If you're keen to blend a dash of spookiness with your midday meal, the Janesville Senior Center has just the event you might want to pencil into your calendar. Set for Wednesday, October 29, the center will be combining a hearty lunch with a side of eerie entertainment – a presentation rich in the twilight tales of Northern Illinois' past. The luncheon will start promptly at 12:15 p.m., followed by the presentation at 1 p.m., all hosted in the Riverview Room.
The Senior Center is gearing up to serve a menu that includes Cookie fluff, hash brown hamburger casserole, a fresh green salad, a roll, and a dessert to sweetly cap off the meal. According to a post on the City of Janesville's website, after attendees have had their fill, they can then prepare to be regaled with spooky tales, "weird crimes, and the hidden haunted history" of the local region. These stories will be brought to life by local historian and author Kathi Kresol.
Kresol, who has made a name for herself delving into the more obscure corners of local history, will surely have plenty of chilling anecdotes to share. The details on the City of Janesville's website herald the author's knack for uncovering "strange tales" that have resonated through the annals of Northern Illinois history, promising an engaging experience for anyone with a curiosity for the ghastly and peculiar events that have shaped the area.
The event is open not just to members of the senior center but to the public at large, paving the way for a wider community to come together to share in these stories and the fellowship of a meal. It serves as an opportunity not only to fully experience the local history but also to bridge the generational divide, as older tales are passed down and preserved in the collective memory of the attendees. Spots can be reserved by getting in touch with the Janesville Senior Center, and all are welcome.
