National Volunteer Week is a big deal at CMHA. Why? Because volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We couldn’t operate without them! The volunteers perform a multitude of functions; answering the phones, sorting merchandise at the store, and providing leadership as the board.
National Volunteer Week, and volunteering in general, is also a big deal for our country. Nearly half of the nation’s population contributes their time, skills and energy to groups and organizations, especially to charities and non-profits, like CMHA. Volunteering has over a 100 year history in Canada. The Rotary Club, Kiwanis and the Lions Club were all established in the early decades of the 1900s and they paved the way for mainstream volunteerism. The popularity of volunteerism can be seen in one of its latest trends: voluntourism. This is a form of tourism where individuals travel either within their country or globally and pay to engage in voluntary work. The volunteers say it’s all worth it, for volunteering provides many benefits.
CMHA volunteers also speak of the positives of volunteering. Here are some comments from our store volunteers:
"I like the social aspect, as I am a people person. I have been volunteering since I was a young girl, it’s in my nature." "I am a people person. Getting out helps with my depression." "It keeps me busy & gives me purpose." "It's a fun & happy atmosphere." "I like to give back to my community." “Volunteering helps my well-being. It gives me confidence and new skills.” “I volunteer for many reasons, but the most important one is that it gives my life meaning & purpose.” “Volunteering helps me meet people and make new friends.”
Volunteering is a win-win for all. While contributing to your own wellness and helping out in the community or supporting a cause you believe in, you are making a difference in society when you volunteer. Thank you for your active citizenship, engagement, and benevolence.
CLUBHOUSE NEWSLETTER
Calendar Inside
Bravo Volunteers!
My Time at Okanagan College by Shev
The college is not all about just learning, it’s about expanding your options, like job search and what a person would like to do in the near future. Clubhouse visited the college in March during the PACE-program guest day and we got to hear from the students who are part of that program. The students spoke how the college helped them broaden their views and explore the options and opportunities that are available in the community. I really enjoyed when the staff explained how the college works. I also liked that they gave us a tour of the college. If I rate the college, I’d give the staff 100% for being helpful in answering all our questions. Years ago, I felt intimidated going to the college, but this time I felt relaxed and welcomed by all. The visit to the college made me want to continue my education. I might enroll in some courses in the fall.
CMHA Library
The library includes the following topic sections:
Books
Alzheimer’s
Anxiety
Bipolar
Brain Injury
Child/ Youth/Parent/Family
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Death/Grief/Loss
Depression
Eating Disorders
Mental Illness
Miscellaneous
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsion Disorders
Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Self-Care/Self Help
Substance Use
Suicide DVD’s
Autism
Alcohol & Drugs
Bipolar
Brain Functions
Depression
Mental Illness
Mindfulness
Miscellaneous
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Psychosis
Separation Anxiety
Stress
Schizophrenia
Suicide The receptionist or staff are available to assist you with signing out material. There is a complete list of the materials available in the library, in a booklet, hanging on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
Boundaries Workshop
When to say YES
When to say NO
Take Control of Your Life
Thursdays
April 4th, 11th and 18th 9:45-11:45
Clubhouse
Please Join Us LONNIE’S
RETIREMENT TEA
Thursday April 18 1:30pm
Clubhouse
The Library is
located just inside
the CMHA
Administration
Office on Hudson
Avenue. The
selection of books
and DVD’s are
available for loan, at
no charge, to
CMHA Clubhouse
participants
providing that the
materials are
returned in good
condition and in a
timely manner.
Benefits of Volunteering
Lonnie started as a casual with CMHA in 2003 working at 4th Avenue, the Thrift Shoppe and the Clubhouse followed by permanent part time status in the three areas, full time at 4th Avenue and full time at the Clubhouse, primarily taking over the Kitchen when Lee retired.
Lonnie has seen a number of changes over the years, the most positive being
More people talking and being proactive about mental illness
People not being so scared of mental illness
People not being so upset about their mental illness and knowing that they can come to the clubhouse and talk openly to staff and other participants; and can use the CMHA as a stepping stone for support and additional resources.
Lonnie would like to see the Clubhouse offer more workshops so that participants can continue to build on their skills.
Lonnie’s immediate future is going to include quilting, gardening and to spend more time with her family and friends. She is going to take the summer to ponder what else is in her future … volunteering, new friends, other opportunities.
Leaving CMHA will be hard … Lonnie appreciates all the
support she has received from staff and participants over
the past 15 years.
CMHA Volunteer
Opportunities
Opportunities to have fun and gain experience come up from time to time, such as …
Cleaning Vacuuming
Mopping Floors Cleaning Bathrooms
Kitchen
Help Cook the Lunch Meal Bake Cookies
Reception
Greet People Answer Phones
General Office Work
Thrift Store Sorting of Donations
Displaying Items Cashing
Swamping
Talk to staff for more info!
Budget Basics with Jonathan
March 14th 9:30am – 10:30am
Clubhouse
Jonathan will teach some basic skills on budgeting
and then help you build a budget of your own. Take
control of your money and make it work for you. It
doesn't hurt but a little math is required so bring a
calculator if you have one. See you there!
CMHA staff appreciates and thanks the many volunteers who help make our organization run smoothly and cost effectively … thank you!
Lonnie Says Farewell
If you use money
and find that it
disappears on you
or you have some
goals or debt that
you need to pay for,
consider joining
Jonathan.
Memorial Tea for
Lynne L
Friday April 5 1:30pm
Clubhouse
Cultural Opportunity
Join your clubhouse community in attending Ken Ludwig’s
“Lend Me a Tenor” at the Shuswap Theatre
Show time is Sunday, May 5th at 1:30pm
Meet at the Shuswap Theatre at 1:00pm. Regular ticket price is $22, but thanks to Group Funding you can get one for $10.00. As the theatre tickets are popular, they sell out early. Accordingly, you need to purchase your ticket before April 12th. See staff in Clubhouse for your ticket, or any questions. Lend me a Tenor is described as “A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.”
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:30 – 4:30.
Tuesdays 8:30 – 1 pm. Drop-In nights 4:00 – 7:30.
Fridays 8:30 – 3 pm.
From the Kitchen
The Great CMHA Chef Team Building Event was a huge success. The team that accumulated the most points will be announced at the Volunteer Lunch. Thank you to all the participants and staff who participated!
Stay S.A.F.E. with the 4 Cornerstones of
Internet Security
Use SECURE passwords. Have a different password for different sites and don't share your PIN or PAC with anyone.
Manually type in login ADDRESSES or use a saved bookmark. Don't follow an email link to a login page, no matter how legitimate it looks.
Only share FINANCIAL information over your secured WiFi at home. Assume that everything you do on a public WiFi network is being watched. If you need to conduct financial transactions in public, turn off your WiFi and use your cellphone's data instead.
Install and ENABLE all security updates on your devices to remove vulnerabilities and keep your information and identity safe.
Fraud Prevention Tip: Protect yourself from IDENTITY THEFT by shredding documents that have personal or sensitive information on them like your name, address (physical, snail mail or e-mail), birthdate, social insurance number, bank statements, bills, invoices, credit card information, etc.
shuswap-revelstoke.cmha.bc.ca
Crafts are on Fridays from 1:00 –
3:00pm. Anyone can use the
craft room on any day.
Join Jonathan Saturday mornings for Woodworking between 10:00am and 12 noon. Enter through the parking lot door near the garbage bins.
The Clubhouse and
Thrift Store will be
CLOSED
Good Friday April
10th to and including
Easter Monday April
22nd Reopening
Tuesday April 23rd
Walk & Explore. Come out and enjoy some fresh spring air while we explore some of the local attractions. Wednesdays 1:30-3:00:
- April 3- The Salmon Arm Art Gallery - April 10- Okanagan College - April 24- Blackburn Park & Fitness
equipment. Transportation provided. Free. No sign up required.
Wellness Bingo. Join us on Monday, April 1st for Wellness BINGO in Clubhouse at 9:30am. This is a free event and no sign-up required.
Connections. April 17th, 5:00-7:30-Come and join us in Clubhouse for a beautiful home cooked meal & great conversation followed by some lively fun and games. This month we are playing BINGO!!! There will be Prizes! This is a free event with rides home at the end of the evening (in town).
Drop In: 1. April 2- Clubhouse Activity: Decorating
Easter Eggs and other fun crafts!! This is a FREE event with rides home provided (in town). No sign-up required
2. April 23- Community Activity. Crazy Creek hot pools. Sign up required. Transportation provided. Cost is $5.00.
3. April 30- Clubhouse Activity: Karaoke and snacks.
Journaling. Come join our journaling group each Friday morning, 10:30-11:00. “Writing in a journal reminds you of your goals and of your learning in life. It offers a place where you can hold a deliberate, thoughtful conversation with yourself.” – Robin S. Sharma
Have you seen our newly painted window? Daniel is the talent behind this beautiful creation that keeps on evolving. Come take a look at the window and check out the latest goods at the store, including our Silent Auction. Sale days are as follows:
Fabulous Fridays (2-for-1) are back.
Bag Sales - The last Friday of every month – the next one is April 26th.
Thank You
We have been heating up the art room with our beautiful
Batik art projects and art pieces to be used for the pool
table cover. Thank you to all who participated.
Thank you to Mary-Anne for leading a workshop in making
dream-catchers. We had a lovely time together and she
opened our minds to creating in our own unique ways.
Awakening the Spirit ‘'Awakening the Spirit' art show, in collaboration with Vernon CMHA, is coming up on June 27th. If you want to be part of the show you need to get the process started now. This includes completing your art piece, framing it, naming it, and deciding if you want to put a price for selling it at the show. Group Painting We will be working on a collaborative painting project for a table top created for 4th Ave by Jonathan. See Nanika for more details. Global Peace Art Exchange The long awaited art show for the 'Global Peace Art Exchange' project will be revealed at an opening on April 1st in Clubhouse. Hope to see you there. Music Jam
Thursday afternoons in the Clubhouse there is an
opportunity to get together with your instruments and play
some music together, work on songs and/or sing along.
We have an electric piano set up, music stands for your
music and resources to print out music sheets if there is a
particular song you would like to learn or sing along to.
We continue to get new people joining the music jam, so
don't be shy, give it a try.
Art Studio
Art Studio happens in the Activity Room Thursday
afternoons. Participants are invited to come work on their
artworks or start a new project. Nanika will be happy to
assist and get you started with available supplies.
Art Quest
Colouring eggs with hot wax and dyes happens on April
15th. Upcoming workshop April 29th with Colleen, who
will share with us techniques in paint pouring.
Social Rec
PEERS WANTED
Looking to go out for coffee with someone? Want someone to join you for a walk?
Interested in going to the movie with somebody?
Peer Mentors are available!
See Sara, Volunteer Peer Support Coordinator For More Information
APRIL’S WHAT
IS IT?
We are extending the March What Is It! Enter your guesses with your name and phone number into the “What Am I Box” in the Clubhouse to win a coffee or a cookie. We can tell you it is not dissolving bath beads, rocks, fish roe, corn, crowns of teeth, or aquarium rocks! All good guesses … but not the right answer. Please play again! Thanks for playing!
NEW FUNDING AVAILABLE
Computers, First Aid, Education, Swimming, Aqua Fit, Swimming, Language Classes, Yoga, Gym Passes,
Aerobics, Boxing, Golf, Tai Chi, Fitness Classes, First Aid, Radio Skills Course, Cross Country Skiing, Curves,
Karate, Singing Lessons, Music Instrument Lessons, Hospice Volunteer Training, Photography, Drawing
Classes, Toastmasters, Weaving Lessons, Stain Glass Workshops, Painting Classes … and so much more!
Have an idea, not sure if it qualifies – talk to Angela or Carol in the Participant Services office!
Applications Due: April 17th Meeting: April 24th at 12:45pm
Participant
Funding NEW FISCAL YEAR
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT / SUN
April 1 2 3 4 5 6/7
April Fools Day Fabulous Fridays 2 for 1
Thrift Store
Wellness Bingo - 9:30am Coffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am Stretching - 9:30amGood News Fridays -
9:00am
Woodshop - 10:30am -
12:00pm
Boundaries Workshop -
9:45am - 11:45am - Sign
Up Required
Journaling - 10:30 -
11:00am
Thai Chicken Wraps -
12 NoonBeef Dip - 12 noon
African Nut Stew -
12 noon
Greek Day Surprise -
12 noonBBQ Surprise - 12 noon
Saturday
Art Quest - 1:30pmClubhouse Closes
1:00pm
Walk - 1:30pm - Explore
the Art GalleryArt 101 - 1:30pm
Memorial Tea for
Lynne L - 1:30pm
Woodshop -
10:00am -
Art Opening - Global
Peace Project Exchange
12:00pm
Clubhouse Closes at
3pm
Drop In - Decorate Easter
Eggs in the Clubhouse -
4:00pm - 7:30pm - Rides
Home Available
8 9 10 11 12 13/14
Fabulous Fridays 2 for 1
Thrift Store
Coffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am Stretching - 9:30amGood News Fridays -
9:00am
Budgeting Basics -
9:30am - 10:30am
Woodshop - 10:30am -
12:00pm
Clubhouse Closed
10:00 - 11:30am
Boundaries Workshop -
9:45am - 11:45am - Sign
Up Required
Journaling - 10:30 -
11:00amSaturday
Turkey Soup and a Bun -
12 noon
Free Volunteer
Luncheon - Sign Up Not
Required - 12 noon
Hash Brown Casserole -
12 noon
Chili and Cornbread -
12 noonPizza - 12 noon
Woodshop -
10:00am -
Art Quest - 1:30pmClubhouse Closes
1:30pm
Walk - 1:30pm - Explore
Okanagan CollegeArt 101 - 1:30pm Fabric and Yarn - 1:30pm
12:00pm
Clubhouse Closes at
3pm
No Drop In
Living Life to the Full
April 10 - May 29
3pm - 8:30pm -
Clovercourt - Pre-
Registration Required
15 16 17 18 19 20/21
Participant Funding
Applications Due
Thrift Shop
Closed
Saturday
Clubhouse Open in
Activity Room
8:30am - 11:00am
Coffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am Stretching - 9:30amClubhouse Closed
Good Friday
Woodshop - 10:30am -
12:00pm
Boundaries Workshop -
9:45am - 11:45am - Sign
Up Required
Thrift Shop
Closed
Pasta Surprise - 12 noon Chef Salad - 12 noon BBQ Surprise - 12 noon
Mad Hatter Easter Tea -
12 noon - $3.25
Sign Up Required
Art Quest - 1:30pm -
Easter Egg Colouring
Clubhouse Closes
1:00pm Art 101 - 1:30pm
Lonnie's Retirement
Tea - 1:30pm
Easter
Sunday
No Drop InConnections - 5:00pm
Rides Home Available
22 23 24 25 26 27/28
Bag Sale
Thrift Shoppe
Clubhouse Closed
Easter MondayCoffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am
Good News Fridays -
9:00am
Stretching - 9:30am
Thrift Shop
Closed
Journaling at McGuire
Lake - Leave Clubhouse at
10:25 - 11:00am
Hot Turkey Sandwich -
12 noonBBQ Surprise - 12 noon
Waffles & Fruit Salad -
12 noon
BBQ and Birthday Cake -
12 noon
Woodshop -
10:00am -
Clubhouse Closes
1:00pm
Participant Funding
Meeting - 12:30pmArt 101 - 1:30pm Fabric and Yarn - 1:30pm
12:00pm
Walk - 1:30pm - Explore
Blackburn Park Fitness
Clubhouse Closes at
3pm
Drop In - Crazy Creek Hot
Pools - $5.00 - Leaving
Clubhouse at 3:30 - Sign
Up Required - Rides Home
Available
29 30 May 1 2 3 4/5
Fabulous Fridays 2 for 1
Thrift Store
Coffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am Stretching - 9:30amGood News Fridays -
9:00am
Woodshop - 10:30am -
12:00pm
Journaling - 10:30 -
11:00am
Sloppy Joes and Salad -
12 noonQuesadilla's - 12 noon TBA - 12 noon TBA - 12 noon TBA - 12 noon
Art Quest - 1:30pm - Paint
and Pour Workshop with
Colleen
Clubhouse Closes
1:00pm
Walk - 1:30pm - Explore
Foreshore & Bird
Sanctuary
Art 101 - 1:30pm Fabric and Yarn - 1:30pmWoodshop -
10:00am -
12:00pm
Clubhouse Closes at
3pm
Drop In - Karaoke
(Clubhouse) - 4:00pm -
7:30pm - Rides Home
Available
Sunday
May 5th
1:30pm
Theatre
A reminder that Lunch is at 12 noon – Please call 250 832 0655 before 10:00am to reserve your lunch
APRIL 2019
TVP Timesheets Due (Fri / Sat)
Volunteer Appreciation Week - Thank You to All CMHA Volunteers
AT A GLANCE
WELLNESS
Monday April 4
9:30am
DECORATE EASTER
EGGS
Tuesday April 2
Drop-In
4:00 – 7:00pm
Monday April 15
Art Quest
1:30 – 3:00pm
MEMORIAL TEA for
LYNNE L
Friday April 5
1:30pm
FABULOUS FRIDAYS
THRIFT SHOP
Fridays
VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION
LUNCH
Tuesday April 9
12 noon Clubhouse Closed 10:00 – 11:30am
BUDGETING BASICS
WITH JONATHAN
Thursday
April 12
9:30 – 10:30am
Wednesday April 17
5:00pm Join Us for a Free Dinner
& Games
Thursday April 18
12 noon - $3.25 Sign Up Required
LONNIE’S
RETIREMENT TEA
PARTY
Thursday April 18
1:30pm
CRAZY CREEK HOT
POOLS
Tuesday April 23
Leave Clubhouse at 3:30 $5.00 – Sign Up Required
PAINT & POUR
WORKSHOP
Monday April 29
1:30 – 3:00pm
2 for 1
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