Archive for Community
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Calendar of Events | July 2021
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup - 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - Virtual support groups and programs are being offered. For assistance call (563) 293-8058 or the 24/7 helpline at (800) 272-3...
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Fun, Fanciful Facts for July Days
By Eloise Graham In 44 BC, the Roman Senate decided to honor the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar and name a month after him. Hence, this month became July. Prior to that, it was known as Quintilis, meaning five. The old calendar clumped January, February and March all together. The pronunciation, until...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Grasshoppers, Locusts, Crickets, Katydids or Cicadas...What is that night time noise? Back in my misguided youth, right around five years of age, I saw many of those empty insect shells clinging to the bark of our locust tree. I was told they were locust shells (or at least that...
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Genuine Juicy June Facts
By Eloise Graham Did you know that no other month of the year begins on the same day of the week as June? June has three birthstones. The pearl represents purity and faith. Alexandrite is said to represent longevity and health. Moonstones are said to bring good luck and are associated with love an...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham That Special Bond Between Father and Daughter Is there really a different bond between mother/daughter, mother/son, father/daughter or father/son? When I was in the throes of raising our son and two daughters I didn’t think about any “special” bond. I felt like my husband an...
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This recognition day was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. It provides an opportunity for communities around the wor...
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It Takes a Village
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village So much has changed in the world over the last year. At Ridgecrest Village we are no different. In March of 2020 according to CDC guidance we, like many senior living communities, closed our doors to visitors and restricted movement within ...
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Highlights of the Hilltop Campus Village – Happy Trails to Us All
By Scott Tunnicliff Director of The Hilltop Campus Village This June issue of 50+ Lifestyles coincides with my departure from the Hilltop Campus Village, after nearly 12 years of having the honor to serve as its initial Executive Director. Much has happened since I “assumed the position” in Au...
