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  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    May            MMM - MMM                           Good By Eloise Graham May Day, the first day of May, is a holiday with both ancient and modern roots. It has traditionally been associated with springtime celebrations. Dancing around the Maypole, crowning May Queens, making M...

  • Mother’s Wise Words Mother’s Wise Words

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.”                                 ... Rudyard Kipling My mom and dad were married 50+ years and enjoyed a wonderful retirement in my childhood home in Missouri and their condo in Florida....

  • How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

    By Laura Iles Iowa State University Extension How to help pollinators One of the many benefits of gardening is the opportunity to provide resources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.  Luckily, there are some simple steps every gardener can take that help these beneficial inse...

  • Calendar of Events | MAY 2025 Calendar of Events | MAY 2025

    If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809  Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...

  • Milestones Mealsites Schedule May 2025 Milestones Mealsites Schedule May 2025

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    Beyond the Hearing Aid: The Importance of Regular Hearing Tests By Kevin Kock, Au.D., MPH, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. As a licensed audiologist, I regularly see patients for hearing tests. These evaluations are essential for accurately assessing your hearing and monitoring any changes ov...

  • Do You Need  Disability Income Insurance Do You Need Disability Income Insurance

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor People ordinarily buy property and casualty insurance to protect their possessions (houses, cars, and furniture) and life insurance to provide income for their survivors. However, many people don't think about protecting th...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    Considerations When Choosing  Assisted Living By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Most people do not give a lot of thought about what goes into making a decision about assisted living until they actually need care. If you are seeking the best value to match your needs and t...