Archive for Community
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Gift Giving Season: The Greatest Gift
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As we approach another gift giving season, I want to share with you an article we prepared several years ago and repeat here again. Let me make a suggestion on providing the greatest gift. Give the greatest gift...
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Holiday Visits with Elders Are Important for Safety
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Noticing and correcting problems can help keep seniors safely in their homes. The holiday season is one of the busiest at Milestones Area Agency on Aging. And it all begins when people get together for holida...
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Crack into Happiness & Health for the Holidays with Pistachios
By Nancy Dew, MS, RD, LD, LMNT Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian (563) 264-2420 ndew@hy-vee.com The holiday season is upon us! Spending time with family and friends probably puts a big smile on your face, and what better snack to have around than the “happy nut.” In China, pistachios are known as...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
Crime Prevention Safety Tips Here are some general crime prevention safety tips that might help you avoid being a victim of residential and vehicle burglaries, as well as any frauds or scams. 1. Lock your residence and vehicles all the time. This includes both doors and all windows. Also, remove...
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The Cows Don’t Know It’s Christmas
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms I came upon this poem that I thought was very fitting for the Christmas season. The Cows Don’t Know It’s Christmas by Steve Cherry, Denison, Texas Today’s the day we celebrate Our Savior’s birth; a special date. We’ll go to c...
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Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Christmas Trees
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes Christmas tree season. Having a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a popular tradition, but it can come with some issues regarding proper selection and care. Matching the right tree to the right home ...
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A Holiday Filled with Love
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village I have been blessed to meet a couple that are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. There life has been full of ups and downs, yet they never lost faith and love for each other. Their Faith and Love has helped them through all...
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November Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...
