LIFE Center for Independent Living

03/23/2026

This Wednesday, March 25 is our Papa Murphy's fundraiser.

Plan to get lunch or dinner from there on Wednesday!

Share this information with family and friends and ask them to support us too! 👍

image is the flyer that has a red heart centered at the top and says "JOIN US IN SUPPORTING" then LIFE CIL's logo and says "LIFE Center for Independent Living

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10am to 8pm

Mention the fundraiser to the cashier, or you can order online and use the code SUPPORT at checkout

20% of your total purchase will be donated to the fundraiser!

Order at PapaMurphys.com
Enter Code: SUPPORT
at checkout

1531 E. College Ave
2402 E. Oakland Ave

There is a QR code to scan for pickup or delivery

Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts.

Papa Murphy's logo is in the bottom right corner.

03/21/2026

Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.

Today is World Down Syndrome Day
March 21 - it matches the 3 copies of chromosome 21 (3/21).

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes – 46 in total. People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome added onto the 21st pair – 47 in total.

Find this and more about World Down Syndrome Day at

Explains what World Down Syndrome Day is, when it takes place and what happens on this day on 21 March each year.

03/20/2026

Learn a bit more about neurodiversity by watching this video - they make some great points!

Neurodiversity – with this term we mean that not all our brains work alike. The term originates from the autism-rights movement in the 1990s and includes eve...

03/20/2026

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

Right now, this minute, at 9:46 a.m. CST, spring 2026 has started!

According to the Farmer's Almanac, March 20, 2026 at 9:46 a.m. CST is the astronomical beginning of spring season for the Nortern Hemisphere. This is when the March equinox or vernal equinox occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator going south to north. On the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly equal amounts of sunlight; neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the Sun than the other.

Now bring on the nice weather, the sunshine, the longer days and beautiful blooming flowers!

Learn more about the March equinox and beginning of spring here:

Spring begins March 20, 2026! Learn what the spring equinox is, why daylight grows, how equinox dates shift, and fun folklore to celebrate the season of renewal.

03/19/2026

Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many ways, with no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not deficits.

Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder and other neurological or developmental disorders such as ADHD or dyslexia.

Referring to someone as neurodiverse or neurodivergent is a way to focus on the positive aspects of their differences and what that can bring to the group setting.

This is from the National Library of Medicine's website. You can find this and more, including a TedTalk from 2016 that talks about neurodiversity, by visiting

Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many ways, with no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not deficits. Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of a...

03/19/2026

Next Wednesday, March 25, plan on getting lunch or dinner at Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza and support LIFE CIL at the same time!

image is the flyer that has a red heart centered at the top and says "JOIN US IN SUPPORTING" then LIFE CIL's logo and says "LIFE Center for Independent Living

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10am to 8pm

Mention the fundraiser to the cashier, or you can order online and use the code SUPPORT at checkout

20% of your total purchase will be donated to the fundraiser!

Order at PapaMurphys.com
Enter Code: SUPPORT
at checkout

1531 E. College Ave
2402 E. Oakland Ave

There is a QR code to scan for pickup or delivery

Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts.

Papa Murphy's logo is in the bottom right corner.

03/18/2026

With this week being Neurodiversity Celebration Week, learn a bit about the most common types of neurodifferences:

ADHD - ADHD is a neurodifference characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with daily functioning.

Autism (ASC) - Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a neurodifference that affects an individual's social interaction, communication, and behaviour. It is a spectrum condition because it affects individuals in different ways and to varying degrees.

Dyscalculia - Dyscalculia is a neurodifference that affects a person's ability to understand and use mathematical skills.

Dyslexia - Dyslexia is a neurodifference that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell but is not related to intelligence.

DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), also known as dyspraxia, is a neurodifference that affects movement and coordination. Individuals with dyspraxia may have challenges with activities that require coordination and may also have challenges with fine motor skills.

Tourette Syndrome - Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalisations called tics. Tics can vary in type, intensity, and frequency and often change over time.

Learn all of this and much more at

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodifference that affects both children and adults. It is characterised by traits of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can impact daily life. ADHD is a complex neurodifference that can present differently in each individual, maki...

03/18/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Join us at the Bloomington VFW this evening, starting at 5:30 p.m.!
Quarter Craze Auction supporting LIFE CIL!

QUARTER CRAZE AUCTION

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Bloomington VFW
1006 E. Lincoln Street, Bloomington

Auction begins at 6:15 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Paddles are $1 each

Food and beverages available for purchase
No outside food or drinks allowed to be brought in

image is the flyer with the above information and LIFE CIL's logo at the top

03/17/2026

Join us tomorrow evening at the VFW in Bloomington for the Quarter Craze Auction that is supporting LIFE CIL!

Quarter Craze Auction

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Bloomington VFW
1006 E. Lincoln Street, Bloomington

Auction begins at 6:15 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Paddles are $1 each

Food and beverages available for purchase
No outside food or drinks allowed to be brought in

image is the flyer with the above information. At the top of the flyer is LIFE CIL's logo and says "Support LIFE CIL March 2026".

03/17/2026

March 17 is St. Patrick's Day - a day known for shamrocks, good luck charms, leprechauns, and all things green.

Learn some fun facts about the history of St. Patrick's Day:

Check out surprising fact about this holiday (Why DO we wear green, anyway?)

03/16/2026

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and one legend suggest that wearing green🍀on St. Patrick's Day makes a person invisible to leprechauns; if you don't wear green, you will be pinched.

This is just a reminder to wear your green (if you wish and don't want to be pinched)! 😉

image is a square with 25 squares with different shades of green throughout

03/16/2026

Don't forget about the Quarter Craze Auction coming up on Wednesday! We hope to see you there!

Quarter Craze Auction

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Bloomington VFW
1006 E. Lincoln Street, Bloomington

Auction begins at 6:15 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Paddles are $1 each

Food and beverages available for purchase
No outside food or drinks allowed to be brought in

image is the flyer with the above information. At the top of the flyer is LIFE CIL's logo and says "Support LIFE CIL March 2026".