Posts Tagged Having Fun

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston We are past one seasonal celebration, Thanksgiving, which aims toward culinary delight (in moderation). I hope that was your journey and destination, whether you hosted the meal or traveled some distance to participate. Now our heading is towards more family and, in most cases, p...

  • Overcoming the stressful slumps of the holidays Overcoming the stressful slumps of the holidays

    By Holly Alguire Bradley University Student Intern Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council Holidays are supposed to be a relaxing, fun-filled time for family. But, somehow, this time of year tends to be the most stressful few weeks. Whether it be worrying how many peop...

  • Music and the Mind - Playing a musical instrument is healthy for your brain Music and the Mind – Playing a musical instrument is healthy for your brain

    Mastering a Musical Instrument For Your Health Are you into music? Have you thought about learning to play a musical instrument? There are many advantages associated with learning to play different kinds of musical instruments. Not only are there physical advantages, but they can also give you a...

  • Social Security Reveals Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2010 Social Security Reveals Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2010

    PIC - b&w mug YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office See the list at WWW.SOCIALSECURITY.GOV The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2010. Alexande...

  • Stay Active and Have Fun! Stay Active and Have Fun!

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village As a Certified Senior Advisor, I study ways to help improve the quality of life for seniors. This fall is a great time to find ways to become healthier while having fun at the same time. As we age, exercise benefits are even more n...

  • Publisher’s Corner Publisher’s Corner

    By Dan Adams Time flies when you’re having fun. During the past month, we’ve definitely seen time fly here at 50 Plus lifestyles – we have a lot going on! And we’ve had a lot of fun, too. We’re getting some wind behind our sails, and we’re excited about the future! Our new ...

  • What Fun We Have With Our Grandparents

    By Kaylie & Jordyn Kohel Of course, like all grandkids, we love our grandparents very much. Not everybody gets the chance to visit his or her grand parents like we do. We are invited to come down to Iowa and spend time with them for long periods of time. Our grandparents sometimes take us to ...

  • Are We Having Fun Yet? Summer Fun with the Grandchildren. Are We Having Fun Yet? Summer Fun with the Grandchildren.

    By: Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Are you the caregiver of choice this summer? Did you volunteer to help out with your grandchildren this summer while your adult children work? At first it sounded like a great idea, but now as the dog days of summer appro...