September 2016

The Haverhill

Clubhouse The Clubhouse

Connection

Birthdays Clubhouse Annual Picnic

Terry C. 9/01

Gina S. 9/03

Donna G. 9/04

Mark B. 9/04

Brenda B. 9/07

Bill Pr. 09/15

Rocky H. 9/18

Gail S. 0/20

Russell J. 9/23

Joe K. 9/24

Clarence G. 9/25

Sharon W. 9/25

On Wednesday August 17th the Haverhill Clubhouse alongside

The Point After Club. We held our annual picnic at Winnekenni

Castle. It was catered by the Chicken Connection of Haverhill .

We had live music and a raffles . We also had water balloon

tosses. And Taylor brought back the henna tattoos. It was a really

fun day!

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Creativity Corner

7 days by Gail S.

Woman’s weekly

1.Reconnect with someone special you!

2.90% of succeeding is believing

3.The future is coming and its going to be great

4.The good things in life never run out

5.Hope is a superpower we all have

6.You’re better than perfect. Your real

7. Live well. You deserve no less!

Smiling Frogs by Mike P.

The Smiling Frogs are a band that play for the White House during

election year. They take a plane lift off and then land. They hop, jump,

and rabbit all the way to the White House. The President loves these

Frogs so much that he break-dances in his own style. It’s a hop, jump,

turn around touch the ground. Trump said, “Its too bad I like these

boys but I have to deport them and I sure hope they don’t hop the

wall back.” Bernie said, “I missed the show because it was nap time.”

Hillary said, “Don’t vote for these clowns.” The frogs said, “We are

voting for Jeb Bush,” so the smiling frogs smiled and said we are vot-

ing for Ozzy Osbourne because he likes green!

“Wild West: Wyatt Erp; Just as bad as his nemesis, Billy the Kidd”

Even though Billy the Kidd was known as a ruthless outlaw, the Marshall Wyatt Erp and his two

brothers never played a fair game. First of all, he promised an informer named Ike $3500 cash for the

3 outlaws who robbed a stagecoach. He never paid Ike for the valuable information that eventually led

to the murder of Billy, when Marshall Erp snuck up on him in a dark hotel room.

When Erp hears of Ike’s drunken rage, saying he was gunnin’ after Wyatt Erp and his two brothers,

Erp seeks out Doc Holiday, but Ike rounded up four friends who came; between Tombstone and OK

Corral there is a shoot out. In the end, Erp is on the run just like a criminal; he lost most of his fire

power in that shoot out at the OK Corral.

Billy was a hero in most people’s eyes. He became of fame after his death at the age of 21, most saw

him the example of freedom. All this although he was a little paranoid, with good reason; he was public

enemy number one, and there was a $5,000 bounty on his head.

We now know sometimes it takes a criminal mind to catch another. So the shootout at OK Corral is

when and where Wyatt paid the price by taking advantage of Ike, the informant he never paid. Had he

not made an unpaid informant, he wouldn’t have lost a couple of his men and brothers.

This is a lesson to be learned, all gunfighters get payback eventually, just like the mafia; once in, never

out, one way or another, the price always comes back. There’s no way out.

Moral of the story: “You give what you get and get what you give.”

By, Russell G

Today I will appreciate what I have,

Because tomorrow it may be gone.

-Stacy Zappala

Love is important and Inescapable,

don’t be afraid to fall into it,

Appreciate every moment ,

Live life with no regrets,

Someday it may be gone but not

from your heart.

-Stacy Z.

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Health and Wellness

Above: members Lourdes M. Ron C. and Jack D. cook

up a nutritious and great meal at the clubhouse .

Below: Yoga is in full swing!

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Employment Update

On Monday August 8,2016 I started my first night as a cashier. I was

very hesitance at first because being with the company for 12 years

and learning a new skill I thought would be challenging but I was

wrong.

I feel it will make me more valuable as an associate. I also feel it will

boost my self esteem. I am very thankful for this opportunity from

Home Depot to become a back up cashier. It is a great company to

work for and I am grateful to be a part of the Home Depot team.

By: Toni (with help from Stacy)

Stacy here,

I just wanted to tell you about some of the things that have happened to me recently at work.

Recently I have gotten compliments for selling credit cards and I am happy to say that I know they need me

up front at the register and they are retiring me from my greeting position.

This is very exciting for me because for one of the first times in my life I feel like I matter to some-

one, to the company and most importantly, myself. For as long as I can remember my self esteem has been

very low. Working here and knowing I’m wanted and needed really makes me happy. It makes me work

harder and it makes me a more dedicated employee that will do nothing but try to better herself. I will try to

continue to impress and earn awards.

Speaking of rewards I just received another Homer award. It was for excellent customer service and

going above their standards, having high numbers, and selling credit cards. Also being great with the custom-

ers. Furthermore, I know this is the September newsletter but I just found out I was awarded Cashier Of

The Month for the month of July 2016!

It is an incredible honor and I am very happy to whomever made that decision to honor me. I have

been working towards Cashier Of The Month since I started and I’ve finally become it. I am so pleased.

The company I work for is very generous to me. I have requested many days off in the past and I’ve never

been denied even one. I even got my birthday off!

These are all the reasons I love my job. I hope someday more people get the chance to experience the hap-

piness and rewards of hard work and dedication in the workplace.

Until next time see you later.

Hard work is difficult but the re-

ward is easily satisfying .

-Stacy Zappala

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Thank you staff at the Haverhill Clubhouse for your Wonderful Food Bank. Thank you to all the

Members who help Volunteer to make the food Bank Possible!

It is a blessing to all us members on a fixed

income to have this opportunity!

Not everyone is allotted a livable income and very limited food stamps.

Much appreciated and shout out to all of your helping hands that allow others to be Accept the

way you are and try not to Judge or Gossip about Other Peoples Lives..

It makes the World's a lot more Happier and simple for all parties involved.

Find a piece in your life to find yourself and make that

space a peaceful light.

Peace Out and Enjoy your Journeys’!

A Haverhill Clubhouse member.

healthy and a little less worry free.

A Clubhouse member!

Life is good...yet funny at times. We have good moments and disappointing moments,

sad and happy too. Tragic happenings..just be hopeful and thankful you are Safe and

hopefully Healthy. Try to take good care of yourself and pets. Be friendly to your as-

sociates', just try with your best efforts...trying is all in Life that we can ask of Us!

Life can be so peaceful and content..

Horoscope for the month of September By Madame Toni

Leo: Letting emotional problems seep into your professional life will not lead to advancement.

Virgo: If you search for info you will discover something that will clear up confusion about a personal matter.

Libra: Speak up on behalf of someone who cannot do so for him or herself.

Scorpio: Step back and consider whether it’s worth getting upset over something you cannot change.

Sagittarius: A healthier lifestyle will save you from slipping bad habits.

Capricorn: An unpredictable situation is best handled with caution.

Aquarius: If you are sincere and consistent in your treatment of others. You will enhance your relationship

with loved ones.

Pisces: Listen to what’s being said and make adjustments based on what works for you.

Aries: If you network and show off your skills, you will offer a chance to take on something new and exciting.

Taurus: Put your emotions aside and become a participant

Gemini: Play it safe and ask questions if u are in doubt.

Cancer: Dream on and proceed to make your dreams a reality.

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Left: Staff Taylor and members partici-

pate in our annual monthly bowling

night. The Haverhill clubhouse along

with the point after club participate

every 2nd Tuesday of the month at

Academy Lanes in Bradford.

Activities Update

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Michael’s and

Market Basket

Salem NH

2

Renaissance

Club Family

Day

3

Camping Trip

4

Camping Trip

5

Labor Day

Club open

8am

6

Harold Parker

H&W Walk!

7 8

Roma Italian

Bradford

9 10

Native

American

Pow Wow

Plugg’s Pond

11 12 13

Bowling at

Academy

Lanes

14 15

Grocery

Shopping

Westgate

16

Tootsie Roll

Drive

17

Tootsie Roll

Drive

(in-house)

18

Tootsie Roll

Drive

19 20

Paint and

Pizza Night!

21 22

In-house ice

cream social!

23 24

Kimball Farm

(games

approx. $12

ea.; $35 for 5)

25 26 27

Employment

Dinner

3pm-5pm

28 29

Coffee House

w/ PAC and

Renaissance

Club

30

September 2016

The Clubhouse Connection

Phone: (978) 521-6957

Fax: (978) 521-7028

Email:

theclubhouseconnection@gmail.com

Haverhill Clubhouse

100 Locust Street

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offers respect, hope, and

unlimited opportunity for

membership to access

friendship, housing, educa-

tion and employment in

their community.

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