Archive for October, 2023

  • Embracing Autumn Embracing Autumn

    By Alana Callender  The term autumn can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan word autu, which means passing of the year. It is my favorite time of year.  In my childhood, shutting up the cabin for the season was a little sad, but what promise the new school year always had. There was the ritua...

  • Calendar of Events | October 2023 Calendar of Events | October 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...

  • OCTOBER 2023 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals OCTOBER 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-...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Recipes for the most part are guidelines to cook by. While there definitely is some chemistry involved in the art of cooking it is not a chemistry experiment that must be precise. Baking does require a little more adherence to the recipe but soups, salads and crockpot cooking can be of your own liki...

  • The REAL Reason Your Balance is Bad The REAL Reason Your Balance is Bad

    By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC Balancing your body properly in space is an aspect of fitness that becomes a challenge for many older individuals. This is a fact I’ve personally encountered while instructing thousands of seniors in structured fitness routines des...

  • Don’t Make this Mistake! IRA Beneficiary(ies), Have Your Affairs in Order! Don’t Make this Mistake! IRA Beneficiary(ies), Have Your Affairs in Order!

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Recently I was reminded of this very important ruling and the impact on families. I wanted to share with readers this month. The U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on retirement plan beneficiary form. The case Kennedy Vs ...

  • 15th CASI Holiday Hat Bash: A Party with a Purpose 15th CASI Holiday Hat Bash: A Party with a Purpose

    Thursday, November 16 5:30 – 9:00 pm   By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO It is hard to imagine that the holiday season is just weeks away. At CASI, we are deeply engaged in preparing for a grand celebration of CASI’s 50th Anniversary and the 15th year of Hat Bash with the bigge...

  • Just  Saying... Just Saying…

    I Survived the Great Rocky Mountain Road Trip By Q.C. Jones For the past several years, your cordial correspondent QC Jones has marked the end of the summer with a road trip to visit the majestic mountains of New Mexico and Colorado. The stated official destination is Taos, New Mexico to participa...