Archive for Community
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Special Night Out
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Linda and I were thrilled to make our way to the Adler Theatre on Saturday evening, February 2, for the Quad-City Symphony performance. We always enjoy the symphony performances and consider symphony night a “special night out.” This...
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Why Continuing Care Retirement Communities?
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Passionate Lifestyle Testimonies! - Part 2 Ridgecrest Village is the oldest and most established Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the Quad-Cities area. Many do not understand the benefits of adapting to a senior lifesty...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Did you get a gift card or certificate for Christmas? Since August 22, 2010, you cannot be charged inactivity fees unless you have not used the card for at least a year. Cards cannot expire for at least five years from the purchase ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
March – The month of wild weather changes. March can be cold and windy so a hot soup or comfort food may be in order. March can also be extra warm so try a cool refreshing salad! Maybe even try some green food for St. Patrick’s Day! - Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.co...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois RSVP’s Julie Ross: Making Education a Priority When asked to come to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) office to interview Julie Ross, I said “Sure, I’ll be there.” Although,...
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Iowa Department on Aging Searches for Centenarians
By Donna K. Harvey Director, Iowa Department on Aging Iowans age 100 and above will be honored at the 2013 Centenarian Honors Celebration at the Science Center of Iowa October 4, 2013. Any Iowan born in 1913, or before and not yet on the Iowa Centenarian Registry, qualifies for this milestone r...
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Bend of the River Pilots
Club continues support of Genesis brain injury patients and families By Genesis Health System Pauline Stark has been a family member, waiting hour after hour as a loved one recovers from a traumatic brain injury. “You don't want to leave because you might miss talking with the doctor, o...
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March Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in March: “Proper Use of Common Home Health Equipment and Walking Aids” Presented by Rachel Ehlert on Fri., Mar. 29, noon to 1 pm. Lunch ‘n Lea...
