Recent Events and Photos
Kroc Corps Seniors Attend Annual Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party
December 6, 2011
Caption: Rev. Vincent Johnson, Salvation Army Director of Outreach and Evangelism, with Kroc
Center seniors at the annual Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party, “Celebrate the Reason” on
Tuesday, December 6.
The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division hosted 1,500 senior citizens, including a group of 36 from the Far South Side, on Tuesday, December 6, for the annual Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party, “Celebrate the Reason.” Held at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, the event featured lunch, live entertainment from The Dennis Koppo & Ann Marie Christmas Show and Christmas caroling. The Salvation Army also distributed holiday gifts to each of the senior citizens attending. The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division has hosted the annual holiday party for seniors for almost 30 years.
Once complete, the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will offer many programs for older adults, including The Salvation Army’s Golden Diners, a program that serves nutritious home-style meals to senior citizens age 60. The Kroc Center will include a Senior Center, which will offer social and educational programs for seniors. Seniors will also be able to utilize the Fitness Center and aquatics area on a daily basis.
The Salvation Army Spreads Hope and Happiness at School Christmas Assemblies
December 5-6, 2011
Caption: T’avion Clinton receives a gift from Salvation Army Cadet Julie Perkins at the Whistler Elementary School Christmas Assembly on December 6.
Each Christmas season, The Salvation Army spreads hope and happiness by participating in numerous celebrations and assemblies with children in schools across
Chicago.
On December 5 and 6, The Salvation Army performed in six West Pullman
and Roseland area elementary schools, including Higgins Community Academy,
Songhai Learning Institute and Johnnie Colemon Academy. Each performance featured festive holiday songs, sing-a-longs and an interactive puppet show put on by The Salvation Army Youth Department. Free school supplies were also distributed.
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