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  • What to Know about Avian Flu in Wild Birds, Poultry, and Pets in Illinois What to Know about Avian Flu in Wild Birds, Poultry, and Pets in Illinois

    By Emily Steele University of Illinois Extension College of Agricultural, Consumer  and Environmental Sciences The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety, and publi...

  • Quad City Summer Games Quad City Summer Games

    A Celebration of Competition and Community By Rhonda Elsbury The Quad City Summer Games are just around the corner and you don’t want to miss them!  The Games, sponsored by the Quad Cities Senior Olympics, is an exciting two-week competition that brings together athletes, fitness enthusiasts,...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    Lace Up Your Running Shoes! By Eloise Graham Lace up your shoes, dust off your bowling ball, get out your paddles, check your paint brushes, hone your spelling ability, brush up on your cards, do some needlepoint, toss those bean bags, sing a song, write a poem, or do a dance - it is game time! ...

  • Religious Holidays in April Religious Holidays in April

    By Eloise Graham April 10 - Mahavir Jayanti which is the celebration of the birth of Lord Jayanti, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism. Jainism is an ancient Indian non-theism religion. Non-theism means there is not a belief in a god or creator. They believe in reincarnation. April 12 - Memorial of Je...

  • Calendar of Events | MARCH 2025 Calendar of Events | MARCH 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...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    Ladies of Eastridge By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Community is defined in many ways. I have written about the benefits of community and was delighted to see community personified last month when a group of ladies and one gentleman threw a party helping a fellow resident ...

  • CASI – A Place to Feel Welcomed and Connected CASI – A Place to Feel Welcomed and Connected

    By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO Brené Brown, renowned author and therapist, defines connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office OUR TOP SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available on our website at www.ssa.gov, we post useful information on our social media ch...