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.  FREE
SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHEAST AUXILIARY

MOVIES AT ATLAS

Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30pm
Selected films will be shown every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month
Bring your own popcorn!  This is a FREE event

Have an Open Heart
Food Drive

Every 4th Friday

We are hosting a food drive 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!  Drop-off is at Atlas every fourth Friday of the month.
The Angels are Marie Sims, Brenette Jelks and Robin Tillotson.
Call 312.745.4401 for further info.

Weekly Senior Citizen Food Market

Wednesday, July 20 thru MARCH, 2011

Every Wednesday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Atlas Senior Center, in conjunction with the Greater Chicago Food Depository,
has been sponsoring this market since July of this year.  The market features fresh
produce, dry goods and canned goods.

Click below to enlarge flyer

MASSAGE THERAPIST
30 Minutes of Peace

2nd & 4th Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(Click HERE for more info)

Zumba Gold Fitness

Fridays, starting February 3
12:30 – 1:30 p.m

ZUMBA is an aerobic exercise program that fuses Latin and
international rhythms with interval training and toning movements.
This great workout will be taught throughout the year by
Myah McKinnie. Please call Kalyna to pre-register at 312.745.4403. FREE

Too Much On Your Plate?

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.

New Social Worker, Jane Stolowich, LCSW, of Rush University Medical Center
will conduct a Too Much On Your Plate Support Group every first & third Monday
from 10:00am to 11:00am.  For more information, please call 312/745-4401.

First & Third Monday Mornings
10:00am - 11:00am
FREE

This group helps people cope with everyday events.

Next dates are

February 6, 27*; March 12* and 19
This group helps people cope with everyday events.

* Note: change in regular schedule

FEBRUARY PRESENTATIONS

NURSES PRESENTATIONS

Understanding Heart Failure – When Your "Ticker" is Not in
Tip Top Shape
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart
can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body.
The nurse will present an overview of causes, incidence, and
risk factors, as well as share signs and symptoms and testing
procedures. Discussion will include treatment and prognosis, as
well as prevention strategies.

Southeast Tuesday February 21 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

DIETITIAN PRESENTATIONS

Living with Congestive Heart Failure
Are you living with congestive heart failure? CHF, like other chronic
diseases, presents challenges.  However, proper self-management
can allow you to stay in charge of your life and control how you
spend your time. Learn about the dietary and lifestyle issues that
could empower you to maintain your health. A careful eye on
sodium, fluid intake, and body weight can lead to improved heart
function and better living.

Southeast Friday February 24* 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

PHARMACIST PRESENTATIONS

Heart Failure
Heart failure is a major healthcare burden, particularly in the
older adult, leading to an increase in associated healthcare costs.
There are many challenges when it comes to prescribing and
taking medications for heart failure, and it needs to be individualized.
This program will help identify the common treatment approaches,
and focus on the effectiveness and safety of medications in the
management of this condition.

Southeast Thursday February 2 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
* Note: change in regular schedule

MARCH PRESENTATIONS

NURSES PRESENTATIONS

Cancer is Complex: Insight into What it is, Why it Might Strike,
and Who Can Help
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out of control
cell growth. The nurse's presentation highlights causes,
symptoms and classification, and diagnosis and staging.
Treatment options may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. Preventative suggestions
will be shared as well.

Southeast Tuesday March 20 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.


DIETITIAN PRESENTATIONS

Keeping Cancer at Bay with Food
Today people live long and well with cancer. Many survivors
control their cancer in the same spirit people manage their
diabetes or high blood pressure. Today medical science
offers advanced treatments that provide improved quantity
and quality of life for so many. Learn what foods may
possibly prevent cancer or cancer reoccurrences and which
nutrients, phytochemicals, and supplements play a role in your body's defense. We will also discuss which foods may prevent colon cancer
and what to avoid to prevent prostate cancer or how to manage
an existing cancer.  Cancer survivors today learn to
eat well to live long.

Southeast Friday March 9 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.


PHARMACIST PRESENTATIONS

Cancer
The risk of cancer increases with age, but there are many things
that can be done to help screen and assess your risk for
developing cancer. It is important to be aware of your risk
factors, and also know what resources are available to cope
with the diagnosis of cancer. Once cancer is identified
and diagnosed, many treatment options are available.
This program is intended to provide you with
information regarding prevention, treatment, and resources
for managing cancer.

Southeast Thursday March 1 10:15 -11:15 a.m.

WEEKEND EVENTS

MUSIC DOWN MEMORY LANE
Saturdays, February 18; and
March 10
12:30 p.m.
Join instructor Andre Miles for our monthly
series on the history of different musical
genres. FREE.

KARAOKE FOR SENIORS
Saturday, February 28
1:00 p.m.
Come for an afternoon of fun as we sing
karaoke! Shirley Buchanan will lead us as
we sing our favorite songs. FREE.

MASK MAGIC
Saturday, February 11
1:45 p.m.
Instructor Judy Petacque will show you how
to create your own colorful 3-D masks.  FREE.

EASTER EGG DECORATING CLASS
Saturday, March 31
1:45 p.m.
In this class, Judy Petacque will show you
how to make and decorate your own Easter
eggs. FREE

JOY OF MUSIC
Saturdays, February 4 and March 24
1:00 p.m.
Myron Mills is back to perform musical
favorites and lead the audience in lively
discussion about composers and styles of
music. FREE

Greater Chicago Food Depository
Volunteer Session

Wednesday, January 18
12:15 – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch at 12:15 p.m.)
Please sign up at your local participating Regional Center

Who We Are
As Cook County's food bank, the Greater Chicago Food
Depository distributes more than 40 million
pounds of food each year. A large portion of this food must
be inspected or sorted and then packaged before it
can be safely distributed through a network of 600
member agencies (food pantries, kitchens, shelters, etc).
Volunteers complete much of this work. Frequent projects
involve re-packaging bulk cereal or pasta, sorting bread or
canned food donations, or cleaning produce

Requirements
Dress: Volunteers must wear long pants and
closed shoes with non-skid soles.
You will not be permitted to work in the warehouse
if you are wearing sandals or shorts/skirt.

What To Expect
Orientation: Before working, we provide a brief
orientation for all new volunteers. We will talk
about poverty and hunger in Chicago, how the
Food Depository functions, who we serve, and
answer any questions you may have about our
operation.  Work Session: You will spend the
majority of the session repacking food in the
warehouse.  Groups will be given the option of taking
a short break halfway through a three hour session.
Volunteers must be able to stand for up to 90 minutes
while doing some light lifting and bending.

What To Bring?(Optional)
We ask that each volunteer bring an item of canned
or non-perishable food to donate. A list of most
needed food items is available upon request.
We encourage volunteers not to bring personal
belongings to the facility; however, a limited
number of lockers are available if needed.

Music Down Memory Lane
With Andre Miles

Saturday, February 18;
and March 10, 2012
12:30pm

Join us for our free monthly series on the history of music.
In each class, instructor Andre Miles will introduce
us to a different genre of music using lecture, discussion,
recordings and performance.

Don't miss out on an entertaining afternoon!

GOLDEN DINERS

SERVING OLDER CHICAGOANS SINCE 1969
FOOD, FUN AND FRIENDS

Come and join your neighbors at your local Golden Diners
location. There are nearly 60 locations throughout the city,
and there is sure to be one near your home. Most locations
serve a hot meal at lunchtime and are open Monday through
Friday. Some are open on the weekend. Golden Diners are
open to individuals 60 years of age and older and their spouses
of any age. 

In addition to American style cuisine, ethnic
foods are served in specific ethnic communities. These include
Southeast Asian, Indian, Korean, and Chinese. Special programs
and activities are also provided at Golden Diners locations.
Nothing is as rewarding as the friendship and companionship
that the program has to offer. Exercise programs, educational
lectures, and fun outings are also available. For more information,
please call (312) 744-4016.

SPECIAL MEAL
Valentine's Day

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Chicken Kiev with Broccoli and Cheese
Herb Flavored Potatoes
Green Peas
Tossed Salad with Dressing
Wheat Roll
Cherry Pie

$1.50 suggested contribution. Reservation required.
Contact your regional center to make your reservation.

African-American History Month

"Down on 47th Street"
Tuesday, February 14
12:00 – 1:00 p.m
.
Chicagoans, let's tell it like it was down on
47th. This exciting production originates with
Dorothy Myers, CEO of Jadack Musical
Productions, Inc. and will be presented on
Valentine's Day this year. Our seniors will
also enjoy a special Valentine Day's meal.
We proudly present a bit of our history and
invite you all to attend. FREE.

"A JOURNEY THROUGH FOREVER" (New)

Fridays, January 6 through April 12
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

"Journey Through Forever"
is a musical
written by the legendary Oscar Brown, Jr. It
is about the trials and tribulations of the
aging process. This satirical view of aging
("I messed around and got old") brings
everyone into the story as they recognize
some of the stages, processes, and
moments of stages and appreciation. The
mission of Africa P. Brown, his daughter, is
to engage us, seniors, in a theatrical
improvisation that will use exercise and
movement through dance and staging, and
strengthening memory through learning song
and dialogue. The 15-week program will
culminate in a theater-style production to be
performed in front of participant friends,
peers and family. Brought to you by Isis-
Edutainment, Africa P. Brown and Nyassa Bossette. FREE