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Archway Station Short Takes November 2018 Check out Short Takes on the web @ http://archwaystation.net choose links on the left, then Short Takes November is Prematurity Awareness Month Archway Station adapted from: https://www.babysleepsite.com/premature/ Wellness & Recovery Center One in eight babies is born prematurely. Millions of these children face serious 121 Memorial health challenges or have trouble learning in school because they were born too Avenue soon. Even the best of care can’t always spare a premature baby from lasting dis- Cumberland, MD abilities. And premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death in the United 21502 States. Prematurity is a complicated and difficult public health problem. Like heart 301-724-2582 disease, diabetes or cancer, it will take many years to achieve significant impact, Ext. 5118 but there has been, and will be progress along the way. The March of Dimes, as Website-http:// the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, is leading the archwaystation.net way in finding solutions to the problems that threaten babies. Since 2003, the March of Dimes has led Prematurity Awareness Month activities in November as part of its Prematurity Campaign. The goals of the campaign are Special Points to reduce rates of premature birth in the United States and raise awareness of this of Interest: very serious and costly problem. With your help, we will reach the day when all babies are born full-term and healthy – just what all moms and dads dream Vote for Favorite of! Campaign Accomplishments The March of Dimes has been focused on Worker prematurity for five years creating awareness for the growing problem of preterm birth. What has been accomplished since the launch of the Campaign? Interim Executive Leading the Way through Investments--Research and Grants Director Selected Supporting Prematurity Research: As part of the Prematurity Campaign, the March of Dimes started awarding a new series of research grants called Community the Prematurity Research Initiative (PRI). The PRI grants fund promising, innova- Resources tive research into the causes of prematurity. The goal is to translate research find- ings into actions that will help prevent early births. Since 2004, the March of Dimes has funded 34 PRI grants for a total of over $11 million. This funding has already resulted in promising discoveries. Inside this Issue: In addition, March of Dimes chapters awarded more than $7 million in prematurity- related chapter grants in 2007, supporting programs related to disparities in pre- term birth, smoking cessation, Centering Pregnancy® (group prenatal care), and Wellness & other activities. Recovery Center Information Leading the Way through Influence--Advocacy and Collaboration Games & Puzzles The PREEMIE Act: The March of Dimes achieved a major campaign milestone when the PREEMIE Act (P.L. 109-450) was signed into law in December 2006. By Complaint approving the measure, Congress authorized expanded research, education and Procedure services pertaining to the growing problem of premature birth. Since then, March of Dimes has advocated for increased appropriations to federal agencies for prematurity-related research. Archway Station, Inc. Person-Centered Planning Philosophy Archway believes in and uses the philosophy and approaches of person-centered planning. One critical way to show respect for each person’s individuality is through the use of person-centered planning which focuses on first, understanding the person and then, helping the person use effective decision-making skills to guide their journey of recovery. Person-centered planning means that we listen to you closely in order to understand what is important to you in your life. We listen to what is and isn’t working for you and what you think needs to change. Workers form a helping partnership with you and work together on a plan that is meaningful to you. We help you find a main goal to work on and break it down into a few steps that will help you reach your goals. 11/2015 RECOGNITION DAY Join us on Friday, November 30th at the Wellness & Recovery Center to celebrate Recognition Day. Recognition Day takes place at the beginning of the day. Participants receive and give positive feedback for successes throughout the month, little successes and big ones too! You can get an “A” for effort! We talk about the importance of goal setting and working towards a positive outcome. This is a good time to practice speaking in front of others in the group, by sharing your personal insights, feelings and thoughts. There are a few rewards, too. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Afterwards, we have a nice meal and cake to celebrate any birthday in the current month. Many thanks go out to Clara, Cindy and the kitchen volunteers. We then head out to White Oak Lanes for some fun bowling or arcade games. If you are celebrating a birthday, please join us. Even if you can’t make it in for the Recognition Group, please come for the meal and birthday celebration. We hope you join in the fun celebration! November 2018 W&R Center ACTIVITY Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 AM Circle 9:30- 11:00 Community & Short Takes Integration — Review Meet at the Frederick St. bus --------------------- ------------ 11:00- stop @ 9am to Lunch 11:45 choose a --------------------- ------------ community PM Circle & activity to Recreational 11:45- participate in. Activity – You 1:00 Return there @ Choose 12pm to pick up your packed lunch. 5 AM Circle, 6 7 AM Circle, 8 9 AM Circle, 9:30- 11:00 Movie & Community Armchair Travel Community Immunizations Monthly Integration — & Monthly Integration — w/ Lisa & Progress Participate in a Progress Meet at the Monthly Review community Review Frederick St. bus Progress activity of your stop @ 9am to Review ------------ -------------------- choice. Meet --------------------- choose a -------------------- 11:00- Lunch W&R staff at the Lunch community Lunch ------------11:45 -------------------- Frederick St. --------------------- activity to -------------------- PM Circle, bus stop @ PM Circle, participate in. PM Circle, 11:45- Movie 12pm to pick up Progress Return there @ Progress 1:00 Continued, your ordered Review & Rec. 12pm to pick up Review & Rec. Progress packed lunch. Activity – You your packed Activity – You Review & Rec. Choose lunch. Choose Activity – You Choose 12 AM Circle 13 14 AM Circle 15 16 AM Circle 9:30- 11:00 & Personal Best Community & Seasonal Community & Men & Healthlines Integration — Affective Integration — Women’s Group Participate in a Disorder (SAD) Meet at the community Frederick St. bus ------------ --------------------- activity of your --------------------- stop @ 9am to --------------------- 11:00- Lunch choice. Meet Lunch choose a Lunch ------------11:45 -------------------- W&R staff at the -------------------- community --------------------- PM Circle & Frederick St. PM Circle & activity to PM Circle & 11:45- Recreational bus stop @ Recreational participate in. Recreational 1:00 Activity – You 12pm to pick up Activity – You Return there @ Activity – You Choose your ordered Choose 12pm to pick up Choose packed lunch. your packed lunch. 9:30- 19 AM 20 21 AM Circle 22 23 11:00 Circle & Community & Emergency Current Events Integration — Drill Participate in a CLOSED CLOSED community ------------ --------------------- activity of your --------------------- HAPPY FOR 11:00- Lunch choice. Meet Lunch THANKSGIVING BLACK ------------11:45 -------------------- W&R staff at the --------------------- PM Circle & Frederick St. PM Circle & FRIDAY 11:45- Recreational bus stop @ Recreational 1:00 Activity – You 12pm to pick up Activity – You Choose your ordered Choose packed lunch. 9:30- 26 27 28 29 30 11:00 AM Circle & Community AM Circle & AM Circle & Twelve Ways to Integration — HIG? Meeting ***** Recognition Day Beat Stress Participate in a Community community Integration— ------------ --------------------- activity of your --------------------- Meet Downtown --------------------- 11:00- Lunch choice. Meet Lunch @ 9:15am to Lunch ------------11:45 -------------------- W&R staff at the -------------------- shop for kids --------------------- Christmas gifts PM Circle & Frederick St. PM Circle & and then have Bowling @ 11:45- Recreational bus stop @ Recreational lunch White Oak 1:00 Activity – You 12pm to pick up Activity – You Choose your ordered Choose Lanes packed lunch. ***** COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Food Bank MORNING Cleaning SCHEDULE 9:30am- 11am 11:00 – 11:45 LUNCH PACKED LUNCH LUNCH PACKED LUNCH LUNCH Recycling as AFTERNOON needed SCHEDULE 11:45am- 1:15pm FOOD BOX DELIVERY 11/12/18 11/16/18 ONE FOOD BOX FOOD BOX MONDAY & HOME HOME FRIDAY DELIVERY IF DELIVERY PER NEEDED 11:45am- MONTH 11:45am- 1:15pm 1:15pm November 2018 - COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Earn 4 Recovery Points the week before at the W&R Center and then you can pick a community activity you want to join the following week. DAY/DATE ACTIVITY Morning Afternoon 9:30-11am 11:45-1pm Wednesday, November 7 4 Recovery Points! N/A MONTHLY PROGRESS REVIEW Wednesday, November 14 Allegany County YMCA – You 4 Recovery Points! Library Choose Wednesday, November 21 Shopping at Bowling at 4 Recovery Points! Braddock Square White Oaks Wednesday, November 28 Allegany County Visit the Pet 4 Recovery Points! Library Store Wellness & Recovery Center November 2018 - Lunch on Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 11-11:45am T & Th. Packed lunches will be delivered to Frederick St. bus stop @ 12pm if ordered by