Will Thoughts
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen These days, many people are deciding to skip an attorney and simply purchase a Will kit in an office supply store or off the internet. The obvious advantage is the nominal cost of the document. While these documents are often legally sufficient, our office frequently sees […]
The Sunny-Side of Downsizing
Finding Joy and Peace in Life’s Next Chapter By Shannon Fonner, Senior Real Estate Specialist/Broker, Owner, Managing Broker, Sunflower Real Estate Group It often starts with a quiet conversation—on the front porch, over coffee, or during a family gathering. “Do you think we’re ready?” “How much longer can we keep up the house?” For […]
All Generations Can Celebrate Father’s Day at Snyder Village
Submitted by Snyder Village Father’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a meaningful time to honor the men who have guided us with strength, love, and wisdom. At Snyder Village, a vibrant and welcoming retirement community nestled in the heart of Central Illinois, Father’s Day is a cherished […]
One Body in Purpose – Apostolic Christian Skylines
By Alexander Germanis In 1 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul wrote of how all the members of Christ’s Church constitute one body. His point was that regardless of how diverse the parts of the body are – hands, eyes, head, feet, et al. – they are all part of a greater whole. Just as […]
ENCORE 2025
The Morton Civic Chorus, under the direction of Denise Adams, will celebrate their 54th Year of Raising Money for Patients of Chronic Kidney disease with a musical revue entitled “Encore” held at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center, May 22 to 24 at 7:30pm and May 25 at 2pm. “Encore” presented by the Morton Civic […]
Riding Stronger Than Ever
By Robert Schwander, Owner, Fitness Counseling, Inc. This article is on a very special client—Lisa Applegate. Lisa was born in Peoria, Illinois, and lived here for six years until she and her family moved to Switzerland for her father’s job at Caterpillar. Lisa and her family lived in Switzerland for 10 years, and then […]
Is It Time?
How to Know When a Life-Plan Community Is the Right Choice Submitted by Snyder Village Decisions about where and how to live become more important as we, and our loved ones, age. Many families reach a point where they begin to wonder: Is it time to consider moving to a life-plan community? At Snyder […]
Mind Body Connection
Blending Holistic and Traditional Health Practices for a Balanced Lifestyle By Alexander Germanis In the human retina, certain photoreceptors called cones are responsible for our perception of color. No single type of cone is capable of perceiving the entire spectrum of color, however. Blue, green, and red cones work together, and it is only […]
Supporting Older Adults Who Serve as Foster Care Parents
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging collaborates with Foster Village Peoria to bring comfort and pampering to older adults serving as foster parents. One of the most important needs of older adults as they navigate out of their professional work and family roles to retirement, is to find a new purpose for their lives. Graceland […]
Creative Easter Cakes
Celebrate the holiday with tasty desserts and time with family Sweet, delicious treats make Easter celebrations magical, putting the final touch on brunch, lunch, or dinner gatherings. Whether your crowd enjoys the sweet-tart combination of fruit-infused cakes, mini bundts with personalized decorations, or rich, creamy cheesecake, the dessert table is sure to be popular. Blueberry […]
