March 2016

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PO Box 155, 256 2nd Ave. SW, Clearbrook, MN 56634 218-776-2789 cwlc@gvtel.com www.clearwaterslife.org

By Nicky Ubert

Building Lives , Growing Relationship s, Imparting Hope

Youth Connection, offered on Tuesdays each week during the school year, is one of many programs offered by Clear Waters Life Center (CWLC) to support families. Youth Connection (YC) has been serving the community for 10 years. As with all programs, it has seen some changes. One thing has remained absolutely the same, however, the desire to “Build Lives, Grow Relationships, and Impart Hope”, the very vision statement of CWLC.

I have the honor each week or working with a great group of volunteers whose goal is forming meaningful and predictable relationships with the kids whom we serve. I have been involved with YC for three “seasons” and have been able to see many of these kids transi-tion from middle school to high school. I am very impressed with how they have matured - being able to support, encour-age, and respect each other.

We have been blessed this year to have Mindy Broden join us and share her skills as a counselor. Each week she shares a topic and challenges the kids to better understand themselves as well as how to relate to others. Our teens face many challenges, and they need the skills to be “prepared for the road ahead”. The kids really enjoy Mindy’s style of

presentation and eagerly engage in active conversations during discussion time.

One of the other weekly highlights is the opportunity to release some energy playing organized games in the gym. The students love dodgeball, basketball, soccer, or simply throwing a football around. They also get a monthly opportunity to test their climbing skills with the challenging rock wall which is supervised by skilled, certified instructors. A lot of life skills can be modeled and tested through physical sports. I am so thankful for our volunteers who can keep up with them!! We also offer art opportunities for creative expression and to allow for different interests and talents .

Lastly, we provide a meal when the kids get off the bus which gives them an opportunity to refocus, re-energize, and catch up with each other. One of my highlights is being able to ask the kids, “What’s new with you this week?”. We all have a desire to feel valued, important, and to realize we have a purpose. It happens when we actively invest ourselves in others’ lives and seek to know who they truly are.

Mindy

Nicky

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Testimony from a former Youth Connection Participant

Join us for:

The Most Excellent Way, A Christ-centered, men’s recovery

support ministry Thursdays at

7:00 PM, 2nd floor

CWLC•Clearbrook

Help to become free from any hurt, habit, or hang-up. We use the Word of God

and its principles to help overcome guilt, frustration, hopelessness, fear and

shame.

We know you can become totally free.

Men’s Recovery

Group

Growing up in a small town can sometimes be a struggle as you’re limited in doing different things and going places, and honestly, limited activities that would keep you out of trouble. I was and still am thankful for the Clear Waters Life Center. I got along with everyone, and everybody knew each other. I was active in sports throughout the school year, but on the days that I didn't have practice, the “Life Center” was a go-to place for me because there were fun games, like pool, Foosball, and BASKETBALL; if you were a more artsy person, there were arts and crafts. I would be done with school and hungry; the Center offered snacks, pizza, and soda for cheap. Pizza was always offered for free after Friday night home football games; it was announced at the game that you could head over to the ”Life Center” if you were hungry for free pizza and games. I was super blessed by this offer because growing up in Clearbrook a lot of people wanted to party on Friday night after the game and having the “Life Center” allowed me a safe, positive choice. The right decision surrounded me with good people with good vibes instead of running the risk of getting myself hurt or into trouble.

I am so thankful for the Clear Waters Life Center. Growing up there changed my life and encouraged my friends and me. The people who volunteered there were so helpful and filled with the love of Jesus and that love definitely carried on to who I am today.

Brooke Watkins

Men’s Recovery Support Group

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Senior Connection CWLC•Gonvick

Benefits:

Improved overall wellness

Fun & uplifting activities

Art therapy

Exercise

Massage therapy

Friendship

Peer support

Socialization

Check out our new website at: www.adultdayservicesgonvick.org

Our adult day service program provides adults who are experiencing the

challenges of aging, and their caregivers, a supervised, engaging setting to

interact, socialize and receive care in a safe, cheerful, home-like environment.

Open:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

A place for your loved one to enjoy

his/her day with people who care.

For more information, call

(218) 487-5290, Ext. 1

Funded in part by: Live Well at Home grant from the

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

“I like coming to Senior

Connection because I get

therapy that I need, that I

wouldn’t do on my own.”

“I like coming to Senior

Connection because I learn

about things like art and

baking.”

“I like coming

to Senior

Connection

because I like

networking

with friends

and

interacting with

the artists.”

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With the completion of the gym floor, we want to

showcase how

amazing it can look for a special event, such as a

wedding reception.

Liisa Amundson will be decorating the gym for our

first “Friday Night Out” event, April 1st.

Come, see for yourself, and “imagine” YOUR event!

It will be set up all day

Friday, April 1st for your viewing!

AVAILABLE NOW!

Space to Rent

Reasonable Rates (Utilities & Wireless Included)

Choice of two locations: CLWC-Clearbrook CWLC-Gonvick

256 2nd Ave., SW 226 Elm St.

Perfect space for licensed day care, retail, office, or commercial. Positive

atmosphere, safe, small town. Convenient parking.

Handicapped accessible. Several spaces ranging in size

from 550 to 1000 sq. ft.

For more information or to schedule a showing,

call 218-776-2789 and ask for Darien or Becky.

CWLC • Gonvick, 226 Elm Street (Use Oak Street Entrance)

218-487-5290, Ext. 3

Opening April 4th Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Great selection of vegetable seeds from Farmers Seed A variety of seed potatoes and onion sets

Wide variety of bedding and vegetable plants Bare-root strawberries and asparagus will be in stock through May

Extended Hours: Begin Friday, May 6th

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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“Friday Night out”

Starting April 1st on the first Friday evening of every month, CWLC will be hosting a monthly dinner event at our Gonvick site. We will utilize the new commercial kitchen and comfortable seating in the Tuscany room. Each event will feature a different

cuisine and spotlight an activity/event. Background music will add to the ambiance. CWLC businesses will be open for shopping and browsing.

April 1st— Mexican Cuisine serving from 5:00-7:00 PM

Price: $15.00 suggested donation per person

Come and join us for our FIRST “Friday Night Out” event!

Basket Party Open House will begin at noon and continue

until 6:00 PM (Instructions will be ongoing at arrival)

Cost of “basket” varies depending on your choice of plants and container.

A choice of containers in various sizes, ranging in price from $10.00 to $40.00, will be

available. Your basket/planter will be cared for by us until you pick it up in May.

Watch our website and Facebook page for future Friday Night Out events, the

featured cuisine, and spotlighted activity!

“Building Lives, Growing Relationships, Imparting Hope”

Limited seating for 100.

Call the Clearbrook office at

218-776-2789 to reserve your

space (leave a message if it is

after hours) or take a chance

and just drop-in.

Spring is around the corner with

Grow It! Greenhouse and Garden

Center’s opening as our focus.

Enjoy the scent of spring as you

walk through Grow It! or join in the

fun and make a basket which we

will grow for you until May.

Menu:

Chips and Salsa

Tortilla Soup

Spanish Rice

Chicken and Beef Fajitas

Homemade Pie

Coffee, Tea, and Ice Water

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Once again, Clear Waters Life Center has been blessed with the generosity of individuals and local organizations willing and able to give toward a much needed project. As you can see from the

picture, the CWLC•Gonvick gym has a new floor adding to the aesthetics of this space that is available for rent by area residents whom we serve. The project was completed by CWLC staff and Mustard Seed Homes residents.

It is ready for use - exercising, walking, playing ball - or renting for family and community gatherings. Come, visit, and enjoy the new space!

THANK YOU to all our very generous supporters for

making this happen!

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New gym floor

We are excited about the amazing space our new kitchen offers area residents and the business opportunities that it represents. With a request for proposal, we are looking for individuals & ideas to use the space. It could be once a month, once a week, or once a day to make breads, pies, cakes, or specialty meals to cater out or serve on site. These are

just a few possibilities. Dare to dream with us and see what comes together?

Request for Proposal

Community commercial kitchens available for rent to members of the public are a relatively new phenomenon. These kitchens are often used as incubation facilities for beginning food entrepreneurs like caterers, product manufacturers, or food truck operators. It may also be a means for local farmers to add value to raw product in order to expand marketing potential.

When planning your proposal keep in mind we have dining space available to accommodate various sized groups: Little Italy (#20-24), Coffee Coop (#30-36), Tuscany (#50), and the gym (#150-200). Note: We are a family friendly, alcohol free environment. In order to formulate a workable plan, proposals are requested by April 1, 2016 to be in the initial scheduling round. After April 1 we will contact those who have submitted proposals and gather with the other potential partners to see how we can make everything work together. Depending on open time slots, we will accept additional proposals after this initial meeting. Thanks for considering and being adventuresome….we look forward to seeing what will emerge! Call with any questions or to request a proposal form:

Clear Waters Life Center office: 218 776-2789

CWLC• Gonvick Community Commercial Kitchen

Stay active, connected with others, and

involved in something with a purpose,

bigger than yourself,

and know YOU can make a difference!

Volunteer opportunities:

Occasional building /remodel projects (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc.) Regular building maintenance Shopkeepers/Decorators/ Organizers/

Sorters: at Shop-at-the-Top, Restore It!, and/or Grow It!

Greenhouse, community gardens, yard and flower beds

Cooking opportunities - lunches on site in Gonvick (M, W, F) and occasional

community/fundraiser dinners Event planner and helpers Refinishing, painting, & stripping furniture Work with MSH residents - vocational

training Woodshop repair, sanding, & product

creation Vehicle and small engine maintenance Drivers for:

Senior Connection MSH appointments

Furniture pick-up and delivery Dump runs

Helpers in Senior Connection (as needed) Help with the after school youth center Mentors for MSH, teachers for classes,

and leaders for chapel time We would love to meet with you and find the best fit for YOU depending on what you like to do and your time availability. Talk to Becky Dorman or Darien Northup Clearbrook 776-2789 or Gonvick 487-5290

There is a place for everyone to become part of the team!

If you are willing to become a “Stakeholder” (financial supporter of the Clear Waters Life Center), please complete and mail the information below to CWLC. All donations are tax deductible. Name _________________________

Address________________________

_________________________

E-Mail Address___________________

City _____________State ___Zip ___

Phone _________________________

___I want to become a monthly financial supporter and commit to giving $_________ per month. I understand that I will receive a monthly donation coupon book for this purpose. ___I want to make a one time donation of $______________. Please return to: CWLC PO Box 155, Clearbrook, MN 56634

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Volunteerism “Stakeholders”

A “stakeholder” is a person who has an interest, cares about the outcome, and is willing to invest in a cause that positively

impacts lives in a community.

Clear Waters Life Center needs stakeholders who are willing to partner with us as monthly

donors and invest in our day-to-day operations as we endeavor to make a difference by being

a positive, quality, accessible community Resource for:

Building Lives Growing Relationships

Imparting Hope

Check out our NEW Senior Connection website www.adultdayservicesgonvick.org

The Clear Waters Life Center is a faith-based non profit 501 (c) 3 corporation governed by a board of directors from

various occupations and denominational affiliations.

Gently used

clothing and

household items

CWLC • Clearbrook

Open:

Monday - Friday,

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday,

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Donations

accepted during

business hours.

Used

-Restored-

Furniture

CWLC • Gonvick

Open:

Mon., Wed., & Fri.,

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Furniture

donations

accepted during

shop hours.

FREE • Drop-ins

welcome CWLC • Clearbrook

Monday - Friday

6:30-7:30 AM

9th grade to Adults

Instructor:

Jay Jones

This project was made

possible by

PrimeWest Health’s

Community

Reinvestment Grant

Program.

Early Morning

Fitness

FREE • Drop-ins

welcome

CWLC • Gonvick

Mon., Wed., & Fri.

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Instructor:

Carol Reed, an RN

trained in geriatric

and balance exercise.

This project was made

possible by

PrimeWest Health’s

Community

Reinvestment Grant

Program.

Exercise for Seniors