Archive for September, 2016
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Senior Secret Santa Program Launches
By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services The holiday season (and it’s nearly upon us) is the time of year when we think of those who are less fortunate. Most of our thoughts and donations go to organizations that support children, families and the homeless. But each year more than 2...
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State of the Art Care
By J. D. Welander, M.D. Davenport Surgical Group, PC October is breast cancer awareness month. The average woman has a 12 percent chance of developing breast cancer. We have made great progress in our diagnosis and treatment of the disease. It was initially thought that a more radical surgery in...
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RSVP – Lead with Experience
Reg and Linda Shoesmith – Extraordinary Entertainers with Extraordinary Hearts By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois When I met with Reg and Linda Shoesmith, the couple in this month’s volunteer spotlight, I got to know a bit about them a...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
Unwanted Prescription Take Back Program Bring your outdated or unused pills for disposal to the Scott County Waste Commission at 5640 Carey Ave in Davenport Saturday Oct 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm No liquids, needles or sharps - only PILLS and PATCHES....
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October Grand Opening for Astral Muse – Hilltop Campus Village
Astral Muse, an eclectic mini-emporium of hippie and ‘60s style merchandise, has been open since mid-summer. However, Jami Borgus, the store owner, is proclaiming the entire month of October as the Grand Opening! To celebrate this, she is offering a 10% off sale of all merchandise during the month...
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Preparing for Estate Planning
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Once you decide that it’s time to handle your estate planning affairs, you will need to prepare for the planning process. Preparation makes it easier for you to work with your ...
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What Do Autumn and Medicare have in common? Each comes once a year.
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Open enrollment for 2017 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans takes place from October 15 to December 7. This is an opportunity to review your current health status, compare Medicare plans and make adjustments...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
The Art of Growing Pumpkins By Kari Smith In the spring of 2009, my husband approached me with what he thought was going to be a wonderful experience. He wanted to use a corner of the yard for a garden, not just any garden, he wanted to plant pumpkins. I grew up taking care of a garden, so I was...
