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About us Hyatt Magazine is a free social and cultural magazine, featuring events, entertainment, lifestyle, business data, leisure, and lore. “Hyatt” in Arabic Language means Life. Its events and news guide targeting heavy populated Middle-Eastern community in south and south west Chicago Suburb. Hyatt Magazine published monthly to promote coverage area in informative and positive manner, and it’s distributed throughout the area by several channels (Retail Locations, Medical Offices, Salons, Restaurants, and more) You’ll find our magazine enlightening and interesting articles are written by someone like yourself, who cares about the community. We welcome contributions of articles and photos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Photographs, comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited. No portion of this publication may be reprinted, reproduced, or republished without the written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Hyatt Magazine are those of the authors or columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine or its publisher, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products or services herein. All articles submitted will become solely owned by Hyatt Magazine. We reserve the right to update, change, or reject any article or material. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement.
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Contents
Pg.6 , Who is Dr. Asfour
Pg.8, OPPC Golf Outing
Pg.8 , United for Pg.14, Women in Syria POWER Pg.14, Walk in Faith, NOT IN FEAR
Pg.9, Look Who’s here, Specials & More... Pg.12, New Years to Pg.16, Social Update & Community Info all Muslim
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Who is Dr. Asfour
“People that MAKE A DIFFERENCE” TOP DENTIST SAWSAN ASFOUR
ORLAND ADVANCED DENTISTRY
Dr. Sawsan Asfour graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago -
College of Dentistry in 1996. She has been practicing and serving the southwest suburbs for over 15 years. Currently she has an office in Orland Park and Worth, IL. The Worth location is the newest addition with modernized technology.
In 2010 and 2012 Dr. Asfour was awarded as one of the TOP DENTIST in General and Cosmetic Dentistry by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. She enjoys visiting schools to advise kids on the importance of dental hygiene. She is always energetic and enthusiastic about meeting new patients. Dr. Asfour is married with four kids and resides in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. Our greatest priority is helping our patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile while ensuring comfort and satisfaction. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we’re also concerned about your overall health. We have a standard of excellence in personalized dental care to provide quality dental services that our patients deserve. Dr. Asfour & Associates use restorative & cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Some services include Root Canals, Implants, Mercury-Free Fillings and Crowns. Building a foundation of trust with our patients and treating them as special individuals is vital to our practice.
Dr. Hayley Clause
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Front desk Office at Worth: Monkia
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OPPC Golf Outing
Left to Right: Suleiman, Mohammed, Badie
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It was the 8th annual golf outing for “The Prayer Center of Orland Park” (OPPC), on September 29, 2012. It was a beautiful day for golfing. With the sun shining and having a great weather made it enjoyable time for all the golfers. Everyone entered in with a smile at Silver Lake Country Club. The programs started at 11:30 a.m. with a great welcome from staffs of The Prayer Center of Orland Park by Badie Ali, Mohammed Nofal and Suleiman Ramadan. As golfers gathered, signed in, warm up with middle-eastern treats and goody bags. All golfers settled in their gears and team up in pairs of 4, to begin their 18 hole.
United for Syria
By American Muslims for Palestine
Unity and solidarity were the key themes prevalent throughout an outdoor educational event, hosted by the American Muslims for Palestine on Sept. 29 near the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, IL. The event was developed to raise awareness of the Syrian people’s struggle for liberty from the tyrannical regime of President Bashar Al-Assad as well as to raise money for the hundreds
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of thousands of Syrians who’ve become refugees from the 18 months of fighting. After speeches by community leaders representing the Syrian American Council, the Syrian American Society, and the Syrian American Medical Society, as well as many others, a panel discussion put the struggle into historical, political and religious context. Sheikh Jamal Said, imam and director of the Mosque Foundation; Safaa Zarzour, secretary general of the Islamic Society of
After a long wonderful day of golfing and fun in the sun, the golfers went to the club banquet around 5p.m. for their dinner. But before dinner, there was prayer, salat al- asr, started by Badie. Everyone gathered in the banquet and prayed together. After the sala was over, the attendees were seated, served with great meal and sharing their great moment in the field. During the dinner, Mohammed Nofal spoke a few words about the Prayer Center of Orland Park’s Golf Outing and getting our community together in fun activities, and at the same time build a community to support towards the OPPC and The Quran Academy Project. The end of the event there was announcement of rewards, raffles, and live action. This event was to support and raise the money to renovate the Prayer Center of Orland Park dome. All thanks to many sponsors and the community in helping to build OPPC and make it better for all Muslim. North America; and Dr. Hatem Bazian, AMP chairman and Berkeley professor, were the panel speakers. “AMP hosted this event primarily because, in the words of Martin Luther King Jr., injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” said Awad Hamdan, AMP national programs director. “AMP stands for the American values of liberty, self-determination and justice, not just for Palestinians but for all people.” Dr. Zaher Sahloul, chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago also made remarks. Other speakers included Fadi Sahouri, AMP-Chicago chairman; noted Syrian author and immunologist Dr. Bara Sarraj; Dr. Moutez Sunbulli; and Mohamad Ammora of the Muslim American Society. Sheikh Hassan Ali of Mecca Mosque opened the event with Qur’an recitation. The Mosque Foundation’s Sheikh Kifah Mustafa conducted fundraising on behalf of certified charity the Zakat.
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Happy New Year to all Muslim
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Women in POWER
Left to Right: Samir Khalil, Randa Mahmud, Toni Berrios, Iris Martinez, Miriam Zayed, Silvana Tabares, khaled Elkhatib
by Randa Mahmud
The Arab-American Democratic Club (AADC) hosted “Women in Power: Elected Officials and How to Get There” to promote women in politics. Guests of the October 11, 2012 event included IL State Senator Iris Martinez, IL State Representative Toni Berrios and State Representative-Nominee Silvana Tabares. The guests addressed the AADC and attendees of their personal backgrounds, what their positions are in office, challenges women in power face and how the Arab American Community could get more involved.
Walk in Faith, NOT IN FEAR October 20, 2012 marked the 5th Annual Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer “Walk in Faith Not in Fear,” established by Arab American Family Services. This year’s walk took place at Stagg High School, not its usual Lake Katherine destination, and resulted in a turnout of seventyfive people. This walk is dedicated to spreading awareness about the harmful effects of domestic violence, as well as, the emotional and physical ailments that breast cancer victims undergo during diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the foundation of this cause is to let people know
Left to Right: Amani, Suad, Itedal, Mayada
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By Basima Ismail
they are not alone; there is help, and the Arab community is not immune to these issues. Fatimah Hishmeh, Casework Manager of the Domestic Violence Department said in her speech, “Domestic Violence impacts everyone from neighbor to child. The key is to acknowledge this impact and take the steps to help in solving the issue. Don’t turn a blind eye to the problems. Instead, open your eyes to the solutions.” This year’s walk showed the activism from the youth within our community. The faces of young adoles-
Among the many topics, the guests discussed how and why they ran and continue to run for their office. Attendees also had to opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion with the guests. Topics included barriers in their career, opinions about proposed bills, and what the Arab American community can do to stay involved.
cents took up spaces in the bleachers as the events of the Walk took place. “To see the youth coming out and dedicating their time to acquire the knowledge that is often hushed due to cultural influences, gives us the reassurance that spreading awareness about domestic violence and breast cancer is reaching all corners of our community,” said Hishmeh. Eman Samra, a senior at Reavis High School, said, “This is a great cause because it shows people who are going through these things and that there’s help and AAFS is a place they can go to seek it.” Walkers began their walk by letting go a balloon.
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