Clubhouse Inspiration May 2020

The Dove Chronicle

Members and staff at Clubhouse Inspiration have been hard at work on out- reach, while we are all at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As I am writing this, I am looking over the total number of outreach attempts made from last week. There were 164 phone calls documented. I would like to personally thank Hunter and Tabby for helping us with this. Carol and I have been very busy and it is such a huge help to have members working on this with us. I am sure other Clubhouse members appreciate hearing from members too. It is true what they say, that the work of the Clubhouse can- Trisha Huffman not be done by staff alone. We NEED the Clubhouse members to function! It is also nice that, during this time, we can keep the work ordered day going for some people. We really appreciate the work being done on the newsletter, as it is another way for us to all stay connected. I would like to thank Jeff E. for all of his hard work on the newsletters every month, it is even more important now than before. There are also members writing articles and help- ing assemble the newsletters. We appreciate everything that members have been doing. Even though we aren’t together we are trying to keep Clubhouse going as best as we can. I have talked to many members over the last few weeks and I can say that the one thing we all want is to be back at Clubhouse together. One big way that we have been in contact with each other is staying active in our Clubhouse Inspira- tion Private Party Facebook group. Many members and staff have been posting about their days. We have been having our daily morning meetings as well as a wellness event every day at 12:30. There have been some virtual social events, such as taking a virtual tour of the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. It is a great way for Clubhouse members and staff to stay in touch with each other. If you are a mem- ber of Clubhouse Inspiration and have a Facebook and are not in our group, please let one of us know and we would love to add you! Another thing that we just started doing is having conference calls. We are lucky that we have Hunter, who set this up for us. We did a test run and had our first General Membership Meeting this way and it was a big success. We hope that next week even more members will be able to join us. I just want to say thank you again to all of the members and Carol for all of their hard work during this time. I am glad that we all have each other for support and I can’t wait until we can all be back together at Clubhouse again.

Movies

The Call of the Wild is an American adventure film based on the Jack London 1903 novel of the same name and on Twentieth Century Pictures' 1935 film adaptation. Directed by , the film was written by Michael Green, and stars Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford, and Colin Woodell. Set during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, the film follows a dog named Buck as he is stolen from his home in and sent to the Yukon, where he befriends an old outdoorsman and begins a life-altering adventure.

Onward is an American computer-animated urban fantasy film produced by Anima- tion Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film is directed by Dan Scanlon and stars the voices of , , Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and . Set in a suburban fan- tasy world, the film follows two elf brothers who set out on a quest to find an artifact that will bring back their deceased father

Frozen II, also known as Frozen 2, is an American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is the sequel to the 2013 film Frozen and features the return of directors Chris Buck and . Veteran voice cast Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, , and Ciarán Hinds return as their previous characters, and they are joined by newcomers Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, , Martha Plimpton, Jason Ritter, Rachel Matthews, and Jeremy Sisto. Set three years after the events of the first film, the story follows Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, who embark on a journey beyond their kingdom of Arendelle in order to discover the origin of Elsa's magical powers and save their kingdom after a mysterious voice calls out to Elsa.

Three Christs is an American drama starring Richard Gere. In 1959, psychiatrist Dr. Alan Stone arrives at a mental hospital in Ypsilanti, armed with the radical belief that schizophrenic patients should be treated not with confinement and electroshock therapy but with empathy and understanding. He takes on a particularly challenging case of three men, each of whom believes they are Jesus Christ. Dr. Stone begins a risky, unprecedented experi- ment that will push the boundaries of psychiatric medicine and leave everyone involved pro- foundly changed. Based on a remarkable true story, Three Christs is a fascinating and mov- ing look at one man's journey into the deepest mysteries of the human mind. 2

Indoor Activities NO BAKE COOKIES 60 Cookies Total Time: 40 Minutes Are you bored yet? Feeling a bit stir crazy, being confined indoors due to the coronavirus Cook Time: 5 Minutes social distancing restrictions? Here are some suggestions of activities you can do alone or Prep Time: 5 Minutes with your roommates and family. Ingredients: Cards 2 Cups Sugar 1/2 Cup Milk  Crazy 8 1 Stick 8 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter  Go Fish 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa  Old Maid 3 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats  Uno 1Cup Smooth Peanut  Standard deck of playing cards: Euchre, Rummy, Hearts, Spades, Soli- Butter taire 1 Tablespoon Pure Va- nilla Extract Board Games Large Pinch of Salt

 Sorry Directions:  Aggravation 1. Line a baking sheet  Monopoly with wax paper or parchment.  Clue 2. Bring the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a Word Games boil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat,  Boggle stirring occasionally, then let boil for one mi- nute. Remove from the  Scrabble heat, add the oats, pea- nut butter, vanilla, Crafts and salt, and stir to com- bine.  Knitting 3. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the  Crocheting prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room tem-  Needlepoint perature until cooled and hardened, about 30  minutes. Refrigerate in Latch hook an airtight container for up to 3 days Puzzles

Recipe by Liz J  Jigsaw puzzles

 Word Searches

 Crosswords

 Sudoku

3 For this month’s member spotlight, Clubhouse Inspiration is pleased to feature Liz J. Liz became a member many years ago, back when we were in the original clubhouse location at TTI. A few years ago, when Michigan imposed spend down restrictions, Liz was among the members who were una- ble to continue attending, but we’re thrilled to have her back. She’s become a very active member again, starting about two years ago. Liz works in our business unit and has taken on the responsibility of daily attendance and mainte- nance of our Flourish computer software. She also usually works as cash clerk, at least on the days she is not working her TE job at OCHN. In January, she started the job as a customer service rep- resentative where she prepares a weekly mailing packet and performs other data maintenance re- sponsibilities. Liz grew up here in Michigan, born in Detroit. She was raised in Saline where she graduated from high school in 1975. She earned an accounting degree from Western Michigan University in 1982 , and she worked as a scheduling manager at Hudson’s for about fourteen years. She also worked in management at other retailers and food service chains. Liz is a huge sports fan and loves watching football, , and . Her favorite teams? The Western Michigan Broncos and the ! She’s anything but a couch potato, though. She’s also a very accomplished cook and loves spending time in the kitchen. And she is very active on several committees at TTI and OCHN. She’s a board member at TTI, and she sits on the CAC committees for both organizations as well as the OCHN recipient rights committee. The oldest daughter in her family, Liz has three siblings. She took care of both of her parents until they passed, and she now lives in her own apartment in the Lake Ori- on/Oxford area. Her sister Chris is a nurse educator who lives in Washington state, and her brother Karl is a social worker and former engineer from Montana. Pete, her other brother, passed away last year. At Clubhouse Inspiration, Liz is like a mom or big sister to most of the members. She looks after everyone, and she’s very diligent and detail oriented when it comes to maintaining all of the attendance records. Liz is the type of listener people go to for advice because she has an abundance of empathy and wisdom. We all love and appreciate Liz for all she does for us and for our club- house, and we’re excited to feature her in this month’s spotlight. 4 Clubhouse Conference Call Number: 978-990-5000 Access Code: 371536# Mon-Friday member chat con- ference call at Noon for all who want to participate Tuesdays: General Member- ship conference call meeting at 1:00 o’clock You may also call the number at any time to see if anyone else is connected and available to converse. It’s like an audio chatroom. Poetry

Easter 2020 By John Y. Miss my Grandpa and Mom… Staying safe at home… Had a great dinner and dessert…. This virus has hit my group home hard… I’m very glad and blessed that I’m not sick… Blessed be to club With sad hearts, Clubhouse Inspira- house... tion recognizes the passing of mem- ber Tracy Flores who passed unex- pectedly on March 29th. Our heart- felt prayers go out to his loved ones and family, and may he now rest in everlasting peace. 5 Memorial Day Trivia Quiz

7. Who started the tradition of wearing poppies on Me- 1. What was the original name for Memorial Day? morial Day? A. Remembrance Day A. Moina Michael B. Decoration Day B. Dorothea Dix C. Civil War Soldier Day C. Florence Nightingale D. The Day of Remembrance D. General John Logan 2. Who is credited with starting the holiday? 8. Which of the following is commonly used to decorate A. Abraham Lincoln graves on Memorial Day? B. Robert E. Lee A. Balloons C. James Garfield B. Notes D. John Logan C. Wreaths 3. The American Civil War resulted in the creation of the D. Candles country’s first what? 9. Which state was the first to designate Decoration Day as A. National cemeteries an official holiday? B. National monument A. New York C. National guard B. Pennsylvania D. National Security Administration C. North Carolina 4. Where is the official birthplace of Memorial Day? D. Virginia A. Massachusetts 10. What item is placed on each grave at Arlington Cemetery every year during the National Memorial Day celebration? B. Virginia A. A paper poppy C. New York B. A small American flag D. Pennsylvania C. A military medal 5. Why was May 30th chosen as the original day to cele- brate Memorial Day? D. A wreath A. It marked the start of the Civil War. 11. How many soldiers are buried in Arlington National Cem- etery? B. It marked the end of the Civil War A. 50,000 C. It was the day of the first Civil War casualty. B. 10,000 D. There were no significant battles on that day in history. C. 400,000 6. In what year did Memorial Day become a legal federal D. 1 million holiday? 12. What is the most popular activity people participate in on A. 1865 Memorial Day? B. 1868 A. Visiting friends and family C. 1942 B. Parade D. 1971 C. Decorating graves

D. Watching war documentaries

. A 12. C 11. B 10. A 9. C 8.

A A 7. D 6. D 5. C 4. A 3. D 2. B 1. Answers: Choice Multiple

6 7 MOTHER’S DAY COLORING PAGE

May Birthdays 11th– Mary D. 12th– Mike G 14th– Carol C. 28th– Matt A.

8 A-MAZE-ING FUN

Carol still hard at work during shutdown, deep cleaning the clubhouse kitchen.

Tina’s Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

9 It’s a Global Pandemic! ...but I can stay safe inside my own, comfortable home! By Emma Haden I think everyone has seen at least one movie or TV show that addresses the possibility of a Global Pandemic. Usually the story includes violence and in- security, the threat of infection, or looting and chaos. Sometimes the story includes details about people hiding alone in their homes, or coming together in groups to fight common threats. Almost always, there is confusion, fear, and danger. Now that we are living through an actual, real life global pandemic, we find that we have a lot to be thankful for – all we really need to do to keep safe is stay home, practice social distancing, and wait! So, with the support of Clubhouse Inspiration, a community that ensures that our basic needs are met, what is it that makes it all so hard? We may face challenges such as social iso- lation, boredom, anxiety, and depression. Luckily, we already know that keeping busy and productive are a great defence!

Below are some great ways to benefit the body, the mind and the environment – from the home to the community. Do some planning! Work out a good routine that works for you, incorporating rest and busy times, and make a to-do list. Get in touch with a friend, family member, or neighbour! You might be able to talk to your neighbour from your porch, or use the telephone to chat to another mem- ber from Clubhouse. Check up on people that you think might need to hear a friendly voice! Sit in the sun! Be aware of when the sun is shining and take advantage of it. Have a spot on your porch that you can sit, or sit by a window when the sun streams in and feel its warmth on your body. Did you know that being in the sun causes the brain to release a hormone called serotonin, which can improve a person’s mood, bring about feelings of calm, and also help with focus! (tricitymed.org) Look out the window and make notes of what you can see! Spring time in Michigan brings the return of masses of bird life – see how many different kinds of birds you can see! If your home has a bird feeder watch for little animals underneath too – some- times you can see chipmunks or moles coming to enjoy the seeds that the birds drop. Exercise! Be aware of your body, and work on exercising your muscles. Flex your hands, stretching out your fingers as far as they can, and then make a tight fist, before relaxing them completely. Be aware of how this makes your muscles and joints feel. Try this with different parts of your body – stretch out your arms, pull them back in tight, and then consciously relax them dropping them completely at your sides. Stretch out your legs, and tense every muscle from your thighs, to your calves, to your feet and toes. Again, consciously relax. If you have access to any exercise videos, try one! Try walk- ing around your home, or even in place for five minutes a couple of times per day. Meditate! If you have access to the internet, or an audio of some kind, listen to a guided

10 meditation. If you don’t have this, try closing your eyes and picture a beautiful, peace- ful scene – it could be waves on the beach, or a tree, swaying in the breeze. Just let yourself feel peace and calm and let go of any tension in your body, or stress in your mind. Read! If you don’t have access to anything to read, let the staff at Clubhouse Inspiration know and they will make sure to get something to you. Scientists have proven that reading reduces stress, and can even lower your heart rate and blood pressure. It also helps to improve memory and brain power, can enhance empathic skills, and is linked to an increased life span! ...and a good book can be like a little vacation – taking you to another world for a while! (Bustle.com) Write! Write about what it’s like for you living through this moment in history. Write a story. Write a poem. Write a list of dreams and desires. Write anything that inspires you. Do any journaling that has been set by your case worker – there are lots of studies that support the idea that journaling can be therapeutic! Spring clean! Pretend to be a visitor and have a good look around your home. Think about what it is about your rooms that are attractive and comfortable, and notice any- thing that is untidy or dirty. Work on maintaining a clean and tidy environment, and think about what you can do to keep the focus on the most pleasant aspects of your liv- ing area. Rearrange some furniture if you want to and are able. Get Creative! Draw a picture, or get some paints out and paint. If you are have the skills, create something – knit or crochet, create a collage, or doing some coloring. Play a game! If you live with other people, find someone willing to play board games or cards. One of my favourite games is Clue, where each player tries to guess details about a fictional murder. To tell the truth, I don’t think I’ve ever won, but I always en- joy lots of laughs, and I try to use thought processes that exercise my brain in ways that they might not otherwise be employed. One of my favourite card games is Uno, be- cause it isn’t confusing, and everyone seems to have a chance at winning. Watch a movie or TV! This is one that I think is wonderful in moderation – TV doesn’t exercise the brain or the body in the same way as the other activities listed, but it can be a very enjoyable way to pass some time. Enjoy some music. Listen to your favourite radio station or enjoy a concert on TV. If you have access to the internet, watch some of the works by the Detroit Symphony Or- chestra. If you’re like me, belt out a song, with or without an instrument to accompany you! Here are some interesting facts: singing helps to enhance positive immune fac- tors, improves lung function, reduces stress hormones, and can contribute to positive neurological change! (riseupandsing.org)

With all of these things to keep us busy, who knows, we might even come out of this Global Pandemic stronger, healthier, and wiser than we were before! We may feel like we are on our own, but we aren’t! Our Clubhouse is working together with all members to truly be an inspiration – we’ll get through this together!

11 CLUBHOUSE INSPIRATION

Clubhouse Inspiration is a com- munity of people working together for a common goal to get their lives back. Clubhouse Inspiration offers people living with mental illness hope and opportunities to reach their full potential. We oper- ate on proven standards which have been developed by Club- house International over two decades which are effective in over 320 clubhouses worldwide. The basic components of successful clubhouses are the work-ordered day, employment programs, even- ing, weekend, and holiday activi- ties, community support, out- reach , education programs, and self-governance.

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