Archive for News
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What is Area Agency on Aging?
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestones Area Agency on Aging Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) were established under the Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans age 60 and over. By providing a range of options that allow older adults to choose ...
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It’s Baaaaaaack – 2014 Medicare Annual Enrollment, October 15 to December 7
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Time really flies when having fun!! We are having fun! We are having fun helping people with their Medicare decision. Let’s clarify - having fun is not making fun of people. But we are having fun explaining t...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter The leaves will start turning colors and are they pretty, but we all know what is next... October 11 is Columbus Day in the United States. Columbus had 90 crew members make that voyage. That was their trip to the moon. The Mayflo...
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Duffle Bags Made for ‘Stand Down for Veterans’ Event
By Lucille Mumma Public Relations Director Rock Island County Home and Community Education Assn. On June 4, several members of the Cordova and Riverdale Home Extension units gathered at the Cordova Library to fulfill a request by Nancy Edlund, Community Outreach Director for RI Co., to make 10...
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October 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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September Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Alzheimer’s Community Education is offering a new series of educational programs. Legal/Financial Matters: Sept 17 - Geneseo Community Center - Geneseo, IL; Sept 24 - Evangelical Free Church - Clinton, IA; Sept...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: We were flooded (with cool stuff to do)
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Once more the Mighty Mississippi came rambling out of its banks and sweeping through the low lying areas of our fair city. We’re not sure what happened to the old term “500 year flood.” Maybe we’re imagining things, but this year’s little water ...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter The Mississippi Valley Fair is over and Senior Day was a success. It was great to have so many familiar faces there! Hope you all had a great time. Thank you to the S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law enforcement Together) and all of the other ...
