Archive for November, 2014

  • THE PUBLISHER’S VIEW: Inner Thoughts and Comments THE PUBLISHER’S VIEW: Inner Thoughts and Comments

    By Joe Hutter Publisher Yes a new name on this page. Many of you have seen my column under the heading of ‘On the Go with Joe’ in this magazine every month. I started writing that article more than 25 years ago, when Russ Myers created this publication for the senior population. Well, ‘O...

  • The Baby Boomer Reunion Report The Baby Boomer Reunion Report

    By Eloise Graham Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note – First and foremost, I want to welcome Joe to the helm of 50+ Lifestyles. He will be a great addition as the publisher. Secondly, I want to thank him for allowing me some space here to do a follow-up on class reunions. Last month I mentioned ...

  • Fall and Winter - A Great Time to Think About Safety Fall and Winter – A Great Time to Think About Safety

    By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village The change is coming. The leaves are turning different colors, and will eventually fall off. The air is getting cooler, changing to down right cold. Eventually there will be the white stuff (I just can’t say that four letter word yet) a...

  • Ken Burns’ New England Ken Burns’ New England

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “New England has always had a special place in American history and American thought. And New England has become Ken Burn’s backyard – not just the place where he’s raised his family and made his documentaries in the classic New England town of Walpole, New Ha...

  • A Double-Take A Double-Take

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” - Pablo Picasso Sometimes we have to do a double-take, those occasions when something takes much longer to process intellectually than it may take fo...

  • Five Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes Five Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes

    By Kristin Decker, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com Sweet potatoes are in peak season, so now is the perfect time to add them to your grocery cart and your weekly menu. Choose potatoes that feel firm with smooth skin. Store them in a cool, dark place. S...

  • Tips for a Successful Trip with Children Tips for a Successful Trip with Children

    By Debi Shady-Dahl Family Support Worker Child Abuse Council Traveling with children is not always easy! Before setting out on upcoming holiday travel, there are many things to consider for preparation. Whether it is a day trip, overnight trip, or long-term trip is to be determined. The ages...

  • RSVP - Lead With Experience: Joe Hutter Honored for his Service RSVP – Lead With Experience: Joe Hutter Honored for his Service

    By Dave Layton Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois As a reader of 50+ Lifestyles, you’re probably acquainted with Joe Hutter from his column “On the Go with Joe.” However, you may not know what a great example of leadership that Joe has provided throug...