Archive for News
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April Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
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Memories in the Making Art Show & Auction
Pointing to the green and black figure on the white paper, Bud smiled, explaining that the figure was an alligator and the other green oblong shapes were snakes. “I went there,” Bud said. “Alligators and snakes…that’s what, yeah, did that.” “You worked for John Deere?” asked ...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Did you get a gift card or certificate for Christmas? Since August 22, 2010, you cannot be charged inactivity fees unless you have not used the card for at least a year. Cards cannot expire for at least five years from the purchase ...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois RSVP’s Julie Ross: Making Education a Priority When asked to come to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) office to interview Julie Ross, I said “Sure, I’ll be there.” Although,...
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Iowa Department on Aging Searches for Centenarians
By Donna K. Harvey Director, Iowa Department on Aging Iowans age 100 and above will be honored at the 2013 Centenarian Honors Celebration at the Science Center of Iowa October 4, 2013. Any Iowan born in 1913, or before and not yet on the Iowa Centenarian Registry, qualifies for this milestone r...
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NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa Department of Transportation
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor, Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa Honorably discharged veterans are eligible to have a “Veteran” designation placed on their driver’s license (DL) or nonoperator identification (ID) card at the time that the card is first issued or upon ...
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Free Colon Cancer Testing Kits
By Genesis Health System Available During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Anyone 50-years-old or older, or those with other factors associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, are encouraged to pick up and return a free colon cancer testing kit in the Quad-Cities during National Color...
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March Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in March: “Proper Use of Common Home Health Equipment and Walking Aids” Presented by Rachel Ehlert on Fri., Mar. 29, noon to 1 pm. Lunch ‘n Lea...
