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Meetings: MAF Thursday November 5th 2015 M.A.F 3:00p.m Gerrard . Topic: a review of the member’s handbook

Social Recreation Monday November 16th 3:00 805 Drop-in

Board of Directors Tuseday November 17th 5:30 1678 Bloor St. West You must call Monica at least one day ahead to attend this meeting (416) 539-0690 # 249

Social Issues Meeting There is no social issues meeting in November

Office Closings Tuesday November 10 th Offices closed from 9 am—1 pm

GAM (gaining autonomy over medication)

An Introduction

Do you struggle with figuring out how medications fit into your life? Tired of people telling you what to do about your psych meds? Want a different approach to looking after your meds? Want to take more CONTROL over your psychiatric medication? Come and find out what GAM is all about.

Wednesday November 25th 12:30 805 Drop-in For more info or to sign up contact Desmond (416) 539-0690 # 222 or email [email protected]

Staff Contacts: Social Recreation Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #222 Rose Lee 416-539-0690 # 246

Youth & Families Worker Sonam Wangmo 416 539 0690 # 258

Weekend Drop-in Worker Debra Newell at 416 539 0690 # 231

Social Issues / Link Naomi Berlyne 416-516-1422# 250

Community Kitchen Dave Fiege 416-516-1422 # 228 Patricia Malcolm 416-469-2473 # 29 Kira Kastner 416-516-1422 # 245

Recovery & Wellness Carmen Carrasco 416-539-0690 # 256

Member Employment Angela Zaglul 416 516-1422 # 268 Janice Kluwak 416-516-1422 # 271(inside Houselink)

Teresa Rodriguez 416-516-1422 #270 (inside Houselink)

Member Bursaries/ Families Moving Forward Peggy Birnberg Legacy Fund Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #222

Member Advisory Forum Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #22

Women’s Group Calleta Johnson 416-516-1422 #226

Men's Group Ben Younesi 416-516-1422 # 261

Save the Date Houselink Holiday Party Thursday December 10th Details to follow in next month’s mailer

Charity Run Update

Houselink is very pleased to extend a great big Congratulations to all of

the participants in the Scotiabank Marathon. Our team members were registered in all events including walkers and runners in the 5K, 21K and 42K events. We wish to also say thank you to the efforts of this team in fundraising pledges in support of member programs. Houselink raised approximately $14,235 in online and in cash.

Thank you once again to each of

you that participated hope to see you again next year.

Food Program

Community Kitchens

Join us for a nutritious filling meal during the week at various Houselink buildings.

Van Shopping

Come shopping with Houselink. We will deliver you and your

groceries from the store to your home. On Tuesday November 3rd the east end trips leave Danforth at 10:00 am and Broad-view at 12:30 pm. On Thursday November 5th , the west end trips leave from 805 at 10:00 am and at 1:30 pm

Good Food Box

Reasonably priced fresh fruit & vegetables delivered to 805 twice monthly. \ For more info about this or any of Houselink’s food programs Contact: David Fiege at (416) 516-1422 # 228 or email [email protected]

Recovery Roundup

Friday November 13th Conversations Thursday November 20th chair yoga Friday November 27th Peer Zone For more info about recovery contact Carmen at : 416-539-0690 # 256 or email [email protected]

What’s Going On... Monthly Member Mailer for November

Outings / Activities Join us this month for: Sun. Nov. 8th – homeless connect event Mon. Nov. 16th 3:00 Social Rec Meeting 805 drop-in Tuesday Nov. 17th 5:30pm. A movie after dinner Wed. Nov. 25th An intro to GAM 12:30 805 drop-in

For more info about the social recreation program call: Desmond at 416-539-0690 # 222 or email

[email protected]

Regular 805 Drop-in Hours

Monday 10:00-4:00

Tuesday 10:00-6:00 community kitchen 2-5:30

Wednesday 10:00-4:00 Thursday 10:00-4:00 Drop-in lunch 1:00 Friday Drop-in closed Saturday 12:00–8:00

Sunday 12:00–8:00 $1.00 dinner served at 4:30

The Houselink Food Program would like to thank Wendy Gray for her volunteer work at the community kitchens . Without you the kitchens would not be the success they are.

Set Your Clocks Back

Sunday November 1st

mailto:[email protected]




MAF (Members’ Advisory Forum) Thursday November 3rd 3:00 1908 Gerrard Common Room

Reviewing the Members’ Handbook For more info contact Desmond (416) 539-0690 # 222 or email [email protected]

Homeless Connect Toronto Sunday November 8th 11:00-4:00 Meet at 805 Drop-in 1:00

Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton St. (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens, steps from TTC College Station)

Homeless Connect Toronto brings together essential resources on housing, employment, ID clinics, health care, and other services under one roof. Service providers deliver as many of their services as they can on-site, minimizing the need for referral or follow-up. As a volunteer and service-run event, people from various sectors participate and active-ly engage in being a part of the solution to overcome homelessness in our city. For more info or to sign up contact Desmond (416) 539-0690 # 222 or email [email protected]

Happenings at the Drop-in

Every Sunday movie at 1:00 pm Dinner at 4:30 (cost $1.00)

Saturday November 7th - 2pm Pictionary Sunday November 8th - Movie 1pm Saturday November 14 - 3pm -Euchre Sunday November 15 - Movie 1pm Saturday November 21 - 3pm Trivial Pursuit Sunday November 22 - Movie 1pm Saturday November 28 - Learn to set up a LinkedIn Ac-

count and/or a Gmail Account

Sunday November 29 - Movie 1pm

For more info about week-end activities contact Debra 416 539 0690 # 231 or email [email protected]

Come to the Museum

Art Gallery of Ontario Friday, November 6th: 1 - 3 pm

Friday, November 20th: 1 - 3 pm

Royal Ontario Museum Friday, November 13th: 1 - 3 pm

Admission and tokens provided

For details contact 647-880-1336 or 647-462-9601

or email [email protected]

Come have a walk after dinner Every Monday Danforth kitchen at 5:15 pm Every Tuesday Broadview kitchen at 5:15 pm

Every Tuesday at 10:45 am (except 3rd Tuesday of month) join us for Walk & A Movie meet at The Gerstein-on-Bloor located at 1045 Bloor St. W You must call 647 462-9601 to reserve

Yoga Group at 1045 Bloor StW Every Monday at 1 pm Every Wednesday at 11:30 am Call 647-462-9601 to reserve

Nutrition on the Go Monday, November 2nd at noon. Monday, November 16th at noon.

Meet at Loblaw's in Maple Leaf Gardens Call 647-880-1336 for more info or to register.

Walk Around Toronto Explore a different part of the city every Monday. Start time is 1:30 pm. Snacks and tokens will be provided. Please contact Nan-cy at 647-222-3623 (it’s best to text) or [email protected] for details.

Women’s Activity Group This group offers activities for female Houselink members and Sistering members. The next activity is still to be determined. For more info, please contact Michael at 647- 462-9601.

New to FRESH

Diabetic Prevention Activities Group Participate in fun activities including: walks, nutritional advice, swimming, aquafit, and a walk & movie. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon completion. The group will be 8 to 10 weeks long. Starting soon, space is limited, so call Michael at 647-462-9601 for details.

Ripley’s Aquarium We will be visiting Ripley’s Aquarium on

Friday, November 27th at 1pm. There are seven spots available, only for people who did not go with FRESH in May. Admission

and tokens will be provided. Call Michael at (647) 462-9601 to register.

F.R.E.S.H. in

November





Important Information For Members The government has decided to keep the Work Related Benefit! You may have already heard this news, but Houselink wanted to be sure everyone knows.

The government’s decision means that you can still get the $100 benefit on your ODSP cheque in any month that you earn income from work, or if you get money from a training program or earn a profit from your own business.

There may be changes to employment benefits in the future, but only after the government consults with people about reforming the social assistance system. But for now the Work-Related Benefit will stay, so make sure to declare any income you get every month.

Leading Our Recovery

Friday, November 27, 1:00 CAMH

(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health ) 1001 Queen Street West

Training Room A, in the Community Centre

This workshop is free. Anyone who self-identifies as having experience of mental distress or drug and alcohol issues can participate in PeerZone workshops.

To register, or for more information, please contact Carmen at 416 516-0690 x 256 or [email protected]

or the C/S Info Centre at 416 595-2882 or

[email protected]

Family Fun Is our new family & youth worker was born to a Tibetan family in India. She came to Toronto in the

Fall of 2014. She has worked intensively with youth and children in and out of class rooms. While working as an English instructor in India, she has also volunteered as an advisor and counselor to youth in need of personal and professional guidance. She is passionate about strengthen-ing communities to provide a resourceful and compassion-ate world to children, youth, and families.

Her areas of interest include Strengthening Communities

and Building Youth Leadership Skills, Sustainable Envi-

ronmental Engagements, and Connecting and Celebrating

Diversities.

Art Workshops At Delaware

Saturday November 7th 1:00p.m Drawing Saturday November 21st 1:00p.m the styles of classic art

A Night at the Movies

Tuesday November 3rd meet at Yonge Dundas Cinema 6:00 pm sharp. For more info about Family and Youth events contact Sonam at 416 539-0690 # 258 or email [email protected]

Sonam Wangmo

Developing Skills & Resources

to Access Employment

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Creating a Winning Resume Wednesday, Nov 4, 1-3pm

Getting an Education On the Job Training

Wednesday Nov 11, 1-3 pm

Start an Apprenticeship in Your Chosen Trade

Wednesday, Nov 18, 1-3 pm

Developing a Business Plan Wednesday, Nov 25, 1-3 pm

Overcoming Barriers To

Employment

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Barriers to Transition to Employment

Monday, Nov 2, 1-3 pm

Environmental Barriers Monday Nov 9, 1-3 pm

Educational Barriers Monday, Nov 16, 1-3pm

Employment Related Barriers

Monday Nov 23, 1-3 pm

All workshops will be held in : Houselink Community Homes 1678 Bloor Street West, (Keele Station) 2nd floor The board room

For Registration, call: 416-516-1422 # 268 or Email: [email protected]




Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 Set Your Clocks Back 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 1:00 Drop-in Movie 4:30 Dinner cost $1

2 1:00 Overcoming Barriers To Employment Workshop 1678 Boardroom

11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in

Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court 2:00 Danforth

3 East End Van Shopping 10:00 Danforth 12:30 Broadview

6:00 Family Movie Night

Yonge Dundas Cinema

Community Kitchens 2:00 805 2:00 Broadview

4 1:00 Developing Skills & Resources to Access EmploymentWorkshop 1678 Board Room Community Kitchens11:00 Channan Court2:00 Danforth

8 1:00 Homeless Connect Event Meet at 805 Drop-in 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 1:00 Drop-in Movie 4:30 Dinner cost $1

9 1:00 Overcoming Barriers To Employment Workshop 1678 Board Room


10 Offices Closed 9-1 Community Kitchens 2:00 805 2:00 Broadview

11 1:00 Developing Skills & Resources to Access EmploymentWorkshop 1678 Board Room

Community Kitchens11:00 Channan Court2:00 Danforth

15 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 1:00 Drop-in Movie 4:30 Dinner cost $1



17 5:30 After Dinner Movie 805 Drop-in Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court 2:00 Danforth






24 Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court 2:00 Danforth


12:30 Lunch’n Learn Series Introduction to GAM (see pg. 8)





“I feel as if I had opened a book and found roses of yesterday sweet and fragrant, between its leaves. Lucy Maude Montgomery,

Please remember that Houselink offices, drop-ins, & community kitchens are scent free.

November Events

Wed Thu Fri Sat

1:00 Developing Skills & Resources to Access Employment Workshop 1678 Board Room

Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court

5 West End van Shopping 10:00 805 Reception 1:30 805 Reception

3:00 MAF Gerrard Drop-in Lunch 12:30 805

6 Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

7 1:00 Family Art Afternoon

Delaware 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 2:00 Pictionary



12 Drop-in Lunch 12:30 805

13 1:00 Conversation Circle

805 Drop-in Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

14 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 3:00 Euchre




20 1:00 Chair Yoga 805 Drop-in Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

21 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 3:00 Trivial Pursuit


n Learn Series Introduction to GAM (see pg. 8)



27 1:00 Peer Zone CAMH 1001 Queen St. West Training Room A Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

28 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 2:00 Computer Workshop “Setting up email etc.”

I feel as if I had opened a book and found roses of yesterday sweet and fragrant, between its leaves.”

Lucy Maude Montgomery, Anne of the Island

November Events

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