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Take a look back with our pictures from "Down Memory Lane" on our Culture page: Click here
Read about all the events happening around the Tri-States: Click Here
Get a Laugh from our Comics and Games on our Activities Page: Click Here
Assisted Living Week: September 8-14 "Inspiring Generations"
by Jen Rhomberg,
Marketing Coordinator,
River Bend Retirement Community
In 1995 the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) founded the first National Assisted Living Week. Since then it has been a special week observed annually by Assisted Living communities all over the country. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend a week focused on celebrating the residents, staff members, and volunteers. This year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14) is “Inspiring Generations.” The theme gives residents, families, communities, and staff the opportunity to reflect on how assisted living has grown and evolved. It's also a chance to learn and listen. We can share stories and wisdom, and find inspiration in those around us. Assisted living communities like River Bend are encouraged to host various events during this special week that take time to “Inspire Generations.” River Bend plans to kick off the week with a BIG party to celebrate not only the start of this special week but also to celebrate our 18th Anniversary here in Cascade! On top of that September 8th is National Grandparents Day! River Bend will host a free meal open to the public. We will be serving from 12 noon to 1 PM! Friends, family, and anyone in the community is welcome to join us here at River for the meal followed by live music by The Music Men followed by a quilt show open till 3 PM! We hope you can plan to join in the family fun.
Also, mark your calendar for another event, the 2024 Senior Expo will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM-Noon at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about senior care in your local communities. There will be over 30 vendors for you to talk with and gather information for seniors including legal and health aspects of aging. Admission is Free!
Also, mark your calendar for another event, the 2024 Senior Expo will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM-Noon at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about senior care in your local communities. There will be over 30 vendors for you to talk with and gather information for seniors including legal and health aspects of aging. Admission is Free!
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off Maestro William Intriligator's 25th Concert Season with Pines of Rome, October 5 & 6 at Five Flags Theater
by Kathleen Hoeper, Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Maestro William Intriligator
The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO’s) 66th concert season celebrates a significant milestone in the tenure of its esteemed Music Director and Conductor, William Intriligator. Having taken the helm in 2000, this year marks Intriligator’s quarter-century with the orchestra. This upcoming anniversary season will kick off with a blockbuster program of some of the maestro’s favorite orchestral showpieces.
“As I reflect back on twenty-four great seasons leading the DSO, we have had so many wonderful guest artists join the orchestra!” shares Intriligator. “A favorite guest from my early years is cellist Zuill Bailey. Zuill is an amazing musician and a dear friend, and his career has flourished greatly since he was last here in 2005. I knew I wanted to bring him back to Dubuque to kick off my 25th anniversary season. And what a dream it is to have him play the amazing Dvorak cello concerto, it’s one of my all-time favorite pieces!”
“As I reflect back on twenty-four great seasons leading the DSO, we have had so many wonderful guest artists join the orchestra!” shares Intriligator. “A favorite guest from my early years is cellist Zuill Bailey. Zuill is an amazing musician and a dear friend, and his career has flourished greatly since he was last here in 2005. I knew I wanted to bring him back to Dubuque to kick off my 25th anniversary season. And what a dream it is to have him play the amazing Dvorak cello concerto, it’s one of my all-time favorite pieces!”
Cellist Zuill Bailey
“I also thought it would be great to kick off the Classics season with two stunning orchestra showpieces which are favorites of mine. John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast
Machine is a piece the orchestra and I have been hoping to perform for many years, and Respighi’s Pines of Rome really pulls out all the stops. It even has brass players situated amongst the audience! We haven’t performed it since 2010, so hearing it in October will really put in perspective how far the orchestra has grown artistically and developed over the years since the last time we played it!”
The concerts will be held 7:30 pm Saturday, October 5 and 2:00 pm Sunday, October 6 at Five Flags Theater. Tickets ($20-89) are available through the Five Flags Box Office, or www.dubuquesymphony.org (Ticketmaster fees apply to online purchases).
This concert is made possible by the generous support of Cottingham & Butler.
Machine is a piece the orchestra and I have been hoping to perform for many years, and Respighi’s Pines of Rome really pulls out all the stops. It even has brass players situated amongst the audience! We haven’t performed it since 2010, so hearing it in October will really put in perspective how far the orchestra has grown artistically and developed over the years since the last time we played it!”
The concerts will be held 7:30 pm Saturday, October 5 and 2:00 pm Sunday, October 6 at Five Flags Theater. Tickets ($20-89) are available through the Five Flags Box Office, or www.dubuquesymphony.org (Ticketmaster fees apply to online purchases).
This concert is made possible by the generous support of Cottingham & Butler.
Finding Senior Discounts
There are more senior discounts available than we might have expected. We only have to find them!
Check AARP if you are a member. This is where I discovered that the Walmart Plus membership I use for delivery of groceries could be had for $20 less per year, because of my AARP membership.
Look through the AARP list by putting discounts in the search box. You’ll get over 2,300 results. Use the dropdown menu on the left side and click the ones that apply to you. Look for 50% off at LensCrafters and discounts at The UPS Store.
Elsewhere online, go to The Senior List (www.theseniorlist.com/senior-discounts) and scroll through the offerings, which includes grocery stores, retail, restaurants and more.
Amazon Prime (amazon.com) can be had for 50% off if you receive government assistance such as Medicaid and SSI.
Check the National Park Service (www.nps.gov) for a $20 senior annual pass or the $80 senior lifetime pass.
Look at Goodwill for weekly discount days that can save as much as 25% off your purchase.
See T-Mobile for their 55+ two-line phone plans.
Living on the Cheap (livingonthecheap.com) has several categories for reduced-price shopping, travel, entertainment and more. Check their listings by state.
Don’t forget free goodies on your birthday! “Birthday freebies” are available in many places, such as a scoop of ice cream from Baskin-Robbins, a Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s and pancakes at IHOP.
Do a search for “senior discounts 2024,” and you’ll find hundreds of possibilities. Add the name of your state to narrow it down even more. Look for discounts on travel, cellphone plans, restaurants, movie theaters, groceries, pet supplies — everything you need or want. You never know what you’ll find!
Call before you go to any location to be sure the expected discount is still being offered.
© 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
Check AARP if you are a member. This is where I discovered that the Walmart Plus membership I use for delivery of groceries could be had for $20 less per year, because of my AARP membership.
Look through the AARP list by putting discounts in the search box. You’ll get over 2,300 results. Use the dropdown menu on the left side and click the ones that apply to you. Look for 50% off at LensCrafters and discounts at The UPS Store.
Elsewhere online, go to The Senior List (www.theseniorlist.com/senior-discounts) and scroll through the offerings, which includes grocery stores, retail, restaurants and more.
Amazon Prime (amazon.com) can be had for 50% off if you receive government assistance such as Medicaid and SSI.
Check the National Park Service (www.nps.gov) for a $20 senior annual pass or the $80 senior lifetime pass.
Look at Goodwill for weekly discount days that can save as much as 25% off your purchase.
See T-Mobile for their 55+ two-line phone plans.
Living on the Cheap (livingonthecheap.com) has several categories for reduced-price shopping, travel, entertainment and more. Check their listings by state.
Don’t forget free goodies on your birthday! “Birthday freebies” are available in many places, such as a scoop of ice cream from Baskin-Robbins, a Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s and pancakes at IHOP.
Do a search for “senior discounts 2024,” and you’ll find hundreds of possibilities. Add the name of your state to narrow it down even more. Look for discounts on travel, cellphone plans, restaurants, movie theaters, groceries, pet supplies — everything you need or want. You never know what you’ll find!
Call before you go to any location to be sure the expected discount is still being offered.
© 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
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