Support Education Advocacy Research October 2018 The annual Illuminating the Darkness run for Suicide Prevention took on a new name this year as The Neon Night Run Walk for Suicide Prevention. The event venue was changed which provided an amazing new course and staging for our event. We would like to thank all of our volunteers, donors, sponsors and participants for all of your help and hard work to make this event a success! There are so many examples of inspiration and love that make this event so rewarding. Each year the event has shown this time and time again. Every family, friend and volunteer, each coming with love and fellowship and the desire to highlight suicide awareness and prevention. NAMI Southwest Missouri and Hope Center 1443 N. Robberson, Suite 408,Springfield, MO 65802 Office : 417-864-7119 - Hope Center: 417-864-3027 - Warm Line: 417-864-3676 or 877-535-4357 www.namiswmo.com
Thank you to our Sponsors! Cox Health Mercy Missouri Foundation For Health Lakeland Behavioral Health Carpenters Local 978 Metro Woman Dj Will VOA Parmele Law Missouri Neon Outdoor Advertising Plus 2
Upcoming Activities Spooktacular Halloween Party Wednesday, October 31 3:00 pm Karaoke, Activities, Food and Costume Contest Thanksgiving Lunch Friday, November 16 Noon Bring a side dish or dessert if you can. Meat and rolls will be provided. Santa s Sweet Shop and Talent Show Wednesday, December 19 Get ready to showcase your talent. Feel free to bring your favorite sweets. Cocoa and additional sweets will be provided 3
Memorial Contributions In Memory of Libby Williams June Williams A life that touches others goes on forever. 4
THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT DONORS Corporate Business Systems Fraternal Order of Eagles 3934 Auxiliary In honor of Anne Cain Gary Mobley Various Donors through Network for Good (Facebook) Thomas Osborn Joshua Holland Beverly Rohlf Ted Dalton NAMI SWMO Hope Center Calendar of Events and Other Activities All activities are held at the Hope Center unless otherwise noted. NAMI SWMO and the Hope Center will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. NAMI Annual Meeting October 25, 6:00pm Eden Village Spooktacular Halloween Party October 31, 3:00 pm Facilitator Meetings 3:00 pm October 26, November 30, December 28 WarmLine Responder Meetings 9:00 am November 13, December 11 Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group 7:00 pm Nov. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 20 NAMI Family Support Group 7:00 pm Nov. 5,. Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec, 17 Hope Connection November 14, 2018 9:00 am 3:00 pm Springfield Expo Center NAMI Board of Directors Meeting November 15,2018 Mercy Marian Center Thanksgiving Lunch November 16, noon NOVEMBER 22&23 NAMI Hope Center Closed for Thanksgiving Town Hall Meeting 3:00 pm October 24, November 28 Karaoke 3:00 pm October 26, November 30, December 28 5
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You re Invited NAMI Southwest Missouri Annual Meeting & Award Recognition Live-Learn-Share-Hope Thursday, October 25 Please join us for dinner at Eden Village Community Building 2801 E. Division, Springfield Highlights include a video of the opening keynote from the NAMI 2018 National Convention in New Orleans featuring Clark Gregg, the actor best known for his role as Agent Colson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dinner is $20 per person and will start at 6:00 pm. RSVP to info@namiswmo.com Credit Card Payments accepted by calling Debora at 417-864-7119. Mail payment to NAMI Southwest Missouri, ATTN: Debora Biggs, 1443 N. Robberson, Suite 408, Springfield, MO 65802 Overflow parking is available in the lot east of Eden Village. Please do not park in front of Buck Stove. NAMI Southwest Missouri Membership Join! Membership with NAMI Southwest Missouri includes NAMI and NAMI Missouri. Members stay informed about research breakthroughs and recovery with the NAMI Advocate Magazine and the NAMI Missouri and Southwest Missouri newsletters. NAME Address City State Zip I want to receive email alerts Yes No Email address Annual Membership Dues Hoursehold: $60 Limited Income: $5 Individual: $40 $ Tax deductible donation to NAMI Southwest Missouri NAMI Southwest Missouri 1443 N. Robberson Suite 408, Springfield, Missouri 65802 7
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