ARC Celebrates Seven Years Serving Seniors This Spring
While the last few years brought many pandemic-related challenges, ARC has continued to serve members through a variety of programs, new and well-loved, that help keep the 55+ community of Bloomington-Normal active and engaged. Our Local Interest Speaker Series, a monthly offering that connects members to experts on a wide array of McLean County […]
When Retirement Isn’t Your Choice
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group Let’s face it. Sometimes you can do everything right, and it still feels like you end up getting a raw deal. You want to scream your frustrations at the world. You might even cry yourself to sleep at night, so worried about your family and your future that you […]
Lucky Shamrock Cookies
It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe. Throw out the old Irish classics and sweeten things up this year with some mint chocolate chip fun. If you’re in a crunch for St. Patrick’s Day and need something glowing with green, […]
The American Passion Play to Take the BCPA Stage This Spring for the Final Time
The American Passion Play, one of Bloomington’s most enduring traditions, will take the stage at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) this Spring for its 100th—and final—year. The scope of the American Passion Play is unique in that it includes not only the Passion, but all of the major events in the adult […]
Strawberry Mousse
Special occasion recipes that can be made with clean, fresh ingredients in a matter of minutes make some of the best-tasting dishes, snacks, and treats. Sometimes keeping it simple is the best route to take as opposed to confusing prep that takes too much time. This Strawberry Mousse is a perfect recipe to make […]
February Is Low Vision Awareness Month
Submitted by LIFE Center for Independent Living One of the many programs LIFE Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL) offers is the Older Blind program that serves anyone 55 or older with severe vision loss. LIFE CIL provides low vision services to increase independence including assistive devices such as low vision and talking watches, […]
5 Easy Ways to Say “I Love You”
If gift-giving isn’t your strong suit, occasions like Valentine’s Day are likely to bring on stress and worry, but procrastinating will only serve to elevate your unease. Follow these steps to simplify your shopping, and while you may not come to love the task of finding the perfect gift, your loved one will undoubtedly appreciate […]
Adjusting Post-Pandemic
Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS A/D Joe waited in line at the Pharmacy for his prescription for 45 minutes, just to be told at checkout that it would still not be ready for another 2 hours. He was so frustrated. But as he watched the two staff behind the counter scramble to catch […]
Warm Up Winter With Watermelon Fun
The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase away those wintertime blues. Paired with an appetizing snack, at-home crafting provides a relaxing way to keep your mind and body moving. […]
Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls can become more serious, setting up a sequence of events that can have longstanding implications on […]
