Archive for July, 2025
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July Flashback Tribute
By Eloise Graham Please enjoy a reprint of a July 2009 column by Jim Graham, the second owner of 50+ Lifestyles. In his column, Jim wrote about his love of the Fourth of July and his love for the freedoms we have in America. Eloise Fourth of July! It’s one I remember from when I was a kid. B...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Tranquility to All Beckons now the gilded halcyon, Rising from the bright new dawn. The sun ascends now upon us, Lights a bright new compass, Guides us to the well-lit horizon, Unfolding brightly in the dawn. ...
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Staying Active: How Exercise Boosts Independence for Older Adults
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Physical activity is a cornerstone of independence for older Americans. Only 23.1% of adults aged 65+ meet federal guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, yet staying active reduces fall risks and manages chronic conditions like arthritis or d...
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Buffett Takes a Bow: 7 Lessons from an Iconic Investor
... seven important financial lessons to be gleaned from a selection of Warren Buffett's notable quotes. By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor At the age of 94, Warren Buffett recently announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the massive holdin...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West / Mid-West Region
Social Security Continues to Provide Ways for the Public to Request Accommodations and File Civil Rights (Program Discrimination) Complaints The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access its programs, activities, and facilities, regard...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Childhood Memories of July By Eloise Graham My toddler, early years We had a flagpole in our yard. On patriotic holidays or remembrance days, my dad would go out early in the morning and hoist the flag. I would accompany him wearing some concoction of an outfit that was red, white and blue. The F...
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Eleven Special Days in July
By Eloise Graham Editor-in-Chief July 1 - Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day This is a perfect time to be going out for ice cream. Forget the chocolate and vanilla. Try something new. In the Philippines they have crocodile egg ice cream. In Tokyo you can get raw horse flesh flavored ice cream. Okay, ...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 large, boneless skin chicken breast (about 4 pound) Tortillas of you...
