Twenty-three years after his passing, comedian Red Skelton is still trying to Make America Funny Again. At least that is what the folks at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy in Vincennes, Indiana, hope. Through May 3, the museum is exhibiting Skelton memorabilia from his relationship with presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Bill Clinton, […]
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What’s Old is New again
Just like history, fashion often repeats itself. Popular clothing trends of decades past are leading a nostalgia trend and making vintage clothing stores the new hot spot for retro style. “Fashion trends have 20-25 year cycles,” says Linda Renehan of Springfield Vintage in downtown Springfield. Pencil skirts, fitted blouses and Rockabilly swing dresses are fashionable […]
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Volunteering is good work
Retirees looking for a way to stay busy while helping others have many opportunities, especially since organizations often need assistance during weekday business hours. Whether you have a certain skill, such as cooking or working with children, or want to focus on a particular field such as medicine, education or tourism, there are a wide […]
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Glass blowing studio offers new artistic outlet
Glass blowing demos and classes are a recent addition to the many visual arts and volunteer opportunities available at the Springfield Art Association, thanks to the newly opened Baima Glass Studio. According to SAA executive director Betsy Dollar, “People from this area were routinely going to St. Louis or Chicago to experience hot glass. There […]
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regeneration
Spring 2020
regeneration is the magazine for active and energetic grownups, looking for a strong second half. We reject the notion that older is weaker or about
finished. This is the re- generation. Resilient. Reinvigorated. Real.
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Take a trip to historic Quincy
Try walking out of Underbrink’s Bakery in Quincy without a box full of mouth-watering cookies, scrumptious pastries, freshly baked bread and iced angel food cupcakes – I dare you! If you can resist those goodies, you have more willpower than most. Underbrink’s, just named the top bakery in Illinois by Taste of Home, has opened […]
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Only four in 10 U.S. adults have a will or living trust, according to a study conducted in 2019 by Caring.com, an online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. The study showed 81% of those aged 72 or older and 58% of baby boomers […]
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A simple way to help save lives
Jeff Miller, a 52-year-old Chatham resident, has been donating blood since the late 1980s. He started while working for the Jacksonville Police Department when his sergeant asked him if he wanted to donate, and he did so regularly until moving to Springfield to join the Springfield Fire Department. He recalls a time when his unit […]
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Local events for 50-PLUS-ers
Dance for Hope Every Friday, 7:30pm. Each week features a different dance genre – West Coast swing, ballroom or Latin. $8 per person. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 217-522-9106. Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Every Friday, 7am. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646. Downtown Holiday Walk Wednesdays and Saturdays […]
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Take a trip to Atlanta – Illinois, that is
Visitors from around the globe pop into the 66 Memories shop in Atlanta, Illinois, to catch some kitsch associated with the mother of all roads. You can join them with just a 50-mile drive up I-55 and satisfy your nostalgia need too. The combination souvenir store and museum boasts a hand-painted wooden sign documenting travelers […]
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Summer Celebrations
Want to escape the heat of the city and see what is going on in other parts of central Illinois? Some small towns put on big summer events and they are worth the extra miles to get to them. If you decide to venture beyond Springfield proper, check out these fairs, festivals and celebrations. Assumption […]
