, simply vis...

  • Time To Change The Oil To Benefit Health of Quad Cities

    By Genesis Health System It's time for an oil change for Quad Cities restaurants that want to help improve the health of patrons. The Genesis Heart Institute is asking restaurants to take a pledge to make their menu choices trans fat free. Restaurants that pledge to eliminate trans fat w...

  • Your Social Security + CELEBRATING 75 YEARS (special guest column) Your Social Security + CELEBRATING 75 YEARS (special guest column)

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office PAYMENTS ARRIVE WITH DIRECT DEPOSIT, NO MATTER WHAT These days, almost everyone gets their benefit payment by direct deposit. Whether you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can depend on...

  • September Calendar of Events September Calendar of Events

    Support Groups Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs.. Aphasia Group GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER All Aphasia Support Group meetings are held the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. Call Linda McNeill, Sp...

  • Iowa Department on Aging Searches for Centenarians

    The Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) Director Ro Foege has reached out to fellow Iowans who may be, or know someone, who is 100 years or older, to contact the Department so that they can be a part of the Iowa Centenarians Recognition Luncheon. The luncheon will be held as part of the LIVE WELL PLAN W...

  • Scouting Corner – Year of Celebration

    By Thomas McDermott Scout Executive, Illowa Council Boy Scouts of America Scouts put the OUTING in SCOUTING Summer is over and the campsites are empty now, but the memories will linger forever with the boys! What a wonderful experience for the boys as they celebrate the 100th anniversar...