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LSS Love Tale

Heidi the mini-Dachshund knew before anyone that Al and Pam were meant to be.

Jr. Blues Bring Noodle Hockey to Concordia Village – Residents take the win!

When it comes to Noodle Hockey, the Springfield Jr. Blues learned that residents of Concordia Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Springfield, Illinois, are pretty serious competitors.

Dreams Fulfilled Through Education Assistance Program

Two Mason Pointe Nurse Managers, Lisa Graham and Maribel Pagadora-Kiefer, have fulfilled their dreams of earning their Registered Nurse (RN) degrees thanks to the support of the Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Education Assistance program.

Green Park Lutheran School and Laclede Groves Intergenerational Friendship Connections Brighten Lives

Gieseke began the Intergenerational Friendship Connection program years ago when she saw how meaningful a visit from school children was for her parents, who resided in a senior living community at the time. Inspired, she began a similar program that has evolved over the years.

Dining Manager Gets a Taste of the Ivy league

Alyssa Wright, Manager of Dining Services, has worked to provide quality, healthy meals for Lenoir residents for 12 years. She wanted even better skills and knowledge, so she applied for a new scholarship called the Lenoir Woods Scholarship and was thrilled to receive its assistance.

Intergenerational Relationships Make Strong Communities

They say that everyone you meet knows something you don’t. This is especially true when people of different generations come together and share their experiences and viewpoints. In fact, intergenerational relationships improve lives and help strengthen communities in many ways.

Three Kings Day

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1)
Every year, January 6 is the first day after the 12 days of Christmas. You may know it better as the day of Epiphany, which marks the account in the Gospel of Matthew when “wise men from the east” followed a star to the Christ child in Bethlehem.

Common Birds to Spot in the Midwest

The great thing about birds of the Midwest is that there’s always something new! Not only are there a wealth of birds who call this area home year-round, there also …

Small Changes, Big Rewards

I’m sure we’ve all made resolutions over the years that didn’t even outlast the Christmas ham leftovers. It can be overwhelming to try to become someone new at the flip of a calendar page. This year, try one of these small, simple resolutions that could have a big impact.

Senior Living Communities and Resident Safety

While the familiar may seem safe, aging in place can become a trap of social isolation and home maintenance stress, which can result in dangerous scenarios. Senior living communities afford measures like accessible design, round-the-clock staff, amenities, and camaraderie that can actually help improve one’s safety.

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