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December 2017

The Haverhill

Clubhouse

December 2017

Birthday

Kara V. 12/6

Steve N. 12/11

Tom C. 12/17

David

D.

12/26

Employment and Education Luncheon On November 1st we had a combination Employment and Educa-

tion luncheon. We recognized many members along with staff

Nicolle Vivier-Dow from our Education Unit, Linda Coppinger

and Basilio Vargas from our Employment Unit. Nicolle, Linda

and Basilio have done an exceptional job with helping our mem-

bers go back to school and become employed. Several members

received their Computer Class completion certificates from

Nicolle. Many members spoke about their experiences with

working and going back to school. Terri

Watson and John Davis who run our Health and Wellness Unit

with members; Gladys, Mario, Jack, Bill and many more and

made an exceptional Lunch and a great Chocolate cake! Way to

go our Health and Wellness Unit!

43 members Employed! 11 members enrolled in Education

Classes

December 2017

Resource Room Dedication

We were honored to attend The Rose Coppinger Resource Room dedication at

The Point After Club in Lawrence. Rose was represented by many family mem-

bers including; Her son Tom, his wife Linda and their sons Tommy and Sean.

Rose’s daughter Anna and her son Kevin. Her daughter Mary and her son Rory.

Rose’s son Mike and his wife Sue.

Additionally, members and colleagues came together to honor the woman who

founded The Point After Club. Rose was also instrumental in acquiring the con-

tract for The Haverhill Clubhouse in 1990. Rose oversaw both Clubhouses and

Rose’s legacy will always be remembered.

It is because of Rose’s compassion, her big heart and desire to help people with

mental illness, that these Clubhouses exist today! Rose’s favorite poem was by

Mother Teresa , Do Good Anyway. She lived by theses words and used them as

guidance throughout her life.

Pictured top left is

the cake from

Rose’s event.

Pictured top right is

Tom Coppinger,

Director of PAC,

cutting the ribbon

for the new

resource room.

Steve Norian the Northeast

DMH Director along with

the Director of Haverhill

Clubhouse Kerry Caraccio

Haverhill Clubhouse

Director Kerry Caraccio

with Micha Maguire a

long time member of

the Point After Club.

Tom Coppinger ad-

dressing the crowd

with words about

his mother Rose.

December 2017

December 2017

Education Updates

Educational App For The

Month

DTA Connect

To get the DTA Connect app

using an Android or iPhone:

1. click on either Google Play or

App Store

2. Search DTA Connect

3. Click Install

Take a look in the Education Unit at the

New Education Board. See who is in

school or who is working on getting their

license or even volunteering. If you have

any questions talk to our Education Coor-

dinator Nicolle.

The DTA Connect can help support

you in tracking and monitoring your

application and re-verification proc-

ess for SNAP or food stamps, and

for other cash assistance programs

DTA offers. You can also check your

card balance. For more information,

see Nicolle in the Education Unit.

December 2017

Education Puzzles

EDUCATION TRIVIA QUESTIONS

1. Science Question: In human reproduction, the X-and Y-chromosomes determine gen-

der. Is the X-chromosome associated with male or female characteristics?

2. Sports Question: Which 2 NFL teams are the only ones to meet 3 different times in the

Super Bowl?

3. History Question: Who was the King of France in 1789, at the beginning of the French

revolution

4. Art Question: Which artist painted the Mona Lisa?

Can you figure out the saying in each of

these puzzles?

REBUS PUZZEL

Answers on Page 17

December 2017

Answers on Pg 17

December 2017

Health and Wellness

YMCA

As part of our Health and Wellness program, The Clubhouse offers two exercise

programs that members can participate in. The first program is a Yoga class that

meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. This is a low impact exercise program

that is designed for anyone to participate in and it offers members the opportunity

to enhance posture, flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. This is a very popular

class with our clubhouse members. The second program we offer is an exercise

group that meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:30 – 1:15 pm.

The group meet at the Haverhill Clubhouse, and goes together to the Haverhill

YMCA. Members can workout out at their own intensity level. The YMCA offers

free weights, elliptical and treadmills, air-powered machines, basketball, and

swimming. Additionally, if the times listed above are not convenient for you, you

are invited to sign the YMCA pass out and workout at an alternative time during

normal clubhouse hours.

December 2017

1. Always expect the unexpected.

2. Be willing to accept risk.

3. Never seek reassurance from yourself or others.

4. Always try hard to agree with all obsessive thoughts — never analyze,

question, or argue with them.

5. Don’t waste time trying to prevent or not think your obsessive thoughts. This

will only have the opposite effect and lead to thinking more obsessive thoughts.

6. Try to not be a black-and-white, all-or-nothing thinker — don’t tell yourself

that one slip up means you are now a total failure. everything you have learned up

to that point, and that really isn’t possible.

7. Remember that dealing with your symptoms is your responsibility alone.

8. Don’t get too impatient with your progress, or compare yourself to someone

else

9. When you have a choice, always go toward dealing with the anxiety, never

away from it.

10. When faced with two possible choices of what to confront, choose the more

difficult of the two whenever possible.

TIPS TO DEAL WITH OCD

December 2017

Member Writings

Christmas is the time for giving. Spending time with people who love and care

about you. That’s not always the case for everyone, its unfortunate to think some

people spend Christmas alone. So we should all be thankful and grateful for peo-

ple that love and care for us. I recently had the family split a few years ago. I have

missed that family dynamic, and the holiday traditions we did. But I have learned

that sometimes change isn't easy. Change can also be a good thing too. I’ve always

believed that everything happens for a reason. We have to sometimes let go of the

past, so we can look forward to the future, to big and better things. Me my mom

and my sister, would listen to a Christmas tape my mom made when we were kids

while we decorated the house and Christmas tree. It’s my favorite time of the year

getting ready for Christmas. We always got a real tree, but as we got older my

mom ended up getting a fake tree. She no longer wanted to clean up the needles.

The family Christmas party was another favorite time for the holidays I loved.

Everyone came to our house and we had so much food, between homemade mac-

and-cheese to meatballs. We went all out for our Christmas party. But now its time

for new memories with new people and new beginnings. Wrapping up, holidays

aren't always easy but surrounding yourself with people who love and care about

you, that’s all you need during the holidays.

Holiday Memories

By Ashley S.

December 2017

Member Writings

November 6th 2017 will mark a very special day in my life. This day will mark one year

since my sister and I reunited face to face for the first time in 16 years. Let me tell you I

cried. Since that day my life couldn’t be more positive and happy. We talk through text or

video chat every single day. This past summer I got an early birthday gift when my sister

surprised me and came up from Florida for a visit with me and our dad. She also got to

meet her brother in law. She has helped me through some bad times in my life. Knowing

that this was number one on my bucket list and thinking I would never see her again

could not of made 2016 even more special than it already was.

My name is Gena S. I have been living downtown in Haverhill one year in November. I

have noticed a lot of homeless persons of all ages even the elderly downtown. For some

reason, the mentally ill are more apt to be prohibited from shelter. Possibly, due to their

symptoms of mental illness. When I first moved here I slowly met one couple who live in an

abandoned shack in the woods all year long. They, like other homeless people have no

identification to go to food pantries or clothing programs! I have assisted many homeless

people with a smile, kind word , warm tea and crackers to purchasing clothing, blankets etc. at

the Salvation Army. Winter is around the corner and my Christmas tree is up with a hat or two

and gloves under it for homeless people. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the season of giving

back and counting your blessings- Being grateful for life and all the good and most impor-

tantly be forgiving.

Being Thankful

By Gena S.

A Sisterly Story

By Toni W.

December 2017

Member Writings “Ode to the Day” July 25, 2014

By Vinny C.

A light summer rain, clouds thin for

bright sky

Walking with light jacket, not enough to

keep dry

Water beads on skin and hair

Pleasant sensations, warm smile

Laughter as rain and clouds clear

Damp pavement shimmers in the sun-

shine

Almost crystalline

Maple, oak, willow, shrubs, shifting

hues

Preparing for sleep

Strange, humans bundle up for cold, but

trees strip down

Light shining through foliage, making

colors vivid

Yellow maple and red maple, leaves

like rubies and gold

Dazzling to see

Enjoy it before the commencement of

raking

Fierce blizzard, city off-guard

Students trapped at school

Early afternoon, no sun to be seen

Snow blinding, wind biting

My cousin and I have no ride

We bundle up, face roads hidden by lay-

ers of white

Cars swerving, extremities numbing

See danger and awesome beauty, then

arrive at his home

Here in New England, spring has lately

been nebulous

Flowers bloom, buds on trees

Standard fare of rain and new life

Or maybe, just to piss us off

The April Fools Day Blizzards

Distaste for the day by then anyway

But as a child, “Hey Daddy!

There’s an alligator on your head!”

Vincent, stop it! It’s not funny anymore!

No really, there is!”

“Fine, Ah! Where?”

“April Fools!”

“That’s the last time!”

“Daddy, there’s a lion on your head!”

December 2017

Activity Update

This past month the Clubhouse went on a variety of activities. The pictures above are from

the Museum of Science. The pictures below are sculptures from our trip to Meredith NH

where we took a walk around a bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. The sculptures were done by

many local artist. The picture in the middle of the collage is all of the members in front of a

sculpture that was made by Dale Rogers an artist from Haverhill.

December 2017

Halloween Parties

Throughout the end of

October the Clubhouse

Attended multiple

Halloween Parties from

many of our fellow

clubhouses. Pictured left is

members who attended the

Renaissance Club’s Party.

Pictured right and below are

pictures from Point After

Club’s Halloween party along

with pictures that were taken

at our Clubhouse. We hope

everyone enjoyed their

Halloween.

Looking for

a Job??

Come visit

the

Clubhouse!!

December 2017

and 30th Anniversary December 20, 2017 11-3 @Maria’s

81 Essex St Haverhill RSVP at the Clubhouse. We will also have an

optional Yankee Swap; bring a $5 gift to participate!

Reminder Holiday Party

December 2017

1. Female

2. The Pittsburgh Steelers & the Dallas Cowboys met

up in Super Bowls X, XIII, & XXX.

The Steelers won Super Bowl X (21-17), Super XIII

(35-31), and Dallas won Super XXX (27-17).

3. King Louis XVI

4. Leonardo Da Vinci

Education Trivia Answers

1. Man overboard

2. I understand

3. Reading between the lines

4. Mind over matter

5. Backward glance

6. Touch down

7. Life after death

8. Going on diet

9. Bi-Level

10. Tricycle

Rebus Answers

Work Order Day is 8 AM to 12 PM

& 1 PM to 4 PM

Groups and meetings are available throughout the day!

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

10am Meditation

11am Art and Relaxa-

tion

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Peer Support

2-3pm Act. Planning

10am Yoga

11am Community

Meeting

1:15pm Nutrition Class

10:30 MOP Holy Family

11am DRA

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10:30am Job Club

11am Newsletter

Group

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Organized Chaos

Band Practice

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10am Meditation


tion

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Peer Support

2-3pm Act. Planning

10am Yoga

11am Community

Meeting

1:15 Nutrition Class

MOP Anna Jacques

11am DRA

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10:30am Job Club

11am Newsletter

Group

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Organized Chaos

Band Practice

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10am Meditation


tion

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Peer Support

10am Yoga

11am Community

Meeting


11am DRA

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10:30am Job Club

11am Newsletter

Group

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Organized Chaos

Band Practice

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10am Meditation


tion

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Peer Support

2-3pm Act. Planning

10am Yoga

11am Community

Meeting


11:00 MOP Anna Jacques

11am DRA

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10:30am Job Club1

11am Newsletter

Group

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Organized Chaos

Band Practice

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10am Meditation


tion

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Peer Support

10am Yoga

11am Community

Meeting


11am DRA

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

10:30am Job Club

11am Newsletter

Group

12:30-1:30pm YMCA

1pm Organized Chaos

Band Practice

1:30pm Creative

Expressions

December 2017

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

30 Holiday

Craft Fair 10 to

2

1 Holiday

Craft Fair 10 to

2

2 Holiday

Craft Fair 10 to 2

4 5 Holiday

Lights

Trip 3:30

6 EMP/EDU

Luncheon

11:00-1:00

7 NO

EVENING

ACTIVITY

8 9 Polar Express at

Chunky’s Movies

11 12

Rockingham

Mall

Shopping

13 14 PAC Family

and Friends

Party

15 16 Kittery Outlets

and Naval

Museum

18 19 Essex Art

Center

2:30pm

20 Holiday

Party / 30th

Anniversary

11 to 3

21 Grocery

Shopping

3:30

22 23 In House

Make

Gingerbread

houses

25 26 In

House

Crafts and

Coffee

27 28 Texas

Roadhouse

29 30 In House

Movie and

Popcorn

The Clubhouse Connection

Clubhouse Mission

Statement

The Haverhill Clubhouse

offers respect, hope, and

unlimited opportunity for

membership to access

friendship, housing, educa-

tion and employment in

their community.

Vinfen Mission Statement

Vinfen transforms lives by building the ca-

pacity of individuals, families, organiza-

tions and communities to learn, thrive and

achieve their goals. Our services and advo-

cacy promote the recovery, resiliency, ha-

bilitation and self-determination of the

people we serve.

As a human services leader, we strive to be

the provider, employer and partner of

choice.

Phone: (978) 521-6957

Fax: (978) 521-7028

Email:

[email protected]

Haverhill Clubhouse

100 Locust Street

Haverhill, MA, 018306957

Looking for old

newsletters or more

about our clubhouse.

Please go to our

website:

www.haverhillclub.org

http://www.haverhillclub.org

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