VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB

NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER

2016
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Volume 64/issue21

FROM PRESIDENT JULIANNE

Hello to all my fellow club members. I hope everyone is enjoying the
cooler fall weather and the changing of the leaves. Theyre saying we are
having a early peak color because of the dry hot weather over the
summer. At any rate I'm enjoying colors. As usual in the fall we are super
busy. We had the Big E in Sept. and the club anniversary party coming
soon. Before you know it we will be getting ready for our Thanksgiving
Dinner. On a personal note I want to thank everyone for the vote of
confidence making me your President again. I enjoy
serving everyone and it means so much doing so Thank
you a million times over.

VP SYLVIAS PODIUM
Thank you is first on my list of updates this month. Thank you is for voting to
keep me as the Vice President of V.S.C. Much gratitude for keeping me in my
position. My promise is to do the best I can for all of you through the next two
years of service. Special Bingos been great! Thanks to all who participate by
contributing their $2. This month brings our anniversary/Halloween party, be
sure to come to that activity. We will be pumpkin picking at Jones again this
month too. We always have fun there and the hay ride is always great too.
October ushers in jacket weather so when you want to warm up,
spend some time with a friend, do an activity or just have
something warm to drink come on in and join us. Keep an eye on
the new sign ups as the holidays are coming.

SECRETARY PAULAS THOUGHTS

Time goes by so fast! It seems just weeks ago I was talking about
being excited about spring coming and now look, its fall now. Fall
with its pumpkins, gourds and cider. Before you know it will be
Thanksgiving with Turkey and pumpkin pies. Yummy. I want to
thank everyone for voting for me to stay on as club secretary.
Helping out like I do really helps my self esteem and I have
a great time doing it. The fall will be busy with lots of things
to do so make sure you come in and sign up for club
activities.

SOME REALLY IMPORTANT NEWS !

Starting in January the Valley Social Club newsletter will begin to transition to an
all online publication. As everyone knows money is really tight these days and the
budget for The Valley Social Club is no different. On average the club spends about
$380.00 per month getting the newsletter out to the members. We also have
been told by many members that they really dont read the newsletter and just
look at the calendar. To prepare for this, the Club will hold Enlightened
Lunches to teach club members how to use the computer and internet to view the
newsletter. There will also be a limited number of printed newsletters in the club.
We will also have monthly calendars available to everyone. If for
some reason you are not able to get to access to a computer or
come to the club we would be willing to mail newsletters to you
but you MUST let us know before the January deadline. We regret
having to do this but these kind of things are a part of the new
norm.

ROBERTS READING ROOM

HALLOWEEN
By Dillon Shannon

Happy Halloween
All the fire works
Light up the sky
Lets go trick or treating
One by one
We knock on the door
Everyone gives us sweets
Everyone has a good time
Now its time to have a party
Donated by Robert S

WORDS TO LIVE BY. GIVEN TO US BY SYLVIA

People are unreasonable and self centered. Forgive them anyways. If you are
kind people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyways If you are
honest people may cheat you. Be honest anyways. If you find happiness
people may be jealous. Be happy anyways. The good you do today may be
forgotten. Tomorrow. Do good anyways. Give the world the best you have and
it may never be enough. For you see, in the end. It is between you and God. It
was never between you and them anyways. canonization Sainthood
Saint Mother Theresa. Sept 4.2016

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

GROCERY GROUP FOR OCTOBER
Oct 4th & 18th Derby, Seymour, Oxford
Oct 5th & 19th Ansonia, Shelton
Pick up time starts at 10am.

Call 203-732-7089 for reservations

LAUNDRY GROUP FOR OCTOBER

Oct 11th Derby, Seymour, Oxford.
Oct 12th Ansonia, Shelton.
Pick up times start at 10am.

Call 203-732-7089 for reservations

BIRHTDAYS IN OCTOBER
Happy birthday to all those having birthdays in October.
Linda M. Joe H. Frank C. Liz B.
Neil C. Mathew G. Carl P.
Sue T.

FIND US ON LINE !
You can see the newsletter online at www.BHcare.org.
and look under Special Services and then under Valley
Social Club.

ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION FROM

ROBERT S.
In the hallowed hour of sunset flaming colors streak the sky and
drowsy birdsong lingers. Where the creeping shadows lie. Oh
theres no place under heaven dearer to my hearts desire than a
valley steeped in twilight. Wheres the sky a band of fire.
By James Howell

REMEMBERING CHARLIE P.
On July 31st, Big Charlie P. was remembered by his family and friends
at a local funeral home. We found out afterwards unfortunately that
he had passed. Charlie had been in a nursing home for some time
now, but he was that kind of member everyone would ask about even
staff. His cousin would update us from time to time. Charlie was a
fixture at the front desk here. He really made a people smile with his
stories and greeting skills. Charlie had lots of tattoos as
well. He really loved those things. He would sneak out
and get one every chance he got. We
remember our old friend and hope he is with his twin in
heaven. Rest easy Charlie! We will not forget you!

The Valley Social club invites you

To its annual anniversary/Halloween
Party !
Food
prizes
Dancing
contests

The party will be held at the Ansonia Armory, 55 N. State

St Ansonia. (across the street from the YMCA) October
26th from 12-2:00pm. Admission $2 BHcare clients and
staff only.
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AN EXCITING NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET.

The stars were out on Monday (Sept. 19th) night for the
annual Valley Social Club/Fellowship Place fashion show.
Club members were dressed in high fashion as they strode
down the cat walk. After the show everyone had a great
dinner and dancing with friends with the sound track for
the night being provided by our own DJ Phyllis. Everyone
had a blast looking their best. We want to thank
Fellowship Place Club House for once again hosting the
event. You guys are the best

WARM LINE IS HERE FOR YOU

The Warm Line is for anyone who needs support when you have no
one to talk to. Although this is not a crisis line the line
is for those who are upset, stressed about life or just
want to talk and need someone to listen. Warm line
hours are Sunday through Thursday 6-10pm and Friday
through Saturday 6-11pm Our number is
203-732-2004. Please call and lets us help.

SEAN THINKS !
I like to go the Valley Social Club. The meals and
programs are great! I love going to the evening social
and the games we play there are fun. I enjoy the art
classes. I learned how to paint on canvas. Its
wonderful.

HUB S AWAY !
In order to help many of our folks with the mountains of paper work
from all of the various out side the agency's BHcare has come up with
the service called the Hub. The Hub teaches folks to work with a
system. Jacques and Phyllis over at the Social Club help our
consumers with things like faxing, copying, calling outside services and
helping fill out forms etc. They serve on a first come first serve basis.
So next time you need a little help keeping it all
together come see us.

Costume party
Sunday, OCTOBER 30,2016
DINNER AT 4PM, MUSIC. DANCING, CONTESTS, AWARDS
Presented by masters table. music by dj. Phyllis
Decorate pumpkins from 3-4pm. Open to the first 25
people who call 203-732-7792 to reserve one.
Deadline is Oct.16th.
Awards for best costumes, but costumes not required.
Assumption church hall 61 N. Cliff St. Ansonia Ct.
Handicapped accessible, Free, donations accepted.
More info at www.masterstablemeals.org or
call
203-732-7792

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRANT RECIPIENTS AND

COMPLETION OF THEIR GRANTS!
On September 14, 2016, members of the VSC and Options along
with many other clubs from Region 11, received certificates of
completion from South Central Peer Services in New Haven, CT.
Many grants were displayed including member art work, quilting,
knitting, business that were started like recycling, jewelry making,
even several family trips were part of peoples grants! Each person
spoke and shared how their grants made them feel and how it
helped in their recovery. VSC members recognized were: Julianne
M. Sylvia H. Paula B. Cathy B. Arthur R. Linda M. missing from the
recognition day were Steve M. and Kristine K. who were unable to
attend the luncheon at Amarantes.
The next consumer grants are starting on September 19, 2016 and
applications can be picked up at the club. They will be due
November 18,2016. For more information please call Ivette Altieri
at 203-498-4160, Ext. 4.
GOOD LUCK!!

VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB CALENDAR

FOR OCTOBER 2016
Sun

Mon

Phone numbers CLUB HOURS:

Tue
Warm Line Hours

Breakfast 8:30-10am
Bingo 2-3pm

Breakfast 8:30-10am

Lunch 12-12:30p
Drawing class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7pm

Free Lunch 12-12:30pm

Game day11-12pm

Club Closed

Club Closed

Lunch 12-12:30p
Lets talk 1-2pm
Drawing class 2-3p
Over Eaters A. 4pm
(clinic)

10

11

* $ Out to eat 3-6pm

Beading Group 11-12pm

Enlightened Lunch 12pm

12

Club Closed

16

17

18

Club Closed

Lunch 12-12:30pm
Lets talk 1-2pm
Art class 2-3p
Over Eaters A. 4pm
(clinic)

Breakfast 8:30-10
Cultural Day 12pm
VSC Argentina
Bingo 2-3:00pm

Breakfast 8:30-10am
KtP Middletown (am.
Beading Class 11-12pm
CLRP-1:30-2:30P

23 Club Closed
____________
30 Masters Table

24

25

26 Breakfast 8:30-

_______________
31 ( Monday Schedule)
See Above

Breakfast 8:30-10am
Games Fun 1-2p
Bingo 2-3

Breakfast 8:30-10pm
Open House Branford
Leave at 11p,return
3pm(12-2pm)

19

Breakfast 8:30-10
Bingo 2-3pm
Club Dinner
3:15-4:30p*

10am

*Social Club
Halloween Party
12:30-3pm
Decorate/set up 11:30

1
Club Closed

Emotion A. 4-5pm

Pam Mautte

Lunch 12-12:30pm
Lets talk 1-2pm
Art class 2-3p
Over Eaters A. 4pm
(clinic)

Community Dinner
3-5pm Assumption

Sat

Sun-Thurs 6-10pm
Fri-Sat 6-11pm
203-732-2004

Lets talk 1-2pm

Art class 2-3p

Fri

*call if you re
unable to make an
activity you signed
up

Mon-Thurs
8:30-4:30pm
Fri 8:30-4pm
Fri 4-5pm E.A. only
Closed weekends

Lunch 12-12:30pm

Thu

Sign up key
$-Money needed
*-Must sign up
F=Free

Phyllis 305-7895
Jacques ext. 1163
BHcare 736-2601
Mike732-7089
Social Club 735-9106

Wed

13

14

15

Lunch12-12:30pm
ART Class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7pm

Free Lunch 12-12:15p

Anxiety Group 11-12pm
Emotion A. 4-5pm

Club Closed

20

21

22

Lunch 12-12:30pm
Art Class 2-3
Evening Social 5-7pm

Mikes craft class

11a-12p
Free Lunch 12-12:30pm
Game day 11-12pm
Emotion A. 4-5pm

Club Closed

27

28

29

KTP Luncheon, Htfd.

Lunch 12-12:30pm
Art class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7pm

Free Lunch 12-12:30

Anxiety Group11-12pm
Emotion A. 4-5pm

Club Closed