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Connection August 2016

Whale Watch Birthdays

On July 29th 2016 the Haverhill clubhouse along with the Lawrence Point Staff John 8/2 After Club went on a Whale Watch thru Rye NH. It was lot of fun and we saw some interested sites as well as whales. We hope this becomes an George C 8/4 annual event. Peggy K 8/07 Toni W 8/16 Shauna G 8/19 Don D 8/26 James P 8/26 Patrick C 8/30 Matt C 8/30 Page 2 The Clubhouse Connection Page 3 The Clubhouse Connection Page 4 The Clubhouse Connection

Creativity Corner

The Friday before the Fourth staff Taylor wanted to pamper the members with manicures. The theme for the nails were Fourth of July. 7 days of inspiration

By Gail S. Steps to Recovery one day at a time (quoted by woman’s world) By Barry M. 1Postitivity positively works! 2The world is filled with wonders. You’re one of I am a proud clubhouse member I would like to them! address a topic myself personally as well as my 3Your best is so much better than good enough. friends who have dealt with addition. And the 4Most likely to succeed. That’s you. steps that can help in achieving recovery. There is 5Attitude is everything! hope. Sometimes we feel we are alone in our bat- 6You are a gift tle with addiction but the truth is we have others 7Give yourself something to look forward to: your who are about one in the same that feel they are dreams. suffering alone as well. I would like to say in re- Some members and covery it is good to have a network and people staff at the Haverhill who can help. Reach out there is hope and people clubhouse took the who care. Don’t feel like you need to go in alone. time to create this in- I am in early recovery myself and I take a day at a spiration board for time and live in the here and now don’t worry member Betsy. about tomorrow. Do what you can in the - ment. And always communicate. Recovery is tough but you can get through it. Keep hope and people close. The best of luck. February 2016 Page 5

Happy birthday Terrie Funky Coma Dina The Haverhill clubhouse By Mike P. would like to wish our staff Funky works at the employment unit. He is a employ- Terrie a very happy birth- ment rapper. He raps go back to school don't be a fool education is cool. And by the way your daddy needs day . money honey don't be funny. He raps to members and they rap back sometimes they laugh so hard they fall over. They get a job at the record store and rap to the customers they are trained well by the employment rapper they were trained not to kick their boss just sell records and bring back good old spud McKenzie with you.

Mental Health Awareness Flag and Poem By Vinny C. Vinny hopes to make his flag a universal symbol for those suffering with Mental Illness Together, we make a place we ALL belong!

We stand, overcoming our black, frightful past. We will not accept isolation and chains. There's blue skies ahead, and we'll stand in the sun. Retaking our dignity, holding on fast, There WILL come a day when we don't have to No more can society call us "insane"! hide. Not "broken", our unity can't be undone. We're working to keep up our difficult fight, Our safety, respect, and peace won't be denied! And banding together to make ourselves strong. Our mental recovery is cause for PRIDE! Our dawn will come soon, and we reach for the light!....

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Employment Update

Hello, Stacy here. I haven’t written anything in a while because I’ve been working. I just had my six month review last month and it went really well! Everything was great! They are very happy with me at Home Depot and am glad I chose to work for them. I love working for them as well. You are not just a number there; you truly matter. I just got recognized for excellent customer service. They gave me another homer award. When I get one more I will be a bronze member which will be a huge accomplishment and I will be awarded an additional fifty dollars as well as the homer award and a badge saying that I’m a bronze member. I try my best at my job and it shows. Hard work is very important and you should never take the easy way out. I have gained so much more self esteem and confidence from working here. It is something that I lacked a lot of before. Just knowing that I am appreciated, loved and accepted for who I am means so much to me. Working is rewarding and no one should take it for grated. There are tons of people unemployed and to have a job right now is huge. I am truly a lucky lady. Thank you for reading my article. Below is a picture of the homer award I just received. I am a cashier and a greeter.

I’m very friendly. A Great Cashier. I have an awesome Job! -Stacy February 2016 Page 7

Members Donna G and Marlene R are in the process as we speak of training for CVS. We wish them the best of luck.

Health and Wellness This month, we have had a guest Christina come in and teach us beginners Yoga. The class meets at 9:45 on Tuesday mornings. Come join us for an easy workout and learn more about your body’s abilities! Page 8 The Clubhouse Connection

Hey guys Toni here with a WWE update: on Tuesday July 19th 2016 WWE had their Brand extension draft. For those of you that don’t know what that is, its when the WWE superstars get split between two different shows. Stephanie McMahon who is the daughter of Vince McMahon was named commissioner of Raw and her GM is while her brother Shane McMahon got the job has commissioner of Smackdown and named his GM . Below is an updated the superstars and divas that got drafted to RAW Charlotte Finn Balor Brock Lesnar The new day Sasha Banks Chris Jerchio Rusev and Gallows and Anderson Nia Jax Neville Golden Truth Titus o Neil Paige Darren young and Sin Cara Jack swagger Summer Rae

Next month I will update u on who is on February 2016 Page 9

Horoscopes for the Month of August By: Madame Toni Cancer: Encourage others to do the right thing. A partnership will help enhance your humanitarian actions. Leo: Change is inevitable, so don’t run form what is eventually going to happen anyway. Live in the moment and forge ahead. Virgo: The aid or suggestions you offer will lead to an emotional encounter that will help you turn a negative into a positive. Libra: common sense, reason and proper incentives will help you get your way. Scorpio: making travel plans or speaking up for someone or something you believe in will put you in the spotlight. Sagittarius: You may not agree with what others are doing, but as long as you are happy with your own actions you will be fine. Capricorn: If u handle changes with a keen sense of how to make things work in your favor, everything will turn out quite well. Aquarius: If you suggest some domestic improvements, it will encourage your loved ones to pinch in and lead and hand. Pisces: Romance is on the rise, and special plans for two will lead to a better future. Aries: Your choices will be quite difficult, making it hard to move forward with your plans. Taurus: Romance is highlighted, and plans can be made that will lead to greater happiness. Gemini: Refuse to be enticed by irresponsible people or those trying to convince you to try something that may not be good for you. Page 10 The Clubhouse Connection

Education update Club staff and members pictured below with an instructor from the Haverhill Public Library; they re- ceived educational assistance for help with basic computer skills.

The Haverhill Clubhouse would like to send a congrats to Gena S. for getting accepted into Tenney Place. WAY TO GO!

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Staff Nicci took members to Lake Activities Update Gardner in Amesbury for some swimming and ice cream.

Staff Taylor and members enjoyed learning how to make a mosaic at the Essex Art Center in Lawrence. Page 12 The Clubhouse Connection

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August 2016

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1 2 3 4 5 6 New Casa Blanca Canobie England Taco Tues. Lake Aquarium Leave 4:30

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Bowling Grocery Crossroads Academy Shopping Picnic Lanes

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Annual Essex Art Clubhouse Plugg’s Rockingham Center 3pm Picnic Pond Mall Winnekenni

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Grocery Savers + Lake Shopping Dollar Tree Gardner Plaistow

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