Many of us enjoy bundling up in a quilt or two when winter winds howl, but if you want to appreciate quilts even more, head to Paducah, Kentucky. Just over the southern Illinois border, this UNESCO Creative City is home to the National Quilt Museum, a collection of amazing artistic works. Paducah also brims with […]
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Still jamming after all these years
At age 72, Hank Helton has spent the better part of his life playing and singing in bands. By the numbers…he has performed with 10-plus bands over the years. He owns nine guitars, including acoustic, electric, a hybrid acoustic/electric, a bass and a bouzouki (8-string Irish guitar). He says he also plays a modicum of […]
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Helping people with their stuff
When seniors get together and socialize, grandchildren are often a topic of conversation. So is commiserating that “our kids don’t want our stuff.” It’s common that homes are filled with a lifetime of accumulated possessions. Deciding what to do with it all is an issue for many seniors. And, the next generation typically doesn’t want […]
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Invest in yourself
Got any good stock tips? Should we buy or sell? Where should we invest? And not just our money, what about our precious time and energy? Important questions to consider as we look towards the future and want to ensure stability in unstable times. I remember my freshman-year business professor advising us to begin saving […]
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Making Illinois safer for LGBTQ+ seniors
A new state-funded grant program aims to help LGBTQ+ seniors feel safe being “out” in new surroundings. The program funds sensitivity training for service professionals, such as police, health care providers, social services workers or staff in long-term care facilities. AgeLinc – the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, which serves central Illinois – received […]
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Explore your community
As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. ONGOING Friday Night Jazz Every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Listen to some of Springfield’s finest jazz musicians with a different act every week. Sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free, […]
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The Missouri Springfield. A nice place to visit.
Back in the day when TWA flew out of St. Louis to Springfield, Illinois, and Springfield, Missouri, from side-by-side gates, at least one passenger got on the wrong plane. The potential graduate student was supposed to head to our city for an interview but sheepishly called from the Missouri Springfield to say he had mixed […]
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AARP stands for service, advocacy and fun
With its ubiquitous membership pitches, bold red presence at community events, and sales offers for services featuring photos of sublimely happy customers, AARP looks like the Try Hard organization for seniors. Maybe a little too hard? Look again. AARP really is a useful service and advocacy hub. Something for everyone Head to website aarp.org for […]
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Mr. Southern View
The Village of Southern View on Springfield’s south side has functioned like a small, friendly oasis for 85 years. It’s one of Springfield’s three villages, with Grandview and Jerome, and, to hear residents speak of it, Southern View is a 400-acre gem of history, generations of families who have stayed put, and heart. “We are […]
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Take a nature walk. Revive your spirit.
Two area walking paths offer gentle exercise, natural beauty and the gift of quiet reflection. Visit Jubilee Farm and Lincoln Memorial Garden for re-creation and peace. Jubilee Farm — Center for Ecology and Spirituality 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, approximately four miles west of Veterans Parkway www.jubileefarm.info. Map available online. Free to visit. Please call ahead. […]
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Honor Guard offers final tribute for fallen nurses
A white rose lays upon a casket as the Nightingale tribute for a fallen nurse is recited. After three unanswered calls for duty, the fallen nurse can be laid to rest and released of her earthly duties. Honoring a loved one at death, and the impact left behind, can be daunting for families. For some, […]
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Springfield’s best (and only) ukulele band
The LeiAbouts like to boast. “We’re Springfield’s best ukulele band.” But then someone always pipes up. “Well, technically, we’re Springfield’s only ukulele band.” That’s the LeiAbouts’ usual approach. Take the music seriously (mostly). But never themselves. The LeiAbouts adopted their name (pronounced layabouts) because it characterizes their approach to the music. Besides, who can resist […]
