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Volume 1 Issue 1 June 2018 Clubhouse Conference a Success.
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Volume 1 Issue 1 June 2018
Clubhouse Conference a Success.
Inside this issue:
Featured Colleague 2
Conference a Success 3
Notable Events 4
Accreditation 5
Story: Mary O 6
Birthdays 7
Colleague Updates 8
Events Calendar 9
Credits 10
March 2018
Featured Colleague
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesdays
8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
“Dance Friday”
8:30am —9:00pm
Location:
44 Bentinck St.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
This issues featured colleague is Karen S.
Karen was born in Glace Bay and raised
in Mira Road. Karen is known for her
hearty laugh that fills the clubhouse. She
is also known for helping other colleagues
with computer related issues and
generally being empathetic to the issues
of other colleagues
Karen is getting more comfortable in being open about her own
history and anxiety and depression. When asked she credits her doctor
with providing the right combinations of medication for giving her back her
life. back
Karen believes her involvement with Crossroads to give her a sense
of purpose. She has the opportunity to learn new skills. Additionally she
feels she has benefitted by the support of other colleagues.
She came to learn about Crossroads through a past member who
advised her to take a tour of the clubhouse. Later on, she was advised by
her doctor to seek out membership in the clubhouse. She describes her
experience at Crossroads to be generally positive. Karen enjoys the
clubhouse environment and appreciates the positivity from her fellow
colleagues.
When Karen is not at Crossroads she can be found indulging in her
hobbies of crocheting and knitting along with learning more about
computer related matters. Karen also has a love of languages and tries to
learn more about other languages. Karen is proficient in French and is also
learning about languages such as Dutch and Italian and most recently
Mi’kmaq. Karen also spends time chasing after her therapeutic but
mischievous Jack Russel mix. As a result Karen always shares amusing
stories about her dog in the clubhouse. Be sure to say hello to Karen if you
should see her around the clubhouse.
The Password
Clubhouse Conference a Success
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After what was a fantastic but busy week it was so nice to log on to our
Facebook page to see this post from one of our colleagues. Well said,
we couldn't agree more! KyleM to CrossroadsCapeBreton
“I guess everyone was too wore out to make an official post, but as someone who attended the conference in its entirety, I doubt anyone will argue with me when I say that the experience was amazing! All plenaries and workshops were very well done and informative, and the evening events were perfect for showing our colleagues from across Canada a little taste of Cape Breton. Was great to reconnect with a few familiar faces from previous conferences and training, as well as all the new faces. Special shout out to Progress Place Clubhouse, congrats and good luck in hosting the 7th Canadian Clubhouse Conference in 2020”!
Our Supporters Presenters Performers The Advisory Board
The Rotary Club of Sydney
All Attendees The Holiday Inn Staff
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Notable Events
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Accreditation Time After many years of planning and months of preparation, Crossroads has seen the culmination of its
efforts in a Canadian Clubhouse Conference that was universally heralded. One would think that Crossroads
would take a moment to enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done. However at Crossroads we
don’t rest on our laurels.
While Clubhouse Conference planning may be a thing of the past, the time has come to plan for
Crossroads upcoming accreditation process. Accreditation is a process where the Clubhouse proves it meets
the criteria and eligibility for membership with Clubhouse International, an organization within the range of
300 clubhouses in its fold. The accreditation process is a lengthy process. Our self study must be completed
and submitted by October to prepare us for our accreditation visit in November.
In the place of Conference Planning, Accreditation meetings will be held in it’s place. Stay tuned for
more information. The undertaking will be considerable and every effort at assistance in achieving this
undertaking would be appreciated. We need you here to make this process a success.
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Mothers day sparks fond memories
It’s another year of missing my mom. I think of her every day. I took care of her when she got ill. We shopped together and laughed at the funny
stories from the past. Even though mom was in poor health, we had one year of good times and we let Mom enjoy her freedom when it came to tidying up her own apartment or doing her own wash.
One day, when we were in shopping at Sobeys, I turned to look at Mom and she
collapsed. I was in shock until I called for the staff to call 911. They came quickly and checked Mom all over. Then she woke up. The paramedic said all her vitals were fine. The paramedics said to me: “Do you want to go to the hospital, with your mother?”
“Well,” I replied. Then Mom spoke up and said: “I feel a lot better. My daughter
and I will go home in a taxi to my apartment.” So off we went, first to the checkout. The manager said” “Don’t worry we will
deliver your groceries. No charge. Before we left I thanked all the staff for their kindness and how they treated my dear mother. My mom was so brave.
When I would begin to leave after a visit she would always say” “I love you; I
don’t know what I’d do without you.”
God bless you Mom, and a Happy Mother’s Day to all moms.
-Mary O .
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1. Allan MN, Clea H
2. Amanda C
3. Curtis S
9. Tanya T
10. Carol H
11. Wendy B
12. Marjorie C, Isabell D
14. Dean B
15. Annette T, Carolyn P
17. Michael MP
23. Shirley Y
26. Dan G.
30. Derek MD
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Colleague Updates….
Welcome to our new colleagues Corrine and Lincoln.
We are so glad to have you join our community.
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Best of luck to Kaitlyn as she begins her maternity
leave. We can’t wait to meet your new bundle of
joy.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 Program Meeting 3pm
6 Food Security 1:30pm Garden Night
7 MAPP 1:30pm
8 Big Breakfast 9:30an
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10 11
Accreditation Meeting 1pm
12 Program Meeting 3pm
13 Food Security 1:30pm
Supper Social
14 World Food Day MAPP 1:30pm
15 Big Breakfast 9:30an Fundraising Committee Mtg 10:30am
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17 18
Accreditation Meeting 1pm
19 Program Meeting 3pm
20 Food Security 1:30pm
21 World Food Day Build your own pizza (PM)
MAPP 1:30pm
22 Big Breakfast 9:30an
Homemade Pizza
Big Dance
6-9pm
23
24 25 Accreditation Meet-ing 1pm EE Luncheon Noon Wellness/Leisure
(Decision Making ) 1 p.m.
26
Program Meeting 3pm
27 Food Security 1:30pm
28 World Food Day
MAPP 1:30pm
29 Big Breakfast 9:30an
30 Canada Day
Outing
(10 –4)
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Credits
Edited By:
Mark B
Jillian B
Jennifer MG
Christine N
44 Bentinck St.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1P 1G2
Phone: 902-567-7961
Fax: 902-564-6591
Email:
We are on the web!
www.crossroadscapebreton.ca
Stories by:
Mary O
Karen S
Kyle MP
Written By:
Mark B
Mary O
Jillian B
Mike M
Jenna G
Images and
layout by:
Jennifer MG
Mark B
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