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Heartland Health Care Center Chocolate Extravaganza Dec. 6


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Posted Online: Dec. 05, 2012, 4:21 pm
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Press release submitted by Heartland Health Care Center


Heartland Health Care Center invites you to attend our "Chocolate Extravaganza"
Thursday December 6
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heartland Health Care Center
833 16th Ave.
Moline

What is a "Chocolate Extravaganza" a bake sale featuring chocolate desserts. Local Assisted living Centers are competing for prizes for the, "best presentation, most unique use of chocolate, best in show, and chocolate lover's favorite." The judges for the recipe contest include, Don Johnson, Moline Town Supervisor, Jerry Schroeder, Alzheimer's Association, Betty Markins, Neurology Group, Pam Berenger, InTouch Adult Day Services.



















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