Bickford House (retirement apartments), 2300 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield, 62704, 217-787-4687 Brenden Gardens (independent living), 900 Southwind Rd., Springfield, 62703, 217-529-4586 Capitol Plaza Apartments (independent living) 1210 E. Washington St., Springfield, 62703 217-528-1771 Capitol Retirement Village (independent /supportive living) 500 North Bruns Lane, Springfield, 62702, 217- 698-9441 Carriage House (assisted living), 2715 W. Monroe St, […]
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City meets country. Creative meets can-do.
Gail Adamski, right, with coworkers Jean Hartman, Kate Becker and Cheryl Pippin, celebrating The Farm’s 20th anniversary in 2014. Cheryl: “We get tickled because it looks like we know what we’re doing.” Gail Adamski and husband Eric, an area building contractor, bought 63 acres and a horse barn between Salisbury and Petersburg to start a […]
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Adjusting to retirement
After retiring, Phil Locascio decided to finally pursue his dream of painting. Now he’s an accomplished pastel artist who belongs to several artists’ groups and regularly sells his work. When facing retirement, most people rightly spend considerable time and energy on financial planning to adjust to life without a salary. Equally important, however, is the […]
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Make your ceremony memorable and meaningful
Maurice & Nicole Williams had their ceremony and reception at Piper Glen Golf and Social Club in Chatham. PHOTO BY ALICIA WESSEL PHOTOGRAPHY Web search “how to personalize your wedding” and you’ll find hundreds of ideas, from the genuine to the genuinely goofy. Want to water a love fern together (yes, the infamous “How to […]
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Catering considerations
Alyssa and Heidi Furling had their ceremony and reception at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Wildlife Area near Chandlerville. PHOTO BY JILL GUM PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings are always momentous, whether festive celebrations involving hundreds or occasions that are intimately small and personal. Of course every couple wants their own wedding to be perfect. Even so, some […]
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Find the perfect place for you
Nate Robinson and Leslie Piphus had their ceremony at Abundant Faith Christian Center in Springfield. PHOTO BY LOTT OF LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY Traditional churches, rustic barns, urban warehouses, scenic gardens or ornate ballrooms – just about anywhere has the potential to be your perfect wedding venue. But with so many choices available to the modern bride, […]
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Great places to wed
PHOTO BY LOTT OF LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY @ Facebook.com/LottOfLovePhotography Nate Robinson and Leslie Piphus had their reception at Wyndham City Centre in Springfield. SPRINGFIELDBallrooms, banquet halls, country clubs and bed-and-breakfasts Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and MuseumThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s Magnificient Plaza, the center rotunda of the museum, offers a spectacular backdrop for […]
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Dental care for low-income children
PHOTO metrocreativeconnection.com In children, tooth decay is the biggest problem that dentists see. “Twenty percent of kids have 80 percent of the cavities,” said Dr. Mary-Margaret Looker, dental director at Central Counties Health Centers, Inc., in Springfield, which provides preventative dental services to low-income patients. “Oral health is important to overall health,” she said. “The […]
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What’s love got to do with it?
PHOTO FROM METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Premarital counseling is something that can sometimes fall by the wayside in the excitement of planning a wedding. It certainly can seem like a bummer compared to the thrill of dress shopping and planning the reception of the century. But it doesn’t have to be. Having meaningful conversations about your shared future […]
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The best children’s books of 2015
Ah, bedtime. Where parents read and reread old favorite books and rejoice when new classics are found. If you’re looking for a respite from Goodnight Moon and Golden Books starring Disney and Pixar characters, we’ve got you covered. We’ve consulted both national critics and Springfield-area librarians – all have recommendations to expand and enrich story […]
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Picking flowers
Jared Rickord and Amy Sturm had their ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield. PHOTO BY MOMENTS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY You’ve set the date, selected a venue, maybe even booked your band. Now, it’s time to choose flowers that will add the perfect finishing touch to your special day. Not a flower connoisseur? Don’t fret, you’re […]
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Parents need wills
If you are a parent, you need a will. Even though you’re young and healthy, even though your mortality might be the farthest thing from your mind, even though right now you’d rather spend the money on something else. You need a will because at the end of the day, you’re mortal, and when you […]
