Archive for Community
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Just Saying…
A Closer Look at Christmas Presents By Q.C. Jones Last week a group of friends from my high school days shared some thoughts on Christmas/Holiday gifts. The main driver of the conversation revolved around this seemingly simple question: What should we be doing for Christmas gifts this year? Long ...
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Flu and Older Adults
From Milestones Agency on Aging The best way to protect against the flu and its potentially serious complications is with an annual flu vaccine. Flu vaccination has many benefits. It has been shown to reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu and to lessen the likelihood of severe outcomes, wh...
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Dietitian Tips for Gluten-Free Entertaining this Holiday Season
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate, and enjoy delicious meals with loved ones. However, for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, navigating holiday gatherings ...
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The Cape Cod of the Midwest Part 2
By Mary Schricker Gemberling This month we continue our tales from our fall trip to Door County, in Wisconsin, referred to as “The Cape Cod of the Midwest” Door County’s most valuable asset is its natural beauty. Home to five state parks and twenty county parks, the area is a haven for those...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. New Year’s: 2024 Greets 2025 New Year’s Day is not my day, A day where I have zip to say, For the day before was my last, And sadly, my year is now past. To Auld Lang Syne all now sing, Let the joy of the N...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY’S TOP 10 WEBPAGES FOR 2025 SSA.gov is your best resource to learn about Social Security programs and benefits and conduct business with us. Our website is designed to make it easy for you to find ...
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Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 2024
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...
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Aging and You
What’s Special About November By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village November is an action-packed month. All Saints Day (November 1), Election Day (first Tuesday), Veterans Day (November 11), and Thanksgiving (November 28) are all hallmark dates for the month. Daylight saving...