ART CLASSES

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
9:30am to 12:30pm

Enhance your life permanently ... join the Art Class at the
Atlas Center. Learn to paint and draw. It's relaxing, fun and can
lead you to a lifelong career of pleasure!
Instructor: Edward Strong

Wii:  BOWLING

Mondays, 10:30am
Thursdays, 9:30am

Instructor: Marie Sims
Free
Do not miss the fun! Come join us for a few
rounds of Wii Bowling. You will not be sorry.
Beginners are welcome.

Wii provides recreation and exercise and helps
you to control your blood pressure, sharpen
your balance and memory. 
FREE
SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHEAST AUXILIARY

ARTHRITIS CLASS

Every Tuesday
10:30am

Taught by Gretta Ambrose
(Tuesday's classes remain at 10:30
with Judie Bernard teaching)

KNIT, CROCHET, FUN, FUN, FUN

Mondays, 12:30 - 2:30p.m.

Instructor: Jo-Ann McKelphin

Suggested Donation: $3.00
Join us for a good time knitting and crocheting.
You can start from scratch, rekindle an old hobby
or get support on a current project!

ARTS AND NEEDLE CRAFTS

Tuesdays - 9:30am - 1:30pm
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TAI-CHI CLASS

Every Tuesday, 12:45 - 2:00pm

Instructor: Craig Harris
Suggested Donation: $3.00

Tai Chi is an effective physical fitness exercise
that can improve strength, flexibility, balance,
and aerobic conditioning. Practicing Tai Chi has
been clinically proven to boost immune system
and improve many health conditions including
stress, heart disease, high blood pressure,
Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, and low bone density

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Wednesdays
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Instructor: Senora Lula Rucker
Suggested Cost: $2.00
Come join us and work on your conversational Spanish skills
here at Atlas Regional Center. Don’t miss great company and conversation.

Take this course with instructor Senora Lula Rucker and
enjoy Telemundo on television. Socialize with your Spanish-speaking neighbors or dine in Hispanic restaurants. Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and sentence composition that will let you function in
Hispanic communities. Expand your horizons!!!! Pre-registration is recommended and the cost of the class is minimal, at $2.00 per session.

Computer Classes For Seniors

Intro to Computers Class
Tuesdays starting April 10, 2018
10:00am to 12:00noon

Classes are one day a week for 8 weeks and are
$30 for 8 weeks. Call Karen Sowu to enroll
773.319.4895.
Make checks or money order to:
Atlas Senior Center
NO CASH PLEASE

For more information click HERE

LEARN TO INTRO TO COMPUTER CLASS

Starting Thursday, March 22, 2018
10:00am to 12:00pm
Atlas Computer Lab
Cell Phone Basics - Microsoft Office
FaceBook - eMail

Classes are every Thursday for 8 weeks
Cost $30.00    ****
Call Karen Sowu 773.319.4895

**** Make checks or Money Orders payable to:
Atlas Senior Center
NO CASH can be accepted

HOME GARDENING: CONTAINERS & BEYOND

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wednesdays

April 5, 12, 19 & 26

Instructor will teach us how
to become a gardener in the new year.
Nothing is fresher than green, growing things.
FREE.

LINE DANCE

Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Marvella Ross

PAINTING/DRAWING

Tuesdays/Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Edward Strong

JEWELRY MAKN WITH BEADD

Join me for fun, making jewelry for yourself,
family or friends! Earrings* Bracelets, Necklaces

Atlas Southeast Senior Center
Second & Fourth Thursdays of the month.

March - August 2018
10:00am - 11:30am

April 12 & 26
May 10 & 24
June 14 & 28
July 12 & 26
August 9 & 23

Class size is limited - FREE
Instructor:  Veronica Echols-Noble
(Ronni)

EAT SMART, LIVE STRONG

You are invited to join us for Eat Smart, Live Strong. Enjoy fun and lively activities with other older adults!  Talk about easy ways to make smart food choices and exercise more.  Learn how you can Eat Smart and Live Strong.

Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am
April 2, 2018
April 18,2018
May 2, 2018
May 16, 2018
June 6, 2018

Atlas Regional Senor Center

SERVICES & INFORMATION

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA:
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT

NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
10:00am to 11:30am

Atlas Center
1767 East 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60649

Refreshments will be served

Presented by:
Sandra Weintraub, PhD
and
Ian Grant, MD

Come learn about the meaning and differences
between terms like Alzheimer's disease, Dementia,
and Mild Cognitive Impairment.

We will be discussing how these relate to memory loss
and other problems with thinking, as well as how these
sorts of problems affect a person's everyday life. Plenty
of time will be put aside to help answer any questions
you might have.

All About Alzheimer's and Awareness
Through Wristbands

My name is Evelyn Rodgers and I'm a media specialist at my
local library. With the summer upon us, I've been handed the
task to update all of our library guides before the start of the
new school year. I've been working on our Senior Health
guides, and wanted to include information on Alzheimer's disease.
I have some student volunteers helping (they're getting credit
in their classes next year!) and they have given me this page
to review

It's a great overview; I ended up including it so I could show
them their efforts haven't gone unnoticed. I'd love to show
their teacher they went above and beyond this summer.

Click HERE to read article

Greater Chicago Food Depository Market
for Chicago residents 60 years of age and older

ATLAS SENIOR CENTER DATES 2017

Wednesdays
2018

April 4 and 18
May 2 and 16
June 6 and 20
July 18
August 8 and 22
September 5 and 19
October 3 and 17
November 7 and 21
December 5 and 19

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

In partnership with community-based agencies serving older
adults, the Food Depository provides free, nutritious
food—including fresh produce— to older adults and
households in the community.

For more information about additional food resources
in our community, please contact the Greater Chicago
Food Depository at 773-247-FOOD or visit their website
at chicagosfoodbank.org

SUPPORT GROUPS

"Grand Family" Support Group
1st Thursday of the month
10:30am - 12:30pm

This support group is for grandparents and other relatives taking
care of children. Monthly meeting facilitated by the Salvation Army.
Contact us at 312.744.4016.

"Too Much On Your Plate?"
First & Third Monday Mornings
10:00am - 11:00am
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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.

  The support group is facilitated by Jane Stolowich, LCSW,
Bowmen Health Center, Rush University Medical Center,
every first & third Monday. For more information,
please call 312/745-4401. FREE

WELLNESS NURSE:

Marcia Murphy, DNP, APN/ANP-BC
Every Tuesday, 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

SOCIAL WORKER:

Daniela Mitchem
MSW, LSW
First and Third Mondays
9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
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PHARMACIST:

Amina Gassam, PharmD
First Thursdays
9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
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DIETITIAN:

Kristin Gustashaw, MS, RD, CSG
Melanie Betz, MS, RD
Second Fridays,
9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
(Both Kristin Gustashaw
and Sharon Williams (Diet Technician)
will provide on site and appointment nutritional
consultations before or after the health talk.
Additional appointment times
available as possible.)
NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING:

First and Fourth Tuesdays
10:30- 11:30 A.M.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE?
(SOCIAL WORKER)

First and Third Mondays
10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
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This group helps people cope with everyday events.

Matter of Balance (Nursing)
Every Tuesday starting
November 21st for 8 weeks
The program is interactive and largely group discussion based to work on viewing falls as controllable, setting realistic goals for increasing activity, and problem solving. Participants also learn and practice exercises to increase strength and balance.
Tuesdays from 9AM-11AM
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Brain Fit Program (NURSE)

Matter of Balance (Nursing)
Every Tuesday starting October 3rd for 8 weeks
(Time to be announced) This two hour fall prevention
class begins in October and includes education and
practical exercises to decrease your risk of falling.

WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS

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MANICURES & PEDICURES

Provided by Marilyn Willis, Licensed Nail Technician
on the following Wednesdays:

2018

9:00am to 1:00pm

NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

Sessions will be held in the Conference Room
of the Atlas Senior Center

Cost:
Manicure: $10 - $Pedicure: $20

To make an appointment please call Robin at 312/745-4401.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Every Wednesday
10:00am to 2:45pm
Therapist: Tisa Warren-Williams
$25.00 Per Session
Contact 312-747-0189 or 312-745-4401

Relieves Stress
Reduces Muscle Tension
Reduces Neck, Back, Arthritis and Sciatica Pain
Lower Joint Replacement Pain

BEAT THE HEAT!
Keep Your Cool During Extreme Hot Weather

Click HERE to view information

Fire Safety  presentation

Friday, NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
10:00 a.m.
Atlas Senior Center
1767 E. 79th Street
312/747-0189
A representative from The Chicago Fire Department
will present on Home Fire Safety -- the importance
of have Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors,
Kitchen Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Escape Plans,
Slips and Falls.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office invites you
to attend Money Smart for Older Adults

Prevent Financial Exploitation
Friday
NEXT DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
9:30am

Hosted at the Atlas Center

Recognize & reduce your risk of financial exploitation
Con games and scams targeted at seniors
Guard against Identity Theft
Find helpful resources for reporting senior
financial exploitation

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Thursday
NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
12:00pm - 2:00pm

A special event to pay tribute to our regional volunteers,
who are blessed to serve others. This is an invitation-only
event. FREE

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

For More Information Click HERE

NINE-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

The program offers a simple beginner weight loss plan that is based on
well-balanced nutritional principles. Regular exercise is an important part of
the program. The overall goal is to help older adults adopt healthy eating
habits that promote weight loss, but are also safe, balanced,
and nutritionally sound.
Registration with the Wellness Nurse is required for this program.
See Atlas Center for more information  

AARP DRIVER SAFETY EDUCATION

Wednesday & Thursday,
NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lois Travis (new)
Please register with instructor at
(773)568-7261 (daytime hrs.)

This approved course is taught by AARP for Accident Prevention.
You must be at least 55 years old and a
$20.00 fee is required for the two day training.

You may be eligible for a premium reduction on your automobile
insurance at the completion of the class.

RULES OF THE ROAD

Wednesday, NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Secretary of State Jessie White’s Office is providing a
Rules of the Road class. It will provide information
to assist you with taking your driving test and also
provide information on highway safety. Bring your
driver’s license or state I.D. to attend. Handouts
will be available. Please call (312)747-0189 x. 103
to register

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AT ATLAS CENTER

Every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm

Click below to view flyer

Plan Your LifeSpan Study

Seniors, help us make a difference.  We want to hear
your opinions on your future health!
Participants will be compensated with up to
$100 in Gift Cards.

For more information click below

FORMS & FEATURES

NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Poetry Foundation Library is sponsoring 2 monthly poetry
discussion and creative writing workshops—in October on image,
imagery and meaning; In November on the English sonnet,
as popularized by Shakespeare. FREE.

D.J. ELWIN TOBIAS

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

A professional master of ceremonies, D.J. Tobias
specializes in jazz, blues, line dancing and stepping
music. His intent is to give our seniors music that
will enrich and brighten their day. FREE.

LIGHT AND AIRY TUNES:  THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER

Songs you still love to hear!
Carefree tunes that make your heart sing1

Saturday
June 30, 2018
 Noon - 1:00 pm

A Music Performamce by
Ky'Nora & The Enchanters

JAMMIN ON THE NINE

Saturdays
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10:00am - 3:00pm

Get your groove on at Atlas' 12th annual
indoor music festival. 

This year appearances by:

10:00am     The Elements of Sound
         1:30 am     D.J. Chico                   
  1:00pm      The Myron Mills Project
2:30pm          D.J. Chico

Box lunches available.  FREE admission to concert

KARAOKE

Saturdays
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
April 28, May 26 & June 23, 2018

Come warm those vocal cords by singing karaoke
with Shirley Buchanan.

Join Shirley “Be-Bop” Buchanan in singing 52
your favorite songs. FREE.

ATLAS SOUL-TRAIN LINE DANCE PARTY

Saturday, April 7, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dance the afternoon away with D.J. Chico and
line dance instructor, Marvella Ross. FREE.

SATURDAY LINE DANCE CLASSES

Saturdays in 2018

April 21
June 16 - August 18
October 20 - December 15

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Line dance instructor, Marvella Ross, teaches
free line dance classes.  Join her for Saturday morning
fun. She will show you the latest steps to make you ready
to party!

Classes are FREE

TUNES WITH ANDRE

Saturdays
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
April 14, May 12 & June 9, 218

Andre Miles returns to entertain us during
lunch with musical favorites. He will serenade us
during lunch with his special blend of voice
and keyboard.  He will perform songs and music
from different genres.  Program is FREE.

“ATLAS SWINGS”

Friday, Next Dates To Be Announced
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A musical performance, featuring the Myron Mills Project,
with numerous patriotic musical selections to allow
us to dwell on the importance of freedom.
Great music.
FREE.

MYRON MILLS & ELEMENTS OF SOUND

jOIN US FOR OUR FIRST MUSICAL EVENT DURING ATLAS'
35TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Saturday, NEXT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Atlas is the place to be for an afternoon
of great music.  Director Myron Mills and
Elements Of Sound band will entertain us
with traditional and contemporary tunes.
Admission to this event is FREE.

Springtime Line Dance Party
 
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12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

D.J. Chico plays the tunes. A line dance instructor
will be here to show you the steps.
Suggested Donation: $5.00, which includes
turkey box lunch and beverage.
Please contact Robin Tillotson at (312)745-4401
for ticket information.

Senior Day at the Taste of Chicago

Thursday
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10:00am - 2:00pm

$10.00 includes bus transportation
line dance instruction and party.

Bus departs 9:00am
Senior Pavilion
Music By: DJ Chico
Line Dane Instructor: Freda Terry
Featuring Kalapriya Indian Performance Arts Dancers

Make checks payable to Auxiliary of the Northwest.
For more information please contact the Atlas Center.

Brazilian/Latin Rhythm and Soul

Friday
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Doors open @ 10am - lunch @ 10:30am Ends @ 1pm
$35 includes lunch, live band, dancing & transportation
Heritage Plaza Banquet Hall
1551 West 95th Street