VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 2012
VOLUME 32, ISSUE 4 WWW.BHCARE.ORG
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY JULIANNE M.
Hello to the Valley Social Club members. Happy spring to all. Im so glad the winter that never was is over. Im so glad that mother nature took it easy on us and did not hit us with another hard winter. My flowers are all coming up and Im working almost every day in the garden. Its hard work at my age but the reward is worth the effort. I wanted to remind everyone that we moved the club meetings to the second Tuesday of every month. At 1:00pm. We use this meeting to plan activities so this meeting is not to be missed. We are planning lots of actives for the rest of spring and into the summer so watch your calendars and newsletters for updates. I hope to see you so.
WORDS FROM THE V.P. CAROL B.
Hi all you social club members. I hope all of you are well and are looking forward to spring. I know Im excited about Easter. I hope everyone had a good St. Patrick's day. Im still full from the big meal we had at the club. We are staying busy at the club. Even on Saturdays. Me and Julianne and some other folks have been going to local thrift stores and tag sales and usually finish off the day by going out for coffee. We always have a great day. We are also doing good for others at the club. Last month we took part in a bowl a thon for VSAACs anti domestic violence program. I invite members of the club to take part in all the clubs great activities.
THE ART SHOW IS BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS! We are looking for all BHCare artists to display their works for MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENSS MONTH ON WEDNESDAY,MAY 23, 2012 . The show will be at the Valley Social Club and all BHCare consumers are welcome to display up to 10 works. The show will be listed on the May is Mental Health Calendar and will be from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served as part of the show. Please call Jacques Maignan at 203-430-1466 or Karen Kopec at 203-736-2601, Extension 435 if you have any questions.
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VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB
APRIL BIRHTDAYS
Happy birthday to all those born in April
VALLEY BOWL A THON BY JOHN L I recently went to Umbrellas bowl-a-thon back in March. We met up with our sister club from Branford. It was good to be able to help Umbrella. We all had a real good time and some of us turned out to be good bowlers. We are always busy at the club.
LUIS R. 4/2 DONALD K. 4/2 SUE D. 4/6 LYDIA R. 4/12 MARGARET L. 4/17 ANNE P. 4/18
SPORTING NEWS BY MIKE L.
Hi, I am a new member of the club and one of the things that I really like about it here is the pool playing. There always seems to be a game going on. Last month the club went to the Milford Social Club for a pool tournament. We had a lot of fun and even better we won. This month we have a tourney in Branford. Im sure we will have as much fun and the last one. Its been fun being a member of the club.
LAUGH YOGA BY JOHN L.
I went to An exercise program in Middlefield called Laugh Yoga. Was a delightful method to help people cope with the stresses of life. Their therapy is that you have to laugh at everything that troubles you and it will make things easier. This was a good thing to learn.
I saw you toss the kites on high and blow the birds about the sky and all around. I heard you pass like ladies skirts across the grass. O wind a blowing all day long O wind that surges so loud a song. By Robert Lewis Stevenson Submitted By Robert S.
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VOLUME 32, ISSUE 4
BOWLING ANYONE?
Last month the club and I went to the Branford Social Club for a pool tournament. Our clubs enjoy playing each other in pool and its always a real good time. We also went to a benefit bowl a thon to raise money for the Umbrella program. We had pizza and thank you T-shirts. This was also a great time and it helps people too. Gayle A
PEER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
I went to the Peer Family meeting last month. They had a party there and the food was good. They served pirogue which is my favorite. There was a lot of people and they talked about things. I met some new friends and they said they liked the food too. By Judy R.
THE RAFFLE CENTER OF THE WORLD BY JULIANNE M.
Recently the club received a donation of beautiful blankets which the club decided to put up for a fundraising raffle. The blankets were very popular and we made money. The money will go towards a Vietnam War Memorial plague.
MORE INFORMATION ON SCHIZOPHRENIA
Hello Friends with Schizophrenia
Do you feel alone and isolated? Do you have hardly any friends. Would you like to change all that? Well we at Schizophrenics Anonymous can help. SA offers Hope and Fellowship for individuals with what is considered the most difficult mental illness to understand. We have a SA meeting close by. Come see for yourself. Schizophrenics Anonymous is run by and is for people with the illness in its various forms. Please check us out. SA meets every Wednesday from 3pm to 4pm in the Lower Level Conference Room in BHCare at 435 East Main Street building. For additional information, please call Jim C at (203) 736 2601 ext. 430. No dues or fees nor any referrals required. Come as you are!
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100 miles Walking Group
WE HAVE HAD 3 WALKERS MAKE 10 MILES SO FAR AND WE ARE SO CLOSE TO AWARDING ANOTHER 5 WALKERS THE COVETED 25 MILE WALKING PEDOMETER!
Monday through Friday
Are you up to the challenge? ITS NOT TO LATE TO JOIN US! Ending: Friday 7/20/12 Time: 10:30 11:30pm
Meet at the Valley Social Club, Ansonia and walk in the community. Any question please contact: Jacques Maignan 203-430-1466
Retreat at Isabella Freedman
116 Johnson Road Falls Village, CT 06031
A healthy outlook improves your view June 11 June14, 2012
Program Highlights: Daily classes, swimming, boating, arts & craft, karaoke night, campfire, sing-a-long, talent show, sports competitions, slide show, magic show, exercise classes, basketball, tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, pool table, new friends, comfortable cabins, and more Sign up sheet will be available at the Social Club from: April 30, 2012 to May 11, 2012. Priorities will be given to first time participants. Remaining slots will be based upon past participation. For any question please contact Jacques Maignan at: 203-430-1466. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
Poetry contest Enter a poem or write a small piece detailing your success in your recovery. Describe how motivation played an important role in your life. All entries will be read at the Day of Hope ceremony at the Social Club on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:00 noon. All submissions must be turned in to Jacques at the Social Club, no later than Tuesday May 8, 2012. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place entries. Program is sponsored by May is mental health committee.
LOGO CONTEST
THE MEMBERS OF SHORELINE AND VALLEY WILL BOTH BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST! A PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED OF A $25 GIFT CARD TO STOP AND SHOP! THEME: UNITY OF TWO CLUBS USING A LIGHTHOUSE AND A TREE! DEAD LINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR ART LOGO IS APRIL 18, 2012 TO JACQUES MAIGNAN AT THE VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB AND KERRY HAYNES AT SHORELINE!
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15 Club Closed 16 17 18 19 Lunch 12-12:30pm Breakfast Breakfast 8:30Lunch 12-12:30pm Today! Lets Talk 1-2pm 8:30-10am 10am Art Class 1-2pm Take a nice Art Class 2-3pm Bingo 2-3pm Enlightened Lunch Dual Recovery 4Thailand day. 5pm spring walk w/ a Over Eaters Anon. AA Mtg. 4-5pm 3-4pm Sober Social 5-7pm 12-12:30pm Sober Social 5-7pm friend! Club Dinner 4-5p 22 Club Closed 23 24 25 Lunch 12-12:30pm Breakfast Breakfast 8:30Today Lets Talk 12-1pm 8:30-10am 10am Do something Art Class 2-3pm Bingo 2-3pm WII Time 1-3p Over Eaters Anon. AAMtg.4-5pm Bowling Tournanice for 3-4pm Sober Social 5-7pm ment yourself! Free Popcorn! 29 Club Closed 30 Lunch 12-12:30pm Today! Lets Talk 1-2pm Call a friend Art Class 2-3pm Over Eaters Anon you have not 3-4pm spoke to!
CLUB HOURS Mon, Weds, 8:30am-5pm Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30a-4pm Sat 1:30-3:30p
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Staff Numbers Phyllis 305-7895 Jacques 430-1466 Mike 732-7089
Warm Line 732-2004 $- Bring Money Valley trans 735-6408 Valley Cab 732-8294 * Must sign up for Social Club 735-9106 activity
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