Archive for Personal Growth
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston My job on these monthly columns/essays has always been to “spell out” poets and their poems. This month and next (September) it will be my pleasure to bring to you Quad City based poets I have known and appreciated for decades. First, and not in any preferential posting is The ...
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Heart Smart – Healthy Lifestyle
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Nowadays heart disease is becoming very common. The Mayo Clinic treats more than 177,000 people each year. There are many remedies you can do to prevent having heart problems, but none of them are guaranteed to work. I started looking into t...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Don’t Stifle Your Creativity
By Eloise Graham How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? Well, I am going...
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Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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The Art of Gardening
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.” Every spring, our suburban yard would come alive with color. The tulips and jonquils would push through the soil and explode in vibrant colors. The buds on the forsythia bushes at the cor...
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Benefits of Staying Active
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village The Geese are flying back to town. Our skies are filling with the sound of song. Flowers are springing up everywhere and the sweet smells of lilacs and peonies are around every corner. This is my favorite time of the year. What isn’t to ...
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Elder Abuse – Awareness, awareness, awareness
By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), each year, an estimated 5 million (or 1 in 10) older adults in America fall victim to abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Now more than ever is the t...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham The Tapestry of your Life Have you ever thought about your life being a tapestry, weaving in and out of the lives of others around you? Through the magic of social media, I have reconnected with many of my grade school and high school friends. After high school graduation, ...
