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Read about medical tips on our Health Page: Click Here
Take a look back with our pictures from "Down Memory Lane" on our Culture page: Click here
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Get a Laugh from our Comics and Games on our Activities Page: Click Here
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, Sept. 10-16
Season of Reflection
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 and since then it has been a special week observed annually by Assisted Living communities all over the country. It’s a fantastic chance to spend a week focused on celebrating the residents, staff members, and volunteers. This year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week (September 10-16) is “Season of Reflection.” The theme gives us the chance to give recognition to those who truly make these communities across the country a loving home and welcome the sense of renewal that comes with the changing seasons. We are so excited to be a part of this! Assisted living communities like River Bend are encouraged to host various events during this special week that take time for the “Season of Reflection.” River Bend plans to kick off the week with a BIG party to celebrate not only the kickoff to this special week but also to celebrate our 17th Anniversary here in Cascade! On top of that September 10th is National Grandparents Day! We will have 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 Mark Zalaznik from 1-3 PM. We hope you can plan to join in the fun. Watch our Facebook page for more details and updates! If you can attend that Sunday, please do! There will be fun for all ages here at River Bend!
Also, mark your calendar for another event, the 2023 Senior Expo will be held on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, 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. The first 100 people will receive a gift bag filled with goodies and free lunch to go sponsored by Oak Park Place. Grab a friend and plan to attend! Door prizes will be awarded including three $100 gift cards, a live radio broadcast with KDST (FM 99.3), and much more.
Also, mark your calendar for another event, the 2023 Senior Expo will be held on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, 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. The first 100 people will receive a gift bag filled with goodies and free lunch to go sponsored by Oak Park Place. Grab a friend and plan to attend! Door prizes will be awarded including three $100 gift cards, a live radio broadcast with KDST (FM 99.3), and much more.
Journey Through the Days of Beatlemania with BritBeat at Heritage Center
by Stacey Ortman,
Director of Public Information,
University of Dubuque
Step into a time machine and experience a remarkable and propelling recreation of the Fab Four in concert during the fabulous 1960s! BritBeat: A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, on the University of Dubuque campus.
From its inception as a high school vision by Chris Getsla at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois, to an internationally renowned touring show, BritBeat has mesmerized audiences worldwide with its authentic tribute to the Beatles for over 23 years. Having performed thousands of shows across the globe, BritBeat has also shared the stage with a veritable who’s who of sixties rock history, captivating audiences with their immersive performances and dedication to preserving the Beatles’ legacy.
With magnificent attention to detail, six dazzling costume changes, exquisite musicianship, powerful vocals, and a spectacular, stunning, and immersive multimedia backdrop, audiences will experience an engaging and electrifying trip through the iconic music catalog of the band of the century, the Beatles.
Each stage of the Beatles’ history is brought to life in BritBeat’s performances, including their early days at The Cavern Club in Liverpool through to the Abbey Road Studios recording sessions. What sets BritBeat apart from other tribute acts is their award-winning, stunning, and spectacular video projections that accompany the performers on stage, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience for fans.
By seamlessly blending stunning visuals with the emotive power of the music of the Beatles, BritBeat’s mesmerizing Beatles show transports audiences into a world where sight and sound are synchronized. This synergy creates an atmosphere that captivates and resonates, stimulating the senses. The integration of BritBeat’s cutting-edge technology enhances the artistic expression of the performers, allowing them to communicate moods, memories, and emotions of Beatlemania in ways that were previously unimaginable. Audiences are enveloped in a sensory experience, as hypnotic visuals, powerful sounds, and interactive elements work together to create unforgettable moments from Beatles music history.
Tickets for BritBeat are $25 to $45 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 90 minutes prior to events at the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennett Street; by calling 563.585.7469; or by visiting www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
BritBeat is presented by Edge Entertainment Limited based in Chicago, Illinois.
From its inception as a high school vision by Chris Getsla at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois, to an internationally renowned touring show, BritBeat has mesmerized audiences worldwide with its authentic tribute to the Beatles for over 23 years. Having performed thousands of shows across the globe, BritBeat has also shared the stage with a veritable who’s who of sixties rock history, captivating audiences with their immersive performances and dedication to preserving the Beatles’ legacy.
With magnificent attention to detail, six dazzling costume changes, exquisite musicianship, powerful vocals, and a spectacular, stunning, and immersive multimedia backdrop, audiences will experience an engaging and electrifying trip through the iconic music catalog of the band of the century, the Beatles.
Each stage of the Beatles’ history is brought to life in BritBeat’s performances, including their early days at The Cavern Club in Liverpool through to the Abbey Road Studios recording sessions. What sets BritBeat apart from other tribute acts is their award-winning, stunning, and spectacular video projections that accompany the performers on stage, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience for fans.
By seamlessly blending stunning visuals with the emotive power of the music of the Beatles, BritBeat’s mesmerizing Beatles show transports audiences into a world where sight and sound are synchronized. This synergy creates an atmosphere that captivates and resonates, stimulating the senses. The integration of BritBeat’s cutting-edge technology enhances the artistic expression of the performers, allowing them to communicate moods, memories, and emotions of Beatlemania in ways that were previously unimaginable. Audiences are enveloped in a sensory experience, as hypnotic visuals, powerful sounds, and interactive elements work together to create unforgettable moments from Beatles music history.
Tickets for BritBeat are $25 to $45 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 90 minutes prior to events at the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennett Street; by calling 563.585.7469; or by visiting www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
BritBeat is presented by Edge Entertainment Limited based in Chicago, Illinois.
Don’t Get Caught Up in Survey Scams
The latest craze in senior scams is surveys. Thieves want to know our opinions about products and services, and we’re happy to oblige — especially when there’s a lovely prize for us if we participate.
Who wouldn’t want an expensive TV or a vacation just for answering a few survey questions?
We wouldn’t, that’s who. Because it’s likely part of a scam.
Survey scams can show up in any number for formats, either a direct call to you or in an email or on social media.
Sometimes the information they’re requesting is so innocent you can be lulled into believing it’s not really a scam. For example: If you’re asked for the name of your first pet, you’ll be tempted to answer, because it’s not your bank information.
However, that same mild question is very common and might have been asked when you signed up for a legitimate online account, such as your bank, as a means of verifying your identity. Knowing that “Fluffy” was your first cat, pieced together with the answers to other innocent questions, scammers can access your accounts when a profile about you is created.
Sometimes you’ll be asked to qualify for a survey and the questions are more intrusive. Taken together, all your innocent answers can be sold as a package to other scammers.
Here are a few facts:
Once you talk to these scammers on the phone, the number of scam calls you receive will rise dramatically.
Once you participate in an online survey, you’ve opened yourself up to much more serious scams.
If you have to pay a fee, it’s a scam.
The minute you click a suspect link in an email, it’s possible that malware is installed on your computer.
If someone offers you anything of value for participating in a survey, it’s likely a scam.
Really, why would anyone send you a TV for answering a few questions?
If you’ve been scammed, call the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357.
© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
Who wouldn’t want an expensive TV or a vacation just for answering a few survey questions?
We wouldn’t, that’s who. Because it’s likely part of a scam.
Survey scams can show up in any number for formats, either a direct call to you or in an email or on social media.
Sometimes the information they’re requesting is so innocent you can be lulled into believing it’s not really a scam. For example: If you’re asked for the name of your first pet, you’ll be tempted to answer, because it’s not your bank information.
However, that same mild question is very common and might have been asked when you signed up for a legitimate online account, such as your bank, as a means of verifying your identity. Knowing that “Fluffy” was your first cat, pieced together with the answers to other innocent questions, scammers can access your accounts when a profile about you is created.
Sometimes you’ll be asked to qualify for a survey and the questions are more intrusive. Taken together, all your innocent answers can be sold as a package to other scammers.
Here are a few facts:
Once you talk to these scammers on the phone, the number of scam calls you receive will rise dramatically.
Once you participate in an online survey, you’ve opened yourself up to much more serious scams.
If you have to pay a fee, it’s a scam.
The minute you click a suspect link in an email, it’s possible that malware is installed on your computer.
If someone offers you anything of value for participating in a survey, it’s likely a scam.
Really, why would anyone send you a TV for answering a few questions?
If you’ve been scammed, call the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357.
© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
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