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March ‘Peace Meal’ menu at MISS

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•March 4, 2026•

5th: Meatloaf, sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, peaches, and bread/roll.

6th: Tuna casserole, peas, cinnamon-glazed carrots, cottage cheese salad, and bread/roll.

9th: Hamburger and bun, tater tots, baked beans, and Mandarin oranges.

10th: Fried chicken, Au Gratin potatoes, pea and pearl onions, coleslaw, and bread/roll.

11th: Country-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cherry dessert, and bread/roll.

12th: Turkey pot roast with vegetables, green beans, 5 cup salad, and bread/roll. 

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ETML March happenings

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•March 4, 2026•

The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, March 21st, for a staff training day. 

Story times: Every Wednesday, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at 10:00 a.m. The bounce house will be available after the story and craft. 

Every Monday at 9:00 a.m., a Memory Café will be hosted. This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones who struggle with memory loss. 

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Mid-Illinois Senior Center March events

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•March 4, 2026•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal.

5th: 10:00 a.m., Exercise; 12:00 p.m. Birthday Party. 12:30 p.m. Bingo, Caregiver support group. 2:00 Relatives raising children support group.

6th: 1:00 p.m. Pool tournament.

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Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

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•March 4, 2026•

Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year. 

This year, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8. Daylight saving time is the practice of setting the clocks an hour ahead of standard time to achieve longer evening daylight in the summer months. While gaining extra daylight may be a nice change, the transition could come with some health challenges. 

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