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Clubhouse Hours

Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 Noon - 12:30 p.m.

Phone: 610-433-9910

Fax: 610-433-9940

Drop-In Center Hours

Monday thru Friday 4-7pm

Saturday 2-7pm

Phone: 610-433-1803

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Comic Strip (NEW!) P. 2

Staff Profile P. 3

From the Director’s Desk P. 4

Clubhouse Gazette

October 2017

www.clubhouseoflehighcounty.org

Unit News & Updates P. 5

Classifieds (NEW!!) P. 5

Boscov’s Fundraiser P.9

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Cheers for Fears

Tuesday, October 31st

4-7pm

Join us for tricks and treats

and a prize for best costume!

Hot Dog Sale

Fundraiser to benefit Clubhouse of Lehigh County

Saturday, October 7 11 am to 2 pm

Hot Dog or Pastelillos, Beverage & a Bag of Chips

$2.00 ——————————————-

1437 W. Gordon St. Allentown PA 18102

Join Clubhouse members and staff

at the Allentown Halloween Parade

on Sunday, October 15th. This is

our first year participating and

everyone is super excited! We can’t

wait to unveil our float and

costumes. If you aren’t able to

participate, please come out and

watch!

Daily Dagone it!

By Troy S.

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Staff Profile By Mike S.

We finally have an opportunity to do an article on our new Director Mr. Chris Stout. Chris was

born at St. Luke’s Hospital near by Bethlehem, PA. His mother lives in Hellertown, PA. His

father lives in Pottsville, PA. Chris’ mother worked for Northampton County’s District Attorney

for 35 years. His father worked for Conrail railroad company for 41 years. They have both since

retired. Chris has one brother. His name is Bill. He lives in Whitehall, PA with his wife and two

children. His brother works as a Transportation Director at Air Products, Inc. Chris is married.

His wife’s name is Betsy. Together they have two children, Logan and Geno. His wife works at

Kids Peace in Bethlehem as the Lead Case Manager for the kids haven and long-term foster care.

Chris graduated from Saucon Valley High School. He took academic courses throughout his life

which prepared him for further education. Chris wrestled in high school. He attended Lycoming

College in Williamsport, PA after finishing high school. Although he was an average student in

high school, Chris began to excel as a college student. Chris wrestled in college. His team won 2

Division III national championships in college. Chris worked for Sharp Visions for 13 years after

college helping people with intellectual disabilities. Chris then worked for Quality Progressions

for 2 years as a Support Coordinator. He liked building relationships at work and with

co-workers. Chris remains in touch with many of his former colleagues. A few of them will

attend the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser we hold annually here at Clubhouse.

Chris has officially come on board as the Clubhouse Director as of late July. He has helped the

Clubhouse with new energy and support for himself, staff, and members alike. Thank you for

coming on board as we extend a warm welcome, and kudos to you for all you’ve already done.

Double Snap Program Continues

Just a reminder: the Double SNAP program,

where every $1 spent on fresh fruits and

vegetables using SNAP benefits will be

matched, up to $10 a day, is still in effect at

these local farmers’ markets and farm stands, all

in Allentown, through October: Jayden Grocery

& Deli, 802 S. 8th St., open daily 7am—7pm;

Fresh Fridays (7th & Hamilton Sts., 4-7pm

Fridays; and through November at Rodale Farm

Stands at the YMCA, 425 S. 15th St., Saturdays

9am—1pm. Complete location list at

www.buylocalglv.org/about-buy-local/

improving-food-access.

Every day, you

reinvent

yourself. You’re

always in

motion. But you

decide every

day: forward or

backward.

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From the Director’s Desk

These are exciting times here at clubhouse. In September, we officially kicked off our Young

Adult Transition program with our first student member, Pablo R. If you have not had the

opportunity to meet Pablo yet, please stop by and give him a warm Clubhouse welcome. Susan

and Mykesha have been working very hard to spread the word about this program to our local

schools and community.

Coming up this month, for the first time ever, the Clubhouse of Lehigh County will be

participating in the Allentown Halloween parade. We are going to need as many people as

possible to march with us to show the strength of our membership and program. Please see

Clubhouse staff if you need any information about participating in this activity.

We are also in need of some fresh ideas for Thursday and Saturday activities. Unfortunately, we

have had to cancel many of the activities in the last couple of months due to lack of

participation. If you have some ideas about how to generate participation in these activities or if

you have ideas for new activities, please share them. The next community meeting will be on

Wed., Oct. 4, 2017 at 1:45. If you cannot attend, drop off your suggestions in the Suggestions

box or email one of our staff members.

There continue to be many other great things going on at Clubhouse.

Susan A. recently ended her nutrition class and will be starting a knitting club. Ed B. will be

heading a Tai Chi group and the 3H unit will be hosting a hot dog fundraiser on 10/7/2017 to

generate funds to pay for their unit t-shirts. Our Clubhouse will once again be collaborating with

the Drop-In Center to have an informative table at the Harvest Full of Hope on 10/20/2017. If

you are interesting in working at our table to spread the word about our Clubhouse or if you

would like to participate in the Seminars, please register online. If you need transportation

please sign up in the activities book at Clubhouse.

Finally, we are now on Facebook. Please like our page, share our

information, and spread the word about Clubhouse.

“Never limit yourself because of others’

limited imagination. Never limit others

because of your own limited imagination.”

—Mae Jemison

UNIT NEWS AND UPDATES

3H (Holistic, Health, Hospitality):

Many members are starting to come back to

our Clubhouse. Thanks to a great effort from

our staff and our new Director. The

members are also encouraging new members

in completing their daily tasks and joining

them in different activity events in the unit.

It’s a great new journey getting to know old

and new members as well. The 3H unit has

worked very hard on training and

assisting others with daily tasks such as

selling at our snack bar; thanks to Joe

Roman for his time and dedication, also we

are thankful for members that are willing to

show our new members where and how a

daily task is done. We are very proud of

reaching the ones that are going through

difficult times or illness through our

reach-out calls; our goal is to make at least

ten calls a day. Thanks to the collaboration

of the BTU that is always providing those

beautiful greeting cards; thanks to Don and

Jolene. We are getting ready for our

fundraiser in the month of October. Cynthia

has done an outstanding job on helping the

members with their resumes and applying

for employment opportunities!

Please keep giving ideas and coming to our

programs. Flor is still having her Baking

Class every Friday from 1:45pm to 2:45 pm.

And we are noticing lots of talent and

creativity on all baking goods for the season

and much more. We are noticing lots of

talent and creativity on the 2 C U Create Art

class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from

1:45pm to 3 pm. Please join us in the

multipurpose room.

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BTU (Business Technology Unit):

The BTU has been busy lately trying to “kick it

up a notch” by encouraging our members to help

us find new Work Ordered DayDuties that seem

interesting and motivating to our unit. In

response, we are happy to announce two new

clubs created by our members: Close Knit Club,

where Susan A will lead us in learning how to

knit a washcloth or scarf; and Ed B will be

leading us in Tai Chi with Ed. We are all looking

forward to these classes beginning and learning

something new.

We are driven to increasing the employment/job

postings for the house. We are posting new jobs

every week in the bin on our wall in the BTU.

We are here to support our members in finding

employment, and would like an opportunity to

help regarding the search, resume writing, and

coaching if needed.

Lastly, we would like everyone’s help creating a

new banner for the BTU featuring our WOD with

pictures of members in the process of working, as

well as helping us create a mural for the HUB.

Our Clubhouse Brochure is in need of updating,

so this will be our unit project until completion.

We can’t wait to partner with our unit members

in accomplishing all these exciting projects.

CLC Classifieds:

TE Positions Available NOW!!

Dishwasher

Ritz BBQ

M, W, F

1-5pm

Production Associate Goodwill Thrift Shop @Tilghman Square

M, Tu, F

9-2pm

Transitional Employment

3 Members

Glenn R (Aharts)

Susan A (Ritz)

Sue Hong (lehigh St)

Independent Employment

71 Members

Justin B Annie K Mike K Ed C

Cheryl B Bonnie C Brenda Z Julie K

Sandy M Siddika J Mary K Patricia P

Laura F Mark R Rose T Jamie R

Michael T Tonya B Pat A Rich R

Marie P Andrew C Christine S Dave R

Catherine I Marianna K Terry M Melissa C

Tami T Joyce B Jeanette R Josh B

Scott R Dave H Ari T Dave G

Milissa H Allen D Andrea G Ian E

Michelle B Jim M Cindy G Donna K

Michelle R Ruby E James L Gail K

Sandra M Jonas W Tony S Chris G

Ann K-W Arber S Annie K Joel S

Wayne E Joseph R Ann C Cheryl B

Lee Y Ken K Willard S Sandy B

Robin O Bonnie L Scott S Chris L

Lora K Marilyn F Mike L

Supported Employment

18 Members

Will B (GKA) Terry M (Ritz)

Christine C (Ritz) John S (GKA)

Alida L (GKA) Chris W (GKA)

Adam M (GKA) Christine M (GKA)

Rich O (GKA) Ken B (Ritz)

Keith M (PPL) Alfonso S (GKA)

Philip C (GKA)

Matt P (GKA @Fogelsville thrift shop)

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Current Events By Ben K.

The southern U.S. was battered by two major storms in less than a month: Hurricane Harvey

over eastern Texas and Louisiana, and Hurricane Irma over the U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida and beyond.

Harvey was the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since 2005, touching down in

Texas on Aug. 25. Harvey is the wettest tropical hurricane on record in the contiguous United States,

with peak accumulations of 51.88” of rainfall. The resulting floods displaced more than 30,000 people,

and prompted more than 17,000 rescues. 300,000 people were left without electricity and billions of

dollars of property damage was sustained. As of September 6, at least 69 fatalities had been confirmed.

Hurricane Irma was the most intense Atlantic hurricane to strike the country since Katrina in

2005, initially striking the Florida Keys on Sept. 10. Irma caused widespread damage, particularly in

parts of the northeastern Caribbean. Its long duration caused it to impact a large geographical area, but

as it tracked westward and weakened in intensity the resulting damage was not as severe as expected in

many areas of Florida, although up to 13 million people were temporarily left without power.

The aftermath of Harvey became known for acts of kindness from volunteers who showed up to

help neighbors clean out waterlogged homes, donated needed supplies and used boats to rescue people

trapped in isolated areas. Crime and opportunism was a relative non-factor compared to the chaotic days

after Hurricane Katrina. Some attributed the strong community spirit to the fact that Houston is one of

the nation’s most racially diverse cities, with a mix of newcomers and native Texans. Corporations

across the nation collectively donated more than $72 million to relief efforts, adding to efforts by the

American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Humane Society, Catholic Charities USA, AmeriCares and many

other groups and individuals. Bucking GOP leadership, President Trump made a deal with congressional

Democrats to add at least $7.9 billion in Harvey relief to a bill to raise the federal debt ceiling and fund

the government through early December.

STANDARD OF THE MONTH The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs,

consensually agreed upon by the Worldwide Clubhouse

Community, define the Clubhouse Model of Rehabilitation.

The Standards also serve as a “bill of rights” for members and a code

of ethics for staff, board, and administrators.

The Standards insist that a Clubhouse is a place that offers

respect and opportunity to its members.

Relationships

STANDARD #11

Responsibility for the operation of the Clubhouse lies with the members and staff and ulti-

mately with the Clubhouse director. Central to this responsibility is the engagement of

members and staff in all aspects of Clubhouse operation.

Member Update:

We are pleased to welcome

the following new members:

#1450 John G

#1451 Lynne M

#1452 Brandy H

#1453 Phyllis M

#1454 Christopher K

#1455 Selma M

#1456 Jeanette R

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What Does It Mean? By Travis T.

Responsibility is the one main key motivator for individuals to achieve goals and to lead a

good, healthy and happy life. To me it’s about people working with each other one day at a

time through mutual understandings and responsibility of performing tasks/duties to achieve

a common outcome for the greater good of the Clubhouse.

We are updating our files and we need to

hear from you if you have moved,

changed your telephone number or have

changed your email address .

Please call the Clubhouse at

610-433-9910, or email us at

[email protected] to let us know about the

changes.

BORN THIS MONTH! OCTOBER

Earl B Richard Y Wanda B Sherri R

Debra C David B Laura M Jerome M

Lori M Keith K Barbara H Lorraine D

Jose Z Beverly G Ramona S Lee Y

Sandy B Roslyn B Matthew P Lauren K

Tina R Elaine T Carol R Michelle S

Larry K Aaron H Donna Lynn C Robert N

Marlene W Karen L Robert B Joseph B

Penny M Doug Moyer Keith D Jeffrey H

Troy S Kristi W Kathleen S Jason T

Jenny J William B Richard B Brian K

Denise H Robin P Kathleen V Teresa J

Anthony D Diane B Kendra G Thomas Cole

Marianna K Bridget A Agenol F Spencer E

Ruth Ann G Trevor L Jose R Scott S

Shari N Robin O Robert L Holly G

Richard H Carolyn R Martha G Rashone H

Michael E

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There are two Zodiac signs for

October: LIBRA and SCORPIO

Libras are focused on others and how

they relate to them.

The

Scorpio is resilient

and opinionated.

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of

life. It turns what we have into

enough, and more.”

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What’s Happening Around Town?

Lehigh Valley Active Life

1633 W. Elm St.

610-437-3700

www.lvactivelife.org

Karaoke and Ice Cream

Year-round

2nd Wednesday (monthly)

12:30pm

Ages 55 and up

Gentle Chair Yoga

Year-round

Fridays

2:15pm

Ages 55 and up

Piloxing

Year-round

Fridays

10:15am

Ages 55 and up

Support

Groups

Celebrate Recovery

Mondays, 7 - 9pm

6528 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown

Call Trudi at 484-225-6334 for more information

Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group

Wednesdays 7-9 PM

3231 West Tilghman Street

Allentown

Survivors of the Loss of a Suicide Support Group

1st Tuesday of the month 7:00-8:00PM

LV Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus

Dual Recovery Anonymous

Thursdays 7pm

Café the Lodge, 427 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18105

Employer Recognition

Celebration

Our annual Employer

Recognition Celebration

will be taking place at the

Clubhouse on November

9th from 4-6pm. This year’s

theme is Celebrate Success

and will be featuring hot

and cold hors d’oevres,

sparking cider and soft

drinks. Clubhouse members

will mix and mingle with

guests as they volunteer

their time welcoming

guests, serving food, and

bussing tables. The invitees

will include members who

are working, the businesses

where they work and local

dignitaries.

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Clubhouse T-shirt update… The t-shirt order is in! If you missed the order deadline, don’t’ worry, we ordered extras!! You can still purchase a shirt, however the prices have increased. The shirts are charcoal gray with the Clubhouse logo on them on the upper left side. They are available in sizes small through 5X. The cost for sizes S through XL is $10 each, and sizes 2X through 5X will cost $12 each. Please see a staff member to place your order. Your money must accompany the order.

My New Jersey Experience

By Ken H.

I left my house at 7am to catch an 8:30am bus, figuring I had plenty of time. The 102 bus

took a while to arrive. I assumed wrongly that it would leave me off by the Allentown bus

terminal. Instead, the bus made a left turn onto 4th street. I had to walk from 4th Street and

turned to the bus terminal. By doing so, I missed the 8:30 bus. I had to wait for the 10:40 bus.

My phone died, so I couldn't contact my sister-in-law to let her know what was going on. I

arrived In NJ around 1PM. Naturally my sister-in-law was long gone. I had to catch a bus to

Elizabeth. From there I had to catch a bus to Linden. The bus fare to Linden was $1.10. I had

the 10 cents but I had no singles. Fortunately the driver let me on. Once I got to Linden I had to

walk almost a mile to my family's house. I finally got there around three o’ clock. What an

experience!

Health Tip of the Month By Ben K.

Remember to drink enough water. Fluid losses

occur continuously, from skin evaporation,

breathing, urine, etc., and these losses must be

replaced for good health. Your body is composed of

about 60% water. Drinking water helps maintain the

balance of body fluids. The functions of these bodily

fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation,

creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and

maintenance of body temperature. Water can help

control calories. Water also can help energize

muscles and keep your kidneys functioning properly.

Finally, water also helps keep skin looking good.

Remember that other liquids, as well as fruits and

vegetables, also count towards your water intake.

Clubhouse Young Adult Transition Program (CYATP)

Our young adult transition program is moving forward,

slowly, and we are asking for our members help! If any of

you know of a young adult, 18-21, who is still a student, and

lives in Lehigh County and is diagnosed with a mental

illness, please let them know about our program. Word of

mouth and your own experience shared on how we are a

valuable resource, is our best method of reaching out. Let

your family, neighbors or any of your contacts know about

us. Tell them to call the Clubhouse at (610) 433-9910 and we

will take it from there.

October 2017

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2Chili/Rice 3Hot dogs/Chips 4Soup of the Day/Grilled

Cheese

5Cheddar Baked Potato/

Fried Chicken

6Soup of the Day/

Leftovers

9Spaghetti and Meatballs/

Garlic Bread

10Cheese Burgers/ Chips 11Tomato Soup/Grilled

Cheese

12Stuffed Peppers/with

Rice

13Bean Salad/Hoagie

16Baked Chicken/

Macaroni and Cheese

17Tuna Sandwiches with

Fries

18Soup of the Day/French

Pizza

19Beef or Bean Burritos/

Chips and Salsa

20Veggie Tacos/

Leftovers

23Pork Chops/ Pasta Sal-

ad

24Steak Hoagies and Fries 25Chicken Salad and

Sweet Potato Wedges

26One Pan Chicken Par-

mesan and Spanish Rice

27Soup of the Day/

Leftovers

30White Bean Spinach

and Tomatoes/Pasta

31Sautee Chicken with

Cherry Tomatoes/Rice

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Saturday

2 10:00 Pre-Orientation

10:30 Body and Soul

10:30 Close Knit Club 12:30 Wellness Walk

3 9-2 Orientation

10:00 P and P meeting

10:45 Current Events 12:30 Wellness Walk

1:30 Recycling

1:45 2 C U Create

2:00 Tai Chi

4 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation

10:30 Body and Soul 12:30 Wellness Walk

5 12:30 Wellness Walk

1:45 2 C U Create

4-6 Brass Rail

6 10:30 Body and Soul

12:30 Wellness Walk 7 11-2 Hot Dog Sale

Fundraiser @ CLC


10:30 Body and Soul


10 9-2 Orientation

10:30 Current Events

12:30 Wellness Walk 1:30 Recycling

1:45 2 C U Create

2:00 Tai Chi

11 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation


1:45 Community Mtg

12 10:30 Newsletter

Committee Meeting

12:30 Wellness Walk 1:45 2 C U Create

4-6 Pumpkin Bread

Baking


12:30 Wellness Walk

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__________________

15 12-4:30pm

Allentown Halloween

Parade


10:30 Body and Soul


17 9-2 Orientation



1:30 Recycling

1:45 2 C U Create

2:00 Tai Chi

18 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation


19 12:30 Wellness

Walk

1:45 2 C U Create

4-6 Grimms Pumpkin

Patch


12:30 Wellness Walk 21


10:30 Body and Soul


24 9-2 Orientation

10:30 Current Events

12:30 Wellness Walk 1:30 Recycling

1:45 2 C U Create

2:00 Tai Chi

25 8:30-12 OVR

9-2 Orientation


1:45 Community Mtg

26 10:30 Newsletter

Committee Meeting

12:30 Wellness Walk 1:45 2 C U Create

4-6 Pumpkin Painting


12:30 Wellness Walk 28 11-3 Seiples Farms



31 9-2 Orientation



1:30 Recycling

1:45 2 C U Create

2:00 Tai Chi

4-6 Cheers for Fears

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send your donations to Clubhouse of Lehigh County,

1437 Gordon Street, Allentown, PA 18102, or call Clubhouse at 610-433-9910.

Thanks for your help.

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(Write “Clubhouse” on the memo line of the check.)

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