FRIENDS OF THE * 79TH STREET SENIORS BULLETIN BOARD
ATLAS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm / Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm
********** NOTICE ********** YOU'RE GETTING A NEW MEDICARE CARD
Cards will be mailed between April 2018 – April 2019 You asked, and we listened. You’re getting a new Medicare card! Between April 2018 and April 2019, we’ll be removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards and mailing each person a new card. This will help keep your information more secure and help protect your identity. You’ll get a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, and it will only be used for your Medicare coverage. The new card won’t change your coverage or benefits. You’ll get more information from Medicare when your new card is mailed. Here’s how you can get ready:
■ Make sure your mailing address is up to date. If your address needs to be corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
■ Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card. We’ll never ask you to give us personal or private information to get your new Medicare Number and card.
■ Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card might arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s.
MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Robin Tillotson
Welcome To The Atlas Center!
As you browse through our website, you will see classes, workshops and activities that you may be interested in. If you would like a tour of the center, please call 312/745-4401.
Our hours are - Mon-Fri
8:30am-4:30pm - Sat-Sun
9:00am-4:00pm
Video Published by James Drake
"I organized The Atlas Center Steppers classes a little over ten years ago at the
SouthEast Atlas Regional Center on Chicago's south side. The purpose was to
learn the dance known as "Steppin." Steppin was created in Chicago over forty
years ago. The group mixes socializing, conversation and dancing in fun filled
sessions every Tuesday morning at The Center. In addition to attending "Stepper Sets" around The City, The group sponsors it's own stepper set "Steppin at High Noon" at the legendary 50 Yard Line every month"
FOX Chicago profiles one of the Food Depository’s older adult choice markets.
(FOX Chicago News) -
We're teaming up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger all year long.
While food drives are popular during the holiday season, hunger knows no season and we can all help feed those in need in the Chicagolandarea.
Seniors are most vulnerable today, contending with rising health care costs and increasing food prices. Hundreds of thousands of older Cook County adults are at risk of hunger and food insecurity. The food depositoryis trying to change that.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository operates 13 senior markets throughout Cook County. They provide fresh produce and non-perishable goods to struggling seniors.
"You have to remember with our seniors, many of them have high prescription drug costs every month. To be in a position where they have to make a choice between do I buy fresh produce or do I pay for my medication. That's not a great place to be. Having this really puts them more at ease," said Robin Tillotson, Director of the Department of Senior Services.
As food prices continue to rise, many seniors are struggling to get by on their limited fixed incomes.
"It's really a great program to supplement their meals. Sometimes there's more mouth left than money and so it helps budget wise. It helps our seniors who don't always feel like cooking or don't have access to fresh produce and vegetables. It's really good we have this so they can balance out their meals and eat healthy and even add more years to their lives," Tillotson said.
ATLAS 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Francis J. Atlas Center has proudly served seniors on Chicago's southeast side since 1983. Join us as we celebrate our 35th anniversary throughout this year with music.
Friday October 19, 2018 / 11:30am - 1:30pm
Atlas Swings! Music performance by
the
Myron Mills Project
Saturday November 17, 2018 / 11:30am - 1:30pm
Musical performance by the Elements of Sound
led by Andre Miles.
Friday December 7, 2018 / 11:30am - 1:30pm
Atlas Swings! A musical performance by
The Myron Mills Project.
Atlas Auxiliary
79th Street Seniors
is now on
and
Atlas Senior Center
Weekly Activities Calendar View
Wii provides recreation and exercise
and helps you to control your blood pressure, sharpen your balance
and memory. Sponsored by the Southeast Auxiliary. FREE
Congratulations!!!
Intergenerational Planning Committee(Atlas Seniors and M.A.G.I.C. Youth) on a Successful Intergenerational Conference
Congratulations!!!
Illinois Senior Games Champions
Leonard Lucas, 1st place Free Throw,
2nd place Ping Pong and 2nd place
Race Walk. Click Here To See Photo
AARP
The budget proposed by Governor Pat Quinn is bad news for seniors struggling to remain in
their homes as they age. The proposed budget eliminates a critical pharmaceutical assistance program and cuts funding for home delivered meal services. It will also cut funding for other home and community
based services that keep people from being forced into costly institutions and funding that provides property tax relief to
thousands of seniors who live on fixed incomes.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD NOW!
Call your representative today at 1.800.664.9903 and tell them to stop cuts to critical senior services. Cutting these services
will push people into costly nursing homes, take meals off the tables of struggling seniors, and
attempt to balance the budget on the backs of seniors that need help paying for their medications.
PROGRAMS AT RISK
Illinois Cares Rx - Community Care Program
Circuit Breaker Program -
Home Delivered Meals and other Community Services
Wall Street Journal Article about the Atlas Senior Center
Click HERE to view
ATLAS SENIOR CENTER
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
through the years (VIEW)
DISASTER PREPARATION Preparing Makes Sense For Older Americans. Get Ready Now. View How
STROKE AWARENESS
GET THE FACTS, FAST!
Click HERE to view
About Our Trips And Events Please click HERE to read our policies and disclaimer regarding our Trips and Events
M.O.V.E. If you are a senior moving within
the city of Chicago, we can make
your move a less stressful, more
satisfactory experience!
Click HERE for more info
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FALLS
Click HERE to find out COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING View more information
Department of Family Support Click HERE for Services
Program
At a Glance Medicare Costs Click HERE Affordable Care Act Click HERE for Health Insurance Marketplace,
Health Care Reform Scams
and Info on
The Flu and You
Seniors visit the Comer Youth
CenterView our photo journals
SOCIAL MEDIA & SMART PHONE CLASSES Click HERE for more info
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Take this course with instructor Senora Lula Rucker and enjoy Telemundo on television. Socialize with your Spanish-speaking neighbors or dine in Hispanic restaurants, where the menu is no longer a mystery. 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.
Tai Chi for Seniors Every Tuesday - 12:45-2:00pm
This class is an ancient form of
self-defense and is also a great way to
keep strong, full of energy and healthy.
Our instructor, CRAIG HARRIS, will guide
you through all different movements
and positions. Suggested donation
for the class is $2.00.
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
Computer Classes For Seniors For more information click HERE
SENIOR SUITES OF
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS 848 West 103rd Street
Chicago, IL. 60643
Studios & 1 Bedrooms
Call Angela 773.233.1333
SENIOR SUITES OF
HEGEWISCH 13550 South Avenue O,
Chicago, IL. 60633
3 Studios available $741.00
Call April 773.646.1333
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
Chatham - 773.488.1333 and
South Shore - 773.324.2333 Community Organization Operator:
South Central Community Services
Roseland Senior Satellite Center
10426 S. Michigan Ave,
Chicago, Illinois
60628
312.745.1500
Operator Sinai Community Institute
South Chicago
Senior Saltllite Center
9233 S. Burley
Chicago, Illinois 60617
312.745.1282
