The Gathering Place Clubhouse

LINCOLN BEHAVORIAL SERVICES
24425 PLYMOUTH ROAD REDFORD MICHIGAN 48239

Picture of the Clubhouse
News & Views

From the Directors Desk

1. How is the clubhouse doing with the ICCD Certification process? 2 staff and 1 member will attend colleague training in July 2011. Staff and members are very excited for this opportunity. We anticipate a busy fall as we implement everything we learned.

2. Is the clubhouse involved in any activities/projects? We are Busy Fundraising for colleague Training. Our newest Fundraiser is selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits. See anyone at the Gathering Place if you are interested. The clubhouse is also finishing the Cookbook and plans to sell that soon. Our clerical unit is busy learning new skills to plan a scanning project.

3. How is the clubhouse involved with the M.A.C. Gathering place continuous to be active in the mac. We attended the mac meeting on April 13, 2011. We will assist in the planning the annual camping trip this year which will occur in August. Gathering Place is also going to hear a committee to help the mac apply for three stays. In addition the Clubhouse is hopeful to be a steering committee clubhouse to help plan the clubhouse conference in August 2011. We have also been involved in many Teleconference with Mart Alward, the new DCH Liaison. Regarding selecting outcomes for clubhouse. This has been a very exciting process.

Current Events
Here at the Gathering Place we are working with our Board members to get many things accomplished. One of our Board members, John Lucas, is a graphic artist. He is helping us design a new clubhouse logo. He presented the Board many ideas and now we are showing the rest of the membership to make a final decision
Our Board members are also helping us with some of our fundraising ideas as well. Our Little Ceaser’s Pia Kit orders should be a great success due to their support. Next we are considering hosting an event her to promote public awareness of mental health concerns and decrease stigma
We are very lucky to have such an active Board
Obsticles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. -Michael Jordan



"idea's are fast like shooting stars and follow you until brighter ones appear."

Positvly Speaking
On 3-30-11 we met with Ricard H to discuss a positive change that occurred in his life.
1. Can you name any positive changes that have occurred lately?
A. I moved out of my group home and in to my own apartment.
2. Who was involved in this?
A. My family, support groups, the clubhouse, and myself.
3. How did it happen?
Being responsible, being aware of my illness, , and understanding myself better. ...Maturity.
4. Is anything additional needed?
A. I have been in contact with Michigan Rehabilitation Services and have other plans as far as full time imployment. I don’t have a car so it has been a struggle for me. I have had a few T.E. jobs.
5. How has this helped you in your recovery?
A. I have a cool roommate and we relate to each other.

ICCD Certification

!The Gathering Place has choosen it’s member who will be joining Holly T, Annette L. and Joy K. to the training. Dennis W. Was selected to go to training. He has demonstrated leadership at the clubhouse. He is very motivated to go to the colleague training and bring back the information to share with the rest of the membership. We have purchased our airline tickets. We have contacted Genesis Clubhouse to ask some of the many questions that we have had. They gave us a link to view on the internet, which has made us even more excited to get to colleague training!


The Fund Raising Front

Since our last issue we have completed one fundraiser, Noodles & Company, in which we raised $80. Currently we are selling Little Ceaser Pizza Kits. Our orders will be submitted by May 13th. We will be earning $5.00 for each order that is placed. We hope to have as much success with this campaign as we did with our last Pizza Kit campaign. In the future months we are exploring many other fundraising ideas. We are considering having a car wash this summer. We may also be hosting a dinner here at the clubhouse in order to raise mental health awareness as well as funding.



Frequently Asked Questions On Anxiety Disorders

Q What are the five types of anxiety disorders that
Are well known?

A 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
2.Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
3. Panic Disorder
4.Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
5. Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder)

Q What is generalized anxiety Disorder?

A Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is an Exaggerated anxiety and tension that persists for months on end and affects approximately 6.8 million Americans or about 3.1 percent of the population. GAD causes people to anticipate catastrophe And worry excessively about many things, from over arching concerns such as health, money or work to more routine concerns such as health, money or work to more routine concerns such as car repairs or appointments GAD affects twice as many women as men, and the anxiety becomes so Severe, normal life and relationships become impaired.


Worries can be accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, muscle tension and aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, and hot flashes. The disorder usually develops gradually and may begin anytime during life, although the risk is highest between childhood and middle age. It is diagnosed when someone spends at least six months worrying excessively without a specific focus of the fear and an inability to control the anxiety



Socialization Calander

MARCH

3/4 Movie night Allen Park.
Each member was able to pick which theater they wanted to go to.
All had a great time!
3/17 Leons Restaurant for St. Patrick’s day dinner
3/29 In house game night. We were able to us our new Wii game system. The Wii Fit game was a blast!

April 4/6 Civil War Presentation at Dearborn Historical museum.
We learned a lot able the Civil War, especially the Battles fought by Robert E Lee.
4/10 Holocaust museum. This was a very touching event.
Many of us went away from this with a new sympathy for the victims.
4/12 Great Lakes Crossing-It was a long drive, but it was worth it!! We shopped til we dropped!!
5/6 Cinco de Mayo—Mexican village
5/15 Tiger’s game– Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals. Hoping the weather will be good.
5/25 Detroit Institute of Arts . This is the first of four sessions that we will attend this summer.



Woman Stretching

Human Mind

EVERY PERSON HAS ONE,
 BE IT OFF OR ON
  IF YOU SEE THE LIGHT IS OFF
   PLEASE FRIEND, TURN IT ON

    PLEASE LISTEN VERY INTENSELY
     LISTEN CLOSELY FOR THE SWITCH
      LISTEN FOR THOSE HOPES AND DREAMS
       AND THEN FRIEND, TURN IT ON!

        LISTEN TO INSPIRE
         MOTIVE, DESIRE
          LISTEN FOR THE SWITCH AND…

            TURN IT ON!

Jean Ann Z.


interviewed by Jemal Gurty


Q. How long have you been diagnosed with having a mental illness?
A. 26 years.
Q. Where do you get support?
A: Sister, two brothers, the Clubhouse, doctors, and case worker.
Q. How did the clubhouse help you cope with your biggest struggle?
A. Getting with the members of the clubhouse and keeping active.
Q. What is your feeling of the medications we take?
A: I take medications as prescribed, it works out the good and the bad.
Q: IF you could make one thing more positive in your life what would it be and how would you do it?
A. Get a degree for being a secretary school and know how to work at it.
Q. What makes you feel happy?
A. To see grandchildren and sister.
Q. Who do you feel closest to?
A: Sister Nelly, we spend quality time together.
Q. How do you relieve your stress when you leave the clubhouse?
A: I do exercise and walk and watch TV.
Q. How does the clubhouse help with you everyday struggles?
A. Social activity, communication is good with other clubhouse members.





Gum Disease Links to Heart Disease and Stroke

The Mouth Body Connec-tion Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease. Heart Disease Several Theories exist to explain the link between periodontal disease and heart disease. One theory is that oral bacteria can effect the heart when they enter the blood stream, attaching to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries (heart blood vessels) and contributing to clot formation. Coronary artery disease is characterized by a thickening of the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of fatty proteins. Blood clots can obstruct normal blood flow, restricting the amount of nutrients and oxygen required for the heart to function properly for the heart to function properly. This may lead to heart attacks. Another possibility is that the inflammation caused by periodontal disease increases plaque build up, which may contribute to swelling of the arteries. Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can also exacerbate existing heart conditions. Patients at risk for infective endocarditis may require antibiotics prior to dental procedures. Your periodontist and cardiologist will be able to determine if your heart condition redquires uses of antibiotics prior to dental procedures.

Stroke Additional studies have pointed to a relationship between periodontal disease and stroke. In one study that looked at the causal relationship of oral infection as a risk factor for stroke, people diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular ischemia were found more likely to have an oral infection when compared to those in the control group.