Program Calendar April through June Artwork by Don Schmidt

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1 Program Calendar April through June 2015 Artwork by Don Schmidt Welcome to the Fellowship Place Program Calendar! Fellowship Place helps adults who have a mental illness lead more meaningful, fulfilling and healthy lives by offering resources, education and opportunities.

2 Fellowship Place Main Number: (203) ext for the Clubhouse Website: Fellowship Place Clubhouse hours: Monday Tuesday-Friday Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9:00AM-8:00PM 9:00AM-6:00PM 10:00AM-1:30 PM GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION HEALTHY MEAL INITIATIVE Fellowship provides our members with free daily meals to promote a healthy, balanced life and diet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Monday through Friday and lunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Signing up for Meals is required Monday through Friday. No reservations are needed for the weekend. Please sign up for Lunch by 10 am and for Dinner by 12pm, Monday-Friday. Members without a reservation may purchase a meal for $2.00 if food is available. Member donations are appreciated to help with the cost of the healthy meals program. Members can now call and leave a voic message with their meal reservation at (203) ext WELCOME DESK The welcome desk is the first stop when entering Fellowship in order to sign in and learn about the day s activities by picking up a copy of The Daily Focus. Upcoming Special Events Easter/ Passover Dinner Thursday April 2 nd with meal 12pm Presentations by Francis S. and Judy M. 11:30am Holocaust Remembrance Thursday April 16 11am Presentation from Jewish Family Services Planned Parenthood Friday April 11:15 am A representative from Planned Parenthood will be here to discuss safe sex practices and adult sexual health Yale Chaplains Office Cooking Dinner Friday April 10 4:30pm

3 Earth Day! Wednesday April 22 nd from 1-3pm Field trip to Yale Marsh Botanical Gardens Yale Marsh Botanical Garden sits on eight acres of land, has six greenhouses with many beautiful plants that attract local birds and insects. The garden is a very informative and eye-catching experience for visitors! MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! Mental Health Awareness Open House Wednesday May 6 th 4:30-6:30pm Open to Natural Supports, Members in all programs and the Community, Staff will provide information about mental health and the very rich programming that Fellowship Place offers. Art from the ArtShip Program will be for sale as well! Mental Health Awareness Month Movie Matinees Every Friday in May our weekly movie matinees will be centered around Mental Health Awareness. Come and join us every Friday at 2pm in the clubhouse and watch these wonderful selections: Friday May 1 st Little Miss Sunshine Friday May 8 th Girl, Interrupted Friday May 15 th A Beautiful Mind Friday May 22 nd Silver Linings Playbook Friday May 29 th Matchstick Men Mental Health Awareness Reading List This reading list,composited by Naomi highlights a list of memoirs written by people who have mental illness and chronicles experiences from a wide variety of diagnoses and writing styles. If you are interested in obtaining this reading list, please see Naomi. Putting the Pieces Back Together Thursday May 7 1pm in the Art Studio Collaborative puzzle project representing managing life changes while living with mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Bingo w/fellowship Inn Friday May 29 10:30am Softball Picnic to kick off the season Monday May 12 th from 1-3pm

4 Members Helping Members Presentation Wednesday May am Come hear members speak about their participation in a closed group related to common experiences of people living with mental illness. A written summary of experiences will be distributed to everyone present. Join the Fellowship Steppers in the NAMI walk Saturday May 16 Bushnell park in Hartford Benefitting NAMI Elm City Chapter! If you are interested in walking or donating, please see Pam P. Join the Fellowship Steppers in the Walk For Hunger Sunday May 17 East Rock Park in New Haven Benefitting The Connecticut Food bank! If you are interested in walking or donating, please see Alan T. Health Group with Wanda Friday May 15 1:30pm Discussion: How to manage Stress/Anxiety Facilitator will discuss what causes stress, how to identify stress/ anxiety and how to manage it. Hearing Voices Presentation Wednesday May am Raising awareness about voice hearing, visions, and other unusual or extreme experiences. Supporting anyone who has had these experiences by providing opportunities to talk about them freely and without judgment amongst peers. Career Development Panel Discussion Tuesday May am Come hear from Young Adults who have gone back to work or school to find out how they overcame challenges and found success! CT Legal Rights Presentation Thursday May am Legal Rights Representative will be here to speak about Mental Health services including accessing services, active participation, denial of service and culturally competent services. Zumba Tuesdays from 10am-11am Come join a Zumba Instructor in a fun workout to make your body healthy for the summer! Attend on the following dates: April 7 th May 5 th June 2 nd

5 In-House Art Show 1pm in the Art room View the art of a featured Fellowship artist! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Attend on the following dates: April 15 th May 27 th Food Film Series 1x per month on Wednesdays 1:45-3:30 in Large McDowell Would you like to be part of Fellowship Place s Healthy Eating Initiative? Come join us for our Food Film Series and learn about nutrition and creating a healthier life style. Healthy snacks will be provided! The films will be shown on the following dates: April 22 nd May 5 th June 24 th Poetry Jam in the Art Room at 1pm Wednesday June 24 1pm in the Art Room Do you like to write, listen to or read poetry? If you do, the poetry jam is just the place for you! For members that would like to participate in this event, please sign up in the art room by Friday 6/19. Infinity Music Therapy Wednesdays from 11am to 12pm in the Clubhouse The therapist at Infinity Music Therapy believes in a creative and innovative approach to therapy that reaches beyond the therapeutic use of instruments and song to include other sensory based mediums, visual aids, and more to encourage active participation and growth. Join them on the following dates: April 1 st May 6 th June 3 rd

6 Basic Computer Classes Current Learning Opportunities at Fellowship Classes are taught by Literacy Volunteer computer teachers. Classes include learning computer basics, keyboarding, creating a word document, and setting up an address. Registration required. See your staff advisor to sign up. Classes to take place on: Mondays 10:00-12:00 Computer Learning Center Education Support Group Come meet with other peers who are attending school for camaraderie and support. See Keri Hill for more information. GED Classes Friday 4/10: 2:00-3:00 Hald 1 Thursday 4/23: 12:00-1:00 Hald 1 Friday 5/8: 2:00-3:00 Hald 1 Thursday 5/21: 12:00-1:00 Hald 1 Classes are taught by New Haven Adult Education GED teachers. It is open to anyone who does not have a high school diploma or GED already. Classes will start on January 13 th. See Sandi Sibilio for more information. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30-3:00 Hald 1 Getting Ready for Work Workshops These workshops are designed to give job seekers the skills necessary to find and keep a job. See Miranda Mast in the Career Development Office for more details. All workshops take place on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. Thursday 4/16: Time Management Hald 2 Thursday 5/7: Making a Good Impression Hald 2 Thursday 5/28: Getting a Job! Hald 2 Thursday 6/18: Getting a Along with Co-Workers Hald 2

7 Resume Writing Workshop Practice makes perfect! Come work on your resume with Marlena King. Wednesday 4/8: 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Wednesday 4/22: 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Wednesday 5/6: 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Wednesday 5/20: 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Wednesday 6/3: 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Wednesday 6/17: 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Volunteer Opportunities in the Community Volunteering is a wonderful way to get work experience, build up your resume, meet new people, and contribute to your community. Come and meet with Career Development staff to find out about volunteer opportunities in the New Haven community. Wednesday 4/1: 1:00-2:30 Hald 2 Wednesday 4/15: 1:00-2:30 Small McDowell Wednesday 4/22: 1:00-2:30 Hald 2 Wednesday 5/6: 1:00-2:30 Hald 2 Wednesday 5/20: 1:00-2:30 Hald 2 Wednesday 6/3: 1:00-2:30 Hald 2 Wednesday 6/17: 1:00-2:30 Hald 2 WRAP Sessions Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a tool to help individuals learn and identify the things to do to stay well and feel better. Career Development Peer Specialist and certified WRAP Facilitator, Judy Trussell, will be running these WRAP sessions. Please see Judy for more information and to sign up. WRAP Sessions will take place on: Wednesday 4/1: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 4/8: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 4/15: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 4/22: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1

8 Wednesday 5/6: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 5/13: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 5/20: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 5/27: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 6/3: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 6/10: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 6/17: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Wednesday 6/24: 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Interview Workshop Practice makes perfect! Brush up on your interview skills or learn new ways do well when interviewing for a job. This workshop is lead by Employment Specialist Juno Dina and uses an online interactive computer program to practice interviewing. See Juno in the Career Development Office for more information. Wednesday 4/1: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Wednesday 4/15: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Wednesday 4/29: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Wednesday 5/13: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Wednesday 5/27: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Wednesday 6/10: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Wednesday 6/24: 10:00-11:00 Computer Learning Center Graduate Club Events The Graduate Club is a peer run program led by Judy Trussell for members who have been doing well in work or school and who have graduated from Fellowship Supported Employment or Supported Education Programs. Members of the Graduate Club can participate in activities in the community while making friends with others who are in a similar place in their recovery. All group activities meet and leave from the Clubhouse Main Room. To see if you are eligible for the Graduate Club, or for more information about the group outings listed below, see Peer Specialist Judy Trussell. Tuesday 4/14 12:15-3:30 pm A movie at Criterion Cinema

9 Thursday 4/23 12:00-2:00 pm New Haven Museum Wednesday 5/6 7:00-9:00 am Long Wharf Theater Play The Second Mrs. Wilson Tuesday 5/19 12:30-2:30 pm Amity Bowling Lanes Tuesday 6/16 3:30-5:30 pm International Festival of Arts & Ideas Tour of New Haven s Historic City Point Thursday 6/18 10:30-12:00 pm International Festival of Arts & Ideas Tour of Yale University Sterling Memorial Library Softball Schedule Date Time Away Team Home Team 5/21/15 3:30 New London Hartford 5/21/15 3:30 New Haven New Britain 5/28/15 3:30 Middletown Hartford 5/28/15 3:30 New Haven New London 6/4/15 3:30 Middletown Hartford 6/4/15 3:30 New Britain New Haven 6/11/15 3:30 Middletown New Haven 6/11/15 3:30 New Britain Hartford 6/18/15 3:30 Bye Week Make-up Week 6/25/15 3:30 Middletown New London 6/25/15 3:30 New Haven Hartford 7/2/15 3:30 New London Hartford 7/2/15 3:30 New Britain New Haven 7/9/15 3:30 Bye Week Make-up Week 7/16/15 3:30 Middletown New Britain 7/16/15 3:30 New London New Haven 7/23/15 3:30 Middletown Hartford 7/23/15 3:30 New Britain New London 7/30/15 3:30 New Haven Middletown 7/30/15 3:30 New London Hartford 8/6/15 3:30 Bye Week Make- Up Week 8/13/15 3:30 New London Middletown 8/13/15 3:30 New Britain Hartford 8/20/15 3:30 New London Hartford 8/20/15 3:30 New Haven New Britain 8/27/15 3:30 New Britain Middletown 8/27/15 3:30 New London New Haven 9/3/15 3:30 Middletown Hartford 9/3/15 3:30 New London New Britain Sat 9/5/15 10 am Tournament New Haven

10 Weekly Schedule MONDAY Activity Time Location Facilitator Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Club Art 10:30-11:30 Art studio Kyle Get Moving! 10:00-11:00 Hald 1 Rachel & Alex Meatless Mondays 11:15-11:45 Clubhouse Alan Lunch 12:00-12:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Relapse Prevention 12:30-1:30 Fellowship Inn Nick Healthy Relationships 1:00-2:00 Hald 1 Stephanie Open computer lab 1:00-4:15 CLC Tom W. Renaissance Club 1:00-2:30 Clubhouse Member run Pool 1:00-3:00 Clubhouse Social Club Staff Healthy Eating 2:30-3:30 McDowell Aleta Member Government 3:30-4:30 Hald 2 Charlotte Dinner 5:00-5:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Social/Transport. 6:00-8:00 Clubhouse Social club staff TUESDAY Activity Time Location Facilitator Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Clubhouse Social club staff WRAP 9:45-10:45 McDowell Antwon & Jim Wellness Education 11:00-12:00 Clubhouse Hill Health Staff Community Meeting 11:00-12:00 Clubhouse Member Govt. Lunch 12:00-12:30 Clubhouse Social club Peer Support 1:00-2:00 McDowell Aleta Open Computer Lab 1:00-4:15 CLC Tom W. Chair Yoga 1:30-2:00 Art Studio Dorene Young Adults 1:00-3:00 See schedule Naomi Writers Group 3:00-4:00 Hald 2 Judy T. and Naomi Vegetarian cooking 2:00-3:00 Inn Heather Ping Pong 1:00-3:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Theme Art (thru May) 3:00-4:00 Art Studio Casey & Quyen Dinner 4:30-5:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Anxiety Support 5:00-5:30 Hald 2 Judy Social/Transport. 5:00-6:00 Clubhouse Social club staff

11 WEDNESDAY Activity Time Location Facilitator Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Double Trouble 9:30-10:30 McDowell Cynthia Art Recovery 10:30-11:30 Art Studio Kyle Difficult Emotions 11:00-12:00 Hald 2 Charlotte Lunch 12:00-12:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Young Adults 12:30-3:30 See schedule Tom L & Naomi Open computer lab 1:00-4:15 CLC Tom W. Pool 1:00-3:00 Clubhouse Social club staff WRAP 3:00-4:00 Hald 1 Judy T. Discussion Group 3:30-4:30 Hald 2 Henri & Cindy Dinner 4:30-5:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Social/Transport. 5:00-6:00 Clubhouse Social club staff THURSDAY Activity Time Location Facilitator Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Movement & Yoga 10:30-11:00 Art Studio Rachel & Alexandra Recovery through Music 11:00-12:00 Art Studio Kyle & Tom L. Men s Club 11:00-11:45 Hald 2 Joseph Lunch 12:00-12:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Studio Art 1:00-3:00 Art Studio Kyle Hispanic Peer Support 1:00-4:00 Off site Wanda Book Club 1:00-2:00 Sm. McDowell Rina Open computer lab 1:00-4:15 CLC Tom W. Young Adults 1:30-4:30 See schedule Tom L. Women s Group 2:00-3:00 Hald 2 Pamela Ping Pong 1:00-3:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Dinner 4:30-5:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Social/Transport. 5:00-6:00 Clubhouse Social club staff FRIDAY Activity Time Location Facilitator Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Bingo 10:30-11:30 Clubhouse Aleta Music in the Moment 11:00-12:00 McDowell Tom L. Lunch 12:00-12:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Pool 12:30-2:00 Clubhouse Social club staff ArtShip 1:00-3:00 Art Studio Kyle Movie Matinee 2:00-4:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Open computer lab 1:00-4:15 CLC Tom W. Israeli Dance 1:30-2:30 McDowell Judy Health & Wellness 1:30-2:00 Clubhouse Wanda Music Makers 2:30-4:00 McDowell Mary Dinner 4:30-5:00 Clubhouse Social club staff Social/transport. 5:00-6:00 Clubhouse Social club staff

12 WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm, No Transportation Provided For clubhouse access dial 1252 using keypad at the Elm Street Gate. Activity Time Location Facilitator Drop-in/Pool (Saturday) 10:00-1:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Drop-in/Movie (Sunday) 10:00-1:30 Clubhouse Social club staff Lunch 11:30-12:00 Clubhouse Social club staff ArtShip ArtShip is open to Fellowship Place members who are self-taught or experienced artists. The program aims to exhibit art in community venues with the mission of reducing stigma, promoting the arts and creating opportunities for our artists to sell their work. Young Adults The Young Adult Program at Fellowship Place offers a unique space for young people, ages 18 to 25, with mental illness to gather, socialize and learn the skills necessary to be successful in adulthood. See young adult group calendar for more information. Monday Night Social Calendar Relax, enjoy good company, performances, presentations and other entertainment! April 6: Break Through Band ( Richard Y. Jazz Band) April 13: Magic Show April 20: Movie Night April 27:Less Julian Band May 4: Free at Last Players May 11: Paul Hart musical Performance May 18: Discussion of Mental Health Issues w/ member of NAMI May 25: Memorial Day no evening programming, weekend hours 10-1:30 June 1: Dog Show June 8: Karaoke Night June 15: Spanish Night ( salsa instructor) June 22: Hearing Voices Support Group June 29: Chess Tournament