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 History Comes Alive Through Aug. 7 at various locations. Enjoy hikes, neighborhood walking and biking tours, presentations, exhibitions and even ice cream socials – all part of the…
The spiritual power of elders
“Growing older happens to everyone, but growing wiser happens to those who awaken to a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life,” writes renowned storyteller and scholar Michael Meade in Awakening the Soul (Greenfire Press, 2018). Looking for a deep response to a troubled world, Meade reminds us of the role that genuine elders…
Experts in our community
Reggie Guyton, from Springfield, has been doing theater for close to 20 years. His current project is directing the Muni’s performance of Ragtime The Musical, June 17-19 and 22-26. He is also a regular actor on staff at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Guyton recently took the time to give ReGeneration his thoughts…
Giving women hope
“You’re never too old to do the next thing,” says Margaret Ann Jessup. “You can’t be afraid. Trust your heart. It’s never perfect.” Jessup, who lives with her family in Divernon, is executive director of Wooden It Be Lovely (WIBL), a nonprofit organization that employs women suffering from poverty, drug addiction and abuse and helps…
It’s halftime in your life. What’s the score?
It’s halftime in your life. Have you prepared for retirement? What if you’re behind – and not just by a few points – but way behind? Nearly two-thirds of all Americans near retirement age say they don’t feel financially prepared (Edwards Jones 2022). Survey results vary wildly, but at least 25% have nothing saved for…
Hot air ballooning in Illinois
Max Mitchell of Champaign and Patty Williams of Centralia like to go up, up and away in some beautiful balloons. Longtime licensed hot air balloon pilots, the two are part of an enthusiastic group who plan to get high this summer. You can join the fun by heading to a variety of events in and…
