Archive for July, 2013
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August 2013
By Eloise Graham Are you aware of any special “Day” in August? Let’s play a game. I’ll name the day, you think of the month. Here goes: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, April Fools Day, (hope you didn’t miss that one!)...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Amtraking our Life Away
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Trains have rumbled down the long track of American poetry, folklore and music. Jimmy Rogers, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson join Emily Dickinson and Henry David Thoreau in heralding the magic of the Iron Horse. And, while enjoying a mountain hike a few w...
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August 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 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Have you been to the Farmer’s Market? The fresh produce is starting to come in… and is really good! Go to any of the many Farmer’s Markets that the QCA offers. Enjoy the freshness of the produce, the friendliness of the people and the creativity of the vendors. - Ella [Ella can be conta...
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Health Minute With CASI – Exercise Helps Arthritis Pain and Stiffness
By Michelle Migliore, RN/Administrator Jane’s Place at CASI Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around...
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Fall Music Festival – Saturday, September 14
Hilltop Campus Village - Fall Music Festival – Saturday, September 14 The 4th Annual Hilltop Campus Village Fall Music Festival is once again to be held at the Hilltop Plaza, 15th and Harrison Streets in Davenport. Since its inception, this event has provided live music, food vendors, beverage...
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A Story of Perception: Two people seeing the same thing and having two completely opposite perceptions
This month’s column authored by: Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village I have a ten year old boy at home. When we go for walks in the park, Adam will say, “Wow! Those people are really old!” To him, all he is seeing is elderly people walking together. In my response I tell ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa Social Security Board of Trustees: No Change in Projected Year of Trust Fund Reserve Depletion The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Sec...
