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  • Zoom, Zooming, Zoomed - Staying Connected Zoom, Zooming, Zoomed – Staying Connected

    Once upon a time the word “zoom” was used in comic books along with POW and BAM. Eventually, it did make it into the dictionary. As a verb, it means to move or travel very quickly. Or it can be used when talking about camera shots, as in “zooming in” or “zooming out.” As a noun, it is of...

  • Welcome 2021 – Hilltop Campus Village is Looking Forward Welcome 2021 – Hilltop Campus Village is Looking Forward

    The merchants of the Hilltop Campus Village want to give a big shout out to all of you that have supported them, not only on Small Business Saturday but throughout this past year. On Small Business Saturday, the Hilltop promotions committee set up a booth, giving away shopping bags, maps and money ...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Pollyanna Looking for a Covid Silver Lining The year 2020 was a challenge for even the most optimistic person. As COVID-19 dragged on month after month with social distancing, mask-wearing, and limits on group sizes, pessimism built. Even with the new...

  • Cauliflower Challenge! Cauliflower Challenge!

    By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 KSchaeffer@hy-vee.com Are you up for a challenge?! Start your new year with the cauliflower challenge at home and create a quick and easy meal the whole family will enjoy, with the primary ingredient being cauliflower! Cauliflo...

  • JANUARY 2021 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals JANUARY 2021 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    Home Delivered Meals ONLY All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 During this time, due to COVID-19, we are not serving congregate meals, but we continue to provide home-delivered meals, (cold and frozen), to meet the nutritional needs of our seniors, and hel...

  • Let’s Holiday Healthier, Together! Let’s Holiday Healthier, Together!

    By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 nstruss@hy-vee.com ’Twas the night before Christmas break and sugary sweets were all through the house. Every curious creature would take part in cookie sampling, including your spouse. There’s something about celebrating the...

  • Embody the Spirit of the Holidays Embody the Spirit of the Holidays

    By Mike Mathews Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging The holiday season is here. Regardless of whatever one’s celebration traditions may be, this is typically viewed as a time of cheer, joy, and comfort in family and friends. While gatherings may take on a different look in 2020, the support of lo...

  • CASI Senior Secret Santa Now through December 11 CASI Senior Secret Santa Now through December 11

    By Kathy Malmloff CASI Director of Senior Services Kmalmloff@casiseniors.org Help a Quad City Area Senior In Need The holiday season 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...