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Dozens of older adults had a chance recently to take some of the mystery out of using the apps—or computer software applications—on their cell phones, tablets, and laptops. They brought their questions to our second fall Glenmeadow Learning program, “Get Tech-Savvy: An IT Primer for Older Adults,” where men and women with varying levels of […]

Sitting in front of an easel, one of our residents dips a paintbrush into forest green paint and begins the task of bringing pine trees to life. As she moves her brush from palette to canvas, she is unaware that her efforts are aided by a staff member who is supporting her every motion. Using […]

Nearly a third of the people gathered for our first fall Glenmeadow Learning presentation, “Both Sides of the Aisle: A conversation about America’s two-party system,” raised a hand to indicate they had at least one friend with whom they can no longer discuss politics. To our panelist Ron Chimelis, an editorial writer for the Springfield […]

Andrew Butler traveled extensively as a child. When he became the father of two, he wanted his children to also have adventures. As he says, “Travel is a living classroom.” An emergency room physician in Texas by day, Andrew is a travel advisor in his free time. He and his wife, Tracie, also a physician, […]