The Clubhouse Connection

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1 The Clubhouse Connection Activities Update Pictured left: members of the Haverhill clubhouse and staff Nicolle and Taylor enjoy our monthly bowling night at Academy Lanes. The Haverhill Clubhouse July 2016 Birthdays Staff Terri July 1st Deborah Z. July 6th Bill K. July 8th Jason C. July 8th Corey C. July 11th Bob W. July 15th On Saturday June 18, the Haverhill clubhouse took a trip to Hampton Beach for a great beach day and the sand sculpting contest Kyle P. July 15th Christina D. July 18th Jeremy A. July 18th Mark S. July 23rd Donald E. July 26th

2 Page 2 Activities Update Members went to Harold Parker for a health + wellness walk! We also went to a picnic in Lynch Park with NILP. Staff Taylor and Nicolle had an in-house paint and pizza night too!

3 Page 3 Creativity Corner "Doesn't Matter! Get Up Every Day!" A poem by Vincent D. C. in memory of his grandmother, Maria Stasio Tempted to let go? You can't predict the future. Will you have more time? Life's hard and tiring. You know, it doesn't matter! Get up every day! Staff Terri has been helping members Mike P. and Rocco T. practice their reading and writing skills. Both have improved so much, and we now have these great creative stories for the newsletter! Come and join our new Yoga group with Christina, a volunteer that does a yoga routine tailored to our group, our needs, and our abilities! Tuesdays 10am Yoga for Everyone!

4 Page 4 Staff Nicolle taught other staff and members how fun our phones can be! We used the app Snapchat to make funny faces!

5 Page 5 Education Update The Haverhill clubhouse would like to congratulate member Betsy G. she will be going to get her GED. Members Michelle L. Gina S., Jack D, Marlene R. went to the Haverhill Public Library with staff Nicolle to learn how to learn the internet in a class called Internet for Beginners. Member Donna O. is pictured here with her new student ID, she is taking classes at NECCO.

6 Page 6 Float Like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee Remembering the world s greatest Muhammad Ali By: Clarence and Toni Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. better known as Muhammad Ali was born on January He started training as a boxer at age 12. and won his first gold medal light heavyweight in the 1960 summer games which took place in Rome. At age 22 he won the WBC AND WBA titles from Sunny Liston in In 1960, as the civil right movement was in effect, he turned Muslim and he escaped the military draft. During his career, He won 6 Kentucky Golden gloves and 2 national golden gloves. In 1963, his record was He had wins by Knock out. His greatest opponent was George Foreman which was also known as Rumble in the jungle. His daughter Laila Ali is also a professional Boxer. In 1984, He was diagnosed with TBI And Parkinson s disease In 2014, he was hospitalized with pneumonia he also had a Uti In 1978, Ali retired from boxing and in 2001, Ali got a presidential Citizen Award given by Presidential Clinton.

7 May 2016 Page 7 Horoscope By Toni W. Aries (March 21 April 19) : Home is where your heart is. Taurus (April 20 May 20) : Take advantage of lucky stars outdoing themselves through the end of summer. Gemini (May 21-June 20) : Your financial forecast is brighter than ever. Cancer ( June 21 July 22) : Your family feels luckier than ever to have you. Leo ( July 23 Aug 22) : It s a prime time for u professionally! Virgo ( August 23 Sept 22) : Be firm in who you and what you want out of life. Libra ( Sept 23 Oct 23) : Your lucky streak makes you unstoppable! Scorpio ( Oct 24. Nov 22) : you will embark on the vacation of a lifetime. Sagittarius ( Nov 23 Dec 21) : Your career will reach new heights. Capricorn ( Dec 22 Jan 19) : A postive aspect gives you a deep gratitude for your job. Aquarius ( Jan 20 Feb 19): Postive aspects all season makes your clan extra cozy and tight knit. Pisces ( Feb 20 March 20) : Balance is key to increasing riches and happiness.

8 Page 8 15 Ways To Keep Cool When It's Hot Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn't just about comfort. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool all summer long. 1. Alter your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of cooler times (early morning or late evening). If you can't change the time of your workout, scale it down by doing fewer minutes, walking instead of running, or decreasing your level of exertion. 2. Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color. 3. Cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics. 4. Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face after being outdoors. 5. Fans can help circulate air and make you feel cooler even in an air-conditioned house. 6. Try storing lotions or cosmetic toners in the refrigerator to use on hot, overtired feet. 7. Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you're ready to go outside. As the ice melts, you'll have a supply of cold water with you. 8. Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water. 9. Combat dehydration by drinking plenty of water along with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes. 10. Some people swear by small, portable, battery-powered fans. At an outdoor event I even saw a version that attaches to a water bottle that sprays a cooling mist. 11. I learned this trick from a tennis pro: if you're wearing a cap or hat, remove it and pour a bit of ice cold water into the hat, then quickly invert it and place on your head. 12. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration. 13. Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. As an added benefit, you won't have to cook next to a hot stove. 14. If you don't have air-conditioning, arrange to spend at least parts of the day in a shopping mall, public library, movie theater, or other public space that is cool. Many cities have cooling centers that are open to the public on sweltering days. 15. Finally, use common sense. If the heat is intolerable, stay indoors when you can and avoid activities in direct sunlight or on hot asphalt surfaces. Pay special attention to the elderly, infants, and anyone with a chronic illness, as they may dehydrate easily and be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Don't forget that pets also need protection from dehydration and heat-related illnesses too. REFERENCE: Fauci, Anthony S., et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed. United States: McGraw-Hill Professional, Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/17/2015

9 Page 9 July 2016 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Liberty Tree Mall Open for BBQ Grocery Shopping Westgate China Buffet Salisbury Plum Island Wildlife Refuge Skip s for lunch Bowling Leave Club 3:30 Academy Lanes Health + Wellness Walk at Winnekenne Castle Mystery Ride Art Classes at Essex Arts Center Grocery Shopping Hampton Beach Employment Dinner 3pm-5pm Point After Club Coffee House 29 Whale Watch! Be at Club by 7:30am 30 In-house

10 Page 10 Phone: (978) Fax: (978) Haverhill Clubhouse 100 Locust Street Haverhill, MA, Fax Clubhouse Mission Statement The Haverhill Clubhouse offers respect, hope, and unlimited opportunity for membership to access friendship, housing, education and employment in their community. Vinfen Mission Statement Vinfen transforms lives by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Our services promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation and self-determination of the people we serve. As a human services leader, we strive to be the provider, employer and partner of choice.