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Calendar of Events | DECEMBER 2024
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Festivals and Holidays of December
By Eloise Graham Many religious groups and secular groups have significant celebrations this month, so I thought I would explore some of them. The Jewish festival of Hanukkah for 2024 starts on Wednesday, December 25 at sundown and lasts until Thursday January 2. Hanukkah is also known as The Fest...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Everything Poinsettias By Eloise Graham I recently ran across a cute little book about poinsettias titled Poinsettias Myth & Legend ~ History & Botanical Fact. I thought I would share some of the information with you. There are quotes in this little book, and I will share some of them. The...
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Aging and You
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Take a moment to reflect and look forward to opportunities for the future. It is the most wonderful time of the year…just like the Andy Williams song dubbed it. It truly is a magical time that tends to bring out the best of us. Personal...
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Ask the Audiologist
How Do Hearing Aids Work? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. The very first hearing aids were ear trumpets. Users would hold the small end of the trumpet to their ear and the shape of the trumpet would amplify whatever sound was at the large end. Electric hearing aids were inv...
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Preparing Plants for Winter
By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide practical tips and t...
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Required Distributions: Changes You Need to Know
By Craig Schillig, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) changed the rules for taking distributions from retirement accounts inherited after 2019. The so-called 10-year rule generally requires inherited ...
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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...
