VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR

NOVEMBER 2015

Vol 55/Issue 10

FROM PRESIDENT JULIANNE M.

Happy holidays to everyone ! Im already getting frantic thinking about all
the things I have to do over the next two months. First, I am so proud
about our newest award from the Keep The Promise on October 29,2015
in Bloomfield! We are all so happy. We waited a long time to win this and
it feels so good! Next the Anniversary & Halloween party was great. We
had OPTIONS and Fellowship join us on October 29th, that made things
even more fun. In a few weeks we will have our Thanksgiving
Dinner at Christ Church in Ansonia on November 25th, which
is always one our best events of the year. I hope everyone can
come to celebrate Fall with us!

VICE PRESIDENT SYLVIA H.

Greetings VSC members. This month Im celebrating my birthday. It actually falls
on Thanksgiving. This year I have a lot to be grateful for. Im grateful for all of
the clubs members and there friendship, It makes things happen for me. Well we
will be having our Thanksgiving dinner at the church on the 25th. All club
members are welcome but remember to bring that can of food donation like
always. The food bank at the church help those in need. All of our regular groups
are happening but keep an eye out for special events coming in the next
couple of months. Enjoy the holidays with your families and friends and thank
him for all the blessings in your life. God bless you all.

PAULA B.S SECRETARYS

One of the things Im thankful for this holiday season is the club. I have
been a member for two years and the secretary for a year and Im happy
to serve. I enjoy all the craft classes and doing my job during the
Executive Committee meetings. I really enjoy seeing my crafts hanging
on display in the BHcare building it makes we feel special. My Beading
Class is going well too because there are some really talented people
coming and making some incredible necklaces and bracelets!

BIRTHDAYS IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Happy birthday to the following club members.
Zac B.

Richard D.

John E.

Ray E.

Holly G.

Sylvia H.

Jose L.

Joe M. Arthur R.
THE MASTERS TABLE FOR NOVEMBER
Free community Thanksgiving dinner ! At Assumption Church Hall 61 Cliff St.
Ansonia Ct from 1-3 pm Sunday November 22 2015
Everyone is welcome to join us for a fabulous traditional spread.
For more info call 203-732-7792 or www.masaterstablemeals.org or
mastertable@gmail.com

GROCERY GROUP FOR NOVEMBER

Derby, Seymour, Oxford : Nov. 3rd
Shelton, Ansonia : Nov. 4th
All residents Nov. 18th

Pick up time starts at 10am. Call 203-732-7089 for reservations!

LAUNDRY GROUP FOR NOVEMBER

Derby, Seymour, Oxford: Nov. 10th
Shelton, Ansonia: Nov. 11th
Pick up times start at 10am. Call 203-732-7089 for
reservations!
COMING WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 11, AT 12 NOON TO THE VSC COME HEAR MORE!
Did you know you can save $1,258.80 a year? The Medicare Savings Program can
Help you qualify for Extra Help with prescriptions
Eliminate your Part B premium
Eliminate costly co-pays and annual deductibles
There will be a presentation on MSP that will help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries
make the most of their benefits and save money. Come join our speaker Shayla Del Giudice
from Access Independence, as she presents free information on how to enroll and how to
determine if you qualify for the program.

Masters Table Community Meals and the Justice

Society Breakfast Club present a free breakfast!
If you could use a hot breakfast or a cup of coffee please join us
Saturday November 14, 2015 at the Assumption Church Hall 61 North
Cliff St. Ansonia Ct. from 9am-11am. For more info call 203-732-7792

ROBERT S.WORD, GIVE THANKS

For each new morning with light.
For rest and shelter of the night. For health and food.
For friends and love.
For Everything thy goodness sends.
From Give Thanks by Ralph Waldo Emerson

VALLEY MEMBERS AND FELLOWSHIP STAR IN THEIR OWN

FASHION SHOW AT FELLOWSHIP PLACE!
Twelve members of the VSC participated in the Annual Fashion Show between the
two clubs in New Haven on October 19, 2015. A dinner, show, and dance were the
main attraction for this yearly event. The members from both clubs chose their
own clothes to wear and wrote up how they wanted to be announced down the
catwalk. Everyone had so much fun and boy did they all look
fantastic. Everyone said they can not wait to do this next year!
This is always such a great time for members and staff. John W.
from Fellowship and Phyllis our Club Supervisor were the MCs
doing all the announcing. Phyllis then played all types of music
that everyone could dance too. We thank Julianne for driving us all home after
because we were all pooped out afterwards.

THE VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB CALENDARS ARE READY FOR 2016

The Valley Social Club calendars are now available for anyone who wants to support the art project at the club. The calendars display a variety of art work made
by consumers at BHcare. All art work was made in our Art Classes that are held
each week over the past year. Your donation of $5.00 will be used to supply the
artists for next years projects. Please contact Jacques Maignan at 203-736-2601,
ext. 1163.

WHAT ABOUT THE HUB ?

The HUB staff of the Valley Social Club are here to help club
members and agency consumers with faxing paperwork, filling out
forms, helping contact various agency's etc. We Help people on a
first come, first serve basis. We are here to assist consumers but
note, we dont do the work for you. We are here to teach skills and
increase independence through support.

WHAT ! ME WORK GROUP

The Me Work group is starting back up this month. The
group focuses on helping consumers explore the opportunities of
getting back into the work force or may be working for the first time.
The group starts November 4th at 2pm. People interested should
contact me Jacques M at the Valley Social Club. For more info call
Jacques Maignan at 203-736-2601 or ex. 1163.

RIDING THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE

If your some one whos cool and in the know you can get your
valley Social Club newsletter on line ! We are at www.BHcare.org.
look under specialty services section under Valley Social Club. Its
the same letter you get in the mail available anytime.

ANOTHER FUN OCTOBER BY JULIANNE M

The month of October is always a fun one here at the
club. First we had our trip to Jones tree farm. Everyone
got their pumpkins and a hayride on a sunny fall
afternoon. I also got decorations for the club. Then we
had our Halloween/anniversary party up at the Ansonia
Armory. As usual we had big a crowd, unusual costumes
and great food. We got to catch up with the OPTIONS and
New Haven clubs, danced and had a scary good time.

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CLUB

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE OR IMPROVE YOUR READING
SKILLS?
Opportunities abound here at the club for motivated individuals and here is
why! We have a reading program from Literacy Volunteers. They are here to
help you improve your skills. How does it work? First you sign up with Phyllis
at the club. Then the head of Literacy Volunteers makes an appointment with
you to do a small interview with you to see what level you read at. Then you are
assigned a tutor and meetings times are scheduled that work into your
schedule each week. So if you think you need reading assistance call today at
203-305-7895 and this is for anyone that is a BHcare client.
They are Back!!!
The South Central Behavioral Health Grants are back! We have not had the
opportunity to do this in many years. We had members achieve wonderful
things like holding a workshop on schizophrenia that educated the public and
members families. We had one member write a grant to make baby blankets for
new born babies at Griffin Hospital. Members have written grants to do peer
run groups to teach various skills like crochet, knitting, taking educational trips
or doing a fitness class at a local gym. Maybe you always wanted to start your
own business but never thought you could, well the seed money they give might
just be what gets you going! If you would like to do a grant they must be in your
own hand writing. No one else can write it for you. This is open to all clients at
BHcare. See club staff for grant forms and assistance. Dead Line is November
10, 2015. Grants are chosen by South Central's own Grant Committee. Good
Luck!
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BRANFORD HALLOWEEN PARTY BY JOHN L.
Valley Social Club recently attended a Halloween Party at Options in Branford
on October 21, 2015. We had wonderful snacks and hors doeuvres . Then we
had chicken and potatoes dinner which was delish! The weather was warm
which made wearing a costume very hot. Two of their members won first and
second but Shawn M. won third place. We would like to thank the staff and club
members for a fun time. We are glad we were invited to their place! We look
forward to all the upcoming parties with them in the future!

ANNOUNCING THE ANNUAL

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AT THE
CHRIST CHURCH !
GOBBLE, GOBBLE, ITS THAT TIME AGAIN TO
ENJOY OUR YEARLY FAMILY MEAL TOGETHER.
DATE:

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

TIME:

12 pm - 1:30pm.

ADDRESS: 56 SOUTH CLIFF STREET

ANSONIA, CT.
THIS LUNCHION IS OPEN TO ALL BHcare CONSUMERS ONLY.
PLEASE BRING A CANNED FOOD DONATION FOR THE CHURCHS
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK.
CALL 203-732-7089 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2015

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

1
CLUB
CLOSED

Lunch 12-12:30

BREAKFAST CLUB

Lets Talk 1-2

Drawing Class 2-3

BINGO 2-3

Breakfast 8:30-10am
Me Work 2-3
Out to eat 4-6
$*

10

11

CLUB
CLOSED

Lunch 12-12:30

BREAKFAST
CLUB
BINGO 2-3

BREAKFAST CLUB
8:30-10A
Enlightened Lunch
12-1p * Medicare

10:30-11:30
Lunch 12-12:30
Wills Anxiety Grp 1-2
Drawing 2-3p

Me Work 2-3

EVENING SOCIAL 5-7*

Lets Talk 1-2

Drawing Class 2-3

8:30-10A

8:30-10A

15

16

17

18

CLUB
CLOSED

Lunch 12-12:30

BREAKFAST
CLUB

Lets Talk 1-2

Drawing Class 2-3

CLUB
CLOSED

13

14

FREE LUNCH
12-12:30
CRAFTING CLAS 2-3P
EMOTIONS A. 4-5

OUT TO THE MALL

10-1PM *$

12

Beading Class

CLUB
CLOSED

BINGO 2-3

Me Work 2-3

25

26

27

28

CLUB & CENTER

CLOSED

CLUB & CENTER

CLOSED

CLUB CLOSED

8:30-10A

BREAKFAST
CLUB

8:30-10A

BINGO 2-3

Lets Talk 1-2

Drawing Class 2-3
Club Dinner 3:15-4:30

FREE LUNCH
12-12:30
CRAFTING CLAS 2-3P
EMOTIONS A. 4-5

Lunch 12-12:30

Lunch 12-12:30

6
FREE LUNCH
12-12:30
CRAFTING CLAS 2-3P
EMOTIONS A. 4-5

BREAKFAST
CLUB
8:30-10A

CLUB
CLOSED

CLUB
CLOSED

5
Beading Class
10:30-11:30
Lunch 12-12:30
Drawing 2-3p
EVENING SOCIAL 5-7*

21

24

30

Sat

20

23

29

Fri

Lunch 12-12:30
Drawing 2-3p
No evening Social
Options Thanksgiving
Dinner 3pm

22

Lets Talk 1-2

Drawing Class 2-3

Thu

NO BREAKFAST
THANKSGIVING
DINNER AT CHRIST
CHURCH 12-1:30P*
RIDES PROVIDED
Phone Numbers
(203)
Phyllis 305-7895
Jacques 893-8135
Mike 723-7089
BHcare 736-2601
Social Club

735-9106

19

Beading Class 10:30

NO EVENING
SOCIAL TONIGHT

NO E.A. GROUP

Club Hours

Warn Line Hours

Sign up Key

Mon-Thurs
8:30-5pm
Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
Open for E.A. only
Closed weekends

Sun-Thurs 6-19pm
Fri-Sat 6-11pm
203-732-2004

$ = Money needed

* = Must sign up