Clubhouse Hours Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 Noon - 12:30 p.m.

House Meetings

Community-Wednesdays 1:45 p.m.

Program/Policy-Tuesdays 10:00 am.

Evening Activities

Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Cheers for Peers

Last Tuesday of the Month (Except

May, Nov & Dec)

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Phone: 610-433-9910

Drop-In Center Hours Monday thru Friday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Around the House P. 2

Member Profile P. 3

From the Desk of Steph P. 4

Clubhouse Gazette

June 2017

www.clubhouseoflehighcounty.org

Standard P. 7

Birthdays P. 8

Current Events P. 6

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Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

Saturday, June 3rd at DeSales University

Registration 7:45am

5K Walk: 9:00am

One-Mile fun walk: 9:15am

Or participate as a virtual walker!

Sign-up today and win! The first 100 people to sign-up and raise money are

entered to win a prize.

-Raise $30 and win a Highmark Walk t-shirt

-Raise $60 and win a Goodwill t-shirt

Stop by the Clubhouse to register for the walk and be

a member of the Clubhouse team

Update on Get the Scoop... Highlights of this event included a picnic

lunch courtesy of our friends at Magellan.

Magellan staff prepared and served lunch,

participated in the walk to the Ritz, and

provided t-shirts and other giveaways. The

Allentown Police were on hand to help with

traffic and ensure a safe walk to the Ritz.

Members and staff walked to the Ritz BBQ

proudly displaying our banner promoting

Mental Health Awareness. Once we arrived

free ice cream was provided to passersby, as

well as literature with information about facts

vs. myths, in an effort to erase the stigma

surrounding mental health.

Golfing at Putt U

Members taking a break at

the newly renovated

fountain at West Park

during our Wellness Walk

Wellness Day Activities:

(left) Wes and Glenn in

jam session during Drum

Circle

(right) Yamil and Eric

learning about the benefits

of Music Therapy

Below:

Jason taking part in Pet

Therapy

Spirit waiting for a treat

Wes having a Zen moment

during a Yoga presentation

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Changing to Low Fat Cooking By Lisa Balbach

Steps to Altering the Recipe 1. Use applesauce or fruit purees in place of butter and oil in baked goods. (I have used

2. applesauce in cake and bread recipes-it is delicious. I’ve also used a product called Lighter

Bake (made of fruit purees) in cakes and breads-it is also very good).

3. Use skim milk instead of whole milk.

4. Replace heavy cream with evaporated milk or low fat yogurt. (I usually use low fat yogurt).

5. Sour cream can be replaced by low fat yogurt or cottage cheese. (I’ve put yogurt into beef

stroganoff rather than sour cream and it still tasted great!)

6. Substitute two egg whites for one whole egg (three egg whites for two whole eggs).

Altering the way food is prepared 1. Trim all visible fat from meats before it is prepared.

2. Cook with non stick pans and cooking spray rather than using butter/oil.

3. Add vegetables or extra pasta to meat dishes to decrease the amount of meat you consume.

4. Cook with sharp cheeses and reduce the amount of cheese that you add (because the flavor is

stronger, you don’t have to use as much).

5. Cook with non fat cheeses or mix non fat with regular cheese. (Sometimes non fat cheeses

don’t melt very well, if you mix them with regular cheese, the texture is better when melted).

6. Make marinades with chicken stock rather than oil.

7. Chill stocks, soups and stews, then remove the congealed fat and reheat.

Altering the cooking methods 1. Grill meat or roast it on a rack so that the fat can drip away.

2. Steam vegetables.

3. Saute using water, broth, wine or cooking spray.

4. Try stir frying in chicken stock rather than oil.

5. Brown meats, drain the excess fat by tilting the pan and spooning it out (you can also use

6. paper towels to soak up the fat. After the fat is removed, rinse the meat with water and then

reheat it.

7. Microwave foods rather than fry-you don’t have to add any fat or liquid during the cooking

process.

You can alter recipes, change the way you

prepare foods and alter your cooking

methods to reduce the amount of fat in the

foods you prepare. My family does use these

methods and they do work!

FROM THE DESK OF STEPH

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June 2017

Goodbye Yesterday…………

Hello Tomorrow

Fifteen plus years ago I assumed the position as Director of the Clubhouse of Lehigh County.

I had a vision, a belief, and an enthusiastic eagerness to build our house to become the very

best. What I never envisioned was that at some point my role as Director would end. I just

could never imagine myself facing retirement. However, time is a sneaky thing and creeps up

on you when you aren’t looking.

So I find myself writing my last article for our newsletter and struggling to determine exactly

how I feel. I am filled with so many emotions. Retirement is both a happy and a somewhat

sad time. It is both a time to reminisce and a time to look ahead.

I leave behind the work I have dedicated my life to over the years and the many individuals

who have touched my life in the process. My hope is that some of that work and some of the

lives I have touched will consider themselves a bit better for having intersected.

I know that my career has fulfilled me in many ways, and I am grateful for having been given

the opportunity to serve. There are many people I have met along the way,….. colleagues and

coworkers, advisory members, fellow directors and hundreds of other human service workers

who endeavor to support their clients throughout the county. I have learned from them, shared

both good and bad times and hopefully we have made a difference.

But most of all, I thank the members of Clubhouse of Lehigh County

whose journeys have inspired me.

Your ability to persist, to survive, to excel and to conquer against all

odds have long left me in awe. I admire you. I thank you and I love

you all. You will be missed but never forgotten.

UNIT NEWS AND MEMBER UPDATES

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS UNIT

(First Floor): Members have been busy the month of May! Get the

Scoop was a wonderful day and we are thankful that

the weather decided to cooperate with us and not

rain! The ice cream was delicious and the members

were spirited as they distributed information about

Mental Health. The snack bar had been wonderful,

healthy choices for us to enjoy and our lunches have

been “ oh, so tasty” Ken continues to lead us in

Body & Soul and the members continue to enjoy it!

Spring has sprung, and is on the run, as summer tries

to blow in. We are decorating for Memorial Day and

planning our picnic. Please come and join us on

Memorial Day so we can celebrate together.

ONGOING EDUCATION

Ongoing Education

3 Members

Nini T Corey P

Kendrick W

Volunteering in the Community

26 Members

Elsie M Marcia R Ian E

Yvonne A John R Beth B

Kathleen M Kris M Anna

MKris H Natalie K Ken K

Sandy B Krissa M Roxanne S

Ryan D Marilyn F Ryan D

John L Carol W Tom S

Mary Ellen K Jonathan S Peter C

Brenda Z Cindy G Manuela T Ruth T

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SERVICES UNIT (Second Floor):

As we continue to move forward, we are enjoying

the camaraderie that has developed over he last

few months. Our members have been supportive

and enthusiastically involved in coming up with

new ideas and new projects. We are pleased to

announce that Troy S has donated some

artwork, along with his bio about the piece, as

reported by Mike S. This artwork is on our Wall

of Creativity. As we write this article, our

Service Unit logo is being created by Glenn, and

we are excited to see his vision of the unit. Our

new Service Unit Mission Statement is “ We are

a unit that supports, teaches and strives to

transition our members into achieving their

vocational and educational potential.” This

coming month’s project has been updating our

Orientation power point. Things are moving

along and we have been meeting with our new

members to update and revise that power point. It

will be exciting to see that new power point. We

are moving onwards and upwards.

Do you want to join the “Recycling

With Janet Team”?

It’s easy. Every Tuesday or maybe every

other Tuesday depending on the weather

and amount of recycling, Janet K. is the

team member to count on to get the job

done along with YOU, the member of her

team who will head on down to The

Allentown Recycling Drop-Off Center which is located on Martin Luther King

Jr. Dr. next to the

15th Street Bridge

(below the YMCA).

Contact Janet to be that

team member!

Transitional Employment

3 Members

Dominic A (GKA-Tilghman St)

Susan A (Ritz)

Josh T (Ritz)

Independent Employment

71 Members

Justin B Annie K Mike K Ed C

Cheryl B Bonnie C Brenda Z Julie K

Sandy M Siddika J Mary K Patricia P

Laura F Mark R Rose T Jamie R

Michael T Tonya B Pat A Rich R

Marie P Andrew C Christine S Dave R

Catherine I Marianna K Terry M Melissa C

Tami T Joyce B Jeanette R Josh B

Scott R Dave H Ari T Dave G

Milissa H Allen D Andrea G Ian E

Michelle B Jim M Cindy G Donna K

Michelle R Ruby E James L Gail K

Sandra M Jonas W Tony S Chris G

Ann K-W Arber S Annie K Joel S

Wayne E Joseph R Ann C Cheryl B

Lee Y Ken K Willard S Sandy B

Robin O Bonnie L Scott S Chris L

Lora K Marilyn F Mike L

Supported Employment

18 Members

Will B (GKA) Carlos R (GKA)

Terry M (Ritz) Christine C (Ritz)

John S (GKA) Helaina C (GKA)

Alida L (GKA) Chris W (GKA)

Adam M (GKA) Christine M (GKA)

Rich O (GKA) Ken B (Ritz)

Keith M (PPL) Alfonso S (GKA)

Philip C (GKA)

Matt P (GKA @AB)

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Twenty Keys To A Happy Life By Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

1. Compliment three people every day.

2. Watch a sunrise.

3. Be the first one to say “Hello.”

4. Live beneath your means.

5. Treat everyone as you want to be treated.

6. Never give up on anybody, miracles happen.

7. Forget the Joneses.

8. Remember someone’s name.

9. Pray not for things but for wisdom and courage.

10. Be tough-minded but tender-hearted.

11. Be kinder than you would have to be.

12. Don’t forget that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

13. Keep your promises.

14. Learn to show cheerfulness even when you don’t feel like it.

15. Remember that overnight success usually takes about fifteen years!

16. Leave everything better than you found it.

17. Remember that winners do what losers don’t want to do.

18. When you arrive at your job in the morning let the first thing you say brighten everyone’s day.

19. Don’t rain or other people’s parades.

20. Don’t waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

STANDARD OF THE MONTH The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs,

consensually agreed upon by the Worldwide Clubhouse

Community, define the Clubhouse Model of Rehabilitation.

The Standards also serve as a “bill of rights” for members and a code

of ethics for staff, board, and administrators.

The Standards insist that a Clubhouse is a place that offers

respect and opportunity to its members.

Membership

STANDARD #7 The Clubhouse provides an effective reach out system to members who are not attending, becoming

isolated in the community or hospitalized.

Member Update:

We are pleased to

welcome the following

new members...

Thomas N

Keith D

Daniel B

Leticia L

Marie G

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What Does It Mean? We contact members that we don’t see on a regular basis to let them know we are thinking

of them, and that they have a place to come where they are welcomed and expected.

Biggest Winner Guidelines:

Starting: May 1, 2017

Ending: June 5, 2017

To compete for prize money:

Weigh in weekly by Friday of each week. You

weigh yourself, on the same scale each week.

Contribute $1.00 due at time of weigh in-

Monday during meeting if paying weekly or

prepay for 6 weeks and weigh in any day. No

weight is listed, everyone starts at zero. Only

pounds lost or gained will be recorded.

Success/Difficulties/Sharing group is

available. One half of the prize money will be

donated to the Clubhouse.

To participate personally:

We encourage everyone to participate. There is

a sheet for our own personal weigh in

available. You can share Success/ Difficulties/

Sharing in our meetings as well. Support

group will meet weekly to share our stories,

BORN THIS MONTH! Lillian D. Joseph H. Brian W. Jason N.

Lori S. Brendan B. Sarah B. Terrell A.

Debbie R. Miguel J. Cayenne G-M. Theresa J.

Christian T. Frank Tringali Jennifer B. Timothy M.

Irma R-G. Kirk K. Lisa P. Cyndi O’H.

Ashlee M. Lesley S. Janice R. Brenda Z.

Tina S. Ellen A. Alycia H. Diane G.

Christopher J. Kathleen M. Jan D. Sharon K.

Elizabeth H. Deirdre L. Gary W. Kelly Z.

Frederick S. Jessi M. Peter S. Jr. Tanya B.

Maria S. Ronald H. Jessica D. Deborah Y.

Ellonely D. Cristina L. Bradley Z. Jim J.

Fannie H. Robert B. Albert A. LeeAnn O.

Alida L. Howard W. Dianne N. Rebecca H.

Jean Pierre S. Draio K. Gary R. Justin B.

Emeline H. Carmel R. Steven T. Krissa M.

Bennett K. Sherry A. Matthew M. Kenneth M.

Jose S. Ari P. Richard G. Sr. Paulette E.

John H. Eric G. Rosella M. Edison N.

Lisa S. Joseph D. Sarah B. Thomas K.

Gail R. Cheryl K. James M. Jeffery H.

Veronica M. Robert R. Nora S. Adele B.

Viola E. Carl M. Ndeko M. Shelia C.

Nikki D. Liam G. Connie C. Michael R.

William F. Yvette D-E. Edward C. Sandra B.

Helaina C. Ryan D. Isabell M. Lorraine S.

Rosa T. Johnathan R. Katherine D. Patricia R.

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If you see these

members please

wish them a

Happy Birthday!

Get the Scoop with Good

Dog, Cheryl and a friend of

the Clubhouse!

Wellness Gym/Wellness Center

Available:

Universal Athletics Fitness Center LLC

1901 S. 12th street

Allentown, Pa. 18103

David Barth (owner), trainer available

Phone# 484-554-0532

David@UNIVERSALATHLETICS.ORG

Hours: 24hr./7 days a week

Cost: $65 first month, $27 thereafter/mo.

Located @ the entrance to the

"Merchants Square Mall” on the right. Machines,

free weights, and aerobic-fitness training are

available.

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What’s Happening Around Town?

Allentown Art Museum

5th and Linden St.

FREE every Sunday and Thursday

For more information please call

610-432-4333

Allentown Public Library Film Series FREE

1210 Hamilton St.

Film Series starts back up in late Spring

Check the Clubhouse Gazette for future film titles,

dates and times.

Lively Lunches in the Park FREE Tuesdays and Fridays May 9th –September 26th

Noon-1:30pm Arts Park (5th and Linden Streets)

Bring your lunch and enjoy the music of a different

artist. Check your Spring/Summer Adventure

Allentown page 14 for the artist on that Tuesday or

Friday.

FREE Movie in the Park

Moana Stevens Park

Friday, June 9th

(Rain Date: Saturday, June 10th)

Rated PG

Summer in the City

Wednesdays and Thursdays

June 7th-September 28th

11:45am-1:15pm

PPL Plaza (Wednesdays)

7th and Hamilton (Thursdays)

For more information please call

484-226-6323

Support Groups Encore-Cancer Support and Exercise Group

Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm

YMCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown

610-434-9333

Gamblers Anonymous Meeting

Saturdays, 11am - 1pm

St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, Education Room 111

Call 215-872-5635 for more information

Celebrate Recovery

Mondays, 7 - 9pm

6528 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown

Call Trudi at 484-225-6334 for more information

Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group

Wednesdays 7-9 PM

3231 West Tilghman Street

Allentown

Survivors of the Loss of a Suicide Support Group

1st Tuesday of the month 7:00-8:00PM

LV Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus

Dual Recovery Anonymous

Thursdays 7pm

Café the Lodge, 427 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18105

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The Benefits of Aloe By Susan A

Aloe is becoming a common word in the American home. It is used for cuts,

sunburn and regular household burns. It can be used in beauty products and

skincare. As a healer aloe vera can be consumed internally or smoothed on

externally. From a plant, it can be grown as a houseplant by almost every

green-thumber. Easy to cultivate it grows quickly in regular light on the window

ledge. Aloe is also an anti-inflammatory. It has nutrient properties and vitamins

as well as minerals. Thought of as a growing hormone and healing agent, aloe

generates new layers of skin. It’s moisturizing effect penetrates deep and has

youth preserving effects. Just break off a shoot and skin it. Applying the

moisture-filled inner layers to the skin you exfoliate, soothe and condition the

epidermis. In history the Egyptians donned it “flora of immortality”. It’s

hydrating ability has been used for centuries. So, the next time you have a cut or

burn, turn to aloe vera as the remedy and you will be glad you did.

Recycling

The Allentown Recycling Drop Off Center is

open to everyone! The Allentown Recycling

Center is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

next to the 15th Street Bridge (Below the YMCA).

You do not have to be an Allentown resident to use

the facility. The center is open to businesses and

residents everywhere everyday. Paper is accepted

for shredding Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Allentown

residents can recycle TVs and electronics FREE

every 1st and 3rd Saturdays from April-Nov. from

9am-12pm at the Allentown Yard Waste Site,

located at: 1401 Oxford Dr. (Oxford Dr. and Fish

Hatchery Rd.)

For more information visit:

www.allentownrecycles.org

Get your Clubhouse T-Shirt

NOW We are now selling Clubhouse T-shirts with the Clubhouse logo on them in the upper left hand chest area. The shirts will come in charcoal grey in sizes small through 5X and the cost for sizes S, through XL is $6 per shirt. The 2X through 5X will cost $8 each. See a staff person to place order. The money must accompany the order. To get these prices we need to order at least 100 shirts at once, so please order as soon as possible. We are hoping to have orders at least approaching 100 by the end of April so we can confidently place the order and not have too many random sizes left. Thank you for your cooperation!

LET’S EAT!

All menus and

activities are subject

to change

AVAILABLE DAILY SALAD 1.75 + TOPPINGS

TURKEY BURGER OR HAMBERGER 1.50 + TOPPINGS

GRILLED CHEESE OR PB & J 1.50

June 2017

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 BLT w/ Pierogies 2 Strawberry Spinach

Salad

5 Veggie Lasagna w/

Salad and Garlic Bread

6 Shepherd’s Pie w/ Salad 7 Chicken Stir Fry w/ Rice 8 Turkey Sandwich w/

Chips

9 Veggie Pasta Salad

12 Mac N Cheese w/

Stewed Tomatoes

13 Ham, Scalloped Potatoes

and Green Beans

14 Chicken Bake (Tomato,

Mozz. Cheese) w/ Rice

15 Baked Potato Chowder

w/ Salad

16 Tuna Salad

19 Meatball Sub w/

French Fries

20 Egg Salad Pita 21 Grilled Chicken

Sandwich w/ French

Fries

22 Tacos w/ Beans and

Rice

23 Chef ‘s Salad

26 Stuffed Peppers 27 Tortellini w/ Garlic Bread 28 Grilled Chicken

Sandwich w/ French

Fries

29 Salisbury Steak w/

Rice and Veggie

30 Taco Salad

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Saturday

1 2 10:30 Body & Soul 3 Highmark Walk

@DeSales

5 10:00 Pre-Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul

6 9-2 Orientation

10:30 Current Events

11:15 Activity Mtg 1:30 Recycling

7 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul 1:45 Comm Mtg

8 9 10:30 Body & Soul 10

12 10:00 Pre-Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul

13 9-2 Orientation

Policy & Program

Meeting 10 AM

Recycling@ 1:30

14 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul

15 16 10:30 Body & Soul 17

19 10:00 Pre-Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul

20 9-2 Orientation

10:30 Current Events

1:30 Recycling

21 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul 1:45 Comm Mtg

22 23 10:30 Body& Soul 24

26 27 10:00 Policy &

Program Meeting

1:30 Recycling

28 8:30-12 OVR

10:30 Body & Soul 29 30 10:30 Body & Soul

Call in or

Purchase Your

Lunch Ticket

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C L U B H O U S E of Leh igh Co unty

1437 Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102

A Program of Goodwill Keystone Area

Clubhouse is always looking for ways to improve, but as you know it takes your support. If you would like to help, please

send your donations to Clubhouse of Lehigh County,

1437 Gordon Street, Allentown, PA 18102, or call Clubhouse at 610-433-9910.

Thanks for your help.

Name :

Address:

Email: Phone:

Amount of Donation: (Please make checks payable to Goodwill Keystone Area.)

(Write “Clubhouse” on the memo line of the check.)

A copy of the official registration and financial information for Goodwill Keystone Area may be obtained from the Pennsylvania

Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

NONPROFIT ORG

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA

PERMIT NO. 819