A Legacy of Helping
By Alexander Germanis There are few things in life on which we actually enjoy spending our hard-earned money. Medical insurance is certainly not one of them. Purchasing insurance is unpleasant enough without having to compound one’s distress by choosing from among numerous complex plans. Although insurance may be a necessity, finding the right one for […]
Peoria Historical Society Guided Walking Tours
Peoria Historical Society will offer guided walking tours in historic neighborhoods, Springdale Cemetery, and other places of historical interest this summer and fall. Tours will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule for June is: June 4 – “Grand Glen Oak Avenue” with Beth Johnson. Meet at John C. Flanagan House Museum, 942 […]
Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand
What does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought about by their combat experience? A lot, actually. That is because one organization, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), is busy delivering thousands of arts-and-crafts therapy kits to veterans each month, and most kits are made largely from recycled materials. The […]
A Hobby With Surprising Health Benefits
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village As the temperatures rise and the grass grows a deeper shade of green, nature seems to beckon us outdoors. A great way to spend time in the beauty of nature is to dig into nature itself—by gardening. Gardening can be a perfect activity for older adults and presents many benefits. […]
The Uplands Neighborhood in Peoria
By Beth Johnson, Peoria Historical Society Tree-lined streets, stately homes, wide sidewalks, and boulevards come to mind when thinking of The Uplands. The neighborhood turns 119 years old this year. The area, first known as the Bradley Farm, was purchased for development by the Briggs Company of Toledo, Ohio, with the stipulation that the Central Railway extend its tracks to the new […]
Remembering Childhood Summers
By Sandra Dempsey Post Spell out the word V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, and many baby boomers remember lyrics about “Put away the books, we’re out of school; The weather’s warm but we’ll play it cool; We’re on vacation, havin’ lots of fun.” Connie Francis introduced the popular song that went to #9 in the USA in 1962. It […]
Hand Crafted Greetings & Wishes
By Sandra Dempsey Post Hallmark Cards are known for their advertising slogan, “When you care enough to send the very best,” which was introduced in 1944. Ed Goodman, a Hallmark sales and marketing executive jotted down his thoughts, explaining what Hallmark stood for—”caring, quality, the best.” It’s a slogan that lives on and has served the company […]
Love Has Kept Us Together
By Sandra Dempsey Post Expressions of love vary from light-hearted to serious to romantic with many detours in between. Sonnet writer Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 1806 to 1861, asked “How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach. I love thee […]
How the ‘Dream Vacation’ Has Changed for Americans
The pandemic has changed the way we work, learn and socialize, so it’s no surprise that it’s also changed the way we think about travel. One thing is certain, as the vaccine rollout continues, globetrotters worldwide are eager to return to their regularly scheduled travel. A new survey from global accommodations search platform trivago reveals […]
What To Expect From Home Care
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village Perhaps it’s become evident that your loved one is needing extra help at home. Household tasks are not getting completed, bills aren’t being paid, healthy meals aren’t eaten, or loneliness is setting in. A home care service, like Snyder Village Home Care, can help your loved one stay in their […]