Archive for May, 2023

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    Fly the Flag, Honor Your Father and Savor the Summer Solstice By Eloise Graham June 14 is National Flag Day. The date of June 14 commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a...

  • Flag Day Quiz Flag Day Quiz

    By Eloise Graham Put on your thinking hat for this one. Some of you may find it tricky.     1. What day is Flag Day? A. The second Monday of June B. June 14 C. June 23 2. When did the current US national flag become effective? A. June 4, 1945 B. June 14, 1976 C. July 4, 1960...

  • Calendar of Events | May 2023 Calendar of Events | May 2023

    If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809  Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Are you taking a dish to pass to a family picnic or a graduation open house? A pasta salad with vinegar/oil dressing rather than a mayonnaise based dressing is a good choice. Perhaps you want a quick and easy salsa! Or would you rather make Kentucky Derby candies or ? A crowd pleaser. Remember to ke...

  • MAY 2023 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals MAY 2023 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-31...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office ON THE GO?  YOU CAN STILL USE SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE WHEN TRAVELING Social Security is here for you when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page at www.ssa.go...

  • Is Your Retirement Income Taking a HIT(S) with these Bear Markets? Is Your Retirement Income Taking a HIT(S) with these Bear Markets?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor One year ago (May 2022) we featured this article emphasizing HIT focusing on Healthcare, Inflation and Taxes. One year later we need to add ‘S’ – Is your retirement income taking a HITS? The “S” stands f...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    Signs of Hearing Loss in Children By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing loss can be a major issue for children, and it can significantly impact their development and quality of life. Because hearing is linked to speech, language, and even behavior, it is crucial to detect heari...