JANUARY 2024
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309-292-3681 2 January 2024 • Mature Focus
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Suicide spikes amongst our oldest All dressed up A holy business Virtual assistance Share the joy of words
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From The Desk Tinseltown Talks Humor Hotel Savvy Senior The History of Ordinary Things Midnight Gardener Talking Digital
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Understanding B vitamins What to know about gluacoma Why dogs are good for health
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Who do you trust? New Year’s financial resolutions
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Mind Gym Super Crossword Trivia Test
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Our Cover: “Downhill Racer” by Gary Patterson. See page 35 for more information.
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