Archive for Community
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Voting, Veterans and Vittles
By Eloise Graham Voting… The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen’s “race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” It was ratified on February 3, 1870 and a...
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October 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...
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OCTOBER 2016 – Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
3) Goulash, Big Bowl Of Tuscan Greens, Sugar Cookie, Grape Juice 4) Pork Loin. Pasta Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Apple Pie 5) Happy Birthday - Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy, Peas With Pearl Onions, Ice Cream Cupcake W/ Frosting 6) Beef Stew, Carrots, Biscuit, Apr...
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Your Advocacy – We Solve Long Term Care Problems
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions An Ode to Bill and Miss Lou Every day we all grow a bit older and join the myriad of those we associate with the “age wave.” This fall, marks for me 30 years working professionally in the senior industry starting out as a hospital social worker in 1986. ...
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“Where’s the Beef?”
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms “Where’s the beef?” I was asked this question for years by people interested in purchasing meat directly from the farm. Most of these people wanted to buy a few specific cuts of meat, not a whole or half beef, as is common when buying from th...
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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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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....
