Text Box: Synergist April, 2005 The monthly newsletter of Synergy Center, a division of Clubhouse of Suffolk, Inc. Text Box: Synergy Center Mission Statement The Synergy Center philosophy includes a belief in the potential productivity of the most severely disabled person. It asserts that work, especially the opportunity to aspire to and achieve gainful employment, is a deeply regenerative and reintegrating force in the life of every human being. As a parallel concept to that of the importance of work, men and women require opportunities to be together socially. The Synergy Center provides a place for social interchange, relaxation, and social support on evenings, weekends, and holidays. A program is incomplete if it offers a full set of vocational opportunities and a rich offering of social and recreational opportunities and yet neglects the circumstances in which its members live. Text Box: Consumer Training Programs By Theresa Jackson This Lady by the name of Maria Lavergne comes to Synergy Center and does training on Personal Development on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am until 2 pm. What I am getting out of the class so far is finding out who I really am and how to speak up for myself. I enjoy the homework sheets because it helps me to be true and honest with myself. When I am answering questions I do them to the best of my abilities. I really enjoy Maria’s class. She is an excellent speaker. She just comes out and tells it like it is. She makes it worth your while being in her class. You just cannot help benefiting from it. For more information on Maria Lavergne read about her presentation at Mental Health Awareness Day on page 5. Special Announcements Text Box: Good news for members Barry is now employed at Target Brenda is now employed at Tanger Outlet Mokesha has been accepted at Empire State to receive a business degree April 20th-- 2005 Walk for Handicap Advisory Committee after 2 pm. April 29th Spring Dance at Ronkonkoma May 11th Friends and Family at 5 o’clock Upcoming Events All House Meeting 27th April at Ronkonkoma at 1 pm. They will show a film – “King’s Park” a 30 minute preview; Producer of World Light featured a former patient at King’s Park. A discussion will follow about Hard Hospitalization and Institutionalization at King’s Park. Clubhouse founder Dr. Davis Pollack will be honored by the Suffolk Community Council. Wednesday evening May 4th from 5-8 pm. Request tickets from Mayra. Kate Scope is the new Chairperson for the Service Area Council. The next meeting is scheduled for May 26th at 9:30 am at the Riverhead Family Service League office We will miss you Carl. You will not be forgotten.