Projects Sponsored by
The
Friends
of
the 79th Street Seniors
Atlas Center Auxiliary:
1. |
79thstreetseniors.com Website |
2. |
Blue Monday Luncheonette |
3. |
Gospel Filled Tuesdays |
4. |
July Indoor Jazz Concert |
5. |
Christmas Steppers' Set |
6.
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Atlas Outdoor Anniversary |
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Celebration and Festival |
7. |
Atlas Center Gift Shop |
8. |
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren |
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Monthly Food Pantry |
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Wii Bowling |
10. |
Ice Cream Socials |
Atlas Auxiliary
79th Street Seniors
is now on
and
ATLAS NEWS
YOU SHOULD KNOW
The Blue Monday Lunchonette
at
11:30am with
dusties, blues,
and jazz.
(double click photo to enlarge)
Gospel Filled Tuesdays
11:30am to 1:00pm
Come Learn the Gospel Slide! |
Coming Events
Click HERE for our Health Talks Schedule
Genealogy Society Meets
Second Sunday of Every Month 1:00pm
New members welcome!
Caregiver Support Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
2:00pm to 3:30pm
For more info call Niyi 773/382-4603
Grand Family Support Group
2nd Thursday of each month
10:30am - 12:30pm
For more info call Erica 773/239-8501
Wednesdays At The Movies
Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday
12:00p to 2:00pm -
This is a FREE event
Too Much On Your Plate Support Group
Every Other Monday
Click here to view
Chicago Fitness Plus
Program
and many more events
Golden Diners Locations
(Click below to view flyer)
WEEKLY CLASSES
MONDAYS
Aerobics 9:00am - 10:00am
Ceramics 9:30am - 12:00noon
Knitting & Crocheting 12:45pm - 3:00pm
TUESDAYS
Walking Club 9:00am - 9:30am
Line Dance 9:00am - 10:00am
Stepping 10:00am - 11:30am
Tai-Chi 12:45 - 2:00 ($2 donation)
Painting/Drawing 9:30 - 12:30
($10 donation per month)
Arthritis Exercise Class
10:30am
WEDNESDAYS
Aerobics 9:00am - 10:00am
Painting/Drawing
9:30am - 12:30pm
($10 donation per month)
Rehearsal for the Atlas Choral Ensemble
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Knitting & Crocheting 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Conversational Spanish
1:30pm - 3:00pm
($2 donation)
THURSDAYS
Arthritis Excercise Class -
9:30am
Modern Macrame - 9:30am
Walking Club 9:00am - 10:00am
Stained Glass 9:30am - 11:30am
Ceramics 9:30am - 12:30am
Digital Photography 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Bridge 10:00am - 3:00pm
FRIDAYS
Aerobics 9:00am - 10:00am
Sewing Basics With Clara
9:30am - 12:30pm
($5 donation suggested)
Yoga 10:45am - 12:00pm ($2 donation)
Quilting 1:00pm - 2:30pm FREE
Wii: BOWLING
Mondays, 10:30am - 11:30am
Thursdays, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wii provides recreation and exercise
and helps you to control your
blood pressure, sharpen your balance
and memory.
ON THE DRAWING BOARD
September - Active Aging
Stay Cool / Hot Weather Safety Tips
(click below to view flyers)
SENIOR SATELLITES
IN THE
SOUTHEAST REGION
Abbott Park (Roseland)
49 East 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60619
312/745-3493
Community Organization Operator:
Community Mental Health
Chatham
8300 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619
312/745-0401
Community Organization Operator:
South Central Community Services
SUPPORT GROUPS
"Too Much On Your Plate?" Support Group
First & Third Monday Morning
9:30am - 11:30am
If you have forgotten how to relax, have
too
much to do and not enough time to
do it,
are feeling overwhelmed and
want to handle
stress better and take
better care of yourself,
then this support group is geared for you.
It is facilitated by Jane Stolowich, LCSW,
Bowmen Health Center, Rush University
Medical Center.
Next meeting dates -
September 13* & 20
* Note: change in regular schedule
"Grand Family" Support Group
2nd Thursday of the month
10:30am - 12:30pm
This support group is for grandparents
and
other relatives taking care of children.
Contact us at 312.747.0189.
September 9, 2010
"Caregiver" Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Please join this important support group
if
you are interested in caregiver
counseling,
stress management, respite care, homemaker
services, home-
delivered meals, benefits
check-up, legal counsel, and case management.
It is facilitated by Niyi Braimah,
counselor with
the Salvation Army,
and he may be reached
at 773.382.4603.
Medicare Changes
Have You Confused?
Volunteer Counselors with the
Senior Health Insurance program
(SHIP) offer free, one-on-one
insurance counseling at our
Atlas Center
Call for an appointment
312-747-0189
Transportation
for Seniors
iTN Chicago ...
Dignified Transportation for Seniors
For People 60 years and older
Rides available 24/7
Ride in a Private Car with
a trained driver
Drivers help carry packages,
walkers, canes etc
Call 312/413-0038
More information available at www.ITNChicago.org
Wall Street Journal Article
about the Atlas Senior Center
Click HERE to view
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ICE CREAM SOCIALS
Sponsored by the Atlas Auxiliary
COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
(Click HERE for more info)
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Every Other Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(Click HERE for more info)
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Congratulations!!!
Atlas Pool Tournament Champions 2009
Earl Moore, Chester Robinson, Glenn Garrett
and Herman Narcisse |
| Click Here To See Photo |
Congratulations!!!
Illinois Senior Games Champions 2009
Illinois Senior Olympics Gold Medalists
Lucille Jackson - Billiards (pool)
Virginia C. Tatum - Billiards (pool)
Leonard Lucas, 1st place Free Throw,
2nd place Ping Pong and 2nd place
Race Walk. |
| Click Here To See Photo |
Congratulations!!!
"Atlas Angels" Marie Sims, Brenette
Jelks received an award for their
Food Pantry Program for Grandparents raising Grandchildren.
Congratulations!!!
Robin Tillotson received an award for
assisting with getting the GrandFamilies
Support Group off the ground.
ATTENTION111 ATTENTION!!
CEDA will be at the South East
Altas Senior Center
September 9, 2010
10:00am - 3:00pm
CEDA Offers Assistance With Paying Light &
Gas Bills Beginning September 1, 2010 For
Seniors (60 and Older) & Disabled
Bring The Following
Current Light & Gas Bill
Picture ID
Social Security Cards for each member of
your household
30 days proof of income for the entire household
Social Security/Current Award Letter
(Not 1099)
Pension
Rent receipt
If you have questions call 708.388.9268
ask for Jessie
Have an Open Heart
Food Drive
Every 4th Friday for seniors who
are
caring for their grandchildren.
Please donate any canned goods
or dry goods to our cause.
Give the gift that keeps giving!
The angels are Marie Sims, Brenette Jelks,
Robin Tillotson. Call 312.745.4401
for
further info.
HEALTH TALKS &
WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS
Health Talks - Pharmacist Talk
Erica Danos. PharmD
Every First Thursday
10:15 am - 11:15 am
September 2
Nurses Health Talks
with Nurse Marcia Murphy,
MS, APN/ANP-BC
Tuesdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Every Tuesday in
September
Dietician Talk
Kristin Gustashaw, MS, RD, LDN
Second Friday of every month
9:00 am - 11:00 am
September 10
Blood Pressure Screenings
First & Fourth Tuesdays
10:30 am- 11:30 am
September 7 & 28
Wellness Social Worker
Jane Stolowich, MA, LCSW, ACSW
First
& Third Mondays
9:30 am - 11:30 am
September 13 & 20
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
ASSISTANCE
Click HERE to view the 3 Easy Steps
OTHER CLASSES
RULES OF THE ROAD
Wednesday, September 1
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Secretary of State Jesse White's office provides a Rules Of The Road
review class.
You will need your driver's license or
state I.D. to register. This class will
provide information to assist you with
your driving test, as well as good points
in highway safety. Call 312.747.0189 to
Pre-registration. FREE
AARP DRIVER SAFETY
EDUCATION
(Next one TO BE ANNOUNCED)
Lifelong Learners Program
Mayor Daley's Lifelong Learners Program
is a continuing education program that
brings city Colleges of Chicago classes to
the Regional Senior Centers. They are
FREE and open to Chicagoans 60 years of
age and older. Contact the Atlas Center
to Register. Classes have 15 to 25 students.
Senior Health
Insurance Program (SHIP)
"Medicare Changes Have You Confused?"
Volunteer counselors with SHIP offer free, one-on-one insurance counseling at the Atlas Center. To make an appointment call 312.747.0189
SeniorSave
Discount for Chicago Residents
60 &
Over
Click HERE for flyer information.
Print the flyer and submit to the
address listed on the flyer
SeniorNet
Is a non-profit organization that
sponsors a computer learning
center
providing computer training
and education for seniors. Each class
has a maximum of 7 students,
and each student will have his/her
own computer.
For more information and
schedule please contact
Robin Tillotson 312.745.4401
Class offered are Basic Computer:
Keyboarding & Functions, Computer I &
II, Intermediate and Advanced Computer
| SOCIAL SERVICES |
- Monthly Clothing Give - A – Way
Cathedral of Love Church, 360 E. 75th Street
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- Food Pantry
St. Ailbe Catholic Church in Conjunction with Vernon Park Church of God
9047 S. Harper Avenue
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- Telephone Support for Caregivers
2nd and 4th Wednesday of Every Month 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sponsored by The Chicago Department of Family Support Services and The Salvation Army)
Step 1: Dial: 1-866-212-0875
Step 2: Enter Passcode: 932974#
Step 3: share your name with the group
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Atlas Senior Center
Weekly Activities Calendar -
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Monthly Activities Calendar
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Open Kitchen Menu Calendar
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INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
AT THE ATLAS SENIOR CENTER
(Click HERE to view photos)
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"MEET & GREET"
SCRAPBOOK
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