Yipee! Whatever the weather outside, we know that spring is on the horizon. Tuesday, March 20th, marks the spring equinox for this year. The arrival of spring brings a lot of excitement. It’s a time of hope and renewal. It’s a time of new energy and growth. The trees begin to bud and flowers start to sprout out of the ground. Sometimes the little crocuses are so keen to make their appearance that they poke through the snow before the last of it disappears. The warmth and the light also do magic on us. The increased daylight helps elevate serotonin, our happiness hormone, and the warmer temperature provides opportunities to shed the winter layers and get active outdoors, which releases many feel-good endorphins. Come spring, we also tend to get out and socialize more. All these factors help boost our outlook and morale. Subsequently, the United Nations General Assembly has suggested that the first day of spring should become the International Happiness Day. If winter was stressful for you, be thankful for spring. Be thankful that you made through the dark and rough days and be thankful for the promise and the opportunities that spring brings. Spring is a great time to take stock of your life and find balance or begin anew. Of course, if you are content with your life and how things are going and how you feel, then continue doing what you are doing. If, on the other hand, you lack fulfillment and aren’t satisfied, then it’s time to take action. Remind yourself that if you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.

What are your dreams and desires? What is it that you

want or hope for in life? As spring is a time of new

beginnings, why not take advantage of it and resolve

to do something you’ve always wanted to do? Explore

opportunities that move you toward your dreams and

put a ‘spring in your step’.

Spring is a great time to clean and de-clutter your

home and your mind. Allow yourself to let go of things

and thoughts that are weighing you down and make

the decisions that you’ve been putting off. If you are

looking to start something brand new, how about

trying archery or exploring your creativity in arts?

Clubhouse has many opportunities for you, including a

chance to make a little extra money from all the

cleaning contracts and store positions that are posted

right now.

Whatever it is you choose to do, celebrate spring and

the renewed sense of life that it brings.

Spring Forward

Clubhouse Newsletter

Hello from Revelstoke

Cory 😊 from Revelstoke Clubhouse sent regards with an invitation to stop by to visit them. They are open Monday-Friday from 12-3pm. They look forward to anyone dropping in and joining them for a coffee or the afternoon activity. The schedule is as follows: Monday: Crafts. Tuesday: Drop in Wednesday: Painting Thursday: Chat Fridays: Movie and popcorn. So, if you are in Revelstoke for any reason, do drop by their cozy, little Clubhouse. They are right downtown. Address is #106 First St E.

Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time

begins Sunday March

11th at 3:00am – before

you go to bed Saturday

night turn your clock

forward by one hour.

From the Kitchen

The Kitchen is looking for your input for

April’s Lunch menu … What would you like to eat? Drop

off your suggestion(s) in the jar by the kitchen.

Interested in Volunteering in the Kitchen?

We have some openings right now. Typical shifts are

from 9:30-12:30pm. You will learn food safe, meal

planning, cooking, baking and more. If you are

interested, please talk to Lonnie.

Opportunities We have mega opportunities this month! Come check out our Opportunities-board. If you are looking for some pre-employment training, or for some experience to put on your resume, or if you are looking to earn some extra cash, here’s your opportunity. Apply today. Please state in your letter which position(s) you are interested in and put on Beckie’s desk before Friday, March 16, 2018. If you have any questions, talk to Beckie or Paivi. Cleaning Contracts for the CMHA Hudson Building All the cleaning contracts for the CMHA building are now posted. These positions are for six months, from April 1 – September 30. Please note that some of the cleanings need to be done on a certain day and during certain hours. All are to be done weekly, except recycling, which happens every other Wednesday.

Clubhouse bathrooms, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, 1/2 hour

Activity room floor and Elevator Lobby, Tuesday morning, 1 1/2 hour

Main and IH Lobbies, Tuesday, 2 hours

Thrift Shoppe and Administration Cleaning, Tuesday or Wednesday, 8:30 – 10:30 am, 2 hours

Recycling for Clubhouse and Store, Sweep and wash back stairs, every 2nd Wednesday, 10 am, 1 hour

Clubhouse floor and Club Lobby, Friday, 1 pm, 1 1/2 hour

Details of each position can be viewed in the Blue Binder on Beckie’s desk. Thrift Shoppe

The Thrift Shoppe has three 6-month training positions available. Starting date is Tuesday April 3rd. For more information talk to Lorrie.

WHAT IS YOUR

FAVOURITE LUNCH

The next Living Life to the Full Course will be Monday evenings April 9th – June 4th. For more information call Denise – 250 832 8477 ext 102

Peer Support

Do you feel lonely or isolated? Would you like someone to go out for coffee with? The Peer Support Program has mentors available. Talk to Sara or Lori.

Spring is coming

The daylight will be longer

We are reorganizing our office to make it more comfortable

We are here for you to engage with us

Easter comes sooner this year so enjoy!!!!

Participant Services Here we are at the end of February and the coffee bar is

up and running. We are coming to the end of our fiscal

year; with any remaining funds we can upgrade our

gaming system. If you have ideas about what gaming

system and games you would like to see please let me

know. There is lots happening in the Participant Services

office so drop in and say hi!

by Kim

Thrift Shoppe

By the time you read this, the transition from winter to spring (at least in the store) will have occurred. Thank

you Thank you Thank you to the volunteers and staff

… especially for their dedication in helping with both the major spring cleaning of the store and also setting up the spring displays. You are our unsung heros!! We could not make this transition without you.

The introduction of the interac as a method of payment has been a success. We ask that you help keep our administration costs down and only use the interac cards for purchases of $5.00 or more.

TVP Timesheets Due Wednesday March 28th The Easter Holiday Long Weekend begins with Good Friday on March 30th. Please note that

March TVP Timesheet are due on

Wednesday March 28th, 2018. Thank you for your cooperation.

March Fun Facts

Birthstone: Aquamarine Flower: Daffodil

Zodiac signs: Pisces and Aries

The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath

which means Stormy month, or Hraed monath which

means rugged month.

March was the beginning of our calendar year. We

changed to the 'New Style' or 'Gregorian calendar in

1752, and it is only since then when the year began

on 1st January.

"As it rains in March so it rains in June."

"March winds and April showers bring forth May

flowers."

"When March comes in like a lion it goes out like a

lamb."

"Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares, and

take the winds of March with beauty."

- William Shakespeare

"A dry March and a wet May - fill barns and bays

with corn and hay."

Art Corner

Great turn out at the 'Courtyard Gallery' opening in

Enderby on Feb, 10th. Participants from the clubhouse art

group attended and met with other artists at the gallery.

Seven artists from CMHA are part of the show. If you are

in Enderby check out this beautiful collective, artwork

will be on display until March 10th.

Also if you haven't seen already, the Clubhouse is

featuring artist Nathan Glasser, his work will remain on

display for the month of March.

Stephanie continues to come out and inspire us with her

music on Thursday afternoons. She just recently wrote

and performed for us her new song 'Rosie Remembered'.

A shout out to Karen for the flower petals tossed in

appreciation of her shared songs and music.

Clubhouse Word Search

Luge at Snow Day On "Snow Day", February 20th, some intrepid members of the Clubhouse decided to hold a modified 'luge' competition, which featured black garbage bags--some strengthened with cardboard--as sleds. The results were dramatic! The amazing talent of the competitors was evident as one after another sped down the hill. Speed and style vied with consistency and perseverance to produce a dazzling array of performances by Sanne, Lonnie, Lynn, Stewart and in his first ever attempt, Brian.

While not yet

professional,

each of the

participants

showed real

promise, and

their efforts

provided a good

laugh besides. CB

G N I H C T E R T S J O V M Y O G A E W Q B K G O I Z S D T I H B U T T O H E V R P Q P P I T G Y M I K A E O K F U N D I N G S B Z G P D R A W I N G M W K T H R I F T S H O P P E K S V C N Z D R O P I N S I J H A R C H E R Y L L G J S S N O I T C E N N O C D S S E N T I F S R J O T K D C E D O U H Y U S Y A D H T R I B K S Q K E S O U N I P N V K G Y Y A D I R F S U O L U B A F P M V P E S H U L G I T E A K O I A T R O P P U S R E E P I U B F U L N E V L X G N I L A N R U O J N U E S R M O P V T E I S W I M S T S E U Q T R A J K J W F T M W N J A W T L P K B S N O W S H O E I N G M Q E G N I L W O B C N C Y A D W O N S E X D J G A D B B E B I K I N G Z P A I G N I K R O W D O O W S M Y A R N S S E E F F O C N E L A R C H H I L L S E E C E A D V S D O A E D S S C N P I G C C R O K J S K M T O U E Q W M M X M P D

ARCHERY

ART

ART QUEST

BIKING

BIRTHDAYS

BOWLING

CONNECTIONS

COOKIES

DRAWING

DROPIN

FABRIC

FABULOUS FRIDAY

FITNESS

FRIENDS

FUN

FUNDING

GYM

HOTTUB

JOURNALING

LARCH HILLS

LUNCH

MUSIC

PAINTING

PEERSUPPORT

POOL

POP

SNOWDAY

STRETCHING

SWIM

TEA

THRIFT SHOPPE

TV

WALKING

WELLNESS

WOODWORKING

YARN

YOGA

WINTER

Snow Icicles

Sleeting Slipping Silencing

Cold Dark Solstice Thaw Slush

Melting Awakening Budding

Violets Snowdrops

Check the Calendar for these Events Art 101. Live Music/Artist Studio. We have had the pleasure of Stephanie bringing her guitar playing and singing as a wonderful addition to Thursday’s art group. Come join us in art making (bring your own project) and music, sing along, request a song, or bring your instrument down and join in the musical jam.

Art Quest - Lino Block Print. Come join in for some art making, no art experience necessary. Create your own design or trace out a picture and turn it into a Lino Block print, which is the focus this month. Nanika is happy to assist you with your project. Hope to see you there.

Birthday Celebrations. March birthday celebrations take place on Thursday the 29th.If your birthday falls for March you get a free piece of birthday cake. Others pay $0.50.

Connections. Join us for a free dinner on Wednesday, March 14. Our peer coordinators Sara & Lori will have more fun games this month, like last time. Rides home available.

Drop-In. Drop-in is up and running again. Join us on Tuesdays March 6, 20 and 27 from 4-7:30 pm. We want to hear your ideas of what you would like to do for drop-in this spring. There is a tentative plan to go bowling on the 27th – more info to come. Hope to see you at drop-in!

Easter Lunch. We’ll be kicking off Easter celebrations early this year. Easter luncheon is on Friday March 23rd. Sign-up required.

Fabric and Yarn Fridays. The Quilts & Crafts group continues meeting on Friday afternoons. Beaded bracelets continue on Friday Mar 2. The cost is $5. Come check these beauties out.

Food Sense for Families. This group is now full, but there will be another one later in the spring. Sign-up with Robyn or Lonnie.

Gym & Swim. Thursdays, depart Clubhouse 1:45 pm. If you don’t have an access pass, please talk to Robyn.

International Women’s Day. Join us for an afternoon tea & goodies on March 8 at 1:30. All week long, we’ll be sharing stories of women who have inspired us or made a difference in our lives or our country. Join us!

Journaling. Journaling continues on Friday mornings from 10:30am – 11:00am. This is an effective self-care tool that can profoundly improve both your physical and mental well-being.

Snowshoeing. Join us for a final snowshoe in appreciation for winter wonderland and to celebrate the oncoming of spring. On Friday, Mar 9th we’ll go to Eagle River, followed by a soak at Crazy Creek hot pools. Sign-up is required. The cost is $10. Please bring a lunch or get a $3 picnic lunch from our kitchen.

Stretching. Get your Thursday started with some gentle stretching and mindfulness. 9:15 am. Walking Group. Walk around the rec centre on Fridays at 11 am with Robyn. Meet at Clubhouse 10:45. Woodworking. Drop by Monday mornings 10:30am – 12 noon. Stewart is keen to meet you and have you share your woodworking ideas. Yoga. The yoga group is having a ‘Meet the Yogi’ event on Saturday Mar 3 at 10:15 am at the Gratitude Yoga Studio downtown. This is a chance to get to know the instructor and the studio. The instructor will give a private class to us. Bring water, towel and a yoga mat. If you don’t have a mat, let Robyn know, she has extras. Robyn will meet you at the studio. Hope you take advantage of this event; it’s a great way to see if yoga is for you! The cost is $5. Coming in 2018… Archery. Sign-up sheet now in Clubhouse. For more info, talk to Robyn, 250-832-8477 #6. Please note that on Wednesday afternoons, while the food group is in session, the main part of Clubhouse will be closed from 1-4 pm. Clubhouse will still be open in the art/pool room. Come see us there!

Clubhouse Newsletter Participant contributions to the Clubhouse Newsletter are encouraged and welcomed! Some suggestions are original (created / told by you): Poetry Short Stories Artwork Puzzles Recipes Fish and Game Stories Etc.

CLUBHOUSE HOURS

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30 – 4:30.

Tuesdays - 8:30 – 1 pm.

Fridays - 8:30 – 3 pm.

PHONE & WEBSITE

(250) 832 8477 shuswap-revelstoke.cmha.bc.ca

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT / SUN

01-Mar 2 04-Mar

Good News Fridays - 9:00am

Saturday

Yoga - 10:15am

Journaling - 10:30 - 11:00am

Walking Group - 11:00am

185 Hudson

Ave NE

Art 101 - 1:30pm

Live Music / Art Studio

Gym and Swim 1:45 - 3:00pm Clubhouse Closes at 3pmRobyn will be

there!

5 6 7 8 9 11-Oct

INTERNATIONAL Saturday

WOMEN'S DAY Yoga - 8:45am

Wellness Bingo - 9:15am Stretching - 9:30am

Journaling - 10:30 - 11:00am

Walking Group - 11:00am

185 Hudson

Ave NE

Art Quest - 1:30pm Art 101 - 1:30pm

Lino Printing Live Music / Art Studio

Clubhouse Open in the International Women's

Art / Pool Room Day Tea - 1:30pm

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Drop In - 4pm - 7pm Fabulous Friday Sale

Rides Home Available Gym and Swim 1:45 - 3:00pm at the Thrif t Shoppe

12 13 14 15 16 17/18

Coffee Talk - 9:00am Stretching - 9:30am Good News Fridays - 9:00am Saturday

CLUBHOUSE CLOSED Journaling - 10:30 - 11:00am

ALL DAY Walking Group - 11:00am

Saturday

Yoga - 8:45am

Art Quest - 1:30pm Art 101 - 1:30pm

Lino Printing Live Music / Art Studio

Clubhouse Open in the 185 Hudson

Art / Pool Room Ave NE

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Connections - 5:00pm Fabulous Friday Sale

Rides Home Available at the Thrif t Shoppe

19 20 21 22 23 24/25

First Day of Spring

Coffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am Good News Fridays - 9:00am Saturday

Walk - 9:15am

Woodworking – 10:30am Stretching - 9:30am Yoga - 8:45am

Journaling - 10:30 - 11:00am

Walking Group - 11:00am

185 Hudson

Ave NE

Art Quest - 1:30pm Art 101 - 1:30pm

Lino Printing Live Music / Art Studio

Clubhouse Open in the

Art / Pool Room

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Drop In - 4pm - 7pm Fabulous Friday Sale

Rides Home Available at the Thrif t Shoppe

26 27 28 29 30 31/APRIL 1

TVP Timesheets Due

Coffee Talk - 9:00am - Coffee Talk - 9:00amCLUBHOUSE

CLOSEDSaturday

Walk - 9:15am Stretching - 9:30am Yoga - 8:45am

Woodworking – 10:30am GOOD FRIDAYAt Gr-Attitude

Studios

185 Hudson

Ave NE

Participant Funding Meeting

- 12:30 pm

Art Quest - 1:30pm Art 101 - 1:30pm

Lino Printing Live Music / Art Studio

Clubhouse Open in the

Art / Pool Room

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Drop In - Bowling Time

To Be Announced

Rides Home Available

Peer Mentors Meeting -

10:30am

Gr-Att itude

Studios

MARCH

Stretching - 9:30am

Fabric and Yarn - 1:30pmMeet the Yogi

and Get a Tour

Pulled Pork - 12:00pmShake & Bake Chicken and

Salad - 12:00pm

At Gr-Attitude

Studios

Taco Salad - 12:00pmButternut Squash Soup with

Coconut Milk - 12:00pmBeef Stir-fry - 12:00pm

Chicken Tenders & Fries -

12:00pmPizza- 12:00pm

Coffee Talk - 9:00am Coffee Talk - 9:00am

Good News Fridays - 9:00am

Eagle River - Snowshoeing

& Crazy Creek Hot Tub -

10am Sign Up Required

Woodworking – 10:30am

Move Your Clock

Ahead One Hour

Before Going to

Bed Saturday

Walk - 9:15am

Woodworking – 10:30amSt Patrick 's Day

Clubhouse Closes 1:00pmFood Skills Group - 1pm - 4pm

Class FullFabric and Yarn - 1:30pm

Clubhouse Closes at 3pm

Daylight Savings

Time begins

2:00AM Sunday,

March 11

THRIFT SHOPPE

OPEN

Food Skills Group - 1pm - 4pm

Class FullFabric and Yarn - 1:30pm

At Gr-Attitude

Studios

Gym and Swim 1:45 - 3:00pm Clubhouse Closes at 3pm

Veggie Soup - 12:00pm Corn Chowder - 12:00pm Beef Dip - 12:00pmPork Souvlaki & Greek

Potatoes - 12:00pm

Thai Chicken Soup - 12:00pmGreek Quinoa Salad -

12:00pm

Penne with Mushroom Sauce -

12:00pm

Ham & Asparagus Crepes -

12:00pmEaster Lunch - 12noon

Safe Talk – 5:30pm - 8:30pm

At Gr-Attitude

Studios

Clubhouse Closes 1:00pmFood Skills Group - 1pm - 4pm

Class FullFabric and Yarn - 1:30pm

Gym and Swim 1:45 - 3:00pm Clubhouse Closes at 3pm

THRIFT SHOPPE

CLOSED

THRIFT SHOPPE

OPEN Saturday

Cranberry Chicken - 12:00pm Sloppy Joes - 12:00pmTwice Baked Potatoes -

12:00pm

Chef Salad & March Birthday

Cake - 12:00pm

Family Support Group 7:00pm

– 9:00pm

Clubhouse Closes 1:00pmFood Skills Group - 1pm - 4pm

Class Full SUNDAY

APRIL 1ST

EASTER