Friends of
79th Street Seniors
Auxiliary
Committee Marion Bond
Lorren Dogan Patricia Edmond
Brenette Jelks
Ruby Larkin Sandra Ragan
Chris Ridgnal
Tamatha Smith
Najlah Tamir
Evelyn Washington Olive Waugh
Steppers Set
Committee Rosetta Chadmon
Michael Henley
Evelyn Washington
(Chairperson)
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
MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robin Tillotson
February 2010
The Book of Isaiah states “Behold I will do a new thing.” This new year 2010 is our opportunity to reassess what we do, how we do it and what we say.
We can choose to do the same thing in the same way; we can choose to harbor grudges, and we can choose to keep complaining about the same old thing. If we are not careful, we will find ourselves expecting different results while we make no changes – this is, if you think about it, utter insanity!
Let 2010 be the year that you try something new and make a pact that since life is good, you will expect only good!
Everyday that we wake up is another opportunity to start afresh and listen to the voice of God who most certainly has a purpose for you. No matter what our age is, how much or little we started out with or what we lacked in our childhoods, “Behold I will do a new thing.” The lost years of locusts can and will be restored. If we allow it!
Make a list of any and everything that you have been wanting to do – everything you have made excuses for not doing and blaming others for preventing you from doing.
Stay open for the newness of life and watch your world manifest in beauty and love.
The entire Atlas staff wishes you an abundant year filled with all the things that come with your birthright!!
Thank you to Jennie Betton at U.S. Bank for the donation of children's books to be given to our grandparents who are raising grandchildren at Grandfamilies Program of Chicago. You are a blessing!
In Oneness,
Robin
*** If you would like a tour of our facility, please call me at 312/745-4401. ***
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As you browse through our website, you will see other classes, workshops and other 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
9:00am4:00pm
Please visit all of our Archives to catch up on anything you have missed. View Director's Message Archive View Meet & Greet Scrapbook Archive View Photo Gallery Archive View Providers' Council Archive View Writer's Corner Archive
I have met some wonderful people through my social networks, and one person that God sent to me is Pastor Peter Grasso with Terra Global Ministries International. I have never met him face to face, I have only communicated with him via one telephone conversation.
However, one thing is for sure, we apparently know each other in the Spirit. Once Brother Peter and I connected, he became interested in my work with the elderly. Because he has a heart for seniors, Brother Peter graciously offered to produced a You Tube Video in tribute to the staff members who diligently and tirelessly work with our seniors at the Atlas Senior Center in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to meeting Brother Peter, my prayer had been to make our center more visible to the public, including those who work with and serve seniors around the globe. Scripture says, “Before they call, I will answer”, and in His special way, God brought my dream to fruition through his servant Peter Grasso. Thank you so much, Peter!
Please immerse yourself in the spirit, the music and the love inherent in this video and remember –”Blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God (Deuteronomy 28:2).
Projects Sponsored by
The
Friends
of
the 79th Street Seniors
Atlas Center Auxiliary:
1. 79thstreetseniors.com
2. Blue Monday Luncheonette
3. Gospel Filled Tuesdays
4. July Indoor Jazz Concert
5. Christmas Steppers' Set
6. July All White Attire Steppers' Set
7. Atlas Outdoor Anniversary
Celebration and Festival
8. Atlas Center Gift Shop
9. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Monthly Food Pantry
Atlas Auxiliary
79th Street Seniors
is now on
and
ATLAS NEWS
YOU SHOULD KNOW
The Blue Monday Lunchonette at
11:30am with D.J. Chico doing
dusties, blues,
and jazz.
(double click photo to enlarge)
Gospel Filled Tuesdays
with D.J. Chico
11:30am to 1:00pm
Come Learn the Gospel Slide!
Sewing Basics With Clara
9:30am - 12:30pm
($5 donation suggested)
Yoga 10:45am - 12:00pm ($2 donation)
Quilting 1:00pm - 2:30pm FREE
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
Every Other 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.
Meeting times are
February 8 & 22
march 8 & 22
"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.
It is facilitated by Erica Sidney of Child-Services, 773.239.8501,
on
February 11 & March 11, 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.
"Nine Week Weight Loss Program" Tuesdays
February 2, 9 16 & 23
March 2 & 9
The program offers as simple beginner weight loss plan that is based on well-balanced nutritional principles. Regular exercise is an important part of the program.
Our goal is to help seniors adopt a diet that is safe, balanced and nutritionally sound and to promote weight loss.
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
Wall Street Journal Article about the Atlas Senior Center
Click HERE to view
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations!!!
Atlas Pool Tournament Champions 2009
Earl Moore, Chester Robinson, Glenn Garrett
and Herman Narcisse
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. 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.
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. A box
will be located in Room #1 of
the Atlas Senior Center every
fourth Friday of each month.
Give the gift that keeps giving!
The angels are Marie Sims, Brenette Jelks,
Robin Tillotson. For further info call
(312) 745-4401.
HEALTH TALKS
Health Talks - Pharmacist Talk
Erica Danos. PharmD
Every First Thursday
10:15 am - 11:30 am
February 4, March 4
Nurses Health Talks
with Nurse Marcia Murphy,
MS, APN/ANP-BC
Tuesdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesdays 10:30 am- 11:30 am
February 2 & 16
March 2 & 16
Dietician Talk
Kristin Gustashaw, MS, RD, LDN
Second Friday of every month
9:00 am - 11:00 am
February 26*, March 12 * Note: change in regular schedule
Wellness Social Worker
Jane Stolowich, MA, LCSW, ACSW
Second & Fourth Mondays
9:30 am - 11:30 am
February 8 & 22
March 8 & 22
ON THE DRAWING BOARD2010
To Be Announced
OTHER CLASSES
RULES OF THE ROAD
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Secratary 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
Fashion Therapy (new)
Every Wednesday from
February 3 until March 24, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00noon (8 classes)
This program helps improve/renew
personal appearance, self-esteem, and
self-confidence. Basic rules and fundamentals in fashion sense and style,
beauty care and fashion modeling techniques will be presented. Each
session will include procedures on beauty.
style, glamour and elegance. The Elegant
Jeanne A. Jackson will offer all these
elements geared to women 60 plus
years of age.
A Brush With New Directions
In Painting & Drawing (new)
February 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
FREE
With this novel approach, a basic
beginner's course in painting & drawing
is offered as an outreach to attract new
students and will be taught by our talented
instructor and painter, Edward Strong.
Pre-registration is recommended, call
Kalyna at 312.745.4403
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.
Beginning Embroidery
FREE 6 week course starting
Thursday, February 4, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Digital Photography
FREE 6 week course starting
Thursday, February 4, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Discount for Chicago Residents
60 and
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
Food Pantry St. Ailbe Catholic Church in Conjunction with Vernon Park Church of God
9047 S. Harper Avenue
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 Senior 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
Atlas Senior Center
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