As you might expect from someone who played with the Cardinals during the last 10 years, Chris Duncan has no end of stories to tell. “The most memorable home run of my career had to be my last at bat of the 2005 season,” he says. “It was so special, because it wound up being [...]
Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon was on hand to present the staff of Lutheran Hillside Village with the “Good Neighbor Business” award for the month of January, honoring the community for exceptional service to the Peoria area. “When a business lends a hand to a non-profit organization, their kindness extends through the entire community. A [...]
The Village at Mackenzie Place — LSS’ newest senior living community — has seen a flurry of activity in recent weeks as the first residents have begun moving in and making themselves at home. “When you walk into these apartments, you are amazed at how nice they are and how large they are,” Site Manager [...]
In Springfield, Illinois last year, the health care and social work fields surpassed local government among the top local employers. No small feat in the state capitol. And one of the reasons for that shift was the addition of Concordia Village’s new skilled nursing households. The two households that are currently open at Concordia Village [...]
While the idea of escaping the cold and retiring to Florida may sound pretty good on a chilly January morning like today’s, Chris Stroisch from Springfield, Illinois’ State Journal Register recently discovered that warmer weather isn’t the most important factor to consider in choosing a retirement destination. Stroisch visited with Kari Pranger, a senior living [...]
Over the fireplace in the Laclede Commons great room, there are five wooden statues, one for each of the branches of the Armed Forces in which a Laclede Groves resident has served. The one on the end – the little lady in the Coast Guard uniform – was made special for Mabel Stamm. “I had [...]
“It’s been a great morning,” said Jean Plesko, stepping away from Meramec Bluffs’ crowded community room for a breather. The expression on her face is a mix of exhaustion, bewilderment, and pride at a job well done. And with good cause – the community’s Treasures Unlimited rummage sale was in the middle of a record-breaking [...]
The Nifong Room was packed full for the Coming Out Party celebrating the newest addition to Lenoir Woods – a beautiful Yamaha baby grand piano. And it couldn’t have asked for better escorts for the evening, as University of Missouri Associate Professor of Piano Dr. Peter Miyamoto and his wife Ayako Tsuruta accepted the community’s [...]
Can’t sleep? If you’re a resident at Lutheran Hillside Village, you can always pop down to the 24-hour wellness gym and do a few laps on the stationary bike, lift some weights, or even play a couple of sets in Wii Tennis! “I’m really excited about having this room,” says Sarah Wozniak, LHV’s activity director. [...]
The streets were lined with thousands of Springfielders for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day March 17, and Concordia Village was there. Residents and staff marched behind the community’s bus, handing out goodies to kids on the sidelines as the parade wound through downtown. Click below to see images from the day’s festivities!
