VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB

NEWS LETTER FOR MARCH 2016

Vol 59/Issue14

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Hello club members.
Well after a brief but cold winter I can finally see flowers coming up
through what little snow I have left in my yard. We had a very busy
winter in the club. The holidays seemed to be good to everyone and
we had very good turn outs on activities because the weather was so
mild all the way into February. Coming up this month
is our annual St. Pats Day Lunch as well as lots of
Enlightened Lunch, crafts and other fun stuff. Stop on
by and take part in what the club has going on.

FROM THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Greetings Fellow Club Members !
Im looking forward to spring after that rough February we had. If
you flip over to page four I have an article about some thoughts I
have and theres just not enough room for it here. I hope everyone is
doing well. Sylvia H.

FROM THE CLUB SECRETARY

Time is going so fast. March 17th is our annual Corned Beef Lunch at
the club. Make sure you get there early because the place gets
packed. Look for the flyer on the back of the newsletter for prices.
Paying your membership has its perks because members only pay $3
for this meal that cost up to $16.00 in a local restaurant like across
the street. Phyllis and Mike go all out! Come by and enjoy this
delicious meal to celebrate St. Patrick Day! Paula B.

LAUNDRY GROUP FOR MARCH

Derby, Seymour, Oxford March 15th
Shelton & Ansonia March 16th
Call 203-732-7089 for reservations. Pick ups
start at 10am

GROCERY GROUP FOR MARCH

Derby, Seymour, Oxford March 8th & 22nd.
Shelton & Ansonia 9th &23rd.
Call 203-732-7089 for reservations. Pick ups
start at 10am

BIRTHDAYS IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

Congratulations to those celebrating birthdays in March.

Fred B, Rusty R, Kent O, Paul T, Norma T.

POETRY FROM THE PROSE

Submitted by Robert S.
I know spring. I know spring has come when I look out the
Window. Shiny cherry blossoms are already in full bloom.
I read a book in my leisure time on a mild afternoon.
I can feel spring has come.

By Sun Young Park

WHAT HUB ?
The HUB staff of the Valley Social Club are here to help club members and agency
consumers with filling out and faxing paperwork ,helping touch base with outside
agencys etc. Staff help consumers on a first come first serve basis. We are glad to
help with the goal of teaching our consumers learn to do for them selves.

LET TALK ABOUT HEALTH

The CHERISH Program at BHcare along with funding from Agency
on Aging will be sponsoring a health and well being group for
seniors. This group will be offering advocacy and support of all
kinds. There will be three groups offered in March. The dates will
be March 1st, eighth and 15th from 11-12pm at the
Valley Social Club. You dont need to be a club member
to come. Light refreshments will be provided. If you
have any questions call Mary Jane Liddel at:
203-736-2601 at ext. 1143

COMMUNITY DINNER FOR MARCH

Come welcome the Easter Bunny at this months Community Dinner!
This months Community dinner will be March 20,from 3-5pm at the Assumption
church Hall, 61 North Cliff St. Ansonia. For more info call 203-732-7792 Or
www.masterstablemeals.org In case of bad weather call the number above for
updates. Free to the public. Sponsored by Eddys Bakery and
Seymour Stop & Shop. Donations graciously accepted.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR GRANT RECIPIENTS

February marked a great month for many consumers in the
state because South Central Behavioral Health Network Grants
were awarded to many of our members. Some received grants
for buying cameras to take pictures. Some are learning how to
play guitars and getting lessons, Some are learning how to start
their own business and some are learning how to use a sewing
machine! There are many grants people asked for and for those
who did not receive a grant do not worry there is always next
year! We will update from time to time to see how each
member is doing and what they have enjoyed
about their grants!

SLYVIA SAYS
For March this year Easter comes Early. So Im actively doing what good Catholics
doing something for Lent is an active sacrifice to prove my commitment to my higher
power. Others of you also practice this tradition. So all our members who celebrate
Easter Have a blessed Holiday! But beware the Ides of March are upon us all as well.
This month while Im busy preparing for Easter we have some things at the club that
will prove to be a good time to enjoy also. March also brings with it warmer weather
the old saying comes in like a lamb and out like a lion or vise versa. We shall see!
What looms ahead. The season changes and daylight saving time happens on March
13th too. We will be having our annual St. Patrick Day Dinner. Always a big turn out
and staff does a great job putting that event together. There will be a Wii bowling
tournament slated early in the month. That will bring out a bunch of us to raise money
for the Domestic Violence program. We do this in conjunction with the bowl- a- thon
day that certain clients who dont have transportation to Milford can still feel they
contributed and participated in some way for a good cause. Those that attend the Wii
tourney will be asked for a $5 donation that will include food and a T- shirt. It should
be a fun day and all for a good cause. Ladies group is going good and Im really
enjoying that too. Im sure there will be other things to sign for so keep checking the
board for thing to do. Just a reminder a kind gesture can go a long way so keep your
fellow club members in your thoughts as we bowl to benefit this month.
V.P. Sylvia H

Key events to talk about in March

We have so many new and exciting events to tell you about this month! Some
returning classes and some new ones:
Enlightened Lunches: RIPPLE comes to talk about their new stigma breaking
efforts in CT. First time speakers to the VSC. March 2, 2016 12-1p
Ladies Group is a Low Impact Aerobics class at TAD -G Fitness across from the
center. We receive personal instruction from Terry DiGiacomo-Galla held
twice a month on Thursdays check dates on calendar. $5.00 pp
Anxiety Group is once a month on the second Thursday at 1pm. Computer Class
is back on Fridays at 10am.
Enlightened Lunch on 3/20 at noon with special guests TEAM from Derby.
Special Bingo held on a holiday month, the second Tuesday of the month. $2.00
pre-pay and $3 that day also this is a members only event. Regular Bingo is the
first hour and the last is the special event from 3-3;30p.

YOUNG ADULTS CORNER

"The

squirrel, jumping from limb to limb, trusts his nature like

no human ever could." By Garry Fitchett Submitted By Riley C.
To be compared to a squirrel may seem a little odd, but last
month YAS took a trip where we learned to trust in our balance,
our breathing, and our bodies. We went to Jordan's furniture
store where we were able to do Its Adventure Ropes Course
after getting harnessed up we all made our way to the top, and soon froze
while seeing the obstacles and the height. After trying to persuade each other
to go first, I stepped out onto one direction of the course, and started to go.
Even though it was terrifying to be first, as I took a deep breath in I'd move,
and just focus on getting across. Feeling how to move on the ropes without
stepping too hard onto one side or the other put me more in tune with how I
was carrying myself. Soon, it became easier and easier, and I watched others
start to pick up their speed to see how fast they could get through the course
without falling. The zip lines were what scared everyone at first but soon we
realized they were the easiest thing to do. We learned to ease into a trust with
our movements, which put more trust in ourselves. With self trust, you can
do anything!

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY !

On Thursday February 11, 2016 we celebrated our Evening Social
Anniversary. Five years ago we had our first Sober Social which we called
it then. That evening 2/9/11 we had 4 participants and the week after we
doubled up in the attendance. Since those evenings were successful for over
two years we were having two separates evening socials per week. We went
back to one evening a week for a while. The members came up with the idea
of a potluck for that special night. There was a variety of food, soda, and
desserts. The evening started early at 4:30pm with a game Wheel of
Fortune, Will B. version, then supper and other games. The members had a
wonderful time and enjoyed the socialization among each other. The evening
went very well. Any club member can sign up and enjoy this wonderful
Evening Social on Thursdays 5-7pm.Any questions please contact Jacques
Maignan 203-736-2601 ext. 1163 or Will Boutwell 203-305-8069.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !

BOWL TO BENEFIT UMBRELLA!

OUR 2nd ANNUAL Wii BOWLING TOURNAMENT
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 STARTING AT 10AM
$5.00 DONATION
VSC AND OPTIONS JOIN FORCES THIS YEAR!
FREE LUNCH FOR THOSE
WHO PARTICIPATE! FREE T-SHIRTS TOO! ALL

PROCEEDS GO TO UMBRELLA!
SINGLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT WITH PRIZES TO THE
FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS!
TO GET INTO THIS TOURNEY YOU MUST HAVE YOUR MONEY IN
BY FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016.

________________________________________________________

ST. PATRICKS DAY LUNCH AT THE VSC !!!

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 FROM 12-1PM
This is not open to the public sorry!
COME JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CORN BEEF AND CABBAGE LUNCH! DELICIOUS FOOD AND A CELABRATION OF THIS GREAT
HOLIDAY. REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR GREEN.

Paid members $3.00

Non/Partial members $4.00
Staff $5.00 a plate (One order per staff member
Please order by 3pm March 16th.)

VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB FOR MARCH 2016

www.BHcare.org

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

4 Computer Class 10a

Free Lunch Friday
12-12:30pm
Craft class 2-3pm
Emotion A. 4pm

5
CLUB CLOSED
Red, White, and
Blue Thrift StoreWaterbury 11-2p$*

1
Breakfast Club
8:30-10
Bingo 2-3pm
Mary Jane Grp1112p

2 Breakfast Club
8:30-10a
Enlightened Lunch
12-1 RIPPLE
come & find out!
who they are!

3 Ladies Grp 10-11

9
Breakfast Club
8:30-10a
Coloring Time 1-3
Out To Eat 4-6pm
Member Choice!
$$*

10
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Anxiety Grp 1-2pm
w/Will **
Drawing class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7*

11 Computer Class
10a
Free Lunch Friday
12-12:30pm
Craft class 2-3pm
Emotion A. 4pm

12 CLUB CLOSED

Lunch 12-12:30pm
Lets Talk 1-2pm
Drawing class 2-3p

8 Breakfast Club
8:30-10
Wii Bowl To
Benefit at 10-3pm.
$5.00 Donation
No Bingo !
Mary Jane Grp11-12

13
CLUB CLOSED

14
Mary Janes Grp 1112a
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Lets Talk 1-2pm
Drawing class 2-3p

15 Breakfast Club
8:30-10a
Special Bingo
2-3:30 ($2.00)*
Mary Jane Grp 1112p

16 Breakfast Club
8:30-10
Keep The Promise
Mtg. in Middletown
leave at 9am**
CRLP 1:30-2:30*

17 ST. Pattys Day

18 Computer Class 10a

Lunch at the club

corn beef &
cabbage: 12-1(see
newsletter)*$3
Drawing Class 2-3
Evening Social 5-7*

Free Lunch Friday

12-12:30pm
Museum Art Trip 12:30
$5.00 p *
No Craft class Today
Emotion A. 4pm

19
CLUB CLOSED

20 CLUB CLOSED

21
Mary Janes Grp 11
-12a
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Lets Talk 1-2pm
Drawing class 2-3p

22 Breakfast Club
8:30-10a
Cultural Day in
Branford Leave
11a/Return by 2p
Bingo 2-3pm

23 Breakfast Club
8:30-10a
Enlightened Lunch

24
Ladies Group 10-11
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Game Time 1-2
Drawing class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7*

25 Computer Class 10
Free Lunch Friday
12-12:30pm
Craft class 2-3pm
Emotion A. 4pm
GOOD FRIDAY!

26
CLUB CLOSED

28
Mary Janes Grp 1112a
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Lets Talk 1-2pm
Drawing class 2-3p

29
Breakfast Club
8:30-10
Bingo 2-3pm
Club Dinner
3:15-4:30-free! *

30
Breakfast Club
8:30-10a
Enlightened Lunch
TEAM 12-12:30*

31
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Social Hour 1-2pm
Drawing class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7

Phone Numbers: (203)

Phyllis - 305-7895
Jacques- 893-8135
Mike-732-7089
BHcare 736-2601
Social Club 735-9106

** all activities are

weather permitting,
please call the center
after 8am on weekdays for phone message s, If you can not

CLUB HOURS

Sign up Key

Mon-Thurs 8:30-5pm
Fri 8:30-4pm
Closed Weekends
**Club Closed for cleaning
On Monday/ Wednesday
At 3:30-4:30p

* Must sign up
$ Need money

6
CLUB CLOSED

Masters Table from

3-5pm at the
Assumption
Church-Ansonia
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CLUB CLOSED

EASTER

Warm Line203-732-2004
Hours-Sun-Thurs 6-10
Friday/Sat. 6-11p

12-1p Perferred
Home Care
Pool Tourney all
welcome 1-3pm**

Lunch 12-12:30pm
Executive Meeting
12:15
Drawing class 2-3p
Evening Social 5-7*

Looking for something

to do and have a way
to get there !
Umbrella Bowl-a-thon
at AMF Milford Lanes1717 Boston Post RD