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Good News
Pathways Clubhouse is a certified charter member
of the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD).
November 2014
Susie and Juliet lending a helping
hand getting the lunch menus
done for the Food Services Unit.
Thank you for your help!
Canadian Mental Health Association, Richmond Branch
Pathways Clubhouse 7351 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 1B8
Canada Ph: 604-276-8834 Fax: 604-276-0342
E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://richmond.cmha.bc.ca/
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Executive Director’s Report
On October 1st was our 9th Annual Fundraising Dinner – Building
Pathways For Hope. What an amazing event. It was a moving
evening with various supporters speaking about how important it
is for us to pay attention to our mental wellness. We premiered
our Clubhouse Video, produced by WorkSafe BC, sharing our
members’ stories. And with Andy Birch speaking about how
mental illness had affected his entire life and how Pathways
Clubhouse had put him on the road to recovery. It was also the
launch of our Building Campaign – 14:1 – and we were so
pleased with the response from our community and that evening
we raised over $190,000. To all of our donors, supporters, volunteers, members, board and staff, thank you for making this such a
memorable evening.
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Program Director’s Report
October started out with a bang for Pathways!
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Pathways had the most amazing & successful Gala
Fundraiser ever
October 5-11
“Mental Illness Awareness week”, our Public education staff completed presentations in the Richmond Community-well
done team!!
October 5-11
“Fire Safety awareness week”, Pathways has
passed with flying colors our Full facility fire safety Inspection, with
the Richmond Fire Department
October 7 Program Director Attended City of Richmond Civic appreciation reception
October 8 RCMP joined members and staff for lunch to promote their
pedestrian safety campaign entitled: 'SLOW' - Stop Look Observe
then Walk
(Members were provided with neon strips for pedestrian safety)
October 9
Global TV interview @ 12:30pm with Dave and
Andy, well done guys!!
October 9
2- lucky members won tickets to a Gateway Theatre Production
October 10
World Mental Health Day & Pathways Flash Mob
at the Richmond Cultural Centre on the Plaza-an amazing time had by
all !!
October 14
Program Director attended the Vancouver Island
Criminal Justice Association forum at Camosun College on mental
health & concurrent disorders. I represented Pathways and am assisting
“Moms Like us” to build their own “Victoria Clubhouse”.
October 16
Pathways Annual Earthquake drill -“The
Great BC Shake Out”
October 23
Pathways 4th fire drill of the year!!
October 26
Members enjoyed the Canucks vs the
Washington Capitals
October 28
Members enjoyed the Canucks vs the Carolina Hurricanes
October 30
RCMP Flash Mob at No 3 & Sabadancing to Stayin’ Alive!!
October 31
Pathways Halloween Party with creepy
pizza & scary goblins!!
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Enjoy the season everyone!!
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COST Unit Report
lerical:
Reception training will begin on November 4th. If you would like
to participate or brush up on your skills, speak with Mireya or
Suzanne for more information.
rientation
We are still looking for tour guides. It is a fun ‘job’ meeting new
people and showing them around our Clubhouse. If you would
like to learn more, speak to Dave D, Lisa or Colin. Please
welcome new members Thomas Greenwood, Owen Sampson,
Dave G, Dave R & Paige. Have a look at their pictures on the
new member board.
ocial:
We will be meeting on Monday, November 3rd to plan the
Christmas party. Please join us at 1 pm.
hrift Store:
Thanks to everyone who helped out in the store during
Mental Illness Awareness week. We sold a lot of books and
pants! Our next sale is all t-shirts are only 50 cents!
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Upstairs Unit Report
TE UPDATE: Congratulations to David R. H. as he has completed his 9
month placement at Mass & Co. This position will be available in January
2015 for those who would like to apply their clerical/office skills by answering phones, filing, collating and doing mail outs. If you are interested in this
position, please talk to placement managers Mireya or Theresa or seek more
info from the Upstairs Unit. Don’t feel shy at coming upstairs to look at the
TEP Site board and record your name in the TEP binder for any job you may
be interested in.
SALVATION ARMY KETTLES: As you may be aware, the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign will be starting soon. Applications can be found upstairs
on the TEP Site board and we can help you fill them out. The Kettles run from
Nov22 to December 25. The hourly rate is $10.25 per hour, although four
hours from the first two pay cheques are considered voluntary, without pay.
TTV UPDATE: Welcome Melcia D. to our volunteering corps! If you are
interested in volunteering in our community, do not hesitate to inquire in the
Upstairs Unit about how.
SUPPORTED EDUCATION UPDATE: Good luck to all of you who applied for the David Bland Bursary!
Our popular Budgeting Class will be back, with the first class commencing
on October 28 at 1:30pm in the upstairs Supported Education room. Our facilitator will be Mary C. It is not too late to sign up to learn to manage your
money and perhaps save for Christmas!
WELLNESS:
Body Break: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1pm
Open Gym: daily 8:30am to 9:00am & 12:00pm to 1:00pm daily &
Mondays/Wednesdays during socials
Dietician Presentation:
Next on November 18th at 1:30
pm in the Dining Room. Topic to be announced soon.
Low Impact Fitness Class: Mondays at 4pm in the Dining Room
Pathways walk: Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 1:00pm; meet at
the Reception desk
Yoga: Wednesdays at 4pm in the Dining Room
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Richmond Community/Aquatic
Centre passes will once again be available in December! All thanks to a
kind donation from Flaman Fitness.
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LAST MONTH’S EMPLOYMENT STATS
TE Statistics
Members
Working
SE Statistics
19
Members
Working
2
Hours Worked
582
Hours
worked
118
Wages Earned
$6,055.00
Wages
Earned
$1251.50
Supported/Independent Employment Board
Chantelle HydeSupport Worker
Matthew Abe DoaudBaggage Handler-Airport
Barb Bawlf-Manager-RCFC
Jose Campillo-Peer Support
RCFC/Recreational
Leader
Debbie Christian-Dishwasher
Richard Hooper-Janitor
Gina HainesPeer Support Worker
Peter HunscheLot Maintenance/Landscaping
Lisa Kline-Reception
Paul ChristensenFork lift operator
Kevin Kwan-Cafeteria Worker
Glenn Cunningham–
Peer Support Worker
Karen Person-Food Services
Scott Woodburn
-Coffee Host RCFC
Ho Mei Cha-3H Craftworks
Chris Noble
-Peer Support Worker
Karen Whittaker
-Preschool Assistant
Darren Hayashi
-Health Care Aide
Maria Petruic-Food Services
Carmen SchneebliDemonstrator
Jeannette Vo-Office assistant
Nelson Bardon-Dishwasher
Kit Cheung-Grocery Helper
Derek Young
-Front Desk Attendant
Mike Vanderhijde-Temp
Worker
Tiffany Ellison-Childcare Giver
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TEP Placements
TE site: Heatherbrae-Office
TE site: Food bank-Janitorial
Hours: M/W/F/ 6:30am-8:30am
Wage:$10.25/hr
Member Working:
Nelson B. & Nina
Start Date: September 2013
Hours: M/W/Th/F 1:30pm–3pm
Wage: $ 10.25/hr
Member Working: Steve Badman
Start Date: July 2014
TE site: Heatherbrae-Shop
Hours: T/F/ 1:30pm-4:30pm
Wage: $10.25/hr
Member Working: Sai S
Start Date: August 2013
TE site:
Richmond Chinese Community Society
Hours: M/T/W/F 6:30am-8:00am
Wage: $300/month
Member Working: Glenn Z.
Start Date: September 2013
TE site:
Alexandra Court-Landscaping
Hours: Varies
Wage: $ 10.25/hr
Member Working: Christian
Start Date: Seasonal
TE site:
Richmond Holdings-Grounds Keeping
Hours: M/W/Th/F/ 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wage: $10.25/hr
Member Working: Scott W.
Start Date: September 2013
TE site: Stacey Green Catering
Hours: T/Th/ 11:30am-1:30pm
Wage: $10.25/hr
Member Working: Jane N.
Start Date: September 2013
TE site: Mass & Co.
Hours: T/Th/ 4hrs a day
Wage: $10.25/hr
Member Working: David H.
Start Date: January 2014
TE site: Little Caesar’s Pizza
TE site:
Alexandra Court-Janitorial
Hours: M/W/F 9:30am-11:30am
Wage: $10.25/hr
Member Working: Linda G
Start Date: July 2014
Hours: Th/Fr/Sat/Sun (8hrs/week)
Wage: $10.25/hr
Members Working: Todd R
Start Date: Sept. 2013
TE site: Quiznos
Hours: M-F/ 12-2 pm
Wage: $10.25/hr
Member working: Perminder S
Start Date: August 2014
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Food Services Unit
October has been a busy month in the Food Services Unit. We are glad
to say that with the arrival of Pascale filling in our part-time position,
we finally have a full staff team. Come say hi to Pascale and make her
feel welcome at Pathways! This month we have been doing a lot of
organizing. Come see the changes we’ve made in the kitchen office
and put your two cents in while you have a chance! We have received
wonderful support from the members on our team during this time
of upheaval, and without this support we couldn’t have accomplished
much.
So we want to give special thanks to:
Dave G.--a new and welcome face in the clubhouse. Dave is that special kind of person who is willing to do anything whether it’s grating
cheese or tackling a tower of dishes.
James L.—James stepped in when we had no one to do dishes and
saved our bacon!
Beryl W.—What would we do without our Beryl? She makes sure we
have gloves and wooden spoons and is the steady calm presence we
rely on for food prep and working in the middle at lunch time!
Virginia—Thursdays are special because that’s the day Virginia
comes! As soon as she arrives she’s putting table cloths on the tables,
and she doesn’t stop working until she leaves in the afternoon. We love
it when she sweeps and when she finds us cheap deals on veggies.
Chris W.—Chris comes and does dishes on the worst day—Friday, and
we love it!
Peter M.—We rely on Peter and his steady presence every day. No
one can chop veggies as perfectly and precisely as Peter!
Rob M.—Our master baker! Thanks to Rob for stepping up to the plate
week after week and special function after special function. He even
goes to the store for stuff we forget on a regular basis!
Daniel C.—as a runner or a sandwich maker or food prepper, it’s always great when Daniel walks in the door!
Myrna—Oh Myrna! She’s so fast we can never keep her busy
enough!
Michelle B.—Our soups and Lasagnas are never as good as when
Michelle is here to put her tender loving care into them.
Bruce A.—A man of many talents, we can count on Bruce to be an expert waiter at lunch, a willing presence in the snack bar and he even
helps to clean up and do food prep in the afternoon.
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Sheri—Sheri means business when she’s running food out at lunch
time! She has a sharp eye and makes sure people get all the things they
ordered, and sometimes Sheri is the only one who can read whose
name is on the slip!
Terrance C. Haley—We can count on Terrance every day to: run out
food, wait tables, make the last call for orders and to perform intricate
hand gestures at the end of every lunch!
Fumiyo I.—She’s always ready to waitress and run out food and she
has the neatest printing by far, which we appreciate!
Charlie—Charlie has a special gift to make everyone on the team feel
welcome and heard. He is a great partner in big Costco shops and
budgeting!
Steve B.—He may be a ’ Badman’, but we think that he’s a good man
to have around! It’s especially nice to have his help in afternoon food
prep!
Thomas—Another new face to the clubhouse, we hit the jackpot with
Thomas! He’s an expert in all things kitchen and we love using his
expertise!
Juliet—Thanks Juliet for pitching in on dishes, waitressing or doing
specials. Juliet will help out wherever she’s needed!
Sylvain—Our French Canadian, and snack bar guru! Sylvain keeps the
snack bar ship shape, which takes a big load off of the rest of us!
Ross Medland—Monday’s are “Ross-days” and we work him to the
bone, with grocery shopping, taking orders, clean-up and food prep
after lunch. Ross is there for it all!
Steve D.—Steve has become a regular waiter at lunch time and now we
don’t know what we’d do without him!
Sai S.—Sai is our sandwich expert. Anytime Sai is here, he can be
found at the sandwich station. We always know we can rely on him!
Wendel K.—He keeps our knives sharp and that’s important!
Kathy G—she sets the tables and puts out the water condiments and
fills up the milk in the snack bar!
Alnsir—our sweet Alnasir sets the tables like a pro day after day!
Nina L.—Nina dices and minces like a pro! She’s the best at making
fresh salsa and we love having her in the kitchen!
Thank you everyone! You’re the heroes of the Kitchen Unit!
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A HELPING HAND
The circumstances leading up to my mother’s suicide
has left me, at fifteen years old, a nervous wreck.
There were many instances of kindness from strangers
and relatives in the years that followed her death but
there are a couple of them that stick out in my
memory.
In the year after her death from schizophrenia, the remaining three of the family went on a week’s vacation
to a Welsh seaside resort called Fishgard. At the Bed
and Breakfast we stayed at, we met a very friendly
family. The father, Mr. McGaskill, turned out to be in
charge of customs at Birmingham International Airport. A few months later he was kind enough to take
our family on a VIP tour of this airport. The control
tower was neat but my favourite part of the tour was
when he locked his office door, closed the blinds and
brought out samples of confiscated drugs. There were
many, a bar of “Cadbury’s Chocolate” that was actually a bar of Hashish, a plastic vial of Opium which he
told us to smell, and others that I forget. Eye opening
to a sixteen year old boy. The day ended with us invited to his home to sample his homemade beer. What a
great guy!
Two years later I was finishing up my first year of
learning at the University of Victoria. I was still a
nervous wreck and unlikely to succeed at any summer
job interview. A friend of my father worked as a manager in the Parliament Buildings in Victoria. He basically said “to heck” with the interview, and gave me a
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So there I was for the summer, working in the drafting
part of the Forestry department. It was a four person
office and there was quite a bit of resentment by the
other three workers that I had been hired. Still, the pay
was good and since I was still living at home I was able
to bank almost all of my earnings. With the money at
hand I decided to take a year off from University and
take a vacation around Europe, which, other than Britain, I had never seen before.
The seven week trip was a lifesaver for me as I came
back with my head in shape and with a new level of
confidence. Although I forget his name, I will always
be thankful to this friend of my father who hired me
and made all this possible.
I landed a job at Jordan River Copper Mine within two
weeks of getting home from the trip. I visited my old
workplace to tell them the good news even though the
three staff had never been that friendly to me.
The first question I was asked sarcastically was “did
your Dad get you the job?” (He didn’t, thanks to the
holiday, I’d done it all myself). That job had given me
one of the biggest helping hands in my life. Thank you
again!
Andy Birch.
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HOW PATHWAYS HAS HELPED
“Pathways has helped to provide me with a safe place
to live.”
“Staff have gone out of their way to support me.”
“Staff at Alexandra Court are always there to help.
“They try to include everyone in activities, etc.”
Kristie commented, “Pathways is Encouraging.”
Terrance replied, “Its Sociable – Lots of people to talk
to.”
Susie says, “It gives me something meaningful to do.”
Dennis says, “Pathways has given me a reason to live.
A reason to get out of bed, and get up earlier”
Shelley says “the staff in the clerical unit have been an
inspiration to me towards a confident and reliable
future in dealing with work and mental health.”
Judy says “Pathways is the light in my darkness”
Bruce says “Pathways has increased my self-esteem
and keeps me busy”
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Have you seen the new
Pathways Video?
You can find it on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=5iU1Ke4Q9yM
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My Mum is My Rock
By Caitlin Norman
The person that helped me through the years with
mental illness is my mum. She was and still is always there
for me. I can talk to her about anything. If I ever feel alone,
she’s there for me. I have always been very close to her. The
times that I have been depressed, sad, and miserable she was
and still is there for me. My mum has anxiety and depression
like me. So she can relate to me a lot and she understands
what I go through. I love my mum a lot! I don’t know where
I’ll be without her.
Helping Hands .
It is a sort of tribute to MOTHER’S all over the world.
My mother’s name is Velma Jean Badman. She is my
hero! First she had to deal with my father, he had
schizophrenia, and was very violent towards her! Then
my first two brothers were out of hand on drugs. My
second oldest brother was admitted to Riverveiw
Hospital in Coquitlam.
Then my third oldest brother was on cocaine. Then she
had to deal with me. The worst thing about my story is
I was molested when I was ten years of age. It was
sixteen years later when I told my Mother. I also was in
the Emergency Rooms over half my life. I really don’t
know how she dealt with it all. I couldn’t. She also was
there for troubled members in my family, as she is now
for everybody.
By STEVE BADMAN
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