50+ Lifestyles

Archive for History

• Poinsettias, Traditional Blooms of the Holiday Season

  By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community During this time of year, one can hardly go anywhere without seeing large, glorious blossoms of poinsettias. Last year, over $220,000,000.00 worth of the seasonal potted plants were sold during the holiday season. P...

• A Scout is Brave

  By James N. Graham 50+ Lifestyles has been exploring the code of ethics known as the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law In consideration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, 50+ Lifestyles has been exploring the code of ethics known as the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law. To date...

• Publisher’s Corner – CHRISTMAS

  By Eloise Graham What is “Christmas?” Is it a time for family and friends? Eating too much turkey or pie? Singing carols? Sledding? Buying gifts? Feeling pressure? Remembering the past? Celebrating Christ’s birthday? For me it is HOPE. Let’s look at the history of Christmas. The O...

• December History

  By Jennifer Kohel December 1 World Aids Day December 3 International Day of Disabled Persons December 5 Bathtub Party Day December 6 Coats and Toys for Kids Day December 6 St Nicholas Day December 7 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 11 UNICEF Birthda...

• Publisher’s Corner

  By Russ Myers (Note:My friend, Jim Graham had a real love for America! He would have enjoyed reading this article. He probably is….) This is the second part of a two-part article featuring a love for America as reflected through military service.. Missed Vietnam by days... Woke up on a...

• “To Honor Veterans of All Wars”

  By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community While planning for a flagpole dedication ceremony for The Fountains Active Retirement Community in Bettendorf, I learned about the rich tradition and significance of Veterans Day. The first Veterans Day parade was o...

• Memories of an Honor Flight

  David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home It was meant to honor them. Their service. Their valor. Their sacrifice. And the freedom they fought to protect. Nearly 200 of us – both veterans and guardians – boarded a chartered 737 jet early Saturday morning, October 10, 2009 at the...

• November History

  By Jennifer Kohel November is a time for being thankful for what you have been given and for those around you. Thanksgiving is a great time to be with your family and friends. There is nothing like sitting around watching football games while making crafts and cookies with your cousins, or peelin...