Program Calendar
April through June 2015
Artwork by Don Schmidt
Welcome to the Fellowship Place Program
Calendar!
Fellowship Place helps adults who have a mental illness lead more meaningful, fulfilling and healthy
lives by offering resources, education and opportunities.
Fellowship Place Main Number: (203) 401-4227 ext. 1119 for the Clubhouse
Website: www.fellowshipplace.org
Fellowship Place Clubhouse hours:
Monday
9:00AM-8:00PM
Tuesday-Friday
9:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
10:00AM-1:30 PM
GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
HEALTHY MEAL INITIATIVE
Fellowship provides our members with free daily meals to promote a healthy, balanced life and
diet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Monday through Friday and lunch is served on
Saturday and Sunday. Signing up for Meals is required Monday through Friday. No reservations
are needed for the weekend. Please sign up for Lunch by 10 am and for Dinner by 12pm,
Monday-Friday. Members without a reservation may purchase a meal for $2.00 if food is
available. Member donations are appreciated to help with the cost of the healthy meals program.
Members can now call and leave a voicemail message with their meal reservation at (203) 4014227 ext. 1110.
WELCOME DESK
The welcome desk is the first stop when entering Fellowship in order to sign in and learn about
the day’s activities by picking up a copy of The Daily Focus.
Upcoming Special Events
Easter/ Passover Dinner
Thursday April 2nd with meal served @ 12pm
Presentations by Francis S. and Judy M. starting @ 11:30am
Holocaust Remembrance
Thursday April 16th @ 11am
Presentation from Jewish Family Services
Planned Parenthood
Friday April 17 @ 11:15 am
A representative from Planned Parenthood will be here to discuss safe sex practices and adult
sexual health
Yale Chaplains Office Cooking Dinner
Friday April 10th @ 4:30pm
Earth Day!
Wednesday April 22nd from 1-3pm
Field trip to Yale Marsh Botanical Gardens
Yale Marsh Botanical Garden sits on eight acres of land, has six greenhouses with many beautiful
plants that attract local birds and insects. The garden is a very informative and eye-catching
experience for visitors!
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!
Mental Health Awareness Open House
Wednesday May 6th 4:30-6:30pm
Open to Natural Supports, Members in all programs and the Community, Staff will provide
information about mental health and the very rich programming that Fellowship Place offers. Art
from the ArtShip Program will be for sale as well!
Mental Health Awareness Month Movie Matinees
Every Friday in May our weekly movie matinees will be centered around Mental Health
Awareness. Come and join us every Friday at 2pm in the clubhouse and watch these wonderful
selections:
Friday May 1st Little Miss Sunshine
Friday May 8th Girl, Interrupted
Friday May 15th A Beautiful Mind
Friday May 22nd Silver Linings Playbook
Friday May 29th Matchstick Men
Mental Health Awareness Reading List
This reading list,composited by Naomi highlights a list of memoirs written by people who have
mental illness and chronicles experiences from a wide variety of diagnoses and writing styles. If
you are interested in obtaining this reading list, please see Naomi.
Putting the Pieces Back Together
Thursday May 7th @ 1pm in the Art Studio
Collaborative puzzle project representing managing life changes while living with mental illness.
Mental Health Awareness Bingo w/Fellowship Inn
Friday May 29th @ 10:30am
Softball Picnic to kick off the season
Monday May 12th from 1-3pm
Members Helping Members Presentation
Wednesday May 13th @ 11 am
Come hear members speak about their participation in a closed group related to common
experiences of people living with mental illness. A written summary of experiences will be
distributed to everyone present.
Join the Fellowship Steppers in the NAMI walk
Saturday May 16th @ Bushnell park in Hartford
Benefitting NAMI Elm City Chapter!
If you are interested in walking or donating, please see Pam P.
Join the Fellowship Steppers in the Walk For Hunger
Sunday May 17th @ East Rock Park in New Haven
Benefitting The Connecticut Food bank!
If you are interested in walking or donating, please see Alan T.
Health Group with Wanda
Friday May 15th @ 1:30pm
Discussion: How to manage Stress/Anxiety
Facilitator will discuss what causes’ stress, how to identify stress/ anxiety and how to manage it.
Hearing Voices Presentation
Wednesday May 20th @ 11 am
Raising awareness about voice hearing, visions, and other unusual or extreme experiences.
Supporting anyone who has had these experiences by providing opportunities to talk about them
freely and without judgment amongst peers.
Career Development Panel Discussion
Tuesday May 26th @ 11 am
Come hear from Young Adults who have gone back to work or school to find out how they
overcame challenges and found success!
CT Legal Rights Presentation
Thursday May 28th @ 11 am
Legal Rights Representative will be here to speak about Mental Health services including
accessing services, active participation, denial of service and culturally competent services.
Zumba
Tuesdays from 10am-11am
Come join a Zumba Instructor in a fun workout to make your body healthy for the summer!
Attend on the following dates:
April 7th
May 5th
June 2nd
In-House Art Show
Wednesdays @ 1pm in the Art room
View the art of a featured Fellowship artist! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Attend on the following dates:
April 15th
May 27th
Food Film Series
1x per month on Wednesdays at @ 1:45-3:30 in Large McDowell
Would you like to be part of Fellowship Place’s Healthy Eating Initiative? Come join us for our
Food Film Series and learn about nutrition and creating a healthier life style.
Healthy snacks will be provided!
The films will be shown on the following dates:
April 22nd
May 5th
June 24th
Poetry Jam in the Art Room at 1pm
Wednesday June 24th @ 1pm in the Art Room
Do you like to write, listen to or read poetry? If you do, the poetry jam is just the place for you!
For members that would like to participate in this event, please sign up in the art room by Friday
6/19.
Infinity Music Therapy
Wednesdays from 11am to 12pm in the Clubhouse
The therapist at Infinity Music Therapy believes in a creative and innovative approach to therapy
that reaches beyond the therapeutic use of instruments and song to include other sensory based
mediums, visual aids, and more to encourage
active participation and growth.
Join them on the following dates:
April 1st
May 6th
June 3rd
Current Learning
Opportunities at Fellowship
Basic Computer Classes
Classes are taught by Literacy Volunteer computer teachers. Classes include learning computer
basics, keyboarding, creating a word document, and setting up an e-mail address. Registration
required. See your staff advisor to sign up. Classes to take place on:
Mondays
10:00-12:00
Computer Learning Center
Education Support Group
Come meet with other peers who are attending school for camaraderie and support. See Keri Hill
for more information.
Friday 4/10:
2:00-3:00
Hald 1
Thursday 4/23:
12:00-1:00
Hald 1
Friday 5/8:
2:00-3:00
Hald 1
Thursday 5/21:
12:00-1:00
Hald 1
GED Classes
Classes are taught by New Haven Adult Education GED teachers. It is open to anyone who does
not have a high school diploma or GED already. Classes will start on January 13th. See Sandi
Sibilio for more information.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:30-3:00
Hald 1
Getting Ready for Work Workshops
These workshops are designed to give job seekers the skills necessary to find and keep a job.
See Miranda Mast in the Career Development Office for more details. All workshops take place
on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.
Thursday 4/16:
Time Management
Hald 2
Thursday 5/7:
Making a Good Impression
Hald 2
Thursday 5/28:
Getting a Job!
Hald 2
Thursday 6/18:
Getting a Along with Co-Workers
Hald 2
Resume Writing Workshop
Practice makes perfect! Come work on your resume with Marlena King.
Wednesday 4/8:
11:00-12:00
Hald 2
Wednesday 4/22:
11:00-12:00
Hald 2
Wednesday 5/6:
11:00-12:00
Hald 2
Wednesday 5/20:
11:00-12:00
Hald 2
Wednesday 6/3:
11:00-12:00
Hald 2
Wednesday 6/17:
11:00-12:00
Hald 2
Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
Volunteering is a wonderful way to get work experience, build up your resume, meet new
people, and contribute to your community. Come and meet with Career Development staff to find
out about volunteer opportunities in the New Haven community.
Wednesday 4/1:
1:00-2:30
Hald 2
Wednesday 4/15:
1:00-2:30
Wednesday 4/22:
1:00-2:30
Hald 2
Wednesday 5/6:
1:00-2:30
Hald 2
Wednesday 5/20:
1:00-2:30
Hald 2
Wednesday 6/3:
1:00-2:30
Hald 2
Wednesday 6/17:
1:00-2:30
Hald 2
Small McDowell
WRAP Sessions
Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a tool to help individuals learn and identify the things to do to
stay well and feel better. Career Development Peer Specialist and certified WRAP Facilitator,
Judy Trussell, will be running these WRAP sessions. Please see Judy for more information and to
sign up. WRAP Sessions will take place on:
Wednesday 4/1:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 4/8:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 4/15:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 4/22:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 5/6:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 5/13:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 5/20:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 5/27:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 6/3:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 6/10:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 6/17:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Wednesday 6/24:
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Interview Workshop
Practice makes perfect! Brush up on your interview skills or learn new ways do well when
interviewing for a job. This workshop is lead by Employment Specialist Juno Dina and uses an
online interactive computer program to practice interviewing. See Juno in the Career
Development Office for more information.
Wednesday 4/1:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Wednesday 4/15:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Wednesday 4/29:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Wednesday 5/13:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Wednesday 5/27:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Wednesday 6/10:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Wednesday 6/24:
10:00-11:00
Computer Learning Center
Graduate Club Events
The Graduate Club is a peer run program led by Judy Trussell for members who have been
doing well in work or school and who have graduated from Fellowship Supported
Employment or Supported Education Programs. Members of the Graduate Club can
participate in activities in the community while making friends with others who are in a similar
place in their recovery. All group activities meet and leave from the Clubhouse Main Room.
To see if you are eligible for the Graduate Club, or for more information about the group
outings listed below, see Peer Specialist Judy Trussell.
Tuesday 4/14 12:15-3:30 pm A movie at Criterion Cinema
Thursday 4/23 12:00-2:00 pm New Haven Museum
Wednesday 5/6 7:00-9:00 am Long Wharf Theater Play The Second Mrs. Wilson
Tuesday 5/19 12:30-2:30 pm Amity Bowling Lanes
Tuesday 6/16 3:30-5:30 pm International Festival of Arts & Ideas Tour of New Haven’s Historic City
Point
Thursday 6/18 10:30-12:00 pm International Festival of Arts & Ideas Tour of Yale University
Sterling Memorial Library
Softball Schedule
Date
5/21/15
5/21/15
5/28/15
5/28/15
6/4/15
6/4/15
6/11/15
6/11/15
6/18/15
6/25/15
6/25/15
7/2/15
7/2/15
7/9/15
7/16/15
7/16/15
7/23/15
7/23/15
7/30/15
7/30/15
8/6/15
8/13/15
8/13/15
8/20/15
8/20/15
8/27/15
8/27/15
9/3/15
9/3/15
Sat 9/5/15
Time
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
10 am
Away Team
New London
New Haven
Middletown
New Haven
Middletown
New Britain
Middletown
New Britain
Bye Week
Middletown
New Haven
New London
New Britain
Bye Week
Middletown
New London
Middletown
New Britain
New Haven
New London
Bye Week
New London
New Britain
New London
New Haven
New Britain
New London
Middletown
New London
Tournament New
Haven
Home Team
Hartford
New Britain
Hartford
New London
Hartford
New Haven
New Haven
Hartford
Make-up Week
New London
Hartford
Hartford
New Haven
Make-up Week
New Britain
New Haven
Hartford
New London
Middletown
Hartford
Make- Up Week
Middletown
Hartford
Hartford
New Britain
Middletown
New Haven
Hartford
New Britain
Weekly Schedule
MONDAY
Activity
Breakfast
Club Art
Get Moving!
Meatless Mondays
Lunch
Relapse Prevention
Healthy Relationships
Open computer lab
Renaissance Club
Pool
Healthy Eating
Member Government
Dinner
Social/Transport.
Time
9:00-9:30
10:30-11:30
10:00-11:00
11:15-11:45
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:30
1:00-2:00
1:00-4:15
1:00-2:30
1:00-3:00
2:30-3:30
3:30-4:30
5:00-5:30
6:00-8:00
Location
Clubhouse
Art studio
Hald 1
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Fellowship Inn
Hald 1
CLC
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
McDowell
Hald 2
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Facilitator
Social club staff
Kyle
Rachel & Alex
Alan
Social club staff
Nick
Stephanie
Tom W.
Member run
Social Club Staff
Aleta
Charlotte
Social club staff
Social club staff
TUESDAY
Activity
Breakfast
WRAP
Wellness Education
Community Meeting
Lunch
Peer Support
Open Computer Lab
Chair Yoga
Young Adults
Writers’ Group
Vegetarian cooking
Ping Pong
Theme Art (thru May)
Dinner
Anxiety Support
Social/Transport.
Time
9:00-9:30
9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:30
1:00-2:00
1:00-4:15
1:30-2:00
1:00-3:00
3:00-4:00
2:00-3:00
1:00-3:00
3:00-4:00
4:30-5:00
5:00-5:30
5:00-6:00
Location
Clubhouse
McDowell
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
McDowell
CLC
Art Studio
See schedule
Hald 2
Inn
Clubhouse
Art Studio
Clubhouse
Hald 2
Clubhouse
Facilitator
Social club staff
Antwon & Jim
Hill Health Staff
Member Govt.
Social club
Aleta
Tom W.
Dorene
Naomi
Judy T. and Naomi
Heather
Social club staff
Casey & Quyen
Social club staff
Judy
Social club staff
WEDNESDAY
Activity
Breakfast
Double Trouble
Art Recovery
Difficult Emotions
Lunch
Young Adults
Open computer lab
Pool
Time
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:30
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-3:30
1:00-4:15
1:00-3:00
Location
Clubhouse
McDowell
Art Studio
Hald 2
Clubhouse
See schedule
CLC
Clubhouse
Facilitator
Social club staff
Cynthia
Kyle
Charlotte
Social club staff
Tom L & Naomi
Tom W.
Social club staff
WRAP
3:00-4:00
Hald 1
Judy T.
Discussion Group
Dinner
Social/Transport.
3:30-4:30
4:30-5:00
5:00-6:00
Hald 2
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Henri & Cindy
Social club staff
Social club staff
THURSDAY
Activity
Breakfast
Movement & Yoga
Recovery through Music
Men’s Club
Lunch
Studio Art
Hispanic Peer Support
Book Club
Open computer lab
Young Adults
Women’s Group
Ping Pong
Dinner
Social/Transport.
Time
9:00-9:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-12:00
11:00-11:45
12:00-12:30
1:00-3:00
1:00-4:00
1:00-2:00
1:00-4:15
1:30-4:30
2:00-3:00
1:00-3:00
4:30-5:00
5:00-6:00
Location
Clubhouse
Art Studio
Art Studio
Hald 2
Clubhouse
Art Studio
Off site
Sm. McDowell
CLC
See schedule
Hald 2
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Facilitator
Social club staff
Rachel & Alexandra
Kyle & Tom L.
Joseph
Social club staff
Kyle
Wanda
Rina
Tom W.
Tom L.
Pamela
Social club staff
Social club staff
Social club staff
FRIDAY
Activity
Breakfast
Bingo
Music in the Moment
Lunch
Pool
ArtShip
Movie Matinee
Open computer lab
Israeli Dance
Health & Wellness
Music Makers
Dinner
Social/transport.
Time
9:00-9:30
10:30-11:30
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-2:00
1:00-3:00
2:00-4:00
1:00-4:15
1:30-2:30
1:30-2:00
2:30-4:00
4:30-5:00
5:00-6:00
Location
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
McDowell
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Art Studio
Clubhouse
CLC
McDowell
Clubhouse
McDowell
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Facilitator
Social club staff
Aleta
Tom L.
Social club staff
Social club staff
Kyle
Social club staff
Tom W.
Judy
Wanda
Mary
Social club staff
Social club staff
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm, No Transportation Provided
For clubhouse access dial 1252 using keypad at the Elm Street Gate.
Activity
Drop-in/Pool (Saturday)
Drop-in/Movie (Sunday)
Lunch
Time
10:00-1:30
10:00-1:30
11:30-12:00
Location
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Facilitator
Social club staff
Social club staff
Social club staff
ArtShip
ArtShip is open to Fellowship Place members who are self-taught or experienced artists. The
program aims to exhibit art in community venues with the mission of reducing stigma, promoting
the arts and creating opportunities for our artists to sell their work.
Young Adults
The Young Adult Program at Fellowship Place offers a unique space for young people, ages 18 to
25, with mental illness to gather, socialize and learn the skills necessary to be successful in
adulthood. See young adult group calendar for more information.
Monday Night Social Calendar
Relax, enjoy good company, performances, presentations and other entertainment!
April 6: Break Through Band ( Richard Y. Jazz Band)
April 13: Magic Show
April 20: Movie Night
April 27:Less Julian Band
May 4: Free at Last Players
May 11: Paul Hart musical Performance
May 18: Discussion of Mental Health Issues w/ member of NAMI
May 25: Memorial Day – no evening programming, weekend hours 10-1:30
June 1: Dog Show
June 8: Karaoke Night
June 15: Spanish Night ( salsa instructor)
June 22: Hearing Voices Support Group
June 29: Chess Tournament