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  • July Flashback Tribute July Flashback Tribute

    By Eloise Graham Please enjoy a reprint of a July 2009 column by Jim Graham, the second owner of 50+ Lifestyles. In his column, Jim wrote about his love of the Fourth of July and his love for the freedoms we have in America. Eloise Fourth of July! It’s one I remember from when I was a kid. B...

  • Summer Celebrations Summer Celebrations

    By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Summer is the time for family reunions, ice cream, lightning bugs and trips to the community pool.  The libraries hold their summer reading programs, and the parks are brimming with childre...

  • Intermittent Fasting: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective Intermittent Fasting: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective

    By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291     Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com Intermittent fasting, a dietary approach that has gained popularity, is being hailed for its potential health and weight loss benefits. As Hy-Vee dietitians, we know eating isn’t one-size-fits-all...

  • Calendar of Events | JUNE 2025 Calendar of Events | JUNE 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 Group...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    Reliving the Junes of Days Past By Q.C. Jones I don’t know about you, but for your pal QC Jones, June has always marked the official launch of summer. It didn’t sneak in with a whisper or tiptoe like spring. No, sir, June barged in like a sunburned uncle with a boombox and no interest in stayi...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

      Strawberry Shortcake BISCUITS Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for hands and work surface* 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt (I recommend fine sea salt) ...

  • June – Roses and Pearls June – Roses and Pearls

    By Eloise Graham Editor-in-Chief The flower for June is the rose. The rose and the shrub are of the Rosa genus. Their colors range from deep red to the palest of pink, orange hues to yellows to white. A lavender rose has even been cultivated. Early civilizations of temperate zones were believed t...

  • Milestones Mealsites Schedule June 2025 Milestones Mealsites Schedule June 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...