 ProgramsWinter Festival
Claretian Associates, South Chicago Neighborhood Network, Communities Partnering 4 Peace, Special Service Area #5, and other community organizations hosted a Winter Wonder Festival, on December 19th at the SALUD Center. Families enjoyed a holiday dinner, hot chocolate, music, and pictures with Santa Claus. The festival included a toy giveaway and children were gifted a bag with winter gear and toys based on their age. Families also received a bag of donated baked goods from Bimbo. This year, with community organizational collaboration, the event served 200 families.
SALUD Fitness Center Highlight Still Exercising For the past two years Edith Fornes, a South Chicago SALUD Center resident, faithfully exercises three times a week at the SALUD Fitness Center. In 2011, when Edith moved into the former YMCA building, she exercised regularly. After the reopening of the SALUD Fitness Center, Edith became a member because she likes exercising. At the age of 80, Edith thinks it’s important to exercise. “I like to exercise, it's good for your health to exercise,” said Edith. She sometimes has pain in her knees and exercising helps her relieve it. Since exercising Edith has also lost a lot of weight. Edith’s weight used to be 160, and now she weighs 130. When Edith became a member of the fitness center, her goal was to stay active, strong, and have energy by exercising. Edith likes exercising on bikes and is a regular participant in the Git Fit classes. She likes walking in the gymnasium for the Senior Walk, on Tuesdays. Edith does at least 25 or 30 laps around the gymnasium and then continues with the Get Fit Class. About 25 years ago, another form of exercise for Edith was dancing every weekend. Edith used to dance to any type of Latin music, it was a huge part of her life. When the former YMCA pool was operating, she took water aerobics classes. She looks forward to the reopening of the pool. Edith is thankful for the fitness center because it keeps her active. AnnouncementsFitness Center
If you have not joined the fitness center, take advantage of our memberships: Classic $14.99, Classic Plus One $25, and Classic Paid in Full $150. Our January special includes a 3-month membership for $39.99. The fitness center will be closed Christmas and New Year’s day and will operate on a holiday scheduled through January 2nd. Staff HighlightsCompany Holiday Party
Claretian Associates held the Staff Holiday Party at Harborside International Golf Center. Staff enjoyed a brunch with holiday music and games. Staff were entered into a raffle and had several chances to win a holiday gift throughout the brunch. The Claretian team was wished a happy holiday and thanked for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
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  Support the Salud Center This Giving Tuesday This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making a difference right here in our community. Claretian Associates is proud to operate the Salud Center – a vital resource for bringing health, connection, and opportunity to everyone we serve. But we can’t do it without your support. The Salud Center is more than just a building. It’s a lifeline for so many in our neighborhood. From deeply discounted fitness center memberships to affordable room rentals and no-cost programming, we work hard every day to make sure the center remains accessible and welcoming to all. We believe no one should be turned away due to cost—and that's why we're committed to keeping prices low and opportunities open. However, providing high-quality services while keeping costs affordable comes with challenges. To keep the center running, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to help cover operational expenses. Your donation will go directly toward ensuring the doors of the Salud Center stay open, the lights stay on, and the programs thousands of community members depend on can continue to thrive.  Every dollar makes a difference. When you give to the Salud Center, you’re not just helping to maintain a fitness center or meeting space; you’re making it possible for families, seniors, and youth to stay active, for neighbors to connect, and for dreams to come to life. You’re investing in the heart of our community.
Together, we can ensure the Salud Center remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for years to come. Will you join us this Giving Tuesday in strengthening our community? Donate Today and help us keep the Salud Center accessible and affordable for all. Thank you for making an impact right here at home. – Your Claretian Associates Team |
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