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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
