Concordia Place

Community Programs

We truly do offer something for all age groups! To register for any of the programs, contact Flora Calabrese, Community Programs Manager at 773-463-1600 x312 or e-mail fcalabrese@concordiaplace.org   Credit card payments are accepted for our community programs.

Senior Wellness Programming Friendly Visitors Our Friendly Visitors program continues to grow in large part due to our wonderful volunteers who enable us to fulfill our program mission of helping seniors remain independent and in their homes. Many thanks to Concordia Church members Carol, Jack, Kathy, and Mary-Ann for their dedicated ongoing work. We receive many compliments regarding our superb volunteers and their kindness.  We are getting more and more inquiries about our program as we broaden our relations with other senior service organizations. Translation: we can always use more volunteers! Are you available to transport a senior during the weekday? Do you have friends or relatives who might enjoy volunteering?  Contact Pam at 773-463-1600 ext. 423 if you are interested. You can really make a difference in someone’s life!

Seniors take a moment to stretch A Senior Tai Chi class in action

Health & Fitness
Zumba Classes - Thursdays - 5:45 - 6:45PM

Zumba is a fun motivating combination of Latin-inspired international music and easy to follow dance moves and steps. The Zumba routines use fast and slow rhythms to maximize your workout. Be prepared to have fun while you burn the fat and get a great workout! You can join this session at any time and pay per class.

Pay $65 for a 12-week Session or $6 per class
Bring a towel and water bottle.
Concordia Place Annex
3300 N. Whipple
To register call Flora Calabrese at 773.463.1600 ext. 312 or email fcalabrese@concordiaplace.org.

Emerging Leaders Summer Teen Program June 18th to August 17th Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 2.30PM Summer is right around the corner, so mark your calendars for our expanded teen summer program, now five days a week! The program is FREE for teens 13-18 years old and runs Monday through Friday, 8.30am-2.30pm from June 18th to August 17th.  We offer great hands-on service learning activities, fun fieldtrips and unique projects. If interested, please come to our mandatory Emerging Leaders Orientation Night on May 31st at 6.30PM at the Whipple location. For new teens and parents, this is a great opportunity to hear about the program from the counselors and the current teen participants. If you have any questions, please contact: Gwyndolyn Siebert at 773.463.1600 x330 or gsiebert@concordiaplace.org.    Engaging Youth Leadership Panel On April 11th, the work of our innovative teen program was recognized citywide! Our Teen Counselor, Gwyn Siebert was invited to be a panelist on the Engaging Youth in Leadership panel hosted by Loyola University at their Loop Campus offered through Loyola’s Center for Experiential Learning department.  Gwyn was one of seven panelists with over 60 audience members. Organizations represented included: About Face Theater, Girl Scouts, Gary Comer Youth Center, Posse Foundation, Mikva Challenge and Umoja Student Development Corporation. We were thrilled to be included in this group. The topics focused on a multitude of issues involved in defining, developing, and delivering leadership opportunities for teens in a variety of settings. The panel explored the role social justice plays in youth empowerment and leadership projects and activities carried out by the teens in the Chicago community.   Some highlights of the evening were panelists explaining their approaches to leadership through ecology and social entrepreneurship by using direct service learning activities. Gwyn explained our Emerging Leader program evaluation techniques and assessment tools that are implemented throughout our various program components - Internships and the Emerging Leaders. She also shared her views on acknowledging that the teens are the greatest resource our program has to offer for ourselves, the community and the future!  Mark your calendars for the Emerging Leaders teen program. Sprouting Out Spring Seedling Sale Wednesday, May 23rd 3:00-6:00pm In the courtyard at 3300 N. Whipple

Seeley Play Lot

Phase 2 Play Lot Installation Saturday, May 19th - 8:00AM The Seeley Campus is undergoing a 3 Phase play lot renovation project to update the Play lot so that it challenges and can accommodate children ages 2-12.  We will complete Phase 2 on Saturday, May 19th. If you are able to volunteer for Phase 2 Play lot Installation at the Seeley Site please contact Kiki kcollias@concordiaplace.orgor Amber  Roberts aroberts@concordiaplace.org.  It’s a great way to have give back to the community while meeting other Concordia families. A Sign up sheet is also in back of church. Seeley Play Lot Phase 3 We are in the process of raising funds to complete Phase 3, which includes a poured rubberized surface to replace the woodchips. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Kiki Collias at kcollias@concordiaplace.org  or Amber Roberts at  aroberts@concordiaplace.org for more information. All donations above $500 will be recognized on a permanent plaque.

Opportunities Just for You We understand that each person has unique talents and interests. We work with each volunteer - or groups of volunteers - so you can have a meaningful volunteer experience and make a difference. Whether you enjoy children, technology, physical work, helping organize, or talking with people, we have opportunities that we can customize to your schedule. Many parents, staff, and church members volunteered to help at our booth at four summer festivals. And—don’t forget all those who keep our building and grounds safe and beautiful.

Learn how you can contribute to the opportunities at Concordia Place HERE.

For more information about all that is happening at Concordia Place,
please visit our web site: www.concordiaplace.org