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Crossroads Hours of
Operation
JUNE 2014
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri:
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The club is also open for
holidays and special
occasions.
We are now on
Facebook - search
under “Crossroads
Cape Breton” and Like us!
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June Birthdays
Jun.1-Lisa K, Allan Mac N
Jun.10 Carol H
Jun.11 Wendy B
Jun.12 Marjorie C
Jun 14 Dean B
Jun. 15 Annette T
Jun. 17 Michael Mac P
Jun.23 Shirley y
Jun.26 Dan G
Jun.28 Michelle Mac N
Jun. 30 Derek Mac D
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STANDARD OF THE MONTH
8. All Clubhouse meetings are open to both members and staff. There are no formal member
only meetings or formal staff only meetings where program decisions and member issues are
discussed.
I think this is a good practice as everyone is included, members and staff
collaboratively.
Catherine MA
Attending meetings together is an important aspect of the decision making process.
Mary O’R.
YEAR TO DATE STATS FOR MAY
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New Members: 0
Total Membership: 292
Active Members: 106
Average Day Program Attendance for May: 43.6
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Average Day Program Attendance Year to Date: 43.1
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Average Evening/Weekend Attendance for May: 14.9
Average Evening/Weekend Program Attendance for the Year: 16.5
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People working on TEs: 5
People working on Group TEs: 6
**NOTICE**
Due to the increase in the price of stamps, we will be cutting back on the
amount of Passwords that will be mailed out. We have begun to email out
the Password, therefore if you have an email address please email us at:
crossroads@cbdha.nshealth.ca
to start receiving your copy by email or visit the club to pick up a copy. If you
would like to continue to receive by mail please let MBU know. Thanks MBU.
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ADMIN UPDATES
Staff – Welcome to Melanie Fioratos who is replacing Malcolm!! Good luck to you Malcolm!
Advisory Board – Chiyo was our guest colleague this month at the meeting last week. She spoke
very well about her role in the Free Your Mind event. Thank you Chiyo!
Early Psychosis Workshop – Kyle, Natalie, Annezita & Colleen attended a session on Early
Psychosis on June 2nd. It was very informative - more info to follow.
Congrats & thanks to everyone with Free Your Mind – it was an awesome day!
A big thank you goes out to Carol H. – long time member representative on
our Crossroads Advisory Board who is resigning. We will miss your energy
and talents!! As a result, we will be looking to recruit another member
representative. If you might be interested in a member seat on the Advisory
Board, please talk to Carol H, Mary or Kyle C as a first step. We are looking
for an energetic member who knows the club well, can speak to members’
experiences and is willing to work on special projects with other volunteers
from the community.
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SCRUBS UNIT UPDATES
The BBQ went and we were sold out. The sandwiches and fruit trays were a big hit
and we were snacking until the bitter end and got to take some food home as well.
Thanks to Courtney J. for arranging the coffee and coffee runs, flower and
emergency runs you name it. The teamwork was amazing. (For those who do not
remember Courtney, she was one of the students from CBU who did her work
placement with us.)
Thanks to Chiyo S. for promotions and media work as well as Sarah for being our
accounting and money go-to-person.
It’s lovely to see the “Sea of Tye Dye” T-shirts around the club and we think it is
creating joy and excitement.
Still some work to do over the next week to wrap up Free Your Mind and make
plans for our big THANK YOU CELEBRATION.
So many to thank it is endless!!
Thanks to Kevin M., for all the hauling all of our supplies and to all who wrapped
our beautiful water bottles. We have enough for the thank-you celebrations and
camp left over.
Scrubs boutique accepting summer clothing items for men and women—shorts,
short pants, t-shirts etc.
A big thanks to Megan P. for centerpieces and facilitation of decorating ideas.
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MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS UNIT UPDATES
We have come up with a new format for orientation. It now happens in a group
session, every 5 weeks. The entire process is 4 weeks with 3 supported,
introductory days and a few weeks for individuals to continue to explore the
Units
Van Committee:
Although the Club will be closed for our traditional Saturday Programs, at
present time… Our Van drivers have graciously volunteered their time for 2
Saturday’s each through the summer months:
July 5 = Kevin M. & Catherine M.A.
July 19 = Kevin M. & Chiyo S.
August 9 = Donnie W. & Catherine M.A.
August 23 = Donnie W. & Chiyo S.
Free Your Mind Festival > the entire day was a Huge Success. A huge Thank You to
our many volunteers who jumped in & worked so hard.
Care Instructions for FYM T-shirt
Wash with like colors
In cold water
Inside out.
Hang to dry
Caution: Hot water and drying in clothes dryer not
recommended as it will crack logo.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT UNIT & MEDIA CENTER UPDATES
We have started to have Employment update meetings every Thursday at 3:15 pm. These are not
meant to be “staff only “ meetings. Please join us and find out the regular employment updates. We
hope to increase communication through these meetings and that these meetings will help to
Transition us from CDU and into our new Action Plan format.
“Employment Explosion”
Lawn care, waste management facility, TE’s, Memorial Garden, Print Shop, Sydney Ports -> if you are
interested in work—come and see us on the 3rd floor. Yipee! Let’s make some money.
Before long we will be downstairs… Get ready for us. Watch what you wish for…
Stand-up for Mental Health, Good Luck to our comedians—new and old. You are gonna be fantastic.
So long to Malcolm. Thanks for all the hard work with our media centre and employment. You will be
greatly missed.
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CONSENSUS UPDATES
Issue #1: “Flash Mob” Dance at living with Mental Health Illness Conference in October.
Consensus: W e will perform the “Flash Mob” at the Conference in October
Issue #2: (Carry-over): How can we incorporate Wellness into our community?
Consensus: Carry-over issue.
Issue #3: Can we change the name of our Consensus Meeting to “House Meeting” or “Policy Meeting”?
Consensus: The Consensus Meeting will be renamed “House Meeting.”
Issue #4: A woman has asked to apply for a grant to do art therapy in the Club. Should we apply for
this grant?
Consensus: Carry-over issue to bring back to House Meeting once questions are answered.
Issue #5: Kevin C. is opening the theatre next door next week for afternoon performances. He would
like to offer complimentary seats to Crossroads. Shows will occur about once a month, some in the
afternoon. How should we proceed.
Consensus: We have x# of people signed up. Can we have that many tickets. Go from there...trial
run.
News about Early Psychosis:
 Psychosis involves hallucinations., delusions and/or disorganized thinking
 3% of people will experience psychosis
 1% of people will experience schizophrenia
 Not everyone with psychosis will have schizophrenia
 Recovery from psychosis is possible
 The first 5 years after experiencing psychosis is a critical time to get help
 Our own health care system can add to the delay in getting help
 Family education & engagement are an essential piece to people doing well
 Research shows that we must be hopeful about recovery and fight the stigma inside ourselves
and in others
 Social supports, good housing, employment, friends, etc. help recovery!!
Submitted by Colleen
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The following section contains
member /staff submissions.
These are not necessarily the views
and opinions of Crossroads itself.
Please enjoy and feel free to
submit anything to the MBU for
publishing!
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Quinoa
Hummus
1can chick peas
1 10ozboxquinoa
3tsp tahini
1/4c. Jam or preserves
2tbsp.apple cider vinegar
3garlic cloves
3tbsp.olive oil
1/4c. Olive oil
1tsp. Salt
Lemon juice
1/4tsp.black pepper 3scallions(green onion)
Parsley
1/4c. Roasted almonds chopped
1/2tsp. Coriander
1c. Chickpeas/beans
1/2tsp.cumin
Prepare quinoa –heat jam med. Heat –til
bubbling 30-60 seconds.. Remove from heat &
add vinegar, oil & mix. Season with salt &
pepper
Blend all ingredients together in a
blender or food processor.
MIKE’S CORNY JOKES
Q: What did the police man say to the clown when he arrested him.
A: I don’t want any funny Business . Hahahaha.
The Yapper Michael MacPhee -Yes I admit I love to talk & sometimes
the mouth don’t stop. So one evening the wrestlers were in town
signing autographs & reacting with the fans & I was so excited too
meet the wrestlers I yapped the ears off them for hours. And after that
the wrestlers wouldn’t react with the fans anymore.
Q:Why did the mop feel lonely?
A:Because he didn’t have a broom mate.
Q: Why didn’t Crossroads staff let Coolieo & Winona Ryder in free your mind?
A:Because they might steal the show hhhaaaa
Q:What do you call a bunch of toilets that go to war in outer space
.A:STARSHIP Poopers.
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Flash Mob Performance
Jersey
Winner
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ACourse
The earth on its pathway around the sun
In itself has no purpose to go on.
A course takes us round , each & everyone
Along a circuit we begin & then continue upon.
We take a darksome journey by the stars because
Reason matters not out in space as we pretend. With thoughts that
can maybe tell what was
Past bygone years say that our hearts depend.
Why all this lack of purpose suits us well
To see deep; blue skies &, finally space
Any star or augur will surely tell
That deep, deep sea up there has an honest face.
It gladdens us well, shaded in the ample dark
To be spied alone lost in thought on this great ark.
Darren H.
Free Your Mind
Being a club member of Crossroads, my heart goes out to all the hard
work our members and staff completed. We should be proud of the
success in our work. The paintings and work were done with such
pride. Free Your Mind gave a lot of us self-esteem, what we all need
at times. I would like to thank Tammy Volkes, David and Jonathan
for all their help and time they gave us.
Mary O’R
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Regular Clubhouse Meetings
Morning Check-In
Daily 9:00am
An opportunity for some announcements and updates on club activities.
Safety Crew Meeting
The 2nd Monday of the month @ 2:30PM
The group discusses the safety of the club and determines ways to keep the club safe and resolve any
issues around safety in the club.
Unit Meetings
9:15am & 1:00pm
Planning, discussion and celebration of work that takes place in the club. Fosters opportunities and
support of members.
Free Your Mind
Every Tuesday @ 11:00am
This time is also used to discuss and plan for the Free Your Mind Wellness Fair.
House Meeting
Every second Tuesday @1:00pm
The club uses consensus as a decision making tool. This meeting is an open forum that allows
members the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas regarding questions facing the club.
All Units Meeting
First Tuesday of Month @ 1:00pm
The All Units Meeting is an information session between all the units to share updates and
upcoming events.
Wellness and Leisure Meeting
Every Tuesday @ 2:30pm
The Wellness and Leisure Meeting is for planning the clubs recreational programs. The programming
is wide ranging including physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Hope and Recovery
Every Friday@ 11:00am
Hope and Recovery is a group gathering of members and staff to discuss one particular theme each
week to express individual’s feeling and experiences.
Van Committee Meeting
First Monday @ 11:00am
The committee meets monthly to discuss van schedules, any issues that may arise around the vans, van
maintenance, guidelines to van usage, etc.
Employment Meeting
To discuss employment updates
Weekly Thursday @ 3:00 pm
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CROSSROADS CLUBHOUSE
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Main Line ……………….…………………..567-7961
Scrubs……………………….………………..567-7047
Kitchen………………………….…….……..567-2718
Career Dev. Unit/ Media Center..……..539-3421
MBU Computer Area…..…………….….. 567-7044
MBU Meeting Space……………………....567-2647
MBU Membership Room………………....567-7045
Colleen’s Office……………………………..567-2705
Colleen’s Cell…………………….………....577-3747
Van Cells…………....…………..578-1945/ 577-2281
Lynn Anne (SHIMI) ………………….…...563-8594
Pathways…..………………………………....539-1185
Pathways Accounts………………………..539-9663
Loaves & Fishes………….………………….539-5182
Men’s Homeless Shelter…………………..564-5016
City Wide Taxi……………………………….539-6111
Cardeil Place………………………………...539-4228
Crisis………………………………………….. 567-7767
Helpline (24/7)………………………..1-888-429-8167
Mental Health Helpline…………...1-877-521-1100
Resource Number………………………………….211
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