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The Central Illinois Chapter of SHRM (CIC SHRM) invites you to attend the Half-Day Educational Conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Memorial Center for Learning & Innovation in Springfield, IL.

This annual event brings together HR professionals, business leaders, and community members for a morning of learning, dialogue, and recognition. Attendees will explore timely workplace topics including workplace violence prevention, tackling tough conversations in the workplace, leadership and professional growth, and a legislator’s perspective on workforce and workplace issues. The conference also offers a unique opportunity to network directly with legislators and peers, gain practical insights, and leave inspired to lead with confidence and purpose.

Featured Speakers:

Senator Chris Balkema – Illinois State Senate

Tess Fyalka – President, Angle Coaching & Communication

Olivia Lohse – Young Professionals Program Manager, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Mallory Stumpf Zoia – Associate, Ogletree Deakins

Harry “Hap” Hileman – Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, Illinois Department of Labor

The conference will conclude with CIC SHRM’s Annual Recognition Event, honoring excellence in the HR community through awards for HR Professional of the Year, HR Champion of the Year, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and Lifetime Achievement.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://cicshrm.wildapricot.org/event-6265844

GriefShare “Surviving the Holidays” allows attendees to lend support and acceptance of each other’s grieving process in a safe, caring environment. A 40-minute video will be shown that features advice from people who have faced the holidays after the loss of a loved one. There will be time for discussion after the video.

Participants will receive a “Holiday Survival Guide” that contains over 30 encouraging readings, helpful charts and tips to manage the holiday season. Tips include how to treasure past family traditions while creating new traditions and how to cope with the overwhelming feelings of sadness while juggling the social events of the holiday season. The goal for this seminar is to help participants find ways to honor their loved ones while putting themselves on the path towards healing and well-being.

This event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is requested to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. For more information or to register for this event, please call 217.899-9418 or e-mail trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.

GRIEFSHARE grief recovery and support group will meet at the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield. The fall session will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and meets weekly for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics including "Is This Normal?," "The Challenges of Grief," "Grief and Your Relationships," "Why," and "Guilt and Anger." Thanks to a grant from Thrivent Financial, the workbook fees for this session will be waived.
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.
For more information or to pre-register, please call 217.899.9418 or register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.

Join the Citizens Club of Springfield for a discussion with state Sen. Doris Turner and state Rep. Mike Coffey about legislative issues, especially those affecting the Springfield area.

Get in the holiday spirit at the 35th Annual Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8 a.m.-noon. This is your chance to buy yummy homemade cookies, candy and treats. Choose some of your holiday and family favorites. Come early for the best selection. All profits are donated to local missions and ministries.

Let the Women of Peace do the gift wrapping for you!

Support our new women's ministry at Peace Lutheran Church — and cross one more holiday to-do off your list — while you enjoy free hot chocolate and a festive atmosphere. Proceeds will go to sending the Women of Peace get to Des Moines for the 2026 triennial WELCA gathering and supporting Mini O' Beirne Crisis Nursery.

Magic the Gathering tutorial and tournament.

No experience necessary.
LGBT+ individuals and allies.

Each player receives two Jumpstart Boosters ($14 value).
Guided tutorial by Mattie Schraeder with 30 years of experience.
Prizes for best new player and best overall record.

Q.U.I.L.T.S of Springfield is pleased to announce their 2026 quilt show, Seam to Shining Seam on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, 2026.

Our show is being held in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Gate 9-on 5th St). A map is included on our website www.SpringfieldQuilts.com. The building is equipped with ramps for accessibility, parking is free, and a few wheelchairs will be available for your use at no cost, should one be needed. You may purchase food and drinks at the show and relax in a large seating area while enjoying your lunch or a snack.
Our show is the largest in the area with about 400 quilts and quilted items on display and over 1,200 in attendance. In addition, we will have a raffle quilt, Quilts of Valor presentations, bed turnings, demonstrations, quilt appraisals (by appointment), door prizes, many vendors (for non-quilters, too!). A sale of small quilt-related items will benefit a selected charity.

Please contact us with questions at 217-652-9839 or by email at springfieldquilts@gmail.com. Also, visit our website for more information about the quilt show, raffle quilt, a schedule of events, map, directions and more.