VALLEY SOCIAL CLUB

NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 2017

Volume 65, Issue 4

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST BY JULIANNE M. AND PAULA B.

A group of us went to the Legislative Breakfast in Hartford, CT at the

Legislative Building. There were a lot of speakers from different club
houses. They all dont want their clubs to close.
Our main speaker was Kevin T. It was important
that he spoke about what would happen if our club
closed. There were a lot of state legislators
present.

VSC CLUB MEMBERS GO TO HARTFORD ON RALLY DAY MARCH 22nd!

Members of the Valley Social Club have a great talk with the Senator
George Logan on Budget Concerns! Members from the VSC along with
Trudy Higgins, BHcares VP of Community Services and Jacques Maignan,
VSC Staff accompanied club members on a discussion with current lead-
ers about issues that affect them. Members were able to discuss and
question Senator Logan about the future of mental health services.
Members stated they had a very positive talk and look forward to May
10th, when Senator Logan is our guest speaker for our annual luncheon
at the Ansonia Armory.

Kevin E. (left) Arthur R. and Shawn M. (Front

Row) Christine D. Julianne M. Trudy H. VP of
Community Services of BHcare, Inc. John L.
(Middle Row), Senator Logan (back row),
Jacques M. (right) with Senator George Logan
( in the far back.)
By Paula B.
CHRISTINE D.

I grew up in Bridgeport, CT. in foster care. I took the GED Test and passed
it when I was 17. After that, I went to Connecticut Business Institute, and
I got a job as a secretary.
I got married shortly after that. I attended Norwalk Community Technical
College, while there I worked in the mall. I started out with a small part
time job and was promoted to the store manager in an employee owned
company. I flew on an airplane for important business meetings. Then
when I was 20 years old, my mother became ill, and my marriage started
to fall apart. So that is when I moved to the Valley, to Spooner House and I
got involved with BHcare Services. I was diagnosed with depression. Since
then I started getting better. Now I have a bright future. The Club has
changed my life, and I care about my friends.

KEEP THE PROMISE BY PAULA B.

Some of the DSS proposed budget are if you are on both Medicare and
Medicare title 19, you will be required to pay more for your
prescriptions because the $17.00 cap would be eliminated.
Info about Renters Rebate Program:
I asked Maura about this program, she said to apply sooner rather than
later because if you wait too long to apply, there might not be any
money left.
There are about 2,000 new bills being introduced into congress. We will
see what has passed and what hasn't

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ROBERTS CORNER!
Author Celia Thaster, submitted by Robert S.
Across the narrow beach we flit, one little
sandpiper and I.
And fast I gather bit by bit the scattered driftwood, bleached
and dry.
The wild waves reach their hands for it.
The wild wind raves, the tides run high, as up and down the
beach we flit, one little sandpiper and I.

Mary Jane Liddel, of Domestic Violence Services continues her

workshop at the VSC

This months topic is Questions about Medical Issues

Come discuss your concerns about medical issues in your life!
When: April 4, 2017 from 11 to 12 noon
Light snack also provided by DVS.
Sign up today!
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NEW HEALTH WORKSHOP

Health Workshop will be a monthly program run by Carrie, a

Registered Nurse with the Behavioral Health Home program here at
BHcare, Inc. On the second Thursday of each month, a different topic
will be discussed to raise awareness for difference health concerns, such
as diabetes, hypertension, and more. The goal is to be more mindful of
our wellness and share ideas to become an overall healthier individual!

Ill will be starting: April 13th from 12:15-1:15 and the discussion will be
on alcohol awareness because its Alcohol Awareness Month.

RENTERS REBATE INFORMATION

If you are a person who pays rent and on disability, pays utility, and rent
receipts for the year. Available days at Ansonia City Hall is Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-12pm.

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 COMMUNITY PAGE!
MASTERS TABLE 203-732-7792
COMMUNITY MEALS www.masterstable.org

DINNER
DATE: SUNDAY APRIL 9,
2017
TIME: 4:00-5:00PM
DINNER
DATE: APRIL 30, 2017
TIME: 4-5:30PM
All meals located at
Assumption Church Hall
61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia, CT.
Cost: Free, open to the
Public, no rsvp,
donations graciously
accepted

APRIL BIRTHDAYS! SIGN OF ARIES 4/1-19TH AND

TAURUS 4/(4/20-4/30)

Happy Birthday
Donald K. 4/2
Sue D. 4/6
Lydia R. 4/12
Kathy P. 4/18

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DONT CLOSE OUR LIBRARIES BY JOHN L.

I have been a loyal library goer for over 30 years. I use the library
for taking out books and using the computer. I also like the
Liberians because they are nice people. If they close my library,
people like me will not have the use of a computer, since I can not
afford to buy one on my income. People will be bored because
they will not have a place to go to read books or look on line for
stuff. I have made friends there too. I probably would not see
them much around this town if the library was gone. I feel even
smarter because its a place to get information on what is going
on in my town. I also get to rent books, music cds, movies, and
read newspapers. I save money not buying new hard cover books
too. People who use the local library might not be able to ride a
bus or drive their car to another town for all kinds of reasons.
I would hate to think what else the Governor would target next
like our club. Vocational help, housing, CLRP, and Medicare/
Medicaid services. I think we would all be in big trouble. Maybe
some would be in jail, hospitals, nursing homes, and homeless. I
worry for our future.

GEORGE LOGAN WILL BE OUR hear what he has to say.

GUEST SPEAKER FOR MAY IS
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Date: May 10,2017
MONTH!
Time: 12-1pm at the Ansonia
May is Mental Health Aware- Armory across from the YMCA!
ness Month and every year we
invite a leader in the state or Sign Up to attend by: May 5th
local area to speak on the is- by calling 203-732-7089 or
sues that effect our member- coming into the
ship. This year we will be in- VSC and putting
viting Senator George Logan your name on
who was newly elected this the sign up
year! sheet. Ask for
Phyllis or
Come for a light lunch and Jacques.

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 DAY OF HOPE POETRY CONTEST

I HEARD A THOUSAND BLENDED This years theme:

NOTES By William Wordsworth My Social Club

Write a poem or story about

While in a grove I sate reclined, yourself and your success in
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
recovery. How does the Social
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
Club play an important role in
To her fair works did Nature link your life? Please describe.
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man. All entries will be read at the
Day of Hope ceremony at the
Through primrose tufts, in that green
VSC on Wednesday, May 17,
bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; 2017 at 12 noon.
And 'tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes. *All submissions must be turned
The birds around me hopped and played, in to Jacques Maignan at the
Their thoughts I cannot measure VSC no later than Friday, April
But the least motion which they made, 28, 2017.
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.
Prizes will be awarded for first,
The budding twigs spread out their fan, second, and third place entries.
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there. If you have any questions please
call Jacques at 203-732-7089.
If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature's holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
You must be a BHcare client to
What man has made of man? participate in this contest.

Submitted by Cathy B.
VSC CALENDAR FOR APRIL 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Phone Num- Sign up Key Club Hours WARM LINE NAMI WALK 1 CLUB CLOSED
bers: $- Money Mon - Fri 203-732-2004 MAY 20, 2017
203- needed 8:30-4:30 M-TH: 6-10 LEAVE: 8AM
Club -735-9106 *- Must Sign Closed FRIDAY 6-11 Call John Dykman
Center-203-736 Up Weekends A free service! 203-906-4932

2 CLUB CLOSED 3 4 Breakfast 8:30- 5 Breakfast 8:30- 6 Lunch 12-12:30p 7 Free Lunch Friday 8 CLUB CLOSED
Lunch 12-12:30 10am 10am Art Class 2-3p 12-12:30p
Lets Talk 1-2 Me Work? 11-12p Nolan Field Weather Evening Social 5-7 Movie Afternoon
Art Class 2-3 Mary Jane Liddels Pending 10:30-11:30 1-3p
workshop 11-12 E.A. MTG. CLINIC 4-5

9 Master 'Table 10 11Breakfast 8:30- 12 Breakfast 13 Lunch 12-12:30p 14 Free Lunch 15 CLUB CLOSED
Community Meals Lunch 12-12:30 10am 8:30-10am Art Class 2-3p Friday
4-5p Lets Talk 1-2 Nolan Field 10:30- Nolan Field Weather Evening Social 5-7 12-12:30p
Assumption Church Art Class 2-3 11:30 Pending 10:30-11:30 Movie Afternoon
1-3p
Ansonia Bingo 2-3
E.A. MTG. CLINIC 4-5
16 CLUB CLOSED 17 Quinnipiac Nurses 18Breakfast 8:30- 19 20Lunch 12-12:30p 21 Free Lunch 22 CLUB CLOSED
Health Fair 10-12 ** 10am Breakfast 8:30-10am Art Class 2-3p Friday
At Options Club Nolan Field 10:30- KTP MEETING Evening Social 5-7 12-12:30p
House Lunch 12- 11:30 9AM Movie Afternoon
1-3p
12:30 Bingo 2-3 CLRP 1:30-2:30P
E.A. MTG. CLINIC 4-5

23 CLUB CLOSED 24 Lunch 12-12:30 25 Breakfast 8:30- 26 27 Lunch 12-12:30p 28 Free Lunch 29 CLUB CLOSED
Lets Talk 1-2 10am Breakfast 8:30-10am Art Class 2-3p Friday
_________________ Art Class 2-3 Nolan Field 10:30- Enlightened Lunch Evening Social 5-7 12-12:30p
30 Masters Table 11:30 w/Cynthia Dubuque Movie Afternoon
1-3p
4-5:30p( see above) Bingo 2-3 12-1p
E.A. MTG. CLINIC 4-5