Senior Living – June 13, 2019 (Digital)
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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…
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…
Becoming a more engaged citizen
For Springfield residents who want to learn more about the issues facing their community and how to become more civically involved, the Citizens Club of Springfield is a great place to start. Since 2005, the Citizens Club has held open discussions at 8 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month at the Hoogland Center…
Routine screenings can help you stay healthy
Health screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are signs and symptoms. Results of health screenings detect whether or not disease conditions are present so that physicians can work with their patients to make a plan for better health early on in the disease process. If…
Summer films for grown-up fun
The old saying “make hay while the sun is shining” applies to Hollywood’s attitude toward the summer season. The three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when the Tinsel Town studios make the lion’s share of their annual profits, so it stands to reason that their biggest productions are released over these 12…
Central Illinois events for 50-PLUS-ers
Fine Craft Fair Jun 13, 9am-5pm Thu. Dozens of local and regional artisans showcase their finest jewelry, sculpture, glass art, painting, wood crafts, handbags and apparel. The Gables, 2800 Plaza Dr., 793-3344. thegablesofspringfield.com. Tales from the Vault Jun 13, 12pm Thu. One-of-a-kind items from WWII will be displayed and a historian will be on…
