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Message from the “ Silver Theater” Gang at the Showplace !
ALTON LITTLE THEATER We are producing THREE shows for actors over the age of 55 AND THREE shows that NEED actors 18-30...and everything in between! Alton Little Theater presents...
Red Plaid Shirt By Michael Wilmont Directed by Lee Cox
Alton Little Theater presents...
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Alton Little Theater presents...
uy G s ’ a i r o l G
By Tim Firths Directed by Kevin Frakes
By Joan Burrow Director Shea Maples
September 10-19, 2021
December 3-12, 2021
October 22-31, 2021
We invite you to attend a live theater production and learn a little about LIVING life to the fullest!
Being “silver” is not so bad. We are active, vital, creative, and caring – full of knowledge (and stories). And we know that human CONNECTION and the experience of EMOTIONAL and PHYSICAL INTIMACY makes LIFE worthwhile. So come laugh with us, come cry with us, just hang out and LEARN from us. Know our message for you is – “Don’t Live an Unlived Life”!
COME “PLAY” AT ALT!
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The history of the graduation cap
Graduation ceremonies are a tradition that dates back to the first high schools and universities. While many aspects of graduation ceremonies have evolved over the years, the graduation cap has remained a hallmark of such ceremonies. Graduation caps are one of the most visible aspects of graduation dress. Many scholars believe the mortarboard style cap graduates don was developed from the biretta, a similar-looking Italian hat worn by Roman Catholic clergy. In the 12th and 13th centuries, students and teachers typically wore clerical clothing because the church was highly influential at this time. Medieval universities helped inspire academic dress, including the familiar graduation cap. Mortarboards are shaped like a square, perhaps to give them a scholarly appearance like a book or to represent the shape of a quad on the campus of England’s Oxford University, where many graduation dress customs are believed to have originated. Others theorize that the mortarboard, which is named after the flat board used
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by bricklayers and masons, represents the skill of a master workman. Many graduation caps were initially black or gray. According to the graduation information site Graduation Source, when color photography became the norm in the 20th century, schools began to use gowns and caps in different shades because they would show up in photographs. Schools often coordinate caps and gowns so their colors reflect their official school colors. While certain degrees warrant different styles of gown, cowls and hoods, mortarboard caps are relatively standard. In addition to the cap, there is a single button at the top. Tassels hang from these buttons. At commencement, tassels are traditionally worn on the right side of the cap and then moved to the left once graduates receive their diplomas. Graduation caps are part of the larger scope of academic dress that comprises school traditions. Millions of graduates across the globe will don their caps and toss them into the air later in celebration of their hard work.
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Congrats Seniors, Class of 2021 There is an energy that comes from happiness and optimism that doesn’t just bless us, it build everyone around us 1373 D’ADriAn ProfessionAl PArk Godfrey, IL 62035
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5 ways to leave a lasting legacy It is customary for people to take inventory of their lives as they grow older, wondering about their impact on the world and the people closest to them. A legacy is often the story of one’s life and the things he or she did through the years. The good thing about a legacy is it is never too early to begin planning. The following are some guidelines that can help people establish lasting legacies. • Keep track of your story. Grab a journal and start jotting down events that occur in your life. Mention particular achievements or notable things that occur from day to day. Pepper these accounts with stories of your family and childhood to start establishing an autobiography of sorts. • Consider your daily actions. Even though people may imagine it is the grand gestures that are remembered most, quite often
it’s the simplest acts that make the most impact. Think about the way you treat others each and every day. Smile at people, compliment others and offer positive advice when it is sought. • Research investments that are profitable. If the goal is to make money to leave for future generations, investigate your options. These include assets that can retain their value. According to NewRetirement.com and Stepping Stone Financial, Inc., vacation homes mean a lot to families and they also can be a source of future revenue should they be rented or sold. Speaking with a financial advisor also can be a sound way to invest the right way to accumulate assets that can be passed down as a legacy. • Name children or other relatives as beneficiaries on Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). With Roth IRAs, distributions are tax-free as long as the person who set up the IRA met the five-
year holding period for contributions and conversions. Beneficiaries can have five years to take out money from the account; otherwise, they can convert the plan to an Inherited IRA, which stretches out distributions over their life expectancy, according to Investopedia, an online financial resource. • Write a legacy letter. A legacy letter is a way to speak directly to loved ones and say all those things that you had wished you told them earlier but maybe didn’t find the words or perhaps never had the time, according to Forbes. The letter ensures others know just how much joy they brought to your life and the pride you had in knowing them. Leaving a legacy is something people start to think about as they grow older, but it’s easy to start planning a legacy regardless of your age.
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the Ages Sage Advice fromThrough Senior Citizen to Graduating Senior “Be honest. Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be cheerful. Be a loving individual. Be tolerant. Be patient. Be a good example. Be careful when you make friends and choices. Be helpful. Be God-fearing. Be a child of God! You will find happiness, contentment, blessings, fulfillment, and joy!”
“Do the best you can in life. Be fair, be kind, be honest.Always remember, it doesn’t cost anything to be mannerly and kind.” – S.D.
– R.H.H.
“I am part of all that I have met; yet, all experience is an arch where through gleams that untraveled world, whose margin fadesforever and forever when I move.” – Quote from an Alfred Tennyson poem memorized for her graduation by S.D.C.
“If a job is worth doing, do it well. Don’t hang onto anger. If you do, you suffer the worst. Keep a positive attitude. Strive for the best. Stay humble. Keep a clean mind and body. Think before you act.” – D.B.
“Be strong. Have lots of faith in God.” – N.S.
“Never self-eliminate! Don’t decide you are not smart enough or good enough or have enough experience. Have confidence in yourself!” – Dr. Hazel Loucks
Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest! Call 618.205.4222 to learn more about Meridian Village!
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the Ages Sage Advice fromThrough Senior Citizen to Graduating Senior “With your first job start a retirement fund and budget to continue for all your working life.” – Wilma Matta
“After college, get out and get some life experience. It takes more than a college degree these days and you learn a lot from working, even if it’s doing something that isn’t what you studied.” – Ray Deleveski
“Take the risk! But always take the time to ponder the unintended consequences of every decision or action you take.” – C.W. Janda
“Don’t ruin your reputation.” – G.D.
“Get at your dreams right away. Take online classes if you can’t go on campus in the fall. It is very hard to take a year off school and then try to go back to college. You will get through this.” – Pat K.
“Encourage one another to never give up on anything you want to achieve no matter how much the world is throwing at you. Stay in school because we really need you guys to keep the world going. I am sorry you’re trying to find yourselves during such a hard time. But if anyone can do it, it’s you!” – Mary K.
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A GOOD PLAN NOW IS A GOOD DECISION SPROUTING. Grow your confidence for your senior living search. Join us on the Patio for a tour and a chat. Our weekly Patio Party gives you a quick, friendly introduction to our community.
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RSVP TO ONE OF OUR WEEKLY PATIO PARTIES, AND JOIN US FOR CONVERSATION AND A COMMUNITY TOUR. BETHALTO • Every Tuesday • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. COLLINSVILLE • Every Wednesday • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDWARDSVILLE • Every Tuesday • 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. GODFREY • Every Wednesday • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. GRANITE CITY • Every Thursday • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. HIGHLAND • Every Thursday • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SHILOH • Every Wednesday • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. WATERLOO • Every Tuesday • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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