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The Password Newsletter—July 2014

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The Password

We are now on

Facebook - search under

“Crossroads Cape Breton” and Like us!

Crossroads Hours of

Operation

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri:

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Wednesday:

8:30 AM to 8:00 PM

The club is also open for

holidays and special

occasions.

JULY 2014

Newsletter - July 2014 The Password

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July Birthdays

July 2 - Cheryl L

July 3 - Blair P

July 4 - Terry B

July 8 - Amanda N

July 9 - David B

July 12 - Christopher C, June D

& Isabel D

July 14 - Hughie P & Jeffrey S

July 20 - Janice S

July 23 - Erin C

July 28 - Colleen P

Jackie in BC at the Conference


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STANDARD OF THE MONTH

1. Membership is voluntary and without time limits.

This is an easy way to get involved without feeling the stress of set hours,

however the opportunity exists if you choose to.

-Drew M.

It’s good to know that you are not under any stress or pressure and that the

work is available to do.

-Linda P.

YEAR TO DATE STATS FOR June

New Members: 0

Total Membership: 292

Active Members: 104

Average Day Program Attendance for June: 43.8

Average Day Program Attendance Year to Date: 43.3

Average Evening/Weekend Attendance for June: 23.6

Average Evening/Weekend Program Attendance for the Year: 18.6

People working on TEs: 5

People working on Group TEs: 6

**NOTICE**

Due to the increase in the price of stamps, we will be cutting back on the

amount of Passwords that will be mailed out. We have begun to email out

the Password, therefore if you have an email address please email us at:

[email protected]

to start receiving your copy by email or visit the club to pick up a copy. If you

would like to continue to receive by mail please let MBU know. Thanks MBU.


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Camp 2014

Pirates on the Mira

Camp was a great success this year! We had a mixture of sun &

rain but it didn’t dampen our spirits. Fun was had by all with

karaoke, a treasure hunt, a dance, spa night, hikes to Gooseberry

Cove & Louisburg Lighthouse, many camp fires & family day.

We can’t wait until next year !

Eugene at Gooseberry Cove

Camp MacLeod Camp fire!

We forgot our hair nets!

YUMMY!!!!


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MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS UNIT UPDATES

We are in the process of splitting MBU up into 2 units. One being a

business unit & the other unit being a Media Unit. We are having

many meetings in order to hash out all the details. Once unit

responsibilities have been worked out, a description will be

published in the password.

We have heard that one of our new vans has arrived in Sydney &

the other two vans, are on route from New Brunswick! We are

hoping to take possession of them as soon as possible. We are also

looking into getting secure parking in the downtown area. We have

decided to use Cambridge Suites for the next few months.

Lunchtime Walk!


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HOUSE MEETING UPDATES

Issue #1: Can we get the MAPP Training started?

Consensus: The Club wants to have MAPP Training each year. The group of

five trainers will meet with Colleen to consider getting this off the ground.

Issue #2: How do we address breaches of guidelines in the Clubhouse

(stemming, personal use of computers, etc.)

Consensus: We agree with the definition of Stemming:

“Stemming is when you ask someone for any item or object that

they have that you don’t have but you want or need.”

(THIS ISSUE IS CARRIED OVER)

What to do when there is bad Weather:

1. Take a thermos & fill it with hot water to make tea or coffee before the storm comes.

2. Buy more canned and dried food.

3. Fill the bathtub with cold water in case your water is shut off. Use that water to flush

your toilet.

4. If you walk, watch out for fallen trees and live wires.

5. Check your flashlight and radio to make sure you have fully

charged batteries.

6. Use a Coleman stove if needed (outside only!).

7. Prepare ice cubes before the storm hits.

8. Use a battery radio if you have one.

9. Unplug all household appliances (except for the fridge & stove) in case of thunder.


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FREE YOUR MIND UPDATES

Hello all you Free Your Mind fans! We are still in operation on the third floor, in our office and the

Wellness Room. There are odds and ends to finish such as gathering photos and videos of the big

day. The number of people in attendance was almost overwhelming and we have pics and videos of

everything from the Flash Mob Dance to the Wellness Fair, Family Events and Talent Showcase.

There were so many people who helped us with Free Your Mind that it is impossible to name them

all. During the month of August we will be having a party open to everyone in the Club to thank

those involved in making May 31 such a special day.

On a personal note, I would like to thank all those who came to help me in the office, at the Region-

al, in meetings and around town. I was amazed at the number of folks who gladly contributed to

the Promotions piece of the festival. I could not have done my job so effectively without your help.

If anyone would like to see or copy what we have, please come up to the third floor or contact Chiyo.


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The following section contains

member /staff submissions.

These are not necessarily the views

and opinions of Crossroads itself.

Please enjoy and feel free to

submit anything to the MBU for

publishing!


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MIKE’S CORNY JOKES

Camp MacLeod was awesome. Let me tell you all about it. Lots of funny things

happened.

Jeff, Eugene, and Paul had a special flavor of popcorn. I

shocked them when I added the fake beetles for extra flavor.

Someone thought a dog used their car as a toilet. They didn’t

know I put the fake dog poo on the hood.

I put a fake eyeball on Carol Ann and told her that I had my eye on her.

During karaoke night I did an impres-

sion of Milli Vanilli, the only difference

between me and them was that I wasn’t

lip singing. Then I turned my hat on

backwards and did my impression of

Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby”.

During the dance I placed a toilet brush

between my legs, I looked like I had a

bunny rabbit tail, Annezita laughed so

hard I thought she was going to explode.

Well I had a great time and I want to

rap this up by saying what you going to

do brother when the largest arms in

the world run wild on you. Mike at Mexican Night

getting ready to do the tango


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For Constable Tara Morgan*

(d. October 25, 2012)

Tara Morgan is no more, I see as they said

Nor need I rail against the mortal way,

One rampant outgrowth in nature’s sway

And it took her and now she lies dead.

Just a few, short years since you played

At vacation, with us, shall I say

And your fun ends in a terrible way,

So we must see and so remain staid.

Such a lovely flower comes along no more,

Girl, how your mind was growing is more than plain.

As a mountie you felt as you swore

What was duty to us, but the rain

Of such a time was something we cannot ignore

And in our heart’s toil commend you to nature again.

By Darren H.

Mexican Food & Dancing—Wednesday Evening Program


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Arts and Crafts Night Luminaries

Camp MacLeod 2014

Another year to go to camp. I really enjoyed myself with the company of staff and

members. The games were a lot of fun. At work, we sometimes don’t have time to be

all together. The food was great!! Friday, I invited my son Jason and the rest of his

family. He brought his baby girl , Hailey Grace., my first granddaughter out to visit

me at Camp MacLeod. Hailey was so pleasant, she loves people and brought smiles

to all.

Mary O’R

A Special Day

My Granddaughter was baptized on June 21, 2014, in Margaree. Hailey has two

Nanna’s and two Great-grandmothers. On this special day we first went to see her

Great-grandmother. She is 90 years old and very smart. She lives in a large farm

house situated on 95 acres of land. What a beautiful sight to see. We all sat in the

kitchen with our tea. When the baptism was over, we all went

back to the farm house. I really felt a lot of love from this

family. We all hugged each other upon leaving. I’m so happy

to have a terrific son and daughter-in-law and feel that Hailey

has been blessed with a loving family. God bless her.

Mary O’R


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Sun Safety Tips! You can protect you family and still have fun un-

der the sun.

Cover up. Wear light— coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a

wide-brimmed hat made from breathable fabric. When you buy

sunglasses, make sure they provide protection against both UVA,

UVB & UVC rays.

Limit your time in the sun. Keep out of the sun and heat between

11AM and 4PM. When your shadow is shorter than you, the sun is

very strong. Look for places with lots of shade, like a park with

big trees, partial roofs, awnings, umbrellas or gazebo tents. Al-

ways take an umbrella to the beach.

Use sunscreen. Put sunscreen on when the UV index is 3 or more.

Drink plenty of cool liquids (especially water) before you feel

thirsty. If sunny days are also hot and humid, stay cool and hy-

drated to avoid heat illness. Dehydration (not having enough flu-

ids in your body) is dangerous, and thirst is not a good indicator

of dehydration.


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Regular Clubhouse Meetings

Morning Check-In Daily 9:00am

An opportunity for some announcements and updates on club activities.

Safety Crew Meeting The 2nd Monday of the month @ 2:30PM

The group discusses the safety of the club and determines ways to keep the club safe and re-solve any issues around safety in the club.

Unit Meetings 9:15am & 1:00pm

Planning, discussion and celebration of work that takes place in the club. Fosters opportuni-ties and support of members.

House Meeting Every second Tuesday @1:00pm

The club uses consensus as a decision making tool. This meeting is an open forum that al-lows members the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas regarding questions facing the club.

All Units Meeting First Tuesday of Month @ 1:00pm

The All Units Meeting is an information session between all the units to share updates and upcoming events.

Wellness and Leisure Meeting Every Tuesday @ 2:30pm

The Wellness and Leisure Meeting is for planning the clubs recreational programs. The pro-gramming is wide ranging including physical, emotional, and spiritual.

Van Committee Meeting First Monday @ 11:00am

The committee meets monthly to discuss van schedules, any issues that may arise around the vans, van maintenance, guidelines to van usage, etc.

Employment Meeting Weekly Thursday @ 3:00 pm

To discuss employment updates


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CROSSROADS CLUBHOUSE

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Main Line ……………..….…………………..567-7961

Scrubs……………..………….………………..567-7047

Kitchen………..………………...………..…..567-2718

Membership & Media Unit………….….. 567-7044

Business Unit……………………………......567-2647

MBU Membership Room………………....567-7045

Colleen’s Office……………………………..567-3104

Colleen’s Cell…………………….………....577-3747

Van Cells…………....…………..578-1945/ 577-2281

Lynn Anne (SHIMI) ………………….…...563-8594

Pathways…..………………………………....539-1185

Pathways Accounts………………………..539-9663

Loaves & Fishes………….………………….539-5182

Men’s Homeless Shelter…………………..564-5016

City Wide Taxi……………………………….539-6111

Cardeil Place………………………………...539-4228

Crisis………………………………………….. 567-7767

Helpline (24/7)………………………..1-888-429-8167

Mental Health Helpline…………...1-877-521-1100

Resource Number………………………………….211

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The Passwordcrossroadscapebreton.ca/July 2014.pdfCamp was a great success this year! We had a mixture of sun & rain but it didn’t dampen our spirits. Fun was had by all with karaoke,