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Project Poinsettia
“Project Poinsettia” for Veteran’s Day HappyGram teams up with students to say “thank you” to veterans. HappyGram is honored to be part of this wonderful project honoring our veterans in our home-town. What is “Project Poinsietta”? Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is launching the first ever Poinsettia Project this year! Thanks to a generous donation byContinue reading “Project Poinsettia”
Team Elliott
Ryan Family commits to doing Random Acts of Kindness in memory of son Please read this inspiring story of how a family in Dubuque, Iowa turned a day of grief into a day of giving. Sarah and Nick Ryan lost their little boy, Elliott, just days after he was born. After years of grievingContinue reading “Team Elliott”
Sensory Therapy to Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s
Sensory Therapy to Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Here are 6 suggestions to help someone with dementia stay calm and comforted. Sensory therapy or fidget toys are an effective way to reduce anxiety, calm nerves, and provide comfort. There’s no right orContinue reading “Sensory Therapy to Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s”
This Day in History – August 28th
August 28th – This Day in History 1774 St. Elizabeth born in New York City. She went on to found the first Catholic school and the first female apostolic community in the United States. She was also the first American-born saint beatified by the Roman Catholic Church. 1914 Three German cruisers are sunk by shipsContinue reading “This Day in History – August 28th”
Riddles Solutions – Surprise HappyGram
Riddles – Solutions What has to be broken before you can use it? An egg I’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old. What am I? A candle What month of the year has 28 days? All of them What is full of holes but still holds water? A sponge WhatContinue reading “Riddles Solutions – Surprise HappyGram”
Riddles – Surprise HappyGram
Text Only Riddles Below: Surprise HappyGram 8-26-2020 Riddles – Solutions Tomorrow! What has to be broken before you can use it? I’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old. What am I? What month of the year has 28 days? What is full of holes but still holds water? What question can youContinue reading “Riddles – Surprise HappyGram”
August 21st – This Day in History
Text Only Article Below: August 21st – This Day in History 1897 Olds Motor Works founded—which will later become Oldsmobile 1911 Theft of “Mona Lisa” is discovered 1920 Christopher Robin’s birthday (Son to A.A. Milne, who immortalized Christopher in her Winnie-the-Pooh books) 1944 The seeds of the United Nations are planted Continue reading “August 21st – This Day in History”
Good News Gram: Local Business, Willie Ray’s Q Shack Feeds People for Free in Response to Derecho
Text Only Article Below: Good News Gram: Local Business, Willie Ray’s Q Shack Feeds People for Free in Response to Derecho “I just said ‘hey, I have some food’ and started handing it out.” Willie Fairley owns Willie Ray’s Q Shack. Since the derecho hit in Iowa, he has pivoted his serviceContinue reading “Good News Gram: Local Business, Willie Ray’s Q Shack Feeds People for Free in Response to Derecho”