Shibui Studio Art Gallery features “Stillness, Beauty & Grace” a solo exhibit of works by artist, Genece Hamby that opened Nov. 26 and runs through Dec. 28, 2022. This exhibit theme brings awareness to the time of year where we pause to reflect, to savor, to be grateful and to appreciate the beauty and grace that exists even amid chaos and uncertainty.
Visually dramatic yet
serenely contemplative, Genece Hamby’ artworks encompass the dualities we seek
out in the solace of nature. In her solo exhibition at Shibui Studio Art
Gallery, Hamby expands her repertoire of imagery in her signature style and
media. The artist is showing nine digital paintings that express her love for
combining art with haiku poetry.
“I am enthusiastic about this exhibit as it
has a deep meaning for me. As an artist and poet, I have been expressing the
qualities of stillness, beauty & grace for 20 years through art and word. I
am drawn to an artistic relationship between visual and verse,” says Genece
Hamby, artist and owner of the gallery.
In 2007, Hamby relocated
to Gillespie, IL and began her journey as a digital artist and chose to name
her home working space, Shibui Studio. ‘Shibui’ is a Japanese word that refers
to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty. Now,
Shibui Studio has evolved into an art gallery located in Gillespie, Il with a
passion for exhibiting contemporary art from local and regional artists.
During this upcoming
holiday season, Shibui Studio Art Gallery (SSAG) offers visitors a chance to buy unique gifts from the
gallery’s “Holiday Gift Shop”. The shop is open between Nov. 25-Dec. 24, 2022.
The gallery
is located at 119 S. Macoupin St., Gillespie, IL 62033. The mission is to
promote and exhibit art produced by the region’s emerging and established
artists while engaging, enriching, and inspiring the community to appreciate
the importance of art. Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm by
appt only. Fridays and Saturdays: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Visit the SSAG Facebook
page to see any additional hours during the holidays @shibuistudioart.
Heritage Health Gillespie announces it has changed ownership. Renamed Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, the 100-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility provides a broad spectrum of care, including long- and short-term care and rehabilitation, in an intimate and compassionate environment.
The new ownership team is a group of individuals who are skilled nursing facility managers and operators based in Illinois. The ownership change was effective July 1, 2023, and Heritage Health was the seller.
“In these challenging times, it is very reassuring that our new ownership team has years of know-how, shared values and a great group of experienced experts – based right here in Illinois – to support our care team,” said Kim Schardan, the facility’s CEO/administrator.
Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, at 7588 Staunton Rd., in Gillespie, Ill., will benefit from the hands-on attention that comes from a smaller, but very skilled “non-corporate” ownership and management team. The team has overseen operations at similar-sized care centers, in rural and suburban communities in Illinois and the Midwest, and brings many new ideas that have been very successful at other facilities.
“Our new owners view Gillespie Health & Rehab Center as a world of family and friends,” said Schardan. “They share core principles and standards that reflect the people and beliefs of our region: Genuine Hometown Care, Community Integration, and Employees are Family.”
Gillespie Health & Rehab Center is known for its focus on providing hometown care with a commitment to fully integrating with the healthcare needs of the Gillespie, Ill., community. As it continues to grow, the center will benefit from working with a skilled, hands-on regional ownership team.
“The ownership group has significant experience in overseeing operations at similar-sized care centers in rural and suburban communities,” Schardan noted. “We anticipate incorporating new ideas that have been successful at their other facilities as we work to advance our mission of excellence in care.”
About Gillespie Health & Rehab Center
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Gillespie Health & Rehab Center is a 100-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility in Gillespie, Ill., and offers long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, and respite care. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For further information, please contact (217) 839-2171 or visit the Gillespie Health & Rehab Center website at www.gillespiehrc.com.
Enjoy a spring buffet at JoDanni’s Amore on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The buffet will include pork chops, chicken spiedini, house salad, garlic rolls, scalloped potato, pasta con broccoli, vegetable medley, drink, and key lime cupcake for dessert.
The price for a ticket is $25. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, March 30.
For tickets, contact Catherine Young at 217-825-8488 or Mary Griffel at 217-556-5456. The meal is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Gillespie.
Great joy took place on Sunday, March 12, 2023, as members of the United Methodist Church of Gillespie witnessed and celebrated six young people being baptized and/or confirmed at the 10:30 a.m. church service.
The students professed their faith in Jesus and became members of the church.
The new members include Clayton Bethard, Izzy Manus, Lydia Lowry, Makenna Martin, Marshall Garwood, and Wyatt Rondi.