Snyder Village—Family Is Everything
By Alexander Germanis As data from the last census poured in, one statistic surfaced that can boggle the mind: More people have been leaving quiet, small-town life behind and have been migrating to big cities. While cities may provide many opportunities, anyone who has ever lived in or even just visited one knows a metropolis […]
March 2022 Peoria NV Issue
Turning Loss Into Luck
By Denny Mekus, Health Alliance March is a special month for me because of St. Patrick’s Day. A day burned into my memory like no other. My beautiful wife and I were married nearly 10 years, and we wanted nothing more than to become first-time parents. Our prayers were finally answered, and we were headed […]
Say It With Care and Smiles and Love
By Sandra Dempsey Post As one who appreciates thorough explanations, even I was surprised at how much Wikipedia says about Valentine’s Day. They detail religious significance, developments and changes throughout the decades, the secular impact, and suggestions for today’s participation. Google takes a briefer creative approach explaining, “At the heart of each Valentine’s Day, there’s one unifying […]
Retreats
Quilting for me is not only an art that allows my creativity to be fed and challenges me, it also has created friendships that supply support and laughter. For me, these relationships are the absolute best part of quilting. So, for the past eight years the end of February has been my favorite time of […]
Doctors in Concert Fundraiser Returns To In-person Event April 29 Supporting Vital Playful Learning
Doctors in Concert returns in-person to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington at 6pm on Friday, April 29. This fundraising event is a unique showcase of local physicians’ musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the Children’s Discovery Museum, such as the new Healthy Me exhibit and Prescription for Play. Physician musicians […]
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February 2022 Peoria N&V
Why Should Seniors Stay Active?
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Staying active is important for anyone but it’s especially important as people age. While staying active isn’t always easy, it is important as regular activity helps combat health conditions and diseases, maintain weight, and improve mood. Being active can be made easier when there is a group to join or […]
A Profession Well Spent
By Sandra Dempsey Post While it’s not uncommon for college students to change their major and career plans mid-stream, Doctor Gary Johnson graduated from college, and while working as an accountant, decided to become a doctor. He explains rather lightheartedly that a career in accounting which he believed was worthwhile, wasn’t something he felt would get him […]