Archive for December, 2014

  • The Power Orange The Power Orange

    By Heather Wright, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948 hwright@hy-vee.com Everyone knows oranges are good for you. Advice like “Eat an orange when you have a cold” or “Oranges are full of vitamin C” are commonplace. It’s true that oranges are good for you, and, yes, the ...

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

    By Joe Hutter Publisher Welcome to 2015! We have new columns this month, and I hope you find them interesting and educational. We’re proud of our local columnists and contributors who make 50+ Lifestyles a uniquely local magazine! As noted on the front cover this month, the Quad Cities Conv...

  • Forest of Trees at Ridgecrest Village Forest of Trees at Ridgecrest Village

    Please join us for a Holiday Open House and Lunch Buffet. Friday, December 12 11 am to 3 pm Fill your senses with the warmth of the holiday season at Ridgecrest Village as you enjoy a wonderful lunch buffet prepared by Chef Dave, take in the sights of our beautifully decorated campus and enjoy ho...

  • Two New Businesses in the Hilltop Campus Village Two New Businesses in the Hilltop Campus Village

    Two new businesses have opened up in the Studio Suites on the third floor of the Priester Building, 601 Brady Street, in the Hilltop Campus Village. Both of these newcomers are geared towards personal well-being. Hypnotherapy – in Suite 301-C Sylvia has been practicing hypnotherapy since 2...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Winter is here, but we can still have a taste of summer with grilled, actually roasted in the oven, vegetables. Last month I shared a recipe for a roasted cauliflower head. This month I am sharing a recipe submitted by a friend for roasted Brussels sprouts. I have a new twist for the holiday side d...

  • December Calendar of Events December 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. 52n...

  • THE TWELVE SITES OF SOCIAL SECURITY THE TWELVE SITES OF SOCIAL SECURITY

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Back by popular demand is our holiday favorite, “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.” It’s inspired by the popular traditional holiday song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a holiday favorite since 1780....

  • How would another drop in the market affect your retirement assests, especially during this Holiday Season? How would another drop in the market affect your retirement assests, especially during this Holiday Season?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Today there is a longer life expectancy for both women and men, and that is a lot to be grateful for during this Holiday Season. But longer life expectancy brings in a need for us to plan on more years in re...

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