Laughter Is The Best Medicine
By Alexander Germanis A man walks into his doctor’s office and the doctor asks, “What seems to be the problem?” “Someone painted graffiti on my house last night,” replies the patient.The doctor is understandably confused and asks, “So, why are you telling me?”The patient responds, “I couldn’t make out any of the writing, so I […]
March 2021 Peoria NV Issue
Family Events Revisited Through Home Movies
By Sandra Dempsey Post Quite possibly I haven’t felt this incapable of finding something interesting to do for a reasonable amount of time since I was a child. My only sibling and I are 8.5 years apart in age so I was often left to my own devices when it came to entertaining myself. […]
From Our Readers – Starr Street Had It All
By Alice A. Brophy As a child, I spent a great deal of time on Starr Street. Whether traveling by car to and from St. John’s or walking to and from Logan Pool, the destination was always Dad’s store. Those were the days of assorted “mom and pop” businesses, and I remember a three block […]
Liberty Village of Pekin – Simply the Finest in Retirement Community Living
From spacious apartments and elegant dining, to opportunities to stay active and build lasting friendships, daily living at Liberty Village of Pekin is designed to keep seniors social, active, and loving their golden years! Providing seniors the comfort and luxury of home, with all the freedom to experience life to its fullest, Liberty Village lives […]
VITAS® Healthcare: Here for You When Life Matters Most
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare One of the biggest challenges for families caring for loved ones near the end of life is when and how to make the decision to change from active and aggressive treatment to care that focuses on comfort and quality of life. Referred to as hospice or palliative […]
A Healthy Determination
By Sandra Dempsey Post Even though the diagnosis was made some six months ago, it is still difficult for me to say the words, “I have cancer.” While there are many diseases and health risks, for me and likely others who feel this way, cancer seems exceedingly threatening and with so much to fear. Heart […]
5 Hobbies To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy
As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. Learn a language: Bonjour! With an array of online language classes and tutorials […]
Family, Faith, & Friends
By Alexander Germanis The family is the fundamental building block of any society. Within the family unit originates the strength, resilience, drive, and faith to keep a village, city, or country functioning properly. But the power of the family runs so much deeper. The family is a system of support, love, tolerance, patience, and sacrifice […]
March 2021 B/N NV Issue
