Silver Spring Wellness & Recovery Center (formerly, Drop-In Center)

JANUARY 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Tuesday January 3rd, open 3-7pm
New Year's Resoutions

Wednesday January 4th, open 3-7pm
Fine Arts/Movie

Thursday January 5th, open 3-7pm
Open

Friday January 6th, Center is closed

Saturday January 7th, open 1-6pm
Water plants, clean-up

Sunday January 8th, Center is closed

Monday January 9th, open 3-7pm
Acupuncturist is out

Tuesday January 10th, open 3-7pm
Job Club

Wednesday January 11th, open 3-6pm
Director out to Council at 6pm
Computer Graphics with Cathy Provost 4-5:30pm

Thursday January 12th, open 3-7pm
Poetry

Friday January 13th, Center is closed

Saturday January 14th, open 1-6pm
NAMI Connection 3-4:30pm

Sunday January 15th, Center is closed

Monday January 16th, open 3-7pm
Open

Tuesday January 17th, open 3-7pm
New Year's Resolutions

Wednesday January 18th, open 3-7pm
Pizza followed by discussion

Thursday January 19th, open 3-7pm
Employed Individuals w/ Disability at OOO

Friday January 20th, Center is closed

Saturday January 21st, open 1-6pm
Water plants, clean-up and Snacks

Sunday January 22nd, Center is closed

Monday January 23rd, open 3-7pm
Acupuncture 4-5:30pm

Tuesday January 24th, open 3-7pm
Cake for January B-Days,
Job Club!

Wednesday January 25th, open 3-7pm
Fine Arts

Thursday January 26th, open 3-7pm
Poetry

Friday January 27th, Center is closed

Saturday January 28th, open 1-6pm
NAMI Connection 3-4:30pm

Sunday January 29th, Center is closed

Monday January 30th, open 3-7pm
Acupuncture 4-5:30pm

Tuesday January 31st, open 3-7pm
New Year's Resolutions

DECEMBER 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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THURS DEC 1: Open 3 - 7p NEW: PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS GIVEN TO MEMBERS, COME ON BY!

SAT DEC 3: Open 1 - 6p NEW: SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY CLASS BY MARY KAY, SEX EDUCATOR, FROM 3 TO 5P, RSVPS desired but not required, 301.589.2303 X 108 & or 111. MIRIAM's LAST DAY AT SSWRC as an employee, come say goodbye! ALSO, DAPHNE KLEIN OF ON OUR OWN OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY COMES TO TALK ABOUT A NEW ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITY, WITH DAPHNE'S DAILY DETAILS - Rock on! :)

MON DEC 5: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, OF KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 TO 5:30p

TUES DEC 6: Open 3 - 7p CHECK OUT OUR LENDINGLIBRARY, MEMBERS CAN BORROW BOOKS

WED DEC 7: Open 3 - 7p COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS with CATHY PROVOST, 4 - 5:30p, on MS PAINT

THUR DEC 8: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with BEN, 4:30 to 6:30p - please come with some favorite poems or work you have written!

SAT DEC 10: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p, visit www.namimc.org for more information

MON DEC 12: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, OF KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 TO 5:30p

TUES DEC 13: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p Please bring $1 or $2 for pizza
OFFSITE: SARAH O'BRIEN performs HEART SONGS at the New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt, from 7p

WED DEC 14: Open 3 - 7p NEW: HOLIDAY CARDS TRANSFORMED INTO HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS CLASS with ALISA LEVY of EMBRACE YOUR SPACE, from 4 to 6p, RSVP to BEN, 301.589.2303 X 111

THUR DEC 15: Open 3 - 7p BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: GIFT BAG ART with FAMILY TELEPHONE SUPPORT NETWORK, 3:30 to 6:00p DECORATE GIFT BAGS

SAT DEC 17: Open 1 - 6p FINE ARTS DAY: EXPLORING MEDIUMS & REKINDLING CREATIVITY

MON DEC 19: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, OF KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 TO 5:30P

TUES DEC 20: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p Please bring $1 or $2 for pizza

WED DEC 21: Open 3 - 7p BINGO, 4 - 5:30p

THUR DEC 22: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with BEN, 4:30 to 6:30p

SAT DEC 24: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p, visit www.namimc.org for more information

MON DEC 26 : Open 3 - 7p NO Acupuncture today; instead, CHOOSE OR MAKE A NEW YEAR'S CARD

TUES DEC 27: Open 3 - 7p DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 3:30p

WED DEC 28: Open 3 - 7p COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS with CATHY PROVOST, 4 - 5:30p, on MS PAINT

THUR DEC 29: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with BEN, 4:30 to 6:30p

SAT DEC 31: Open 1 - 6p MOVIE DAY: TO BE ANNOUNCED

NOVEMBER 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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TUES NOV 1: Open 3 - 7p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

WED NOV 2: Open 3 - 7p PUMPKIN CARVING

THUR NOV 3: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with BEN, 4:30 to 6:30p - please come with some favorite poems or work you have written!

SAT NOV 5: Open 3 - 7p NEW: SOCIAL (PARTY) with MUSIC (ANDY GOLDENSON), KARAOKE, DANCE, & ICECREAM! RSVP to MIRIAM or BEN, 301.589.2303 X 108 & 111, respectively. Please send us your song title/artist if you'd like to Andy to perform the song or for you to sing a long to it! :)

MON NOV 7: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, OF KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 TO 5:30P

TUES NOV 8: Open 3 - 7p EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 4 to 5:30P WITH BEN - IF YOU'RE NOT EMPLOYED, NO MATTER, THIS GROUP MAY STILL BE USEFUL

WED NOV 9: Open 3 - 7p COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS with CATHY PROVOST, 4 - 5:30p, on MS PAINT

THUR NOV 10: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with BEN, 4:30 to 6:30p - please come with some favorite poems or work you have written!

SAT NOV 12: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p, visit www.namimc.org for more information

MON NOV 14: Open 3 - 7p BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: GIFT BAG ART with FAMILY TELEPHONE SUPPORT NETWORK, 3:30 to 6:00p DECORATE GIFT BAGS

TUES NOV 15: Open 3 - 7p Director out EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 4 to 5:30P WITH BEN - IF YOU'RE NOT EMPLOYED, NO MATTER, THIS GROUP MAY STILL BE USEFUL

WED NOV 16: Open 3 - 7p NEW: ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE presents a HEALTH FAIR- Pt. 1 of 2, from 5:00 to 7:00p HEART HEALTH PRESENTATION; SCREENINGS: OSTEOPOROSIS (BONE DENSITY SCAN) and BLOOD PRESSURE

THUR NOV 17: Open 3 - 7p NEW: ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE presents a HEALTH FAIR, Pt. 2 of 2, with GASTRIC CANCER PRESENTATION, with BODY MASS ANALYSIS, CARBON DIOXIDE SCREENINGS, Pt. 2 of 2, from 5:00 to 7:00p

SAT NOV 19: Open 1 - 6p SPECIAL DATE: NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p, visit www.namimc.org for more information

SUN NOV 20: Takoma Park Seventh Day Adventist has a meal for anyone wanting a Thanksgiving meal on SUNDAY NOV 20 - visit this site, http://www.thetpchurch.org/event/2011-11-20-thanksgiving-dinner/ from 4 to 7p, see Takoma Park Church Center, 6810 Eastern Avenue, Washington, DC US 20012
Coordinator: Cecil Calliste Jr.You're Invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner Provided by the Takoma Park SDA Youth Dept

Come join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving together

A FREE delivious meal
Vegetarian options available
EVERYONE is WELCOME!
Live entertainment
Please bring a canned good
Activities for children

MON NOV 21: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, OF KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 TO 5:30P
TUES NOV 22: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p Please bring $1 or $2 for pizza

WED NOV 23: Open 3 - 7p BEN out MENTAL HEALTH MOVIE

THUR NOV 24: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING - Takoma Park Seventh Day Adventist has a meal for anyone wanting a Thanksgiving meal on SUNDAY NOV 20 - visit this site, http://www.thetpchurch.org/event/2011-11-20-thanksgiving-dinner/

SAT NOV 26: BEN out CLOSED NO NAMI CONNECTION, WE HAD IT THE PREVIOUS 2 SATURDAYs

MON NOV 28: Open 3 - 7p OPEN AFTER ALL! EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, OF KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 TO 5:30P

TUES NOV 29: Open 3 - 7p NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 3:30P

WED NOV 30: Open 3 - 7p COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS with CATHY PROVOST, 4 - 5:30p, on MS PAINT

OCTOBER 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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SAT OCT. 1: Open 1 - 6p: MOVIE DAY: I HEART HUCKABEES

MON OCT 3: Open 3 - 7p: Director out EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE BROWN

TUES OCT 4: CLOSED. Tomorrow we go to Crossroads Farmers Market, RSVP with BEN, 301.589.2303 X 111 - there is room for 7 people in addition to BEN and two other drivers.

WED OCT 5: Open 3 to 3:30p ONLY, for those going on the field . Then when we return, we'll be open approximately 5:30 - 7p. Director out. FIELD TRIP TO CROSSROADS FARMERS' MARKET leave 3:30p, CLOSED while we're out til about 5:30p

THUR OCT 6: Open 3 - 7p: Director out POETRY w/ BEN, 4:30 - 6:30p

SAT OCT 8: Open 1 - 6p: Director out NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p For more information about this group and other NAMI programs, visit www.namimc.org

MON OCT 10: Open 3 - 7p Director out EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE

TUES OCT 11: Open 3 - 7p Director out PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p $1 - 2 requested for pizza

WED OCT 12: Open 3 - 7p Director out NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 4:30 - 6p

THUR OCT 13: Open 3 - 7p Director out POETRY WITH JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p For more information on JOANNE, visit http://joannegrowney.com

SAT OCT 15: Open 1 - 6p Director out NEW: FINE ARTS DAY, 3-5:30p

MON OCT 17: Open 3 - 7p Director out EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p w/DEE; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES OCT 18: Open 3 - 7p Director out HOW TO BE YOUR OWN CASE MANAGER, 4:30 - 6:30p, with RANDY BOSIN

WED OCT 19: CLOSED, due to ON OUR OWN OF MD Annual Mtg, www.onourownmd.org

THUR OCT 20: Open 3 - 7p COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS with CATHY PROVOST on MS Paint, 3:30 - 5p

SAT OCT 22: Open 3 - 7p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p A support group for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.

MON OCT 24: Open 3 - 7p NEW: GIFT BAG ART with FAMILY SUPPORT TELEPHONE NETWORK, 3 - 6p

TUES OCT 25: Open 3 - 7p OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS, 5p BLOOD PRESSURE DAY, use our cuff

WED OCT 26: Open 3 - 7p Alternatives 2011 Conference in Orlando, FL.
NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 4:30 - 6p

THUR OCT 27: Open 3 - 7p Alternatives Conference Director out
POETRY w/ BEN

SAT OCT 29: Open 1 - 6p Alternatives Conference Director Out
GAME DAY, board games, Wii Fit, you name it

MON OCT 31: Open 3 - 7p Halloween ACUPUNCTURE 4 - 5:30p in the back training room;
HALLOWEEN PARTY 4 - 6:30p, RSVP: 301. 589.2303 X 111 with full name and number, Costumes

SEPTEMBER 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH! Visit http://www.recoverymonth.gov/ for information on nationwide efforts in celebrating recovery from substance abuse and mental health conditions!

THUR SEP 1: Open 3 - 7p: ART WORK FOR WELLNESS WORKS INITIATIVE - National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, National Empowerment Center, National Mental Health Consumers' Self Help Clearinghouse, Peerlink Technical Assistance Center, the Cafe TA Center, & NAMI STAR Center - invite you to submit a piece of original creative work expressing what wellness means in your lives and for your communities. Submissions are due by Monday September 12, 2011 - visit www.power2u.org for submission guidelines! (Basically, each person can enter 1 poem, 1 image, 1 song, & 1 video online to wellnessworks@gmail.com - including your name and contact info, and any peer support organizations, such as SILVER SPRING WELLNESS & RECOVERY CENTER, http://www.silverspringdropincenter.blogspot.com/ as a resource. Each applicant is encouraged to mention us and other organizations & programs that they use for peer support! :)

SAT SEP 3: Open 1 - 6p: BLOOD PRESSURE DAY, use our cuff; POWER WALKING

MON SEP 5: CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY. Visit On Our Own of Montgomery for their Labor Day Party! call 240 683.5555. Their address is 434 E. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD.

TUE SEP 6: Open 3 - 7p: Director out at CHESAPEAKE VOYAGERS; BRING YOUR PERSONAL PROJECTS TO CENTER DAY

WED SEP 7: Rosh Hashanah, Open 3 - 7p: NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 5:30 to 7p, a minimum of 3 people needed, RSVP to BEN, 301.589.2303 X 111

THUR SEP 8: Open 3 - 7p: Recovery Month Spring Grove, TRANSFORMATION MEETING afternoon, Director out POETRY W/ BEN, 4:30-6:00p

SAT SEP 10: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p with guest co-facilitator SARAH O'BRIEN, Visit http://www.namimc.org/ for more information on this peer support group, as well as other consumer and family programs

MON SEP 12: Open 3 - 7p Collaboration Mtg. 1:30 - 3p BRING YOUR PERSONAL PROJECTS TO CENTER DAY

TUES SEP 13: Open 3 - 7p: PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30p, $1 - $2 donation requested for pizza

WED SEP 14: Open 3 - 3:30 and then when we return, near 5:30 to 7p: NEW: CROSSROADS FARMERS' MARKET FIELD TRIP, RSVP, leave here at 3:30p, drivers needed! We will CLOSE THE CENTER WHILE WE'RE GONE - we anticipate being back at 5:30p. If you have SNAP or Food Stamps, the Fresh Check program will pay for up to $5 of produce per week. Visit http://www.thecrossroadsfarmersmarket.org/ for details. We will travel to 7676 New Hampshire Ave., in Takoma Park, south of University Blvd.

THUR SEP 15: Open 3 - 7p ALWF Meeting, 10a at OOO MD POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30p; Visit http://joannegrowney.com/ for more information on our lovely poetesse

SAT SEP 17: Open 1 - 6p: MULTICULTURAL HEALTH FAIR in HYATTSVILLE, 10am - 4p; NEW: EMPLOYMENT GROUP 2:30 - 4P RSVP to BEN, 301.589.2303 X 111 A minimum of 3 participants are needed in order to have a successful group. This group is for people either currently working or considering rejoining the workforce, volunteers included.

MON SEP 19: Open 3 - 7p National Wellness Week Starts! NEW: JOINT ACTIVITY with ON OUR OWN OF MONTGOMERY, TRIP TO THE NATIONAL ZOO, meet here at 11a, take metro. RSVP by Sat 9/17 to MIRIAM, 301.589 2303 X 108.

TUES SEP 20: Open 3 - 7p: BRING YOUR PERSONAL PROJECTS TO CENTER DAY

WED SEP 21: Open 3 - 7p: ADAPT MEDICAID RALLY noon, DC (but first, meet in DC at 10am at the Hotel Harrington, at 436 11th St., NW DC for a networking gathering before the noon rally. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share. BRAND NEW: NAMI HEALTHY HEARTS pt 1 of 2, RSVP 5 - 7P, 301.589.2303 X 108 with full name. An interactive presentation by mental health peers for mental health peers, to help you learn about the USDA My Plate, how to maintain healthy barriers, healthy lifestyle, and emotional and physical wellness. This is Part One of Two - you're welcome to attend both sessions or just one (the next session is MON SEP 26, 5 - 7p). Light refreshments served.

THUR SEP 22: Open 3 - 7p: COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS 4:30 - 6p with CATHY PROVOST, 3 people at a time, RSVP to MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 X 108

FRI SEP 23: DANCE FOR WELLNESS 10:10 am & 10:10 pm, visit http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/1Oby10/default.aspx This is not held onsite, there are many sites that have this activity, check out the website

SAT SEP 24: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p Visit http://www.namimc.org/ for more information, as well as http://www.nami.org/ for the National Alliance on Mental Illness national organization

MON SEP 26: Open 3 - 7p: BRAND NEW: NAMI MD's HEALTHY HEARTS, Pt. 2 of 2, RSVP, 5 - 7p to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108

TUES SEP 27: CLOSED DUE TO ON OUR OWN of MD SUMMIT ON MEDICAID & PEER SUPPORT - visit http://www.onourownmd.org/ for details -

WED SEP 28: Open 3 - 7p: BRAND NEW: TRAVEL TRAINING PRESENTATION, 5:00 - 6:30p with INDEPENDENCE NOW's DAMIAN GREGORY. Light refreshments provided. Learn about this fabulous program that trains individuals in 6 - 8 sessions to use public transportation (FREE). The cost of using public transportation during the training is covered by INDEPENDENCE NOW. At the end of a successful training, individuals will receive a $50 SMART Trip Card! Come hear more about this great service. RSVP to MIRIAM or BEN, 301.589.23903 x 108 or X 111, respectively. Please leave your full name and a phone number.

THUR SEP 29: Open 3 - 7p: W & R meeting, 11a, CSA SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS, 4p; POETRY w/ BEN, 4:30-6:30p

NOTICES:

LITERACY TRAINING AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT. If interested in literacy training, please become a member of our program first (membership is free). Contact MIRIAM or BEN for membership application, 301.589.2303 X 108 & X 111, respectively. Then, be willing to go to a literacy evaluation by the LITERACY COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY , 301.610 0033, 3rd floor of the Rockville Library. The cost for the evaluation is $15; we may be able to pay for that. Then, you will meet with our fabulous new volunteer, WENDY, by appointment.

WRAP (WELLNESS & RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING) CLASSES WILL START UP IN LATE OCTOBER. PLEASE CONTACT MIRIAM FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP, 301.589.2303 x 108. Class times to be determined, but feel free to call or email with your preferences (given the limits of our hours of M - Th, 3 - 7p & Sat 1 - 6p); email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org.

AUGUST 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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NOTICE: WE NEED YOUR INPUT ON SAMHSA's DEFINITIONS OF RECOVERY (regarding recovery from mental health and substance abuse issues and illnesses) Starting FRIDAY AUGUST 12 through FRIDAY AUGUST 26, YOU can log onto http://feedback.samhsa.gov/forums/129063-definition-of-recovery and create a free, anonymous (or published) account, with your thoughts on what to include in this.

REMEMBER, OUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED to 1400 SPRING ST., SUITE 100, SILVER SPRING. ENTRANCE IS THROUGH PARKING LOT ON FIRST AVENUE.

MON AUG 1: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4 - 5:30p with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates

TUE AUG 2: Open 3 - 7p RESOURCES & REFERRALS, Make Appts. 3:30 - 5:30p

WED AUG 3: Open 3 - 6:15p Medicaid Fundamentals Webinar, 3 - 5p Science in the Cinema at AFI, 7 - 9:30p Free, A Single Man

THUR AUG 4: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with BEN, 4:30 - 6:30p

SAT AUG 6: Open 1 - 6p MOVIE - Vote for your favorite!

MON AUG 8: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates. Director may be out

TUE AUG 9: Open 3 - 7p Director may be out RESOURCES & REFERRALS, Make Appts. 3:30 - 5:30p

WED AUG 10: Open 3 - 6:15p GAME DAY; offsite:
Science in the Cinema at AFI, 7 - 9p, FREE, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

THUR AUG 11: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p

FRI AUG 12: On Our Own of Maryland Strategic Planning, Board of Directors

SAT AUG 13: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS LAST DAY TO RSVP FOR WEDNESDAY 8/17 's FIELD TRIP MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR. This is RSVP only, drivers needed (Miriam at 301.589.2303 X 108) We will pay the entry fee but you will be responsible for food and rides cost, unless we get lucky!

MON AUG 15: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates

TUE AUG 16: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30p, $1 - $2 DONATION REQUESTED FOR PIZZA

WED AUG 17: CENTER CLOSED DUE TO FIELD TRIP TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR - MEET HERE at 1400 Spring St. between 9:45am and 10:00am IN THE PARKING LOT on First Avenue. We currently have 3 drivers, who can each take 3 - 4 people max per car. RSVP ONLY, DRIVERS WANTED, 301.589.2303 X 108. You will be responsible for your own meals and rides

THUR AUG 18: Open 3 - 7p ART WORK FOR WELLNESS WORKS INITIATIVE, starting 4p Director out

SAT AUG 20: Open 1 - 6p WALKS AROUD NEIGHBORHOOD' WELLNESS WORKS INITIATIVE Director out

MON AUG 22: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE BROWN

TUE AUG 23: Open 3 - 7p Offsite: SAMHSA HOMELESS COMMUNITY TRAINING in W VA NEW: NEW: WELLNESS COOKING, 5 - 6:30P EARTHQUAKE! CLOSED!

WED AUG 24: Open 3 - 7p Offsite: SAMHSA HOMELESS COMMUNITY TRAINING in W VA, Day 2 COMPUTER CLASS ON MS PAINT & MORE 4:30 TO 6P

THU AUG 25: Open 3 - 7p POETRY W/ BEN, 4:30 - 6:30P

FRI AUG 26: LAST DAY TO ADD YOUR OWN TWO CENTS TO SAMHSA's STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT on DEFINITION OF RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE!

SAT AUG 27: CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p rescheduled to SAT SEPTEMBER 8 & 22....

MON AUG 29: Open 3 - 7p NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, for those seeking work or already employed 4 - 5:30p EAR ACUPUNCTURE WITH DEE BROWN, BACK TRAINING ROOM (all the way down the corridor, where we used to have our resources), 4 to 5:30p

TUE AUG 30: Open 3 - 7p BRAND NEW: TIME MANAGEMENT 5:30p with DONNA LEWIS, Esq. RSVP! 301.589.2303 X 108

WED AUG 31: Open 3 - 7p BRAND NEW: CHESAPEAKE VOYAGERS VISIT US this afternoon AUGUST BIRTHDAYS around 4:30p

JULY 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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NOTICE: STARTING WEEK OF JULY 11, SSWRC WILL BE MOVING, along with Affiliated Sante Group's clinic and PRP, to 1400 SPRING STREET, first floor (entrance in the back, via First Avenue, except if wheelchair, then lobby entrance). This will be much more accessible for those w/ public transp. ... MEANWHILE, please visit this page often for updates, as not all activities have been planned for the month due to the move.

SAT JULY 2: Open 1 - 6p BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: MUSIC W/ ANDY GOLDENSON

3- 5p; RSVP; light refreshments offered

MON JULY 4: CLOSED - Happy July 4th! :)

TUES JULY 5: Open 3 - 7p HELP US PACK!

WED JULY 6: Open 3 - 7p ICE CREAM AT MOORENKO's

THUR JULY 7: Open 3 - 7p POETRY W/ JOANNE GROWNEY (http://joannegrowney.com/) 4;30 - 6:30p

SAT JULY 9: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP 3 - 4:30P

MON JULY 11: TBD (To Be Determined): THIS WEEK, WE ARE MOVING TO 14OO SPRING STREET, FIRST FLOOR, SILVER SPRING MD 20910. We are not sure yet of the exact time line so please bear with us and we'll update this blog as information trickles in!

TUES JULY 12: TBD; Offsite: On Our Own of MD's Visionary Conversations: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS and COMMUNITY: PATHWAYS TO REDUCING RISK, with Dan Fisher, MD http://visionaryconversations3.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn REGISTER, $35 per person, from 12:30 to 4:30p at Ellicott City's Turf Valley Resort. Three (3) CEUs Category 1 or A available. Contact On Our Own of Maryland, 1.800.704.0262 or visit http://www.onourownmd.org/

WED JULY 13: TBD

THUR JULY 14: CLOSED DUE TO MOVE!

SAT JULY 16: CLOSED DUE TO MOVE!

MON JULY 18: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, 4 to 5:30p. Come enjoy a 40 minute ear acupuncture session in a relaxed atmosphere at our new location. Do arrive by 4:30 - 4:45p in order to ensure that you get a full session.

TUES JULY 19: Open 3 - 7p

WED JULY 20: Open 3 - 6:15p FIELD TRIP TO see the movie, THE KING'S SPEECH, at AFI, thanks to NIH Science in the Cinema, visit http://science-education.nih.gov/cinema

THUR JULY 21: Open 3 - 7p

SAT JULY 23: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p

MON JULY 25: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, 4 to 5:30p

TUES JULY 26: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p; $1 - $2 donation requested for pizza

WED JULY 27: Open 3 - 6:15p COMPUTER GRAPHICS &/or ARTS with the fabulous and talented CATHY PROVOST, 4:30 to 5:30p. Field trip to AFI's NIH Science in the Cinema's documentary, SUPER SIZE ME! by MORGAN SPURLOCK. Tickets are available at AFI starting 4p, four tickets per person are offered FREE, it will probvably run out by 5p. We plan on getting several tickets for a group of us. Film starts at 7p, runs 1:40; panel of speakers afterwards. We plan to leave at 6:15 p to walk there and get in line before it fills up!

THURS JULY 28: Open 3 - 7p Assuming we have the internet connected, we have SAMHSA's 10 x 10 Campaign webinar, 3 to 4:30p, for viewing and listening

SAT JULY 30: Open 1 - 6p JULY BIRTHDAYS, 3p

JUNE 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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WED JUNE 1: Open 3-7p A WIDER CIRCLE presentation by MARIAN COOPER, 4p; ART for Studio InSight froup exhibit, all day

THUR JUNE 2: Open 3-7p webinar for ALWF, 2p POETRY WITH JOANNE GROWNEY (http://joannegrowney.com/) 4:30 - 6:30, ERIC GORDON comes by for art to enter into Studio InSight Art Exhibit, OUTERLIMITS 2011, Sunday June 12 at St. Luke's House

SAT JUNE 4: Open 1-6p Art for upcoming collaoration with Studio Insight; NATURE WALK in neighborhood

MON JUNE 6: Open 3-7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., from 4 to 5:30p. Ear acupuncture for those who want to try it out, up to 40 minutes, in a seated position, in a group setting. Great for stress reduction, relaxation, and detoxing from substances. Follows NADA protocol. For info on DEE and her company, KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, visit http://www.deebrownacupuncture.com/

TUES JUNE 7: Open 3-7p BINGO, 4:30p, Win prizes Director Out

WED JUNE 8: SPECIAL HOURS ? Open 3-6p GAME DAY

CLOSED JUNE 9: ON OUR OWN OF MARYLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, "Wizards of Wellness".

SAT JUNE 11: CLOSED

SUN JUNE 12: STUDIO INSIGHT ART EXHIBIT w/ SSWRC, Reception at St. Luke's House, 6040 Southport Drive, N. Bethesda, 11 a to 2p, Carpool w/Miriam or Ben, but DRIVERS NEEDED!

MON JUNE 13: Open 3-7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., from 4 to 5:30p. Ear acupuncture for those who want to try it out, up to 40 minutes, in a seated position, in a group setting. Great for stress reduction, relaxation, and detoxing from substances. Follows NADA protocol. For info on DEE and her company, KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, visit http://www.deebrownacupuncture.com/

TUES JUNE 14: Open 3-7p NEW: WACHOVIA FINANCIAL WORKSHOP, 4p REPORT FROM NAMI BALTIMORE on ADVOCACY and WORKING WITH DELEGATES & LEGISLATORS, BY BOB WALSH, 5:30p

WED JUNE 15: Open 3-7p CLEAN OUT CLUTTER at SSWRC; BINGO, 4:30p, win prizes

THUR JUNE 16: Open 3-7p MONTHLY W & R call; POETRY with BEN, 4:30 - 6:30p

SAT JUNE 18: Open 1-6p SPECIAL TIME: NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p NATURE WALK in Neighborhood

MON JUNE 20: Open 3-8p IN OUR OWN VOICE by NAMI MC, 6:30p, RSVP, 301.589.2303 X 108 RSVP DEADLINE for WED JUNE 22 BOATING TRIP, DRIVERS NEEDED

TUES JUNE 21: Open 3-7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30p, $1 - $2 DONATION APPRECIATED for the pizza

WED JUNE 22: Open 9:45 - 10a, meet in lobby, DRIVERS NEEDED, BOAT TRIP to BLACK HILLS with members of ON OUR OWN OF MONTGOMERY

THUR JUNE 23: Open 3-7p NEW: PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS AVAILABLE TODAY

SAT JUNE 25: Open 1-6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p NATURE WALK IN NEIGHBORHOOD

MON JUNE 27: Open 3-7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., from 4 to 5:30p. Ear acupuncture for those who want to try it out, up to 40 minutes, in a seated position, in a group setting. Great for stress reduction, relaxation, and detoxing from substances. Follows NADA protocol. For info on DEE and her company, KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, visit http://www.deebrownacupuncture.com/

TUES JUNE 28: Open 3-7p BOB'S HOPE, 4p JUNE BIRTHDAYS following

WED JUNE 29: Open 3-7p CWIC training NEW: MUSIC THERAPY with ARIEL, 4 to 5p, RSVP, 301.589.2303 X 108

THUR JUNE 30: Open 3-7p CWIC Training JOURNALING FOR SELF APPRECIATION, 5p

MAY 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - SAVE THE DATE FOR THURSDAY MAY 12, WELLNESS RESOURCE FAIR, 4:30 - 8p, at 101 Monroe St., Lower Level Cafeteria, Rockville, MD. For info: 240-777-1662

REGISTER &/OR apply for scholarships to ON OUR OWN OF MARYLAND's Annual Conference (Wizards of Wellness) AT ROCK GAP, Cumberland, by May 20 CONFERENCE IS THURSDAY & FRIDAY JUNE 9 & 10, 2011. CALL 1-800-704-0262; visit www.onourownmd.org/calendar.html and fill out both the registration and the scholarship application, if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.

We will offer at least 2 scholarships but some money may be requested, including for travel. DRIVERS ALSO NEEDED! Direct scholarships through us (SSWRC) will consist of the questions, 1. Why are you interested in attending OOOMD's Conference?; , 2. How will you use the information you learn to convey to our membership? 3. How much will you contribute financially towards the cost of the conference? (Scholarships will be offered to SSWRC members)

MON MAY 2: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates

TUES MAY 3: Open 3 - 7p ART WORK

WED MAY 4: Open 3 - 7p MEMBERS' CHOICE

THUR MAY 5: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p

SAT MAY 7: Open 1 - 6p Back By Popular Demand! MUSIC WITH ANDY GOLDENSON, 3-5p, RSVP, light refreshments!

SUN MAY 8: Mothers' Day

MON MAY 9: Open 3 - 7p MEMBERS' CHOICE Director out at OOO of MD Board of Directors' Strategic Planning

TUES MAY 10 : Open 3 - 7p CATHY PROVOST teaches ART from 5 - 6p, in preparation for the Thursday May 12 Mental Health Wellness & Recovery Resource Fair (art exhibit too) AND Studio InSight Joint art exhibit for this summer.

WED MAY 11: Open 3 - 7p NEW: DISCOVER YOUR RECOVERY MUSE with OOO (On Our Own) of MD, 4 - 6p RSVP For info on this workshop, visit www.onourownmd.org
and scroll down to Recovery Project

THUR MAY 12: CLOSED due to MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH's MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS & RECOVERY RESOURCE FAIR, Rockville, 4:30-8:30p, Executive Offiec Building, 101 Monroe St. lower level cafeteria. Volunteers needed to booth sit, call MIRIAM or BEN at 301.589.2303 X 108 or X 111, respectively

SAT MAY 14: Open 1 - 6p INFORMAL PRESENTATION ON MEDICATION STUDY for ADULTS (35 & under) with SCHIZOPHRENIA and/or SCHIZO-AFFECTIVE DISORDER; also for their family members. SUSAN KRUTIS will start at 1:30p; Light refreshments provided. NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3-4:30p

SUN MAY 15: NAMI WALKS FOR THE MINDS OF AMERICA; 10a REGISTER Veterans Plaza, Ellsworth Ave., Silver Spring; 11 a: WALK (1.5 miles) JOIN SSWRC's TEAM, go to this website www.nami.org/NAMIWALKS11/MAR/SSWRC and join our lil' ole team. You need to sign up online but if it's too much trouble, just call us (301) 589.2303 X 108 or X 111 and register that way. A small donation would be great but if you can't donate but still can walk, please join us anyway!

MON MAY 16: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES MAY 17: Open 3 - 7p; Director out PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30P

WED MAY 18: CLOSED Director out PERS Graduates training from 10a-2p

THUR MAY 19: Open 3 - 7p Director out POETRY from 4:30 - 6:30p

FRI MAY 20: Gaithersburg Hoarding Task Force Mtg, 10a DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF REGISTRATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS to ON OUR OWN OF MD's ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS TODAY by 5p. Visit www.onourownmd.org/calendar.html and fill out both registration AND scholarship, if you're interested in scholarships

SAT MAY 21: Open 1 - 6p WRAP SUPPORT GROUP, JOURNALING FOR SELF-APPRECIATION, 3p

MON MAY 23: Open 1 - 6p NEW: MEMBER CONNECT PRESENTATION w/ JACKIE PETTIS of VALUE OPTIONS, 4- 5p, light refreshments. If you are a consumer who uses Medical Assistance, Value Options has a great website to help you monitor your behavioral health services. Learn how today!

TUES MAY 24: Open 3 - 7p OOO MD Brd Meeting, 1 - 3:30p HUI Annual Gala, evening. MAY BIRTHDAYS, 4p CATHY PROVOST teaches COMPUTER GRAPHICS from 4:30 - 5:30 p

WED MAY 25: Open only 11:45 - 12p MEET IN THE LOBBY OF OUR BUILDING, FIELD TRIP to WHEATON REGIONAL and BROOKSIDE GARDENS, DRIVERS NEEDED!!! We will meet up with On Our Own of Montgomery County, have some lunch, around 1p. Call MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108 and BEN X 111. CENTER IS CLOSED OTHERWISE!

THUR MAY 26: Open 3 - 7p COMMUNITY VISION OF INTERFAITH WORKS presentation 4p, RSVP, light refreshments

FRI MAY 27: ASG OPS Meeting, 10a- 12p

SAT MAY 28: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30 p

MON MAY 30: MEMORIAL DAY, CLOSED - Consider visiting On Our Own of Montgomery County for their Memorial Day Picnic, call 240 683 5555 for more info! 434 East Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD.

TUES MAY 31: Open 3 - 7p NIMH OUTREACH on SCHIZOPHRENIA OUTPATIENT STUDIES at 5p, & BOOK READING by SHANNON FLYNN LEWIS (Spin Between Never and Ever ) about life with bipolar disorder afterwards. Books will be available for purchase and for signing, but no obligation!

APRIL 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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ATTENTION:LET YOUR COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THE MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET IS !

SAT APRIL 2: LETTERS, EMAILS to DELEGATES & SENATORS & GOVERNOR: POSTCARDS TO COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS OOOMC reopens 1 - 7p, offsite

MON APRIL 4: EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, 4 - 5:30p

TUES APRIL 5: CLOSED due to Visionary Conversations, with Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland via On Our Own of MD at Turf Valley

WED APRIL 6: RESOURCES & REFERRALS, 5 - 6:30p

THUR April 7: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p

SAT APRIL 9: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p

MON APRIL 11: CLOSED Director in week-long Advanced Level WRAP Facil. training

TUES APRIL 12: Open 3 - 7p Director out

WED APRIL 13: Open 3 - 7p Director out

THUR APRIL 14: Open 3 - 7p Director out

SAT APRIL 16: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p

MON APRIL 18: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 - 5:30p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates

TUES APRIL 19: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WED APRIL 20: Open ONLY 11:30AM to 12NOON - LEAVING AT NOON, FIELD TRIP to US BOTANICAL GARDENS, Orchid Exhibit, A View from the East. Bring your Reduced Metro Fare ID and/or Metro Access card, and money for round trip (depending on the fare you would have to pay). RSVP to MIRIAM & BEN, X 108 and X 111, respectively

THUR APRIL 21: Open 3 - 7p EARTH DAY POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, poetess extraordinaire! 4:30 to 6:30p FRIDAY APRIL 22: EARTH DAY

SAT APRIL 23:Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION support group 3 - 4:30p

MON APRIL 25: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, 4 - 5:30p

TUES APRIL 26: Open 3 - 7p APRIL B - DAYs @ 4p; COMPUTER CLASS with CATHY 4:30 - 5:30p for four people, RSVP

WED APRIL 27: Open 3 - 7p RESOURCES & REFERRALS, 3 - 4p; WHAT ABOUT BOB? MOVIE at 4:00p in the back room, with MAIA. Light refreshments!

THUR APRIL 28: Open 3 - 7p On Our Own (OOO) of Maryland's Anti Stigma Project presents NEW: AN INSIDE LOOK AT STIGMA, 4 - 6p, RSVP!

SAT APRIL 30: Open 1 - 6p NEW: WORK ACCOMMODATIONS from A - Z, with DONNA LEWIS, Esq., 3:00 to 5:00 p, RSVP! Light refreshments, bring your questions. This will be an interactive workshop.

MARCH 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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ATTENTION: NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY is organizing an ADVOCACY COALITION, STANDING TOGETHER, ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 23. SILVER SPRING WELLNESS & RECOVERY CENTER will be one of the sponsoring groups. This is an advocacy effort to let the county know we cannot afford any more mental health budget cuts! WE NEED YOUR HELP in this event! Scroll down to WED MARCH 23 to get more details or click THIS LINK to the flyer created by NAMI Montgomery County.

TUES MARCH 1: Open 3 - 7p writing letters to Senators and Delegates as a follow up from Action Annapolis - in SUPPORT of HB (House Bill) 1150 and SB (Senate Bill) 556! (Trauma informed care, patient safety) and, don't forget, "10 cents makes sense!"

WED MARCH 2: Open 3 - 7p LETTERS TO THE GOVERNOR relating to no more budget cuts!

THUR MARCH 3: Open 3 - 7p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE. Director out, presentation with Daphne Klein to Independence Now.

FRI MARCH 4: "CYCLES" curated by Adam Griffiths, celebrates the work from last December's Artist Residency, featuring work by a group of young artists, in partnership with Marcie Wolf-Hubbard, resident artist; Pyramid Atlantic, for providing the art space; Celia Serkin, from Montgomery County Federation for Families and Children's Mental Health; and Silver Spring Wellness & Recovery Center at Affiliated Sante Group. Music by David Hubbard & Bob Lash of Sky High Radio! Held at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD. From 6 to 8p.

SAT MARCH 5: CLOSED due to NAMI Connection training

MON MARCH 7: Open 3 - 7p Director out BRING YOUR WORK TO THE CENTER - NO Acupuncture today.

TUES MARCH 8: Open 3 - 7p Director out GAME DAY - board, card, charades - we've got lots of games to choose from!

WED MARCH 9: Open 2:30 - 7p (We open a half hour early for this event, so that we can start on time!) SPECIAL EVENT: BENEFITS COUNSELING WORKSHOP with Benefits Info Source's DAVID MITCHELL (a program of Independence Now), 3:00 - 4:30p RSVP to BEN at X 111 Please bring your questions! Consumers, family members, and providers welcome! Light refreshments served

THUR MARCH 10: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, poetess extraordinaire! 4:30 to 6:30p

SAT MARCH 12: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p

MON MARCH 14: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 40 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment.

TUES MARCH 15: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p; ORGANIZING FOR WEDNESDAY MARCH 23 ADVOCACY EVENT

WED MARCH 16: Open 3 - 7p ORGANIZING FOR WED MARCH 23 ADVOCACY EVENT, cont'd

THUR MARCH 17: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, poetess extraordinaire! 4:00 to 6:00p Budget Forum pm, details soon

ACTION ALERT! CONTACT THESE SENATORS TO INSIST ON THEIR REJECTING HOUSE CUTS TO THE PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, BEFORE MONDAY MARCH 21, 2011, at 1:00p.

1: Senator JAMES ROBEY, Democrat, District 13, Howard County: james.robey@senate.state.md.us, call 1.800.492.7122 X 3572;

2: Senator ROGER MANNO, Democrat, District 19, Montgomery County: roger.manno@senate.state.md.us call 1.800.492.7122 X 3151;

3: Senator NATHANIEL J. MCFADDEN, Democrat, District 45, Baltimore City: nathaniel.mcfadden@senate.state.md.us call 1.800.492.7122 X 3165; and

4: Senator DOUGLAS PETERS, Democrat, District 23, Prince George's County: douglas.peters@senate.state.md.us call 1.800.492.7122 X 3631. THANK YOU!

SAT MARCH 19: Open 1 - 6p SPECIAL: DENTAL VOICE FOR MENTAL HEALTH with registered dental hygienist LISA STILLMAN, RDH, from 2:00 to 3:30 p. FREE, dental product samples available, as well as light refreshments. RSVP! 301.589.2303 X 108 and X 111 (MIRIAM and BEN, respectively)

MON MARCH 21: CALL, EMAIL, & FAX YOUR STATE SENATORS BEFORE 1:00PM URGING THEM TO REJECT HOUSE CUTS TO MENTAL HEALTH! Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 40 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment.

TUES MARCH 22: Open 3 - 7p On Our Own of MD Board Meeting, 1 - 3:30p MARCH BIRTHDAYS, 5:00p. FINAL STEPS TO TOMORROW's EVENT

WED MARCH 23: OFFSITE: 6:30 - 10p SPECIAL ADVOCACY & COALITION EVENT with NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY, STANDING TOGETHER. "The MoCo Budget Explained; or, DON'T CUT CONSUMERS!" Program is from 7 -9p. Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, 10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Overflow parking available at CHI Center, 10501 New Hampshire Ave. Contact NAMI MC for more info, 301.949.5852, ask for the Executive Director, Katie Slye-Griffin. TAKE ACTION CALENDAR HERE!

THUR MARCH 24: Open 3 - 7p W & R monthly phone call, 11a - 12p BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, FILM at 4:30p; RSVP

SAT MARCH 26: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3:00 - 4:30p

MON MARCH 28: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.Ac., of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, 4 to 5:30p. Do plan to arrive by 4:30 - 4:45 p to get the full 40 minutes treatment, in a group setting.

TUES MARCH 29: Open 3 - 7p NEW: BOB's HOPE "How do you mix chronic illness with success?" 4:30 - 5:30p

WED MARCH 31: CLOSED, due to On Our Own of Maryland's DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS workshop at Bon Secours, in Marriottsville.

THUR MARCH 31: Open 3 - 8p DONNA LEWIS, Esq., RETURNS for a WORKSHOP on EMPLOYMENT, DEALING with DISABILITIES, & HUMOR, "GET BACK TO WORK!" 6 - 7:30p RSVP to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108.

FEBRUARY SSWRC EVENTS

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S 2011!!!!

TUE FEB 1: ACTION ANNAPOLIS offsite on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8TH; Check with Miriam or Ben about confirmation. For registering for bus transportation, that will mean arriving here at the center no later than 6:50 am. Bus will be leaving for Annapolis, MD. at 7 am sharp. The link to register is: http://buses.mhamd.org You are welcome and encouraged to attend!
WED FEB 2: Open 3 - 7p ART WORK

THU FEB 3: Open 3 - 7p MEMBERS' CHOICE

SAT FEB 5: Open 3 - 7p WRAP 2 of 4, from 2 - 6P, with ELAINE CARROLL & MIRIAM

SAVE THIS IMPORTANT DATE: ACTION ANNAPOLIS IS TUESDAY MORNING FEB 8, IN ANNAPOLIS. CALL MIRIAM at 301.589.2303 X108 or BEN at 301.589.2303 X 111 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.

MON FEB 7: Open 3 - 7:30p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 45 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment. ALSO, this evening: NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) CONNECTION PEER-SUPPORT GROUP FROM 6P TO 7:30P SPECIAL TIME

TUE FEB 8: 2011 ACTION ANNAPOLIS IS TODAY MEET AT 6:45 AM IN THE KENNETT STREET PARKING GARAGE (around the corner from SSWRC), a BUS WILL LEAVE AT 7:00AM; we will take the bus back from Annapolis around 1:30p and return here around 3 or so. CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE DAY; CONTACT MIRIAM AT 589.2303 x108 OR BEN AT 589.2303 x111 TO SIGN UP FOR TRANSPORTATION, though you can also do so at http://buses.mhamd.org/ Scroll down to Option 4, MOntgomery County/PG county bus. Our stop is at 7:00 AM, the next is at OOO PG County at 7:30AM.

WED FEB 9: Open 3 - 7p LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN TO GOV. O'MALLEY. ALSO, SIGN UP FOR FIELD TRIP TOMORROW. TOPIC IS SCHIZOPHRENIA ADVANCES IN TREATMENT AT NAMI MC. LEAVING AT 6:15P TO BE THERE FOR 7:30 MTG.

THUR FEB 10: Open 3 - 6:15p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, poetess extraordinaire! 4:00 to 6:00p; FIELD TRIP, leave by 6:15p to Advances in Schizophrenia Treatment at NAMI MC 7:30p Rockville. Location: Parklawn Drive, Rockville. Visit http://www.namimc.org/ for more info.

FRI FEB 11: Open 3 - 7p BLACK ROCK CENTER for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. DEADLINE FOR ART SUBMISSIONS; Arts & Humanities Council, visit http://www.creativemoco.com/

TWO SHOWS in two new Galleries: the Terrace Gallery at Black Rock Center in Germantown and the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room in the Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans' Plaza in downtown Silver Spring

ARTISTS WHO RESPOND TO THIS CALL MAY REQUEST A SHOW IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE NEW GALLERIES. Come and visit the Silver Spring Wellness and Recovery Center for more information, become a member.

SAT FEB 12: Open 1 - 6p WRAP 3 0f 4, from 2 - 6p, with ELAINE CARROLL & MIRIAM

MON FEB 14: Open 3 - 7p HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Valentine's day treats!!! EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 45 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment.

TUE FEB 15: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG 4p $1 - 2 donation requested for pizza

WED FEB 16: Open 3 - 7p BINGO: SIGN UP FOR FIELD TRIP TOMORROW

THUR FEB 17: CLOSED FIELD TRIP, meet here at 11:45a, leave by no later than 12 noon~!; SELF EMPLOYMENT Workshop at DC Dept of MH, 1 - 4:00p. We will take metro; CENTER CLOSED FOR THE DAY. To register, look up DC Department of Mental Health (this website is not allowing me to clip and paste at the moment); then find Opportunities on your left, and click on sign up for Training Classes, and then Online Registration; you will end up on a survey monkey site where you agree to a few items, such as showing up for the FREE class you register for; from there, click NEXT and pick course # 599, SELF EMPLOYMENT and include your information.

FRI FEB 18: HOARDING TASK FORCE 10 - 12P OPS meeting, 10a - 12p, lunch offsite. LIFE WITH DIABETES AND MENTAL ILLNESS OOO PG, 1 - 4P www.onourownpg.org

SAT FEB 19: Open 1 - 6:30p WRAP 4 of 4 from 2 - 6p, with ELAINE CARROLL & MIRIAM YARMOLINSKY. Graduation!

SUN FEB 20: Family Telephone Support Network; Meeting at Walter Johnson High School, 2 - 5p RSVP to FSTN.family@gmail.com 3/384-8208. Bring a pot luck dish to share.

HAVE FUN AND PLAY GAMES, SHARE AN AFTERNOON OF MAKING NEW FRIENDS, CONVERSATION, AND MEMORIES. QUESTIONS? CALL MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X108, or BEN at 301.589.2303 X111

MON FEB 21: Open 3 - 7p President's Day; MINDFUL MOTIVATION: Employment workshop with DONNA LEWIS, Esq, a practicing attorney who debuts her syndicated cartoon strip, Reply All, this month. The workshop is on employment tactics for people with bipolar and other mental health and physical challenges. From 4 - 530p, RSVP to MIRIAM, 301. 589.2303 X 108 and/or myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org

TUE FEB 22: Open 3 - 7p JANUARY & FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS, 3:30p Film: HEALING NEEN, 4:30p, RSVP. It runs for 54 minutes, discussion afterwards.

WED FEB 23: Open 3 - 7p COMPUTER with CATHY, 4 - 5p; four people for the class or individuals can take turns w/computers. RSVP.

THUR FEB 24: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, poetess extraordinaire! 4:30 to 6:30p

FRI FEB 25: Strategic Planning Meeting, 10a - 12:30p PO

SAT FEB 26: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 - 4:30p

MON FEB 28: Open 3 - 7p ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c.

JANUARY 2011 SSWRC EVENTS

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!!!

REGISTER FOR WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING CLASS (WRAP ) with ELAINE CARROLL & MIRIAM slated to start SATURDAY JANUARY 22, from 2 to 6p, for four weeks, predicted to end SAT FEB 12 at 6p with a GRADUATION celebration. Sixteen hours of WRAP ... FREE! For info on WRAP, visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/

Facilitators: the fabulous ELAINE CARROLL from ON OUR OWN OF MARYLAND and MIRIAM, yours truly. RSVP with MIRIAM at 301.589.2303 X 108, email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org Deadline to register for the class is Thursday January 20, by 7:00p (you can register later but no guarantees). Please put WRAP in subject line of email if you register that way, and do include your full name and contact info/numbers. Thanks!

BRRRR: DUE TO WEATHER (i.e., inclement) always call first if any question, 301.589.2303 X 108 and X 111. If you are an Affiliated Sante Group client as well, call 301.572.6585 Option 4 for any weather related closings.

SAT JAN 1, 2011: CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR's DAY

MON JAN 3: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 45 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment.

TUE JAN 4: Open 3 - 7p RESOURCES & REFERRALS 4 to 5:30p

WED JAN 5: Open 3 - 7p Offsite: ASG benefits info session, at Plum Orchard, 10a n' 1p LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN to Gov. Martin O'Malley, and our representatives!

THUR JAN 6: Open 3 - 7p Offsite: Nonprofit Roundtable: Conversation w/ Uma Awahlia of Montgomery County HHS, 10a - 12p PAMPER PARTY for LADIES & GENTLEMEN with KARREEM ALI's lovely and talented sister, THALIA CAMPBELL, at 4:00p to 5:00p.

SAT JAN 8: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION CONSUMER-LED SUPPORT GROUP, 3 - 4:30p

MON JAN 10: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 45 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment.

TUE JAN 11: Open 3 - 7p WRITING LETTERS TO GOV. MARTIN O'MALLEY (BUDGET)

WED JAN 12: Open 3 - 7p BINGO at 4:30p; ART MATERIALS AVAILABLE too

THUR JAN 13: W & R center monthly phone call, 11 a Open 3 - 7p POETRY with the prolific JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30p

SAT JAN 15: CLOSED

MON JAN 17: CLOSED Martin Luther King's BIRTHDAY

TUE JAN 18: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG at 4p; $1 - $2 donations requested for those who want pizza

UPDATED 1/18 WED JAN 19: OPEN AFTER ALL! 3 - 7 p was originally meant to be closed due to OOO MD Dealing with Difficult Situations, all day training in Marriottsville, with trainer Kendall Sorenson-Clark will be RESCHEDULED

THUR JAN 20: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, poetess extraordinaire! 4:30 to 6:30p

SAT JAN 22: 1 - 6p WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING CLASS (WRAP ): class 1 of 4, 2 - 6p with ELAINE CARROLL & MIRIAM

MON JAN 24: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES, from 4 to 5:30p. FREE! 45 minute ear acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Do plan to arrive no later than 4:30 - 4:45p in order to get the full treatment.

TUES JAN 25: Open 3 - 7p (Offsite: PERS training, Peer Employment Resource Specialist, at Eastern Shore, through Johns Hopkins' Sar Levitan Center, day 1 of 2) POST-HOLIDAYS PARTY, 4 to 6:30p - we need volunteers to help!

WED JAN 26: CLOSED due to bad weather/snowstorm prediction (Offsite: PERS Training, Day 2 of 2) HEALING NEEN FILM to be RESCHEDULED for next month http://www.healingneen.com About TONIER "NEEN" CAIN. The riveting story of a woman who rose from tragedy to success; running time 54 minutes. Discussion afterwards. Produced by Laura Cain (no relation) of Maryland Disability Law Center, Tonier Cain, Thom Stromer, Leon Shea, & Gallery 144 Productions

THUR JAN 27: Call 301.589.2303 X 108 for any cancellations CLOSED JANUARY BIRTHDAYS, 4p Offsite: NAMI Montgomery County hosts a panel on Schizophrenia and latest treatments and clinical studies, for consumers and family members, FREE, at 7:30p, at their office (visit www.namimc.org for info or contact the office at 301.949.5852)

updated F 1/28/11 at 7pm: SAT JAN 29: YES, WE ARE OPEN 1 to 6p; HOWEVER, WRAP class 2 of 4 is RESCHEDULED TO SAT FEB 5 - which will make our 'graduation' date now Sat Feb 19 instead of Feb 12

updated M 1/31: MON JAN 31: Open 3 - 7p ACUPUNCTURE IS POSPTPONED due to last week's storm, Dee has many clients she needed to reschedule; stay tuned for next month's schedule. Today is BRING YOUR OWN WORK TO THE CENTER, work on ART, and/or letters to the GOVERNOR regarding not cutting mental health budget. Stay tuned for potential closings for toomorrow due to upcoming weather event. Call first, 301.589.2303 X 108 or X 111; if you are also a Sante client, call their number, 301.572,6585 Option 4 for cancellations or closings.

NOTE: Artists (& volunteers) wanted! We are going to try to get our center's members interested in applying for an artists' exhibit through Montgomery County's Call for Artists... Details and application on THIS LINK. Deadline to submit work is Friday Feb 11...

DECEMBER 2010 SSWRC CALENDAR

2010-11-04T04:19:00.022-04:00

SIGN-UP FOR WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING (WRAP) predicted to start SATURDAY JANUARY 21, from 1 t0 5p for four weeks for four hours each week (16 hr. class). This is a FREE class that requires a committment to your own wellness and ability to attend the majority, if not all, of the classes. Please send your full name, phone number/s and email (if you have one) to MIRIAM, at 301.589.2303 X 108 and we will go from there.

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NON-TRADITIONAL homemade LASAGNA HOLIDAY MEAL OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TWELVE MEMBERS (or new members) who RSVP, SATURDAY DECEMBER 25, 2 (that's TWO) to 6p. RSVP to MIRIAM at 301.589.2303 X 108 and email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org with SUBJECT LINE: HOLIDAY MEAL; include your full name and contact numbers. Miriamet back to you about your place on the list towards Friday... The lasagna contains meat; vegetarians must inform us in advance so we can arrange substitutions! RSVP Deadline: Wednesday December 22. Please call on Friday evening AND Saturday morning (listen to the voice mail) for any updates, as there may be snow and if it gets messy, we may have to reschedule. Keep your fingers crossed!
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********** FREE ARTS INTENSIVE for Transitional Age Youth (16 to 24) with concurrent mental health issues - at Pyramid Atlantic, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, from Monday December 27 through Thursday December 30, 2010, from 11:30a - 2p.

Artist Marcie Wolf-Hubbard will be facilitating drawing, painting, and collage. Registrations required by Friday December 17.
INFO: Marcie Wolf Hubbard, 301.412.5974 and/or marcieplusart AT gmail DOT com, SUBJECT LINE: ARTS INTENSIVE.
RSVP to Celia Serkin, Montgomery County Federation for Families and Children's Mental Health, 301.879.5200 X 27, cserkin AT mcfof DOT org and/or Miriam Yarmolinsky, 301.589.2303 X 108 myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org. If emailing, place ARTS INTENSIVE in the subject line . We will email you the registration application.

This artist residency series is thanks to a grant from Montgomery County's Community Artists' Residency Grant, in collaboration with MCFFC, SSWRC at Affiliated Sante Group, and the Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center. ******************

WED DEC 1: Open 3 - 7p BINGO, 4 - 5p Win Prizes! or, if you have things to donate, bring them and we may use them as prizes for others

THUR DEC 2: CLOSED DUE TO WRAP Facilitator Follow-Up Training at On Our Own of Howard County, Dobbin Rd., Columbia Offsite: MHAC (Mental Health Advisory Committee of Montgomery County) Committee, 7 - 9p, at 401 Hungerford Dr., 1st floor, TAN Room, Rockville, MD. Mental health consumers, family members, and providers welcome to attend as members of the public.

SAT DEC 4: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION support group 3 - 4:30 p special times this month instead of the 2nd n' 4th Sat of the month

MON DEC 6: Open 3 - 7p MINDFUL MONDAYS; EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, from 4 - 5:30p. Treatment can include up to 10 needles (5 per ear), for a 40 minute session Offsite: ROCK CREEK FOUNDATION (http://www.thesantegroup.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=37 ) is having a FUNDRAISER at Silver Spring's Austin Grill 919 Ellsworth Drive, from 5 to 9p. Twenty percent (20%) of the proceeds will go towards RCF that evening. Check out Austin Grill at http://www.austingrill.com/silverspring.html Their number is 240.247.8969.

TUE DEC 7: Open 3 - 7p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE Offsite: Housing Unlimited Board Meeting at 7p

WED DEC 8: Open 3 - 7p BINGO, 4 - 5p Win Prizes! or, if you have things to donate, bring them and we may use them as prizes for others

THUR DEC 9: Open 3 - 7p PUPPY TIME with long-haired chihuahuas, thanks to ROSA - she is bringing 2 or 3 of her 5 dogs today from 5 - 7p. Deadline for further comments on SOCIAL SECURITY (Disability - can affect people w/ mental illness) rulings, visit www.bazelon.org/What-You-Can-Do/Take-Action/Alerts/Alerts-Archive/12-1-10SSAListings.aspx

SAT DEC 11: MEET HERE AT 11 am. FIELD TRIP TO ON OUR OWN OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY at Riverdale Presbyterian Church, 6513 Queens Chapel Road, 3rd Floor, University Park, MD 20782. RSVP to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108. Drivers wanted! For info on OOO PG, visit http://www.onourownpg.org/ Their number is 301.699.8939. Visit http://www.socializr.com/event/852083416 for more info on this event too! CENTER WILL BE CLOSED DURING FIELD TRIP

MON DEC 13: Open 3 - 7p Offsite: W & R workgroup, 12:30 - 2:30, at the Core Service Agency WEBINAR: Step One in the Recovery to Practice Series: Outreach and Engagement (FREE) with LAURA VAN TOSH (and many others), 3 - 4:30p (google it, SAMHSA .. the paste function on this site is currently disabled) We will watch it in the front room's computer w/ speakers. EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, from 4 - 5:30p. Treatment can include up to 10 needles (5 per ear), for a 40 minute session or seeds

TUES DEC 14: CLOSED due to Community Integration Training at On Our Own of Maryland (www.onourownmd.org )

WED DEC 15: Open 3 - 7p TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP, 3:30 to 5:00p. Plan to arrive at least 10 - 15 mns early to get situated. RSVP to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108. First 15 will receive a 2011 Calendar and other goodies. This workshop is led by ALISA LEVY of Embrace Your Space (www.embraceyourspace.net ) and is part of the NAPO (Nat'l Association of Professional Organizers) Quantum Leap Project.

THUR DEC 16: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with FABULOUS JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p Visit http://www.joannegrowney.com/ and http://poetrywithmathematics.blogspot.com/ her latest blog and project! SNOW, TO BE RESCHEDULED!

FRIDAY DEC 17: REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ARTS INTENSIVE, see top of page

SAT DEC 18: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION support group 3 - 4:30 p special times this month instead of the 2nd n' 4th Sat of the month

MON DEC 20: Open 3 - 7p MINDFUL MONDAYS; EAR ACUPUNCTURE with DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., of Kensington Acupuncture Associates, from 4 - 5:30p. Treatment can include up to 10 needles (5 per ear), for a 40 minute session or seeds

TUES DEC 21: Open 3 - 7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p $1 – 2 requested 4 pizza

WED DEC 22: Open 3 - 7p BINGO at 4p, win prizes, or donate your gently used items! RSVP Deadline for Christmas Day Holiday Meal

THUR DEC 23: CLOSED for PREPARATION FOR SATURDAY

SAT DEC 25: Open 2 - 6p CHRISTMAS/WINTER HOLIDAY MEAL - YOU MUST RSVP to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108 with full name, number and email by Wednesday December 22. Please be a member or be willing to become one (membership is FREE and you can fill out an application beforehand - email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org) NONTRADITIONAL MEAL OF LASAGNA home made by BOB DEVINE, our fabulous chef and all around great person! First 12 are guaranteed a meal; the rest (waitlist) can still attend and enjoy snacks and company.

MON DEC 27: Open 3 - 7p (Offsite: Transitional Aged Youth's ARTS INTENSIVE, Day 1 of 4, 11:30a- 2p at Pyramid Atlantic, with Marcie Wolf-Hubbard. FREE but registrations required, deadline F 12/27) NO ACUPUNCTURE today but rather, BRING YOUR WORK TO THE CENTER - bring any papers and bills you don't have the energy to work with at home.

TUES DEC 28: Open 3 - 7p (Offsite: Arts Intensive, Day 2 of 4) NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS, 4p

WED DEC 29: Open 3 - 7p (Offsite: Arts Intensive, Day 3 of 4) PREPARE FOR A POST-HOLIDAY PARTY in JANUARY

THUR DEC 30: Open 3 - 6p (Offsite: Arts Intensive, Day 4 of 4) FIELD TRIP TO MORMON TEMPLE to see OUTDOOR FESTIVAl OF LIGHTS SHOW, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. RSVP to MIRIAM by Wed eve, 301.589.2303 X 108. We have 3 drivers and can accomodate 9 addtl people, 3 per car. Drivers wanted! LEAVE HERE by 6:15p, drive to Temple. Dress warmly or according to weather, as it is outdoors. FREE! We plan to stay there about an hour and then can drive people to Forest Glen or Silver Spring Metro, or to the center if needed. CENTER CLOSES AT 6p due to the field trip!

SAVE the DATE: THURSDAY JANUARY 6, at 4:00p: PAMPER PARTY for LADIES AND GENTLEMEN with the lovely and talented THALIA CAMPBELL, KARREEM ALI's sister and Mary Kay consultant. FREE. Please RSVP to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108. This is an hour long session, so please make note of time.

ACUPUNCTURE DATES FOR JANUARY: Mondays 3, 10, 24 and 31!

NOVEMBER 2010 SSWRC CALENDAR

2010-11-03T16:34:00.011-04:00

DISABILITY ADVOCATES: www.bazelon.org/What-You-Can-Do/Take-Action/Alerts-Archive/11-1-10SSAListings.aspx DEADLINE NOV. 17. The Bazelon Center announces that Social Security Rules may change for better or worse - the SSA (Social Security Administration) needs to hear from us by Wednesday November 17, 2010! These changes could affect people with mental illness, making it much harder for people to get disability if they have psychiatric conditions, so please read... Please check the link and follow the instructions on what you can do. Refer to Docket 2007-0101 in your communications!

If our volunteer Ben is at the center, he will gladly do a WALKING GROUP with you... check daily!

MON NOV 1: CLOSED Offsite: On Our Own of Howard County has an Open House, 2 - 6p, 6440 Dobbin Rd., Suite BColumbia, MD 21045, call John Otenasek, 410-772-7905

Also, 6 - 8p, COMMUNITY HHS BUDGET HEARING at 332 W. Edmonston Dr., Rockville, at Children's Resource Center.

TUE NOV 2: Open 3 - 7p DON'T FORGET TO VOTE, GENERAL ELECTION! MEMORIAL PLANNING for KARREEM ALI

WED NOV 3: Open 3 - 7p NAMI's TELLING YOUR OWN STORY, SHARING OUR CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES WEBINAR, 3 - 4:30p

TH NOV 4: Open SPECIAL TIME: 3:30 to 6:15p ONLY, due to attendance at MONTGOMERY COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE that evening, 7 - 9p at 401 Hungerford Dr, Rockville. If you want to go with MIRIAM, RSVP 301.589.2303 X 108

SAT NOV 6: Open 1 to 6p NEW: WRAP SUPPORT GROUP, 4 - 5:30p If you've taken a WRAP class, this group is for you!

OFFSITE: SUN NOV 7: DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) support group facilitator training: 9 am - 5p, GWU Hospital, $20, lunch and notebook provided with Chuck Weinsten of DBSA Boston. For registration, contact lizbethdschuch@msn.com You can also come in the day of the training with money and register (I think!) visit http://www.dbsanca.org/ for this particular chapter

Also, try out this EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY DEMONSTRATION through Horse & Coach, 1 - 3p at Rickman Farm Horse Park , 17320 Moore Rd., Boyds, MD, 20841 RSVP to 240 876 0616, lisagatons AT horseandcoach DOT com FREE! Let them know how you heard about their workshop through Silver Spring Wellness & Recovery Center

MON NOV 8: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 – 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES NOV 9: Open 3 - 7p Hoarding talk at NIMH, 3 to 4p, offsite EXERCISE GROUP, 4 - 5:30p, videos or walk, bring your favorite exercises

WED NOV 10: Open 3 - 7p MEMORIAL FOR KARREEM ALI: Meet & Greet at 3:30p, Program at 4p PLEASE RSVP BY MON NOV 8 to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108 and myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org w/ subject line: MEMORIAL If you'd like to participate in the program, please contact MIRIAM right away (by Saturday Nov 6)

THU NOV 11: Open 3 - 7p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, http://www.joannegrowney.com/

SAT NOV 13: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p FREE group, please arrive on time, no RSVP required For info, visit www.namimc.org and look for Support groups

MON NOV 15: Open 3 - 7p BRING YOUR WORK TO THE CENTER DAY

TUES NOV 16: Open 3 - 7p MS PAINT CLASS with CATHY PROVOST, 3:30 - 4:30p, 4 people on computer, sign up. If you come to her class, and attend the membership meeting, you too can have pizza! PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p Contributions of $1 - $2 requested for pizza

WED NOV 17: CLOSED due to Core Service Agencies and Mental Hygiene Administration's Office of Consumer Affairs Annual Meeting, all day, in Baltimore DEADLINE FOR DISABILITY ADVOCATES TO COMMENT TO SSA, visit http://www.bazelon.org/ for Action Alerts

THU NOV 18: Open 3 - 7p EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 6 - 7p, for people who're employed or looking for work.

OFFSITE: FRI NOV 19: http://www.adaa.org/resources-professionals/other-opportunities/free-nimh-symposium-november-19
ANXIETY DISORDERS SYMPOSIUM w/ DIANE REHM, FREE, RSVP by following the link above. This is from 1 to 4:30p "Bridging Science, Treatment, and Public Education of Anxiety Disorders: Remembering Jerilyn Ross" 5635 Fishers Lane, Terrace Level, Rockville, MD 20852. Go to the link above to register, it's FREE!

SAT NOV 20: Open 1 - 6p NEW: WRAP SUPPORT GROUP, 4 - 5:30p If you've taken a WRAP class, this group is for you!

MON NOV 22: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 – 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES NOV 23: Open 3 - 7p OCTOBER & NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS, 4p

WED NOV 24: CLOSED

THUR NOV 25: CLOSED - HAPPY THANKSGIVING - WE WILL HAVE OUR ANNUAL NON-TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DINNER IN DECEMBER, stay tuned!

SAT NOV 27: CLOSED

MON NOV 29: Open 3 - 7p MINDFUL MONDAYS; EAR ACUPUNCTURE w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c.

TUE NOV 30: Open 3 - 7p SMOKING CESSATION WORKGROUP MAY MEET THIS WEEK HERE, STAY TUNED

ATTENTION: IN DECEMBER: PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (WRAP) CLASS SCHEDULED TO START IN DECEMBER (possibly Saturdays 12:30 to 2:30p or a weekday evening) CALL MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108 and email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org w/ subject line: WRAP This is an 8 week, 2 hr FREE class Include your full name and contact number/s and email, thanks!

WEDNESDAY DEC 15, 2010, 3:30 to 5:00 pm: TIME MANAGEMENT COURSE with ALISA LEVY, of Embrace Your Space, First 12 people to sign up will be able to attend the class and receive 2011 planners thanks to NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers)'s Quantum Leap Project. Sign up w/ MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108

OCTOBER 2010 SSWRC CALENDAR

2010-09-28T20:12:00.006-04:00

CENTER IS CLOSED SAT OCT 2 through THUR OCT 7, 2010. WE REOPEN SAT OCT 9, 1 to 6p

ACUPUNCTURE RESUMES MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 4 to 5:30p! Welcome back, DEE! :)

SAT OCT 2: CLOSED Offsite: Housing & Financial Fitness Fair at Bohrer Park Recreation Center, Gaithersburg, 10 to 3 p

MON OCT 4: CLOSED

TUE OCT 5: CLOSED

WED OCT 6: CLOSED - Offsite: NAMI Montgomery County at Parklawn Drive, Rockville, hosts "Health" with Leslie

TH OCT 7: CLOSED

SAT OCT 9: Open 1 to 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p FREE group, please arrive on time, no RSVP required For info

MON OCT 11: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 – 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac. of Kensington Acupuncture Associates; Offsite: Gubernatorial Candidates on Disabilities, 2 – 4p BWI Marriott

TUES OCT 12: Open 3 - 7p

WED OCT 13: Open 3 - 7p

THU OCT 14: Open 3 - 7p

SAT OCT 16: Open 1 - 6p

MON OCT 18: Open 3 - 7p

TUES OCT 19: Open 3 - 7p

WED OCT 20: CLOSED due to On Our Own of Maryland's Annual Meeting in Annapolis.

THU OCT 21: Open 3 - 7p EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 6 - 7p, for people who're employed or looking for work.

SAT OCT 23: Open 1 - 6p

MON OCT 25: Open 3 - 7p

TUES OCT 26: Open 3 - 7p

WED OCT 27: Open 3 - 7p

THUR OCT 28: Open 3 - 7p

SAT OCT 30: Open 1 - 6p HALLOWEEN PARTY! 2 - 5:30p COSTUMES, REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC RSVP to MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108

SEPTEMBER 2010 SSDIC CALENDAR

2010-08-18T16:11:00.011-04:00

REMINDER: OUR NEW SATURDAY HOURS, AS OF AUGUST 2010, ARE 1 PM TO 6 PM instead of 12 to 5p

ACUPUNCTURE RESUMES MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 4 to 5:30p

THE ART OF AWARENESS: Enter your art to NAMI Howard County’s Inkwell Literary Journal, deadline Wed September 15, 2010. Email your submissions to vleatherwood@nami.org Visit http://tinyurl.com/2cagpuj Questions? Call Vanita Leatherwood at (410) 772 – 9300

WED. SEPT 1: Open 3 - 7p MEMBERS' CHOICE

THURS. SEPT 2: Open 3 - 7p MEMBERS' CHOICE

SAT. SEPT 4: Open 1 - 6p Director Out MOVIE DAY

MON. SEPT 6: LABOR DAY - CLOSED

TUES. SEPT 7: Open 3 - 7p Director Out ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

WED. SEPT 8: Open 3 - 7p Director Out ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

THURS. SEPT 9: Open 3 - 7p Director Out at On Our Own of MD's two day Leadership and Nonprofit Mgt. workshop, day 1 of 2

SAT. SEPT 11: Open 1 - 6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p Director out EXCEPT to facilitate the support group

MON. SEPT 13: Open 3-7p MYCHELE's LAST DAY: PARTY in her honor! NEW: BRING YOUR WORK TO CENTER DAY - bring work that you have trouble doing at home, such as paper work or sorting stuff, or studying Offsite: NAMI Peer to Peer recovery education class starts in Rockville, 6:30 to 8:30p, at NAMI Montgomery County's office, visit www.namimc.org

TUES. SEPT 14: Open 3-7p NCSTAC Financial Self Defense webinar, 2:30 - 4p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

WED. SEPT 15: Open 3-7p DEADLINE to ENTER ART/ARTICLES for the NAMI Howard County Inkwell, literary magazine ART PHOTOGRAPHED, or ASSISTANCE with, SUBMISSIONS TO the INKWELL. NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 6 - 7p, for those who're employed or looking to return to work

THURS. SEPT 16: Open 3-7p W & R center monthly phone call with Mental Hygiene Administration's Office of Consumer Affairs, 11 a - 12 p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30p For information on JoAnne, visit http://joannegrowney.com

SAT. SEPT 18: Open 1-6p NEW: WRAP SUPPORT GROUP, 4 - 5:30p. If you've taken a WRAP class, this group is for you! NOTICE: 9/17: CLOSED SAT, WE APOLOGIZE FOR INCONVENIENCE. HOURS SHOULD RESUME TO NORMAL MONDAY 20th.

MON. SEPT 20: Open 3-7p NEW: BRING YOUR WORK TO CENTER DAY - bring work that you have trouble doing at home, such as paper work or sorting stuff, or studying

TUES. SEPT 21: Open 3-7p Offsite: Collaborative Meeting, 1 to 3:30p at CSA, Twinbrook Pkwy; webinar on recovery, 3 to 4:30 p, with Shery Mead

WED. SEPT 22: Open 3-7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4:30p. Donation of $1 to $2 requested for pizza; participation in meeting requested before the pizza

THURS. SEPT 23: CLOSED, due to Visionary Conversations: Redefining Possibilities - Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Mental Health, and the Recovery Movement http://www.onourownmd.org/calendar.html Offers 3 CEUS, $35. If you're a Maryland resident, they may have a couple of scholarships, no promises! from 1 to 4:30p, Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City.

FRI SEPT 24: Offsite: 9 a Quality Improvement meeting, 9a; 10a-12p, OPS mtg.

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO: TAKOMA ARTISTS' GUILD ART RECEPTION, is held at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, from 6 - 8p, light refreshments and music Visit http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/committees/arthum/index.html Hosted by the City of Takoma Park's Arts and Humanities Commission Featured artists are: Eloy Areu; Mara Berman; Jawara Blake; Penelope Farley; Keith Subani; and Miriam Yarmolinsky

SAT. SEPT 25: Open 1-6 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30p, a peer led support group for consumers with any kind of mental health concern or diagnosis. Normally meets on the 2nd n' 4th Sat, 3 - 4:30p For information on NAMI Connection, visit http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=nami_connection For info on all the NAMI Montgomery County consumer programs, contact Rose Halper at NAMI MC, 301.949.5852 X 105

MON. SEPT 27: Open 3-7 p NEW: BRING YOUR WORK TO CENTER DAY - bring work that you have trouble doing at home, such as paper work or sorting stuff, or studying

TUES. SEPT 28: Open 3-7 p NEW: COMPUTER CLASS ON MS Paint/Word with CATHY PROVOST, from 4 - 5p SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS, 5p

WED. SEPT 29: Open 3-7 p NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 6 - 7p, for those who're employed or looking to return to work

THURS. SEPT 30: Open 3-7 p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30p For information on JoAnne, visit http://joannegrowney.com

SSDIC AUGUST 2010 CALENDAR

2010-07-12T11:04:00.017-04:00

NEW HOURS ON SATURDAYS AS OF AUGUST 2010: 1 PM TO 6 PM instead of 12 to 5p

MON AUG 2: Open 3 - 7p Director Out EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30p w/ DEE; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES AUG 3: Open 3 - 7p Director Out GAME DAY

WED AUG 4: Open 3 - 7p Director Out NEW: WRAP class 6 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30p; Science in the cinema at AFI, 7-9:30, Free, My Sister's Keeper

THUR AUG 5: Open 3 - 7p Director Out ACTIVITIES: MEMBER'S CHOICE

SAT AUG 7: Open 1 - 6p Director Out MOVIE DAY: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE OUT OF OUR SUPPLY OR BRING SOME OF YOUR FAVES

MON AUG 9: Open 3 - 7p CLOSED

TUES AUG 10: Open 3 - 7p RESOURCES n' REFERRALS, MAKE APPTS. 3:30-5:30 p

WED AUG 11: Open 3 - 7p NEW: WRAP, class 7 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30 p; Offsite: Science in the Cinema at AFI, 7-9:30, FREE, A Song for Martin

THUR AUG 12: Open 3 - 7p W & R call, 11a POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30-6:30p CLOSED DUE TO STORM'S LACK OF ELECTRICITY

FRIDAY AUG 13: Montgomery County Agriculture Fair starts, through Sat. August 21, W & R meeting 11a

SAT AUG 14: Open 1 - 6p Mychele off; NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3-4:30p http://www.nami.org/

MON AUG 16: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac.; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES AUG 17: Open 3 - 7p NCSTAC webinar, 2:30 - 4p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30p, $1-$2 donation appreciated.

WED AUG 18: Open 3 - 7p WRAP CLASS GRADUATION class 8 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30p GRADUATION

THUR AUG 19: Open 3 - 7p Staff Meeting, 12 noon; EXERCISE GROUP, 4 to 5:30 p

SAT AUG 21: Open 1 - 6p NEW: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH ANDY 3-5p with keyboards, amps, mike n' vocals, refreshments served

MON AUG 23: Open 3 - 7p IN OUR OWN VOICE PRESENTATION, 4-5:30p
NAMI Montgomery County presents IOOV coming to the Silver Spring Drop-In-Center at 4:00p to present on learning to live successfully with mental illness. Presented by ROSE HALPER, NAMI Consumer Programs Coordinator and IOOV presenter, and JIM VURPILLOT, veteran IOOV presenter. http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=In RSVP: MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 X 108 or X 111 Light Refreshments will be served

TUES AUG 24: Open 3 - 7p LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF, 5-6:30 p Learn to like, then love, yourself, to be open to better relationships in all forms.

WED AUG 25: Open 3-7p NEW: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 6 to 7p, for employed folks or those wanting to return to work. A minimum of 2 people are needed for this group.

THUR AUG 26: Open 3-7p POETRY w/ JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30-6:30p

SAT AUG 28: Open 1-6p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3-4:30p http://www.nami.org/

MON AUG 30: Open 3-7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac. - LAST ACUPUNCTURE SESSION UNTIL MONDAY OCTOBER 11th! MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUES AUG 31: Open 3-7p NEW: COMPUTER TRAINING GROUP, on MS PAINT from 3:30 t0 4:30 p with CATHY, AUGUST BIRTHDAYS, 4:30 p

JULY SSDIC EVENTS

2010-06-14T17:04:00.024-04:00

NOTICE: WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) class started Wednesday June 30th, 3:30 to 5:30p, for 8 weeks. The class is FREE. Please contact MIRIAM to sign up, 301.589.2303 X 108. Email works too, please include your full name and contact number/s, subject line: WRAP, to myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org Class participants must be Silver Spring Drop-In Center members, or willing to become them. Membership applications are FREE! Call MIRIAM or MYCHELE for application, X 108, n' 111 respectively.

THURSDAY JULY 1: Open 3 -7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

SATURDAY JULY 3: Open 12-5 p ART ACTIVITY

MONDAY JULY 5: CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

TUESDAY JULY 6: Open 3-7 p ART ACTIVITY

WEDNESDAY JULY 7 Open 3-7p WRAP class 2 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30 p with ALICIA & SHIRAZEH TABIBI Offsite: the annual film festival, Science in the Cinema at the AFI, FREE movies every week in July, at 9801 Colesville Rd., starts at 7p, visit www.afi.com/silver/ and also, for the list of films, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema Today's film is Snowcake, on autism, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema#snowcake You can get up to 4 tickets per person the day of, starting at 4p

THURSDAY JULY 8: Open 3-7p Offsite: Preview comment on draft of Peer Support Specialist, Dix Bldg, 8:30 to 5p POETRY w/JOANNE 4:30 to 6:30 p, bring poetry and/or prose, or just yourself~

SATURDAY JULY 10: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3-4:30 p A support group for anyone with any kind of mental health diagnosis, peer-led

SPECIAL EVENT, SUNDAY JULY 11: Studio Insight 's collaborative Art Exhibit, OUTER LIMITS 2010, with SSDIC artists represented; also exhibiting organizations: Art for the People; Art Enables; Arundel Lodge; and Studio Downstairs. Reception at St. Luke's House, 6040 Southport Drive, N. Bethesda, 11 a - 2 p. If anyone wants to carpool with MIRIAM, please call ASAP, 301.589.2303 X 108

MONDAY JULY 12: CLOSED DUE TO NO A/C IN THE BUILDING. PLEASE CHECK TOMORROW AS TO UPDATES. Sorry for inconvenience... class rescheduled.. BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY WITH EXERCISE w/ fabulous volunteer ELAINE ALEXANDER, 4-5:30p. First half: we'll do strength training, 2nd half, meditation and yoga. Please bring old towels or mats; wear comfy clothes. SEE THUR JULY 22 for next class!

TUESDAY JULY 13: CLOSED DUE TO NO A/C IN THE BUILDING. PLEASE CHECK TOMORROW AS TO UPDATES. NO BINGO, 4:30-6:30p, no Prizes today

WEDNESDAY JULY 14: Open 3-7 p WRAP class 3 of 8 3:30 to 5:30p; Offsite: Science in the Cinema at the AFI, Free movies every week in July, at 9801 Colesville Rd., starts at 7p, visit www.afi.com/silver/ and also, for the list of films, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema This evening's film is Candy, on substance abuse http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema#candy

THURSDAY JULY 15: Monthly phone call, 11a Open 3-7 p $5 DRY HAIRCUTS with KARREEM, 3:30 to 5:30p, in the back room, CALL TO CONFIRM; POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30-6:30p

SATURDAY JULY 17: Open 12-6p NEW: ARTS ALIVE w/the TAKOMA ARTISTS' GUILD, 3-6p, featuring ALISA LEVY, PENNY FARLEY, and MIRIAM YARMOLINSKY; Offsite: IOOV refresher at NAMIMC, 9a-5p, call ROSE HALPER, 301.949.5852 X 105, or email rhalper AT namimc DOT org

MONDAY JULY 19: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c.; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUESDAY JULY 20: Open 3-7p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30p, $1.00 -$2:00 donation appreciated for pizza

WEDNESDAY JULY 21: Open 3-7 p WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING (WRAP) class 4 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30p. Offsite: Science in the Cinema at the AFI, Free movies every week in July, at 9801 Colesville Rd., starts at 7p, visit www.afi.com/silver/ and also, for the list of films, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema This evening's film is Extraordinary Measures, about rare diseases. Read about it here, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema#extraordinarymeasures

THURSDAY JULY 22: Open 3-7 p NEW: BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY WITH EXERCISE! w/ fabulous volunteer ELAINE ALEXANDER, 4-5:30p First half: we'll do strength training, 2nd half, meditation and yoga. Please bring old towels or mats; wear comfy clothes.

SATURDAY JULY 24: Open 12 - 7p NAMI CONNECTION support group, 3 to 4:30p Visit www.nami.org/ for more information, as well as www.namimc.org/ for our local affiliate

MONDAY JULY 26: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c.; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUESDAY JULY 27: Open 3 - 7 p JULY BIRTHDAYS 4:00p; BINGO, 4:30-5:30p. Prizes! Opportunity to win prizes and also, to declutter, if you have gently used items to give away...

WEDNESDAY JULY 28: Open 3 - 7 p WRAP class 5 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30 p ; Offsite: Science in the Cinema at the AFI, Free movies every week in July, at 9801 Colesville Rd., starts at 7p, visit www.afi.com/silver/ and also, for the list of films, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema This evening's film is In The Family, BRCA genetic testing theme, read about it here: http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema#inthefamily

THURSDAY JULY 29: Open 3 - 7 p RESOURCES 'N' REFERRALS, MAKE APPTS. 3:30-5:30p

SATURDAY JULY 31: Open 12 - 5 p MOVIE DAY: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE OUT OF OUR SUPPLY, OR BRING SOME OF YOUR FAVES (DVD OR VHS)

JUNE 2010 SSDIC CALENDAR

2010-05-11T02:28:00.014-04:00

NOTICE: WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) class to start up Wednesday June 30 (changed from 6/16 and 23rd), 3:30 to 5:30p, for 8 weeks. The class is FREE. Please contact MIRIAM to sign up, 301.589.2303 X 108. Email works too, please include your full name and contact number/s, subject line: WRAP, to myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org Class participants must be Silver Spring Drop-In Center members, or willing to become them. Membership applications are FREE (and so is membership)! Call Miriam or Mychele for application, X 108, n' 111 respectively.

TUESDAY JUNE 1: Open 3 -7 p ART for upcoming collaboration with Studio Insight, Art Enables, Studio Downstairs, all day

WEDNESDAY JUNE 2: Open 3 -7 p RESOURCES 'N' REFERRALS, make appts. 3:30-5:30p

THURSDAY JUNE 3: Open 3-7 p $5 HAIRCUTS with KARREEM, 3:30 to 5:30p - dry haircuts, first come, first served, five dollar donation requested. Please be a member or be willing to fill out a FREE membership form.

SATURDAY JUNE 5: Open 12-5 p ART for upcoming collaboration with Studio Insight, Art Enables, Studio Downstairs, all day

MONDAY JUNE 7: Open 3-7 p NEW: CNS of PIW RESEARCH OUTREACH & EDUCATION, 3:30 p; EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. Offsite: VSA International Disability Festival at AFI Silver, downtown Silver Spring, Day 1 of 5 Held at American Film Institute Silver, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, by intersection of Georgia Ave. FREE tickets for every night, four free tickets per person available for pickup each day starting at 1:30 pm. Visit http://www.afi.com/silver/new/nowplaying/2010/v7i2/idff10.aspx#seewh for listing of movies by date and time

TUESDAY JUNE 8: Open 3-7 p Collaborative IAC mtg, 1:30-3:30 GAME DAY Offsite: VSA International Disability Film Festival at AFI Silver, downtown Silver Spring, Day 2 of 5

WEDNESDAY JUNE 9: Open 3-7p NMHA Conference, Wash DC; ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE Offsite: VSA International Disability Film Festival at AFI Silver, downtown Silver Spring, Day 3 of 5

THURSDAY JUNE 10: CLOSED DUE TO NMHA Conference Wash DC, and On Our Own of Maryland Annual Conference Offsite: VSA International Disability Film Festival at AFI Silver, downtown Silver Spring, Day 4 of 5

FRIDAY JUNE 11: Offsite: NMHA Conference wash DC; On Our Own of MD Annual Conference Offsite: VSA International Disability Film Festival at AFI Silver, downtown Silver Spring, Day 5 of 5

SATURDAY JUNE 12: Open 12-7p NOTE: NAMI CONNECTION CANCELLED this week, next time it will be held is SATURDAY JUNE 26. RELATIONSHIPS & YOU (class 3 of 3)! 5 to 7p, Learn how to skillfully navigate relationships, boundaries, communication.

MONDAY JUNE 14: Open 3 -7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (NO TV, radio, music, noise) EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c.

TUESDAY JUNE 15: Open 3-7 p Director out at Value OPTIONS TRAINING MEETING HOUSE; also, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, MEMBERS' CHOICE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 16: Open 3-7 p ART for upcoming SHOW with Studio Insight! Unstructured activities with art materials. Ask for art materials on days we don't have this 'calendared'

THURSDAY JUNE 17: Open 3-7 p $5 HAIRCUTS with KARREEM, 3:30 to 5:30p. Dry haircuts, first come, first served, for five dollar donation. Please be willing to fill out a FREE membership application to Silver Spring Drop-In Center if you're not already a member.
POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30-6:30p

FRIDAY JUNE 18: OFFSITE: "VOICES HEARD", 7-9pm
An evening of music and poetry presented by mental health consumers
Free and Open to the Public This event is an open-mic and all mental health consumers are
encouraged to participate. Held at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD. Presented by Studio Downstairs/CREATE Arts Center
http://www.studiodownstairs.org/ and http://studiodownstairsinsideout.blogspot.com/
For more information– sbrucker2@gmail.com – 301 588 2787 (ARTS)

SATURDAY JUNE 19: Open 12-5 p NEW: SHAPE YOUR LIFE THRUE EXERCISE w/ ELAINE & MIRIAM, 1-2:30p

MONDAY JUNE 21: Open 3-7 p NEW: ART ACTIVITY with ALISA and MIRIAM, 3:30p, to get art ready for submission to a juried show with Studio InSight MINDFUL MONDAYS: NO TV, music, radio, noise. EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac. in the back room

TUESDAY JUNE 22: Open 3-7 PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG 4:30, $1 -$2 donation appreciated

WEDNESDAY JUNE 23: Open 3-7 p ARTS ACTIVITIES, unstructured, available all day

THURSDAY JUNE 24: Open 3-7 p POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30-6:30 Director at NAMIMC Roundtable 6-8:00pm Midcounty regional

SATURDAY JUNE 26: Open 12 - 7p NEW: SHAPE YOUR LIFE TRUE EXERCISE! w/ video w/ ELAINE & MIRIAM, 1 to 2:30p
NAMI CONNECTION support group, 3 to 4:30p Visit http://www.nami.org/ for more information, as well as http://www.namimc.org/ for our local affiliate

MONDAY JUNE 28: Open 3 - 7p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 w/ DEE; MINDFUL MONDAYS

TUESDAY JUNE 29: Open 3 - 7p JUNE BIRTHDAYS 4:30p

WEDNESDAY JUNE 30: Open 3 - 7p WRAP (WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING) class 1 of 8, 3:30 to 5:30p, in the back room NAMI Annual MTG June 30 to July 3

MAY 2010 SSDIC CALENDAR of EVENTS

2010-04-18T17:22:00.009-04:00

ATTENTION: WE HAVE 3 or 4 SPACES FOR CONSUMER MEMBERS OF SSDIC TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE, 2 DAY PERS - PEER EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE SPECIALIST TRAINING IN ROCKVILLE ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MAY 18 - 19, 10 AM TO 4 PM. PERS = Peer Employment Resource Specialist, offered by SAR LEVITAN CENTER OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. This is great training for consumers who want to work in PRPs, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, CLINICS, HOSPITALS, and WELLNESS & RECOVERY CENTERS. CALL MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108 or X 111 and also email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org w/ subject line: PERS .

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) class to start up in June, Wednesdays. Call for more details, times, etc., & to sign up. Email works too, please include your full name and contact number/s, subject line: WRAP, myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org
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SATURDAY MAY 1: Open 2:30 -6:30 p ATTENTION: we will open at 2:30p due to the NAMI WALK at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Visit http://www.nami.org/walkTemplate.cfm?Section=NAMIWALKS&template=/customsource/NAMIWalks/walksitedetail.cfm&walksiteID=114 EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, 5-6:15 p, Class 7 of 8, through May 8

MONDAY MAY 3: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (no TV, radio, movies, noise) EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN

TUESDAY MAY 4: Open 3 -7 p PET ADOPTION VISIT 4 to 5 p , with ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Adoptable cats will be at this presentation, where you will learn how to care for cats, as well as the health benefits that cats offer to us. For info on AWLMC, visit http://www.awlmc.org/ Also, at 5p, SHANNON FLYNN LEWIS will discuss outpatient genetic research in which NIMH offers monetary compensation to people with Schizophrenia Consumers, family members, and providers welcome!

Offsite: Mental Hygiene Administration “Finding Potential in Challenging Times” at Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244.

WEDNESDAY MAY 5: Open 3 -7 p Offsite: SOAR training; ACTIVITIES, MEMBERS' CHOICE

THURSDAY MAY 6: Open 3-7 p MEMBERS' CHOICE WRAP follow-up training all day offsite, Director out MHAMC meeting, 7 to 9p, 401 Hungerford Drive, tan room, Rockville. Director may attend, people welcome to car pool with.

SATURDAY MAY 8: Open 12-6:30 p NAMI CONNECTION 3-4:30 p; Final EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, Class 8 of 8, 5-6:15 p

MONDAY MAY 10: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (no TV, movies, radio); EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4-5:30 p w/DEE BROWN

TUESDAY MAY 11: Open 3-7 p New: GET YOUR BUTT IN SHAPE w/ video w/ELAINE & MIRIAM & DVD, 4-5:30 p

WEDNESDAY MAY 12: CLOSED DUE TO OUTING due to: MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MNTH EVENT 10a, take metro 2gether group, near St. E's, DC - meet in the lobby of SSDIC, 7961 Eastern Ave., SS, at 10 am. We will then take the metro and a bus to Ida Mae Campbell Foundation sponsored event ... from 10 am to 3 pm. Located at 2759 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.

THURSDAY MAY 13: Open 3-7 p POETRY READING, OPEN MIKE - bring your favorite poems whether written by you or by others, to read aloud - we will have sign up for short readings, 4:30 pm; also, if there's time after the readings, we may have POETRY discussion/class w/ JOANNE GROWNEY Offsite, 7pm: NAMI Hearts and Minds Presentation at NAMI MC office, 11718 Parklawn Dr., in Rockville, visit www.namimc.org

FRIDAY MAY 14: SSDIC cleanup crew, part II

SATURDAY MAY 15: Open 12-7p ART MATERIALS MOVIES, WII FIT AVAILABLE
NEW: from the Johns Hopkins graduating Masters in Counseling students who offered Emotional Stress Management, comes a new class, RELATIONSHIPS & YOU (class 1 of 3)! 5 to 7p, offered in 3 sessions, today, Sat May 29, and Sat June 12. Come to one, come to all, up to you! learn how to skillfully navigate relationships, boundaries, communication.

MONDAY MAY 17: Open 3 -7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (NO TV, radio, music, noise) EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c.

TUESDAY MAY 18: Open 3-7 p CENTER CLOSED due to PERS training day 1 of 2, offsite 10a-4p Twinbrook

WEDNESDAY MAY 19: Open 3-7 p Deadline for OOOMD conference scholarship applications as well as registration, visit www.onourownmd.org CLOSED due to PERS training, day 2 of 2, offsite 10a-4pm. Family Services Inc. 20th Annual Awards luncheon

THURSDAY MAY 20: Open 3-7 p MAY BIRTHDAYS 4:30 p

FRIDAY MAY 21 Hoarding Task Force MTG, 10a

SATURDAY MAY 22: Special Hours, call. Meet at the center at 12p to travel to BROOKSIDE GARDENS (there's a garden tour at 2p we could attend too), 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Drivers needed!; NAMI CONNECTION, 3-4:30 p (call to confirm)

MONDAY MAY 24: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS: NO TV, music, radio, noise. EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN

TUESDAY MAY 25: Open 3-7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE May is Mental Health month, Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville: WELLNESS & RECOVERY RESOURCE/PROVIDER FAIR Director out at booth offsite: 4 to 9p downtown Rockville, more info soon! SSDIC will have a booth.

WEDNESDAY MAY 26: Open 3-7 p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MTG, 4:30 p offsite: VOCAL Conference, MAY 26 -28, at GMU: http://www.vocalvirginia.org/#/vocal-conference/4534274248

THURSDAY MAY 27: Open 3-7 p RESOURCES & REFERRALS

SATURDAY MAY 29: Open 12 - 7p CREATING PORTRAITS FOR LOOK IN/LOOK OUT Call for Art (visit http://studiodownstairsinsideout.blogspot.com/ ). NEW: from the Johns Hopkins graduating Masters in Counseling students who offered Emotional Stress Management, comes a new class, RELATIONSHIPS & YOU (class 2 of 3)! 5 to 7p. Final session: Sat June 12. Come to one, come to all, up to you! learn how to skillfully navigate relationships, boundaries, communication.

MONDAY MAY 31: MEMORIAL DAY CLOSED

APRIL 2010 SSDIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2010-03-04T18:31:00.054-05:00

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP OUT MYCHELE ON ALL DAYS MARKED "Director out" - please call MIRIAM at 301.589.2303 X 108 to help!

SAVE the DATE: HOUSING UNLIMITED INC. CELEBRATES ITS 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, WEDNESDAY APRIL 28, 2010, 6 - 8:30p. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EVENT AT BETHESDA HYATT ($100 per head; $1,000 per table - MANY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING ADVERTISING YOUR PROGRAMS/ORGANIZATION/SERVICES: 1/2 page ad, only $125; full page ad, $250. Camera ready art needed by Wed April 14, email it to aschuchman AT housingunlimited DOT org). VISIT WWW.HOUSINGUNLIMITED.ORG , CALL MARJORIE GOLDMAN or ABE SCHUCHMAN, (301) 592.9314 for details & sponsorship opportunities! To reserve a seat, table, or otherwise RSVP, visit www.acteva.com/go/housingunlimited

THURSDAY APRIL 1: Open 3-7 p APRIL FOOL's DAY Offsite: Training on Co-occurring disorders, Mental Hygiene Administration, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Friday APRIL 2: Deadline for mailing NMHA Consumer Scholarship application to AFYA - visit to see all CONSUMER SCHOLARSHIPS for this year, for various conferences ie, http://www.naops.org/id30.html Google AFYA Consumer Scholarships 2010 to find all the various dates and applications

SATURDAY APRIL 3: Open 12 - 6:30p NEW: EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, Class 3 of 8, 5-6:15 p 5-6:15 p through May 8 (People that are NOT in the EMOTIONAL STRESS MGT. class at 5p may be asked to leave by 5p, depending on staffing)

SUNDAY APRIL 4: EASTER SUNDAY

MONDAY APRIL 5: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (no TV, radio, movies, noise) EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN

TUESDAY APRIL 6: Open 3 -7 p HUI Brd Mtg., Director out

WEDNESDAY APRIL 7: Open 3 -7 p BINGO, 4:30 to 5:30p Win prizes! (or spring clean your own place by giving us donations!) Offsite: NAMI Montgomery County has a fundraising partnership with Whole Foods of Rockville, 1649 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 . 5% of all purchases today will go towards NAMI MC. Please shop to support!

THURSDAY APRIL 8: Open 3-7 p DRY HAIRCUTS DAY BY KARREEM, 3:30-5:30 p, $5 PER CUT REQUESTED

FRIDAY APRIL 9: City of Gaithersburg Hoarding Task Force at JSSA at 10a; Mental Hygiene Administration "Making Recovery Real", Martins West, Baltimore, 8 a - 4 p http://trainingcenter.umaryland.edu/Pages/adult_services_conference_overview.aspx Deadline for scholarship application (postmark date) for NAMI Annual Convention, visit http://www.nami.org/ and look for 2010 Convention link; for consumer scholarships, visit the FAQ section

SATURDAY APRIL 10: Open 12-6:30 p NAMI CONNECTION 3-4:30 p; NEW: EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, Class 4 of 8, 5-6:15 p (People that are NOT in the EMOTIONAL STRESS MGT. class at 5p may be asked to leave at 5p, depending on staffing)

MONDAY APRIL 12: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (no TV, movies, radio); NO ACUPUNCTURE Offsite: LEAP Training, day 1/4, in Marriottsville, MD

TUESDAY APRIL 13: Open 3-7 p Offsite: LEAP Training, day 2/4

WEDNESDAY APRIL 14: CLOSED Offsite: LEAP Training, day 3/4; PERS (Peer Employment Resource Specialist) training in Catonsville, day 1 of 2

THURSDAY APRIL 15: CLOSED Offsite: LEAP Training, day 4/4; PERS (Peer Employment Resource Specialist) training, day 2 of 2

FRIDAY APRIL 16: Offsite: OCD hoarding conference "Filling the Empty Place: Understanding Compulsive Hoarding & Similar OCD Behaviors" (it's full, but materials may be available if you contact the Pro Bono Counseling Center, http://www.probonocounseling.org/ or call 877.323.5800

SATURDAY APRIL 17: Open 12-6:30 p EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, class 5 of 8, 5- 6:15 p (People that are NOT in the EMOTIONAL STRESS MGT. class at 5p may be asked to leave by 5p, depending on staffing)

MONDAY APRIL 19: Open 3 -7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS (NO TV, radio, music, noise) EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c.

TUESDAY APRIL 20: Open 3-7 p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP MEETING - $1 - $2 donation appreciated for pizza Director out at panel Offsite: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. M.C.'s Dept of Health & Human Services offers WELLNESS & RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING®/ SELF‐DIRECTED CARE AND LEGAL RIGHTS, IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES course

CLASS ID# 241501, CCL, , CEU’s: 5.0 Category I
Council Office Building (COB), Auditorium - Lower Level, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD
Lunch: An hour will be given for lunch. The COB has a cafeteria on-site.
Registration begins 30 minutes before class.

Registration Deadline: 4/12/2010 MCG Employees On-line Registration
go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov > Contractors & Community Partners, Call: 240-777-5122 (this is a FREE Training)

TODAY (APRIL 20, 2010) is also the LAST DAY TO SEND COMMENTS TO the REVISION OF THE DSM V - visit http://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Default.aspx as well as http://www.apapracticecentral.org/update/2010/02-28/call-comments.aspx

WEDNESDAY APRIL 21: Open 3-7 p Offsite: Office of Special Populations offers Emergency Response Training for Wellness & Recovery Centers, in Camp Springs, 8:30 a - 12:30p If interested in attending, please call MIRIAM ASAP, 3/ 589.2303 X 108. BINGO, 4:30 to 5:30p Win prizes! (or spring clean your own place by giving us donations!)

THURSDAY APRIL 22: Open 3-7 p 40th Anniversary of EARTH DAY! DRY HAIRCUTS BY KARREEM 3:30 to 5:30 p, $5 a haircut; POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30 -6:30p

FRIDAY APRIL 23: W&R workgroup. Adventist Hospital, Shady Grove, 11 a - 2p

SATURDAY APRIL 24: Open 12-6:30 p BACK by POPULAR DEMAND: HOW to LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH, Part III, 1 - 2:30 p, with SUSAN NAMI CONNECTION, 3-4:30 p EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, class of 5 of 8, 5-6:15 p (People that are NOT in the EMOTIONAL STRESS MGT. class at 5p may be asked to leave by 5p, depending on staffing)

MONDAY APRIL 26: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS: NO TV, music, radio, noise. NO ACUPUNCTURE. ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE Director out Offsite: FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT FAIR for People w/Disabilities Visit http://www.usajobs.gov/DisabilityHiringEvent.asp Also, visit the DOL (Dept of Labor) Office of Disability Employment Policy at http://www.dol.gov/odep/

TUESDAY APRIL 27: Open 3-7 p Director out APRIL BIRTHDAYS, 4p

WEDNESDAY APRIL 28: Open 3-7 p Director out BINGO, 4:30 to 5:30p Win prizes! (or spring clean your own place by giving us donations!) Offsite: HOUSING UNLIMITED, INc. (HUI) 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 6-8:30p, at Bethesda Hyatt visit www.acteva.com/go/housingunlimited to register or for more info; call 301.592.9314; visit http://www.housingunlimited.org/

THURSDAY APRIL 29: Open 3-7 p POETRY w/ JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30-6:30p Director may leave after 6:30p

ATTENTION: WE HAVE 3 or 4 SPACES FOR CONSUMER MEMBERS OF SSDIC TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE, 2 DAY PERS TRAINING IN ROCKVILLE ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MAY 18 - 19, 10 AM TO 4 PM. PERS = Peer Employment Resource Specialist, offered by SAR LEVITAN CENTER OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. This is great training for consumers who want to work in PRPs, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, CLINICS, HOSPITALS, and WELLNESS & RECOVERY CENTERS. CALL MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108 or X 111 and also email myarmolinsky AT santegroup DOT org w/ subject line: PERS

SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY MAY 4, 2010: Mental Hygiene Administration “Finding Potential in Challenging Times” at Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244. Registration will be completed on-line. The web-site: http://trainingcenter.umaryland.edu/ will bring you to the Mental Health Services Training Center Home page. For information about the conference, please view the navigation tabs on the left. Click on the MHA Annual Conference tab to view the conference agenda, workshops, fees, number of CEU’s offered, and directions to the conference site. 2. After viewing conference materials click on “Home” page and go to “Register now for the MHA Annual Conference”; this will take you directly into the registration form. If paying by check or Purchase Order (PO) please register first, and send payment following registering, to avoid being closed out of conference. 3. Last year this conference filled, and many folks were unfortunately unable to attend, so please register early. Deadline to register is when capacity is reached! 4. If hearing interpreter or other special accommodations are needed, call Wendy Baysmore at (410) 646-7758 by Friday, April 16, 2010

SAVE the DATE for VOCAL Conference, MAY 26 -28, at GMU: http://www.vocalvirginia.org/#/vocal-conference/4534274248

MARCH 2010 SSDIC CALENDAR of EVENTS

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NOTICE: We're excited to offer a NEW EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT series of workshops, to run for 6 to 8 weeks, by Johns Hopkins University's Master's in Counseling students. The series are FREE, & limited to 8 to 12 individuals. If you are interested, please contact MIRIAM at 301.589.2303 X 108. We plan to start SATURDAY MARCH 20, from 5 to 6:15p (runs through SAT MAY 8).

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MONDAY MARCH 1: Open 3-7 p Deadline for submissions to NAMI Howard County's Inkwell. Email VANITA LEATHERWOOD, vleatherwood@nami.org for info, or call (410) 772 – 9300; visit www.nami.org/sites/namihowardcounty and look for the Inkwell link EAR ACUPUNTURE 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac.

TUESDAY MARCH 2: Open 3 - 7 p GAME DAY

WEDNESDAY MARCH 3: Open 3-7 p BLOOD PRESSURE DAY, use our cuff

Offsite: Mental Health Association of Montgomery County website Focus Group, 7-8:30p, Director leaves early. If you are a consumer, and are interested, contact Jessica Bunting at 301.424.0656 X 533 and/or jbunting AT mhamc DOT org

THURSDAY MARCH 4: Open 3 -7 p Disparities in Employment w/MI, 4p offsite DRY HAIRCUTS with KARREEM ALI, 3:30 to 5:30p. First come, first served. A small donation of $2 - 3 requested. If you are a member of SSDIC and have financial need, we may be able to cover the cost. Held in the back room. Also, offsite, MHAC (MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY) HAS ITS MONTHLY MEETING, OPEN to the PUBLIC, at HHS Bldg, 401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville . Contact Mariam Chase, 240.777. -3353 to RSVP! Meets in the TAN Room, from 7 to 9 pm. Near Rockville metro.

SATURDAY MARCH 6: Open 12 -5 p WII FIT, WILD DIVINE AVAILABLE Director out

MONDAY MARCH 8: Open 3-7 p NEW: MINDFUL MONDAYS debuts today: NO TV, NO RADIO while at the center. Please refrain from using headphones on the computer as well - although computers will be available. This is an experiment to see how we can interact w/ each other without too much other distractions. (there will be meditation music only during acupuncture) EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding).

Offsite: Support NAMI MC: Silver Diner, 6-9p Rockville (visit www.namimc.org for more info); Studio Insight Art Opening, Baltimore (visit http://studioin-sight.blogspot.com/ )

TUESDAY MARCH 9: Open 3-7 p Collaborative Mtg., 1:30-3p LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN TO GOVERNOR O'MALLEY, 3:30

WEDNESDAY MARCH 10: Open 3-7 p Offsite: Wellness & Recovery Committee, 10 a - 1p Open 3-7 p Movie Day featuring "Stuart Smalley saves his family" 4-6pm HUI phone mtg. 7:30p

THURSDAY MARCH 11: Open 3-7 p POETRYwith JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30-6:30pm in the front room. call 301.589.2303 X 108 to hear if further closings or delays are in store! Open 3-7 p

FRIDAY MARCH 12: Hoarding Task Force, JSSA Gaithersburg

SATURDAY, MARCH 13: Open 12 to 5 p WRAP MAKEUP FINAL CLASS, 12:30-2:30 P NAMI CONNECTION, 3-4:30 A peer run support group, For people with any type of mental health concern; held in the back room. Visit http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=NAMI_Connection SPRING FORWARD, TIME CHANGE after midnight!

MONDAY MARCH 15: Open 3-7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS: NO TV, NO RADIO, NO HEADPHONES. EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

TUESDAY MARCH 16: Open 3-7 p PIZZA & MEMBERSHIP, 4p $1-2 donation requested. If you're coming for pizza today as a group, please RSVP first, thanks (301.589.2303 X 108) NEW: LEARNING TO LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH, PART II, 5 to 6p

WEDNESDAY MARCH 17: Open 3-7 p W & R workgroup, 10 a - 1p, Federation for Families BEATING THE BLUES with BOB, 5 - 6p

THURSDAY MARCH 18: Open 3 - 7 p DRY HAIRCUTS with KARREEM ALI, 3:30 to 5:30p. First come, first served. A small donation of $2 - 3 requested. If you are a member of SSDIC and have financial need, we may be able to cover the cost. Held in the back room. POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p Offsite: Provider Council 9:30a-11a CSA DRY HAIRCUTS with KARREEM ALI, 3:30 to 5:30p. First come, first served. A small donation of $2 - 3 requested. If you are a member of SSDIC and have financial need, we may be able to cover the cost. Held in the back room. Also today, POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p, in the front room. Visit http://www.joannegrowney.com/ for more info on our illustrious poetry teacher.

SATURDAY MARCH 20: Open 12-5 p 1st Day of SPRING NEW: EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, 5-6:15 p, session 1 of 8

MONDAY MARCH 22: Open 3 -7 p MINDFUL MONDAYS: NO TV, NO RADIO, NO HEADPHONES. EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

TUESDAY MARCH 23: Open 3-7 p 10 am Smoking Cessation meeting, MHA SPRING PARTY, KARAOKE, 4 - 7:30 p RSVP

WEDNESDAY MARCH 24: Open 3-7 p BINGO at 4:30 p. PRIZES!

THURSDAY MARCH 25: Open 3-7 p Director out BLOOD PRESSURE DAY, use our cuff

FRIDAY MARCH 26: OFFSITE: You're invited! The Women's Club of Chevy Chase 35th Annual Art Show and Sale
March 26 - 28, 2010 , at 7931 Connecticut Avenue - Chevy Chase , MD (a few blocks north of East West Hwy - parking in the rear)

This year's show includes the work of well known artists and members of The Takoma Artists' Guild (and Silver Spring Drop-In Center volunteer extraordinaire!) Alisa Levy (linked to embraceyourspace.net site) and Penny Farley

Reception: Friday, March 26, 2010: 8 to 10 pm. The judge's critique starts at 9 pm
$5 donation covers champagne and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there.

SATURDAY MARCH 27: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 to 4:30 a peer-run support group for people with any kind of mental health concern; held in the back room. Visit http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=NAMI_Connection NEW: EMOTIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT, 5-6:15 p, session 2 of 8

MONDAY MARCH 29: Open 3-7 p Passover- NO ACUPUNCTURE today!!!! (next dates in April are Monday April 5 and 19 only) MARCH BIRTHDAYS, 4:30p MINDFUL MONDAYS: NO TV, NO RADIO, NO HEADPHONES. WE WILL REVIEW HOW WE'VE LIKED THE LAST FEW MONDAYS.

TUESDAY MARCH 30: Open 3-7 p OOO MD Grant workshop, Columbia, Director out at this event, ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

WEDNESDAY MARCH 31: Open 3-7 p BEATING the BLUES w/ BOB, 5-6 p

APRIL 1: offsite training: Co-occurring disorders training, MHA, 8:30-12:30a

SAVE the DATE: HOUSING UNLIMITED INC. CELEBRATES ITS 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, WEDNESDAY APRIL 28, 2010, 6 - 8:30p. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EVENT AT BETHESDA HYATT. VISIT WWW.HOUSINGUNLIMITED.ORG OR ASK for MARJORIE GOLDMAN, (301) 592.9314 for details & sponsorship opportunities! To reserve a seat, table, or otherwise RSVP, visit www.acteva.com/go/housingunlimited

FEBRUARY 2010 SSDIC EVENTS

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NOTE: if there's any "winter weather", always call ahead, 301.589.2303 X 108, especially on Saturdays when bus service will get worse in storms, and/or check this blog. Thanks!

MONDAY FEB. 1: Open 3-7 p RESOURCES & REFERRALS - THERE IS NO acupuncture today; it will resume next Monday; please make a note of it.

TUESDAY FEB. 2: Open 3 - 7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

WEDNESDAY FEB. 3: Open 3-7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

THURSDAY FEB. 4: Open 3 -7 p DRY HAIRCUTS with KARREEM ALI, 3:30 to 5:30p. First come, first served. A small donation of $2 - 3 requested. If you are a member of SSDIC and have financial need, we may be able to cover the cost. Held in the back room. Also today, POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p, in the front room. Visit http://www.joannegrowney.com/ for more info on our illlustrious poetry teacher. Offsite, MHAC (MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY) HAS ITS MONTHLY MEETING, OPEN to the PUBLIC, at HHS Bldg, 401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville . Contact Mariam Chase, 240.777.
-3353 to RSVP! Meets in the TAN Room, from 7 to 9 pm. Near Rockville metro.

FRIDAY FEB 5: DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT of VSA ARTS DISABILITY POSTCARD CONTEST Collaborative art project, "What is Disability?" Mail to VSA, Postcard Project, 818 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 600, Washington DC 20006 http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/calls/PostCardProject/

What’s the Art Project?
Join people from around the world and send in a postcard documenting your interpretation of disability. All languages accepted. Tear off the postcard and create a visual representation of your experiences, impressions, and perceptions. We’re taking a creative approach to investigate how many different ways people will interpret the same word. The deadline for receipt of postcards is February 5, 2010.

Who Should Participate?
You! We’re looking for people of different cultures, ethnicities, geographic locations, and abilities. This is for anyone. You do no have to consider yourself an “artist” to participate.

What’s the cost?
The cost of a stamp! We’ll be creating an exhibition–both online and in Washington, D.C.– to represent your submissions as part of the 2010 International VSA arts festival.

SATURDAY FEB. 6: CLOSED due to HISTORIC SNOWSTORM WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) MAKEUP, 2 to 4 p. We'll complete the 2nd 1/2 of the Crisis Plan, go over Psychiatric Advance Care Directives, and cover Post-Crisis Planning. Certificates will be available for the graduates. To be rescheduled

MONDAY FEB. 8: CLOSED EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding). Also, NIMH SCHIZOPHRENIA OUTPATIENT STUDIES OUTREACH with SHANNON FLYNN-LEWIS, 5:30p. Light refreshments will be served! RSVP requested but not desired, 301.589.2303 X 108. To be rescheduled

TUESDAY FEB. 9: Open 3-7 p CLOSED LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN TO GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, to advocate for no more cuts to community mental health programs, including wellness and recovery centers, 3:30p BEATING the BLUES w/ BOB, 5 – 6p To be rescheduled

WEDNESDAY FEB 10: CLOSED again. Check the blog tomorrow or better yet, call 301.589.2303 X 108 to hear if further closings or delays are in store! BINGO at 4:30 p, RSVP! *this is a good way to get rid of stuff you don’t need!* NEW: BLOOD PRESSURE DAY, use our cuff

THURSDAY FEB. 11: CLOSED NEW: (FOR WOMEN ONLY) HOW TO BE YOUR OWN VALENTINE, with SUSAN TATE, 4 to 5 p, meet in the back room. Self-esteem, body image, and how to like and love yourself will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP requested but not required, 301.589.2303 X 108.

SATURDAY, FEB 13: Open 12 to 5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3-4:30 A peer run support group, For people with any type of mental health concern; held in the back room. Visit http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=NAMI_Connection

MONDAY FEB. 15: Open 3-7 p RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK, due to Snow EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding) OPEN without acupuncture today!

TUESDAY FEB. 16: Open 3-7 p NEW: LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN TO GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, to advocate for no more cuts to community mental health programs, including wellness and recovery centers, 3:30p BEATING the BLUES w/ BOB, 5 – 6p

WEDNESDAY FEB. 17: Open 3-7 p ARTWORK, WRITING, POETRY - do work here onsite - submissions to NAMI Howard County's Inkwell, Deadline for entry: March 1, 2010. Email VANITA LEATHERWOOD, vleatherwood@nami.org for info, or call (410) 772 – 9300; visit www.nami.org/sites/namihowardcounty and look for Inkwell link Offsite: Legislative Briefing at the Westin, in Annapolis, in the evening

THURSDAY FEB. 18: Open 3 - 7 p DRY HAIRCUTS with KARREEM ALI, 3:30 to 5:30p. First come, first served. A small donation of $2 - 3 requested. If you are a member of SSDIC and have financial need, we may be able to cover the cost. Held in the back room. Also today, POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 - 6:30p, in the front room. Visit http://www.joannegrowney.com/ for more info on our illustrious poetry teacher.

SATURDAY FEB. 20: Open 12-5 p TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH: NEW: GET YOUR BUTT IN SHAPE! (IMPROVE THE REAR VIEW) w/ VIDEO and w/ ELAINE & MIRIAM, 2 – 3.:30p All welcome to have some aerobic and workout fun! We may have a WRAP makeup class for people instead, today. Stay tuned! (2 - 4p if we do)

MONDAY FEB. 22: Open 3 -7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)
TUESDAY FEB. 23: Open 3-7 p PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG, 4:30p; $1 – 2 donation appreciated; if coming in a group, or have never been here before, please RSVP! 301.589.2303 X 108

WEDNESDAY FEB. 24: Offsite: Health Care Rally, 12 - 3p, meet at Union Station at noon, visit http://healthcareforamericanow.org/page/event/detail/febrallies/4jvbf for event details. Open 3-7 p BINGO at 4:30 p, RSVP! *this is a good way to get rid of stuff you don’t need!* NEW: BLOOD PRESSURE DAY, use our cuff

THURSDAY FEB. 25: Open 3-7 p NEW: LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH, 4 - 5 p; FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS, 5p

SATURDAY FEB. 27: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 to 4:30 a peer-run support group for people with any kind of mental health concern; held in the back room. Visit http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=NAMI_Connection

JANUARY 2010 SSDIC EVENTS

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2010: HAPPY NEW YEAR! (scroll down for actual calendar)

NOTICE #1: NAMI MARYLAND IS HOSTING A FEW TRAININGS IN EARLY 2010; PLEASE VISIT http://md.nami.org/events/events_calendar.htm FOR THE DATES & LOCATIONS.
THEY INCLUDE :
1. NAMI CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR - application deadline Friday Jan 8 by 2 pm, call NAMI MC 301.949.5852 for application or MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108, 2. NAMI PEER-TO-PEER MENTOR, AND
3. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY FACILITATOR.

THESE ARE ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS W/ THE EXCEPTION OF PEER TO PEER, WHICH COMES WITH A STIPEND. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AFFILIATE (SUCH AS NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY) FOR AN APPLICATION AND THEIR SIGNATURES - KATIE SLYE GRIFFIN OR SARAH KARNEY, 301.949.5852, M - F, 10 A TO 2 P ONLY. OR, YOU MAY ALSO GET AN APPLICATION FOR ANY OF THESE FROM MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 x 108 & EMAIL MYARMOLINSKY AT SANTEGROUP DOT ORG* Application deadlines: CONTACT NAMI MC and NAMI MD! Call NAMI Montgomery for further details, or NAMI MD at (410) 884-8691 or toll free at 877-878-2371 - ask for ERICA SULLIVAN. She will probably refer you back to the affiliate, such as NAMI Montgomery County, though. *

NOTICE #2: WRAP (WELLNESS & RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING) FACILITATOR TRAINING:

This is the 3- day WRAP class that folks need to take prior to doing facilitator training. January 26 - 28th at Bon Secours. The five day will be in March 2010. Please contact CHERYL SHARP at ON OUR OWN OF MD, 1.800.704.0262; the training is for people who then will commit to undergoing the 5 day facilitator training, and then 'give back'.

Here's an email from Cheryl:

"A three day WRAP training will be held on Tuesday through Thursday January 26 - 28, 2010 at Bon Secours (spiritual center, in Marriottsville, MD) for those consumers who are interested in becoming WRAP facilitators. There is room for 40 people in this training. Eighteen (18) will be eligible for the March WRAP Facilitator Training (which is a five day training that will enable consumers to co-facilitate WRAP classes, and potentially be paid for it after the give-back period). Priority is to members of the OOOMD Wellness & Recovery Centers, though others may be able to attend the training providing there is room and they are able to pay the associated fees for the class.

Please make it clear that this training is very specific to those who are committed to becoming facilitators and to adhering to the evidenced based best practices as part of the OOOMD WRAP Outreach Project Standards of Excellence. Others are able to attend classes at the wellness and recovery centers for free throughout the state.

Cutoff for registration will be Tuesday January 19, 2010.

Contact Cheryl Sharp for any additional information.

WRAP Outreach Coordinator
On Our Own of Maryland, Inc.
410/646-0262 or 1.800 704 0262; Fax 410/646-0264; www.onourownmd.org
email cheryls AT onourownmd DOT org "

SATURDAY Jan. 2: Open 11a-5 p WRAP CLASS 5 of 5, CERTIFICATES, GRADUATION, PARTY! (11:30 a - 2:30 p) For those who missed the last class, please contact MIRIAM to make up this class so you can receive your certificate! 301.589.2303 X 108

MONDAY Jan. 4: Open 3 - 7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN L.A.c Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

Offsite, at 9 p, on TV: January 4, 5, and 6, 2010, on PBS
This Emotional Life, a three-part television series premiering January 4, 2010, tackles issues around improving social relationships; resolving negative feelings, such as depression and anxiety; and searching for greater happiness. The television series is part of a 2-year, multi-platform public education project supported by SAMHSA and developed in collaboration with Vulcan Productions, NOVA/WGBH, PBS and other organizations. The project aims to create awareness, understanding, and solutions surrounding emotional well-being. Visit www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/series

TUESDAY JAN. 5: Open 3-7 p WII FIT & KARAOKE AVAILABLE~! Deal or No Deal on the Wii Fit Part II: This Emotional Life, 9 p, PBS

WEDNESDAY JAN. 6: Open 3 -7 p RESOURCES & REFERRALS, 4:30 - 6p Part III: This Emotional Life, 9 p, PBS

THURSDAY JAN. 7: Open 3-7 p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30 p

FRIDAY JAN 8: DEADLINE TO SEND APPLICATION (before 2 pm!) to NAMI MC for CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR - call SARAH KARNEY or KATIE SLYE GRIFFIN, 301.949.5852 (SARAH is X 105). NAMI's normal hours are M - F, 10 am - 2 pm only. Please apply! this is great for your resume and valuable experience! Also, visit http://www.namimc.org/

SATURDAY JAN. 9: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 to 4:30p, a peer-run support group for people with any kind of mental health concern

SUNDAY JAN 10: TAKOMA ARTISTS' GUILD MEETING, 2 - 4p; new members welcome! 7500 MAPLE AVE., TAKOMA PARK, MD. $20 annual membership fee

MONDAY JAN. 11: Open 3-7 p SUSAN KADIS from the MD MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION's OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS and JACQUELINE PETTIS from VALUE OPTIONS WILL VISIT AFTER 3 p.

Also, EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p WITH DEE BROWN, L.A.c of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

Offsite: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will sponsor five budget forums in January to seek input from residents about the challenges facing the County in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget. These sessions are hosted by the Regional Services Center Directors and the Regional Services Center Citizens Advisory Boards and are open to residents from any part of the county. Staff from the County's Office of Management and Budget will make presentations and be available to answer questions. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input on the upcoming challenges decision makers will face.
Monday, January 11, 2010, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Upcounty Regional Services Center12900 Middlebrook Road, Meeting Room A
Germantown, Maryland

TUESDAY JAN. 12: Open 3-7 p FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS WITH SEBASTIAN, 5 -6:30p Offsite: East Regional Services Center, Briggs Chaney Dr., Silver Spring, County Budget Meeting with Isaiah Leggett et al, 7 - 8:30 p (click here to see the county budget)

WEDNESDAY JAN. 13: Open 3-7 p BINGO with BOB, 4:30p Please, if you'd like, bring your unwanted gently used items for use as bingo prizes!

THURSDAY JAN. 14: Open 3-7 p monthly W & R call 11a to 12p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30 p

FRIDAY JAN. 15: Hoarding Task Force 10:30 a - 12p, in Gaithersburg

SATURDAY JAN. 16: Open 12 -6p NEW: SING-ALONG WITH ANDY GOLDENSON, 3 to 5 p. Join ANDY and his "statewide tour" of wellness & recovery centers. Andy started his 'day job' at On Our Own of Montgomery as a staff, then transitioned to On Our Own of MD working with a state hospital, and still currently works in the mental health field. He will have keyboard, amp, mike and vocals; please join in. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP if you can, 301.589.2303 X 108. (Andy played at On Our Own of Montgomery County on Sat Jan 2nd) Small donations are encouraged but not required to help Andy in his new venture!

MONDAY JAN. 18: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

TUESDAY JAN. 19: Open 3 -7 p PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG, 4:30p; $1 – 2 donation appreciated; if coming in a group, or have never been here before, please RSVP! 301.589.2303 X 108

WEDNESDAY JAN. 20: Open 3-7 p OFFSITE: ACTION ANNAPOLIS, starting early morning, OFFSITE. Contact Miriam 301.589.2303 X 108 if you want to arrange carpool. Will have training from On Our Own of MD (OOOMD) and Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC)

THURSDAY JAN. 21: Open 3-7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE Director out at: OFFSITE: MARYLAND QUIT CONFERENCE 4th Annual Best Practices Conference, 8:45am to 3:30pm Location: Turf Valley Resort FREE Registration, sign up through the link!

FRIDAY JAN. 22: OFFSITE: NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S PEER-TO-PEER REUNION AT TASTEE DINER IN SILVER SPRING, 6:30 P. (8601 Cameron St.) If you've ever taken a PEER-TO-PEER CLASS through NAMI MC (they've been held since 2004), you are more than welcome to come to this reunion! Please RSVP to SARAH KARNEY, 301.949.5852 X 105 and you can also email P2P AT NAMIMC DOT ORG You will need to pay for your own meal, but the prices are fairly reasonable (see the menu online)

SATURDAY JAN. 23: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 to 4:30p a peer-run support group for people with any kind of mental health concern

MONDAY JAN. 25: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p WITH DEE BROWN, L.A.c Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

TUESDAY JAN. 26: Open 3-7 p FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS WITH SEBASTIAN, 5 – 6:30p WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY - HE WILL PROBABLY BE AVAILABLE THURSDAYS instead of Tuesdays

WEDNESDAY JAN. 27: Open 3-7 p BINGO WITH BOB, 4:30p Please, if you'd like, bring your unwanted gently used items for use as bingo prizes!

THURSDAY JAN. 28: Open 3-7 p JANUARY BIRTHDAYS, 4:30p

SATURDAY JAN. 30: CLOSED DUE TO SNOWSTORM -

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) MAKEUP for those who missed the last class on Sat Jan 2 IS RESCHEDULED FOR SAT FEB 6, 2 to 4 pm We will cover the 2nd half of Crisis Planning, lightly go over Advance Directives in Psychiatric Care, and go through Post-Crisis Planning. Certificates will be awarded as well.

ATTENTION: Here's a legitimate way for people to earn $100 by interviewing if they qualify:

MENTAL HEALTH STUDY (Shugoll Research) They are conducting a study with
- people who help care for someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (taking care of folks 18 - 25 only)
- or WOMEN between the ages of 25 and 45 who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- or PARENTS of people with bipolar disorder (for a 12 noon focus group for Jan 14, 2010 only)

Please note - referrals of people that you may know that suffer from this condition or care for someone who does, are very much appreciated. If you know of someone who you think may be interested, please pass along this information to them. Please use MIRIAM YARMOLINSKY's name as a referral when contacting Shugoll Research. (the $ that is garnered from referral fees will go into Silver Spring Drop-In Center programming supplies!)

If you this describes you, please call Shugoll Research's office at 301-215-7248 and ask for Joyce at ext. 305 or Rachel at ext. 302 to be pre-screened by telephone to see if you may qualify. (these are interviews only!)
They are conducting individual interviews and focus groups with patients and caregivers at our offices in Bethesda on January 13 and 14, 2010.
If you qualify, and participate, you will receive a gift of $100 for your time and participation in the final interview. You must be pre-screened by telephone, and qualified to participate in the final interview to receive the honorarium.
Thank you for your assistance! http://www.shugollresearch.com/
Shugoll Research , 7475 Wisconsin Ave , STE 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814

DECEMBER 2009 SSDIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2009-11-21T13:00:00.027-05:00

ATTENTION: SSDIC WILL BE CLOSED SAT DEC 19 DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM - AND MONDAY DEC 21st 2009. We HOPE TO REOPEN TUES DEC 22nd, NORMAL HRS. PLSE. CHECK BACK FOR ANY ADDITIONAL DELAYS OR CLOSINGS

WRAP CLASS 5 of 5 IS NOW RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY JANUARY 2, 2010, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, WE WILL OPEN AT 11:00 am FOR WRAP PARTICIPANTS ONLY (SSDIC will be open for regular business at 12 noon for everyone else); FACILITATORS CAN COME IN at 10 AM TO SET UP . Miriam will be in at 9:58 AM! NOT EARLIER!!!!

TUESDAY DEC. 1: Open 3-7 p WORLD AIDS Day, HUI Brd mtg, Director leaves early

WEDNESDAY DEC. 2: Open 3 - 7 p RESOURCES & REFERRALS

THURSDAY DEC. 3: Open 3-7 p DRY HAIRCUT BARBER ($3 Requested donation), 3:30-5:30 p DBSA Mood Disorders talk 7:30p

SATURDAY DEC. 5: Open 11a -5 p WRAP CLASS, 3 of 5 11:30 to 2:30 p 11th Alternative Gift Fair, 12-4 p, 310 Tulip Ave., Takoma Park
http://www.aggw.org/

SUNDAY DEC. 6: Studio Insight's "Seasons", at St. Luke's House Bethesda, 12-2 p, arts & crafts sale, 6040 Southport Drive, Bethesda

MONDAY DEC. 7: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN L.A.c

TUESDAY DEC. 8: Open 3-7 p ACTION ANNAPOLIS training 11a-1 p at OOO MD, for 1/20/10 NEW: FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS SEBASTIAN, 5-6:30 p

WEDNESDAY DEC. 9: Open 3-7 p BINGO at 5 p, RSVP *This is a good way to get rid of stuff you don't need!* Wii Fit

THURSDAY DEC. 10: Open 3-7 p 2nd Annual Wellness & Recovery conference, OOO MD, POETRY w/ JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30-6:30 p

FRIDAY DEC. 11: Trauma-informed Systems of Care, 9 a-4 p, Edgewater, FREE conference with Joan Gillece, PhD, and Tonier Cain, and Dr. Simms (http://www.arundellodge.org/)

SATURDAY DEC. 12: Open 11a -5p Chanukah starts WRAP CLASS, 4 of 5, 11:30 to 2:30 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP www.nami.org/, 3 to 4:30 p

MONDAY DEC. 14: Open 3-7 p NIMH SCHIZOPHRENIA STUDIES opportunity, 3:30-4 p - CANCELLED FOR TODAY, it WILL BE RESCHEDULED early next year! EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN L.A.c

TUESDAY DEC. 15: Open 3 -7 p Offsite: collaborative Mtg. 1:30-3:30 p presentation on WRAP NOV & DEC BIRTHDAYS, 4p

WEDNESDAY DEC. 16: Open 3-7 p BINGO AT 5 p, RSVP! BEATING BLUES w/ BOB, 6P if he's over his cold!

THURSDAY DEC. 17: Open 3-7 p Monthly w & r center phone call 11a-12p POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30-6:30 p

SATURDAY DEC. 19: Updated F 12/18/09: CLOSED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER - PLEASE STAY TUNED MONDAY FOR ANY DELAYS next week. WRAP final Class,( 5 of 5,) 11:30 to 2:30 p, Graduation Certificates! --- WILL BE RESCHEDULED, CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK

MONDAY DEC. 21: UPDATED SUN 12/20/09, 9:42p: CLOSED MONDAY. EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. WILL RESUME MON JANUARY 4, 2010, same time~!

TUESDAY DEC. 22: Open 3-7 p PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG, 4:p $1-2 NEW: FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS SEBASTIAN, 5-6:30p

WEDNESDAY DEC. 23: Open 3-7 p MOVIE DAY: VOTE ON YOUR CHOICE Director out
THURSDAY DEC. 24: CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

SATURDAY DEC. 26: Kwanzaa Open 1 -5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p TODAY WE OPEN AN HOUR LATER THAN USUAL, 1 pm, please make a note of it!

MONDAY DEC. 28: Open 3-7 p NO DEE or ACUPUNCTURE this week! SHE WILL BE BACK JAN 4th, 2010. MOVIE DAY: VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE

TUESDAY DEC. 29: Open 3-8p HOLIDAY PARTY with KARAOKE, 4-7:30 p bring karaoke CDs if you've got them! RSVP please! 301.589.2303 X 108 or X 111, ask for Miriam or Mychele!

WEDNESDAY DEC. 30: Open 3-7 p Director scheduled to be out GAME DAY

THURSDAY DEC.31: Open 3-7 p Director scheduled to be out Wii Fit

NOTICE: NAMI MARYLAND IS HOSTING A FEW TRAININGS IN EARLY 2010; PLEASE VISIT http://md.nami.org/events/events_calendar.htm FOR THE DATES & LOCATIONS.

THEY INCLUDE :

1. NAMI CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR,

2. NAMI PEER-TO-PEER MENTOR, AND

3. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY FACILITATOR.

THESE ARE ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS W/ THE EXCEPTION OF PEER TO PEER, WHICH COMES WITH A STIPEND. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AFFILIATE (SUCH AS NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY) FOR AN APPLICATION AND THEIR SIGNATURES - KATIE SLYE GRIFFIN OR SARAH KARNEY, 301.949.5852, M - F, 10 A TO 2 P ONLY. OR, YOU MAY ALSO GET AN APPLICATION FOR ANY OF THESE FROM MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 x 108 OR EMAIL MYARMOLINSKY AT SANTEGROUP DOT ORG

* Application deadlines: probably before the end of this year! Best assume so, anyway! Call NAMI Montgomery for further details, or NAMI MD at (410) 884-8691 or toll free at 877-878-2371 - ask for Erica Sullivan. She will probably refer you back to the affiliate, such as NAMI Montgomery County, though. *

NOVEMBER '09 SSDIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2009-10-17T16:59:00.020-04:00

NOTICE: DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., a licensed acupuncturist from Kensington Acupuncture Associates, OFFERS A FREE EAR (AURICULAR) ACUPUNCTURE & CHI GONG CLINIC for DETOXING from NICOTINE and OTHER SUBSTANCES

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE; ATTENDING ALL WORKS BEST, but ANY VISIT IS FINE: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY, NOV. 2 – 5: 4 - 7 PM * SATURDAY NOV. 7: 10 AM – 1 PM * new hrs. for this purpose only! MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NOV 9 & 11, 4 - 7 PM * SATURDAY NOV. 14: 10 AM – 1 PM * new hrs. for this purpose only

PLEASE ARRIVE CLOSE TO 4 - 4:30 PM on the weekdays, in order to get a full 40 minute auricular acupuncture treatment. We will have CHI GONG AFTER ACUPUNCTURE to assist with any cravings.

THE ACUPUNCTURE/DETOX PROTOCOL works BEST if you can attend as many of the days as possible. BE SURE TO GET RID OF YOUR CIGARETTES BEFORE YOU START THIS PRACTICE!

Starting Monday Nov. 16, we resume the regular acupuncture for the next few Mondays, from 4 – 5:30 pm! FOR INFO: MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 X 108 EMAIL: myarmolinsky at santegroup dot org

Silver Spring Drop-In Center’s normal hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 3 to 7 pm, & Saturdays 12 to 5 pm, except for the two Saturdays where we open at 10 am For info on the NADA protocol of Acu-detox, visit http://acudetox.com/about/

MONDAY NOV. 2: Open 3-7 p DETOX ACUPUNCTURE & CHI GONG CLINIC WEEK #1, 4 - 7 p Please arrive by 4 or 4:30 p to get the 40 minute treatment; HEALING (SEATED) CHI GONG CLASS available after

TUESDAY NOV. 3: Open 3 - 7 p DETOX ACUPUNCTURE & CHI GONG CLINIC, 4-7 p Please arrive by 4 or 4:30 to get the 40 minute treatment; HEALING(SEATED) CHI GONG CLASS available after; KNITTING & CROCHET w/ MICHELLE

WEDNESDAY NOV. 4: Open 3-7 p 10a-12p W & R mtg SMOKING CESSATION ACUPUNCTURE, 4-7 w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c

THURSDAY NOV. 5: Open 3-7 p SMOKING CESSATION ACUPUNCTURE, 4- 7 w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c

SATURDAY NOV. 7: Open 10 a -5 p DETOX ACUPUNCTURE & CHI GONG CLINIC 10-1:00 p Smoking Cessation Week #1

SUNDAY NOV. 8: Pat Harvey's book signing Fallsgrove Community Ctr. 11a

MONDAY NOV. 9: Open 3-7 p SMOKING CESSATION WEEK #2, 4-7 p

TUESDAY NOV. 10: Open 3-7 p NCSTAC webinar, Nonprofit basics for consumer run, webinar 2:30-4 ncstac.org

WEDNESDAY NOV. 11: Open 3-7 p SMOKING CESSATION ACUPUNCTURE 4-7 p

THURSDAY NOV. 12: Open 3-7 p Offsite: CSA Education meeting, outreach, 11a-12:30 p

FRIDAY NOV. 13: ON OUR OWN OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY's 26th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, $45 tickets, (1/2 price for OOO MC members, join for only $10/year!) Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg, 6 - 9 p RSVP to 240 683 5555, visit www.ooo-mc.org

NAMI's In Our Own Voice (IOOV) Training Nov. 13 - 15; visit www.namimc.org

SATURDAY NOV. 14: Open 10 a -5 p FINAL SMOKING CESSATION 10 a - 1 p

WRAP (WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING) CLASS starts, 11:30 a to 2:30p, 1 of 5 ; NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p

MONDAY NOV. 16: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c

TUESDAY NOV. 17: Open 2:30 -7 p TIME MANAGEMENT PT II with ALISA LEVY, 3-4:30 RSVP 10 people max! Please arrive no later than 3pm for this class, and bring your planners/calendars with you. The lucky ten RSVPed candidates will receive 2010 calendars.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 18: Open 3-7 p MD Office of Consumer Affairs' Susan Kadis visits

THURSDAY NOV. 19: Open 3-7 p Monthly w & r center phone call 11a-12p Provider Council 930-1130 POETRY w/ JOANNE, 4:30 - 6:30p

SATURDAY NOV. 21: Open 11 a - 5 p (for WRAP only; all others, please arrive after 12 noon) - WRAP 11:30 a - 3:30p, Class 2 of 5 - this is the only class that runs 4 hrs, the rest will be 3 hrs.)

MONDAY NOV. 23: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/DEE BROWN, L.A.c.

TUESDAY NOV. 24: Open 3-7 p MEMBERSHIP MEETING 4 p and PIZZA (donations of $1 - 2 appreciated)

WEDNESDAY NOV. 25: Open 3-7 p

THURSDAY NOV. 26: Open 2 - 6 p NON-TRADITIONAL LASAGNE THANKSGIVING MEAL -first 12 signed up are guaranteed a meal; you must RSVP to Miriam at 301.589.2303 X 108 by Tuesday Nov. 24, 5 p. We already have a waitlist. If you don't make the cut, you may still visit the center but will not be guaranteed other than snacks. Please RSVP regardless. thanks! Many thanks to Dr. Mary Carter-Williams of the HLC Diabetes Foundation for a generous donation toward this dinner!

SATURDAY NOV.28: Open 12 -5 p NO WRAP today - class 3 of 5 is Dec 5, 11:30 a to 2:30 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p

MONDAY NOV. 30: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/DEE BROWN, L.A.c.

OCTOBER 2009 SSDIC CALENDAR

2009-09-21T21:41:00.027-04:00

Thursday October 1: Open 3-7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE

Saturday October 3: Open 12-5 p Director out at Housing & Financial Fitness Expo, at Bohrer Park Activity Center. 10a - 3 p visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dhctmpl.asp?url=/Content/DHCA/housing/housing_fair/2009/index.asp

Monday October 5: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c

Tuesday October 6: Open 3-7 p KNITTING WORKSHOP w/ MICHELLE PONDER 5-6:30p

Wednesday October 7: Open 3-7 p MEMBERS' CHOICE County vendor training 1-3p Director out during first part of afternoon

Thursday October 8: Open 3-7 p HAIRCUT CLINIC with KARREEM is BACK! , 3:30 – 5:30 p - $2 requested, we can cover costs for members who can't afford the donation

Saturday October 10: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p

Monday October 12: Open 12-5 p COLUMBUS DAY; EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c

Tuesday October 13: Open 3-7 p HUI Brd. mtg MAKING FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS WITH SEBASTIAN, 5:00-6:30 p

Wednesday October 14: Open 3-7 p Smoking Webinar, 2-5 p; NEW: PEOPLE SKILLS, 5-6p

Thursday October 15: Open 3-7 p Office of Consumer Affairs meeting for Wellness & Recovery Center Director at Bon Secours, Director out POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY 4:30 to 6:30 p

Friday October 16: Offsite: Studio InSight Art Reception at Kefa Cafe, 6:30 - 8:30p For info on Studio InSight (a program of St. Luke's House), please visit http://www.studioin-sight.blogspot.com/

Saturday October 17: Open 12-5 p A TRIP TO THE ZOO FROM 12:30-5:30p, WE WILL MEET AT THE DROP-IN-CENTER AT 12:00pm CANCELLED 'CUZ OF COLD n' RAIN. MOVIES INSTEAD!

Monday October 19: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c Director Out

Tuesday October 20: Open 3-7 p Nonprofit basics for consumer run organizations, webinar 2:30 -4pm, ncstac.org PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG, 4:00 p, $1-2 appreciated 4 pizza; KNITTING WITH MICHELLE 5:15-6:45 p Director Out

Wednesday October 21: CLOSED OOO Annual Mtg., director out

Thursday October 22: CLOSED ASG Strategic Planning meeting, day 1 of Part II, Director out

Friday October 23: ASG Strategic Planning meeting, day 2 of Part II

Saturday October 24: Offsite: StepOut Diabetes Walk, DC Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP 3 to 4:30 p

Monday October 26: Open 3 - 7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE 4-5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c

Tuesday October 27: Open 3-7 p PRE-HALLOWEEN PARTY 4-6 p - come on down for fun, friendship, and food! Offsite: NAMI MD Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds conference

Wednesday October 28: Open 3-7 p OCD SUPPORT GROUP, 5-6:30 p w/ SHERRY

Thursday October 29: Open 3-7 p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY 4:30 to 6:30 p

Saturday October 31: CLOSED

STAY TUNED FOR NOVEMBER:

DEE BROWN, L.A.c., M.A.c., a licensed acupuncturist from Kensington Acupuncture Associates, OFFERS A FREE EAR (AURICULAR) ACUPUNCTURE & CHI GONG CLINIC for DETOXING from NICOTINE and OTHER SUBSTANCES

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE; ATTENDING ALL WORKS BEST:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY, NOV. 2 – 5: 4 - 7 PM
* SATURDAY NOV. 7: 10 AM – 1 PM * new hrs. for this purpose only
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NOV 9 & 11: 4 - 7 PM
* SATURDAY NOV. 14: 10 AM – 1 PM * new hrs. for this purpose only

PLEASE ARRIVE CLOSE TO 4 - 4:30 PM in order to get a full 40 minute auricular acupuncture treatment. We will have CHI GONG AFTER ACUPUNCTURE to assist with any cravings, and some SUPPORT/DISCUSSION GROUPS.

THE ACUPUNCTURE/DETOX PROTOCOL works BEST if you can attend as many of the days as possible. BE SURE TO GET RID OF YOUR CIGARETTES BEFORE YOU START THIS PRACTICE! Since we open at 3 PM, you are welcome to arrive early.

WHERE: Silver Spring Drop-In Center
7961 Eastern Avenue, 1st floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Starting Monday Nov. 16, we resume the regular acupuncture for the next few Mondays, from 4 – 5:30 pm!

FOR INFO: MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 X 108 EMAIL: myarmolinsky at santegroup dot org

Silver Spring Drop-In Center’s normal hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 3 to 7 pm, & Saturdays 12 to 5 pm, except for the two Saturdays where we open at 10 a.m.

Visit us at www.silverspringdropincenter.blogspot.com for a monthly calendar of events
For info on the NADA protocol of Acu-detox, visit http://acudetox.com/about/

SEPTEMBER 2009 SSDIC EVENTS

2009-08-04T22:04:00.024-04:00

Tuesday September 1: Open 3-7 p Offsite: Cultural & Linguistic Competency, Day 2 KNITTING WORKSHOP w/ MICHELLE PONDER, 5 - 6:30p

Wednesday September 2: Open 3-7 p MEMBER'S CHOICE

Thursday September 3: Open 3-7 p RESOURCES & REFERRALS, 4:30p to 6:00p; POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 p to 6:30 p

Saturday September 5: Open 12-5 p MEMBER'S CHOICE

Monday September 7: LABOR DAY: CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF FEDERAL HOLIDAY

Tuesday September 8: Open 3-7 p SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 4:30 p

Wedneseday September 9: Open 3-7 p RESOURCES & REFFERRALS, 4:30 p-6 p Economic Empowerment Center meeting 10-11 a MHA

Thursday September 10: Open 3-7 p TOBACCO FREE: LOOKING FORWARD TO LOOKING BACK by Holy Cross Hospital's RYAN COFFMAN, MPH, CHES, and JACKIE DIEHL, CHES, 4-5 p; RSVP HEALTHY HABIT: HULA HOOPING 5:30-6 p, with KATIE ROUSE, of CONSUMER QUALITY TEAM OF MARYLAND Light healthy snacks provided!

Friday September 11: ON OUR OWN OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIELD TRIP to
York Fair in York, Pennsylvania, Breakfast will be served at 8:30am, They will depart at 9:00am and leave to go back to Gaithersburg at 6:00 RSVP (240)683-5555

Saturday September 12: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p

Monday September 14: Open 3-7 p INTERNALIZED STIGMA, workshop by ON OUR OWN OF MD. RSVP 3/589-2303 x108, to MIRIAM

Tuesday September 15: Open 3-7 p NEW: BLUES BUSTERS with BOB 5-6 p SSDIC presents Collaboration Council at OCA

Wednesday September 16: Open 3-7 p SOAR TRAINING Offsite, PG County POSSIBLE TRIP TO CROSSROADS FARMERS MARKET 3:30

Thursday September 17: Open 3-7 p Monthly w & r center phone call 11a-12p; POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, at a special time 3:30 to 5:30 p

Saturday September 19: Open 12-5 p offsite: HEALTH FAIR at Colesville & Fenton

Monday September 21: Open 3-7 p Trauma Training pt 2, Director out GAMES & MOVIES

Tuesday September 22: Open 3-7 p Trauma Training pt 2, Director out; PIZZA & MBRSHIP, 4:30p Donations of $1-2 appreciated 4 pizza

Wednesday September 23: Open 3-7 p NEW: TIME MANAGEMENT with Alisa Levy
4-5:30 RSVP by Friday 9/18 10 person maximum

Thursday September 24: Open 3 - 7 p ASG Strategic Planning retreat, Director out GAMES, MEMBERS' CHOICE COLD STONE CREAMERY FREE ICE CREAM 5-8P

Friday September 25,: ASG Strategic Planning retreat Director out COLD STONE CREAMERY

Saturday September 26: 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p

Monday September 28: Open 3-7 p ACUPUNCTURE IS BACK!

Tuesday September 29: Open 3-7 p NEW: HOW TO BE YOUR OWN CASE MANAGER with RANDY BOSIN, 4:30-6 p, RSVP

Wednesday September 30: Open 3-7 p Recovery Meeting MHA 9:30-11:30 OCD SUPPORT GROUP w/ SHERRY, 5 to 6:30 p

NOTE: AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE will be on a hiatus most of September, but will return in October

AUGUST 2009 SSDIC CALENDAR

2009-07-28T18:08:00.011-04:00

Saturday August 1: Open 3-7 p Silver Spring Drop In Center Picnic to Meadowbrook Park (near Rock Creek Park), Leave by 1 p, CENTER IS CLOSED WHILE WE'RE OUT RSVP 301.589.2303 X 108; drivers needed!

Sunday August 2: Takoma Artists' Guild, 2-4 p New artists welcome! call Miriam if interested
Monday August 3: CLOSED

Tuesday August 4: CLOSED 10 a SOAR planning meeting 751 Twinbrk; eve: HUI Brd. Mtg.

Wednesday August 5: Open 3-5:30 p Offsite: Romulus My Father: Science in the Cinema 7-9:30, AFI trip, FREE Pick up up to 4 tickets at AFI (American Film Institute) starting at 1 pm. Get to AFI by 6:30 or so to get good seats. Fills up fast. Field trip there (Miriam can fit up to 4 people in her car; otherwise, meet us there)

Thursday August 6: Open 3 - 7 p CLOSED

Friday August 7: Offsite: Hagerstown Outlet Mall trip by On Our Own of MC call 240 683-5555 or visit http://www.ooo-mc.org/

Saturday August 8: CLOSED, NAMI Connection cancelled, held in 2 weeks

Monday August 10: Open 3-7 p Eval 1:30 NAMI National Staff, SARAH O'BRIEN, visits at 3p, seeking people to give brief (10 minute) interviews on living with the following diagnoses: Borderline Personality Disorder; OCD; Schizophrenia; and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

EAR ACUPUNCTURE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY - Dee Brown, L.Ac., MA.c, is having her arm/elbow staples removed that day, for her broken left arm. We will resume Monday Aug. 17, 4 pm. Thanks for your well wishes to Dee!

Tuesday August 11: Open 3-7 p New: KNITTING WORKSHOP w/MICHELLE PONDER,5-6:30p

Wednesday August 12: Open 3-7 p AUG BIRTHDAYS, 4 p. Offsite: Accidental Advocate, AFI, 7 - 9:30 p

Thursday August 13: Open 3-7 p Monthly w & r center phone call 11a-12p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30-6:30 p Visit http://www.joannegrowney.com

Friday August 14: MONTG CTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR begins, thrue 8/22 Gaithersburg $8/day/adult.

Saturday August 15: Open 12-5 p WALKING GROUP Deadline for Housing & Financial Fitness Fair booth application

Monday August 17: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE IS BACK!, 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac. Please arrive by 4 - 4:15 pm in order to take advantage of the full treatment, which is 40 - 45 minutes. If this is your first time, please sign two (2) waivers. Membership to the center is encouraged (it is FREE and there are no attendance requirements! Ask us for a membership app if we don't automatically offer one!)

Tuesday August 18: Open 3-7 p PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG, 4:30 p Donations of $1-2 appreciated 4 pizza

Wednesday August 19: Open 3-7 p NEW: SOCIAL SKILLS WORKSHOP, 4:30-5:30 p

Thursday August 20: Open 3-7 p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30-6:30 p

Friday August 21: WRAP presentation at TSI, 10 a. WRAP facil. training at OOOMC 11a to 2:30 p

Saturday August 22: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP, 3- 4:30 p

Monday August 24: EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac. Please arrive by 4 - 4:15 pm in order to take advantage of the full treatment, which is 40 - 45 minutes. If this is your first time, please sign two waivers. Membership to the center is encouraged (it is FREE and there are no attendance requirements! Ask us for a membership app if we don't automatically offer one!)

Tuesday August 25: Open 3-7 p WRAP PRESENTATION 4-5:30 p, for class beginning September

Wednesday August 26: Open 3-7 p OCD SUPPORT GROUP, 5-6:30 p w/SHERRY

Thursday August 27: Open 3-7 p CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE, 3:30p; RESOURCES & REFERRALS, 4-6 p

Saturday August 29: Open 12-5 p WII FIT, WILD DIVINE SOFTWARE AVAILABLE; WALKING GROUP

Monday August 31: Offsite: Cultural & Linguistic Competency, Director out Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4-5:30 w/ DEE BROWN, L.Ac., M.Ac. Please arrive by 4 -4:15 pm in order to take advantage of the full treatment, which is 40 - 45 minutes. If this is your first time, please sign two waivers. Membership to the center is encouraged (it is FREE and there are no attendance requirements! Ask us for a membership app if we don't automatically offer one!)

SAVE THESE DATES:

THUR SEP 10, 4 p: SMOKING CESSATION presentation by Holy Cross Hospital's Ryan Coffman, from their Cancer Center (visit /www.holycrosshealth.org/svc_NDC.htm ); possibly also by MD's Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene's Quitline Coordinator Sara Wolfe

MON SEP 14, 4 – 6p INTERNALIZED STIGMA workshop by ON OUR OWN of MD.

RSVP for both, 3/589.2303 X 108, to Miriam

NOTE: AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE will be on a hiatus most of September, but will return in October