Not just a cup of joe
When it comes to coffee, the choices used to be simple. Regular or decaf? Cream and sugar, or black? These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the variety of coffee drinks available, whether you’re visiting a local roaster or going through a drive- thru. Kendra Boesdorfer, owner of Custom Cup Coffee in Springfield, explains…
Central Illinois events for 50-PLUS-ers
The Genius of Frank Lloyd WrightMar 23, 1-2:30pm Sat. Timothy Totten’s engaging storytelling is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the life of Frank Lloyd Wright. Free. dana-thomas.org. 217-788-9452. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386. Historic Fashion ShowMar 23, 1pm Sat. Featuring a wide range of fashion primarily from the 19th-20th centuries in an…
Is a reverse mortgage right for you?
Imagine getting income from your home each month, versus making a monthly mortgage payment. Does it sound too good to be true? A reverse mortgage allows a homeowner of retirement age that has substantial equity to borrow against the value of the home. According to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, homeowners 62 and older…
Book lovers, unite
Book clubs are a great place to meet and socialize with fellow book lovers. Now that spring is coming, this is the time to shake off the winter doldrums and get out of the house and check out a few of the clubs around the area. With more than two dozen to choose from, there…
Going to be a grandparent? Get your vaccines.
New or soon-to-be grandparents often comment on how things have changed – the baby equipment, the rules during pregnancy, ways to raise a child. Going shopping for a stroller, baby bed, etc. often leads to surprises about all the new paraphernalia. That was my experience, too, and it carried over into the doctor’s office when…
