Our Iris sales in April were a great success. Thanks to South Shore Regional Hospital, Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, and the Bridgewater Walmart for being our hosts, and to all of our volunteers!
Jean Covert (pictured below), vice-president of the LCC-SSNS and a CMHA Community Facilitator, made a video presentation about mental illness to the Grade 9 students at the Bridgewater High School on Wednesday, April 18th, as part of Diversity Day.
May 2007
Walk Nova Scotia
May 6th, 2007
May 6th, 2007
Walk Nova Scotia Challenge Reception (above), Girl Guides Cabin, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
Linda Dagley (above right) thanks Stephen Ayer, Executive Director of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, for his participation in the Walk Nova Scotia Award Presentations.Walk Nova Scotia Raffle
Congratulations to winners of the raffle:
1st Prize
Four (4) VIA Rail Tickets - Halifax/Moncton
Three-day use of an automobile from Budget Rent-A-Car
WINNER: Dr. Michael Fowler (pictured above)
2nd Prize
Wood Heron carving donated by local artist Jim Smith
WINNER: Pauline Crouse
3rd Prize
Painting donated by Nothin Fancy Furniture Warehouse
WINNER: Ruth Henderson
Annual Conference
Denton Conrad, Kay Joudrey, and Linda Dagley represented the LCC-SSNS at the Annual Conference in Halifax by setting up an information booth about our chapter which included a raffle of a watercolour of an Iris painted by Judith Orr, an artist living in Bridgewater. The proceeds of the raffle were used as a bursary to assist one of our consumers, Richard Balser, enabling him to enroll in art lessons this Fall.
Richard Balser's winning entry in the Nova Scotia Department of Health Calendar Contest was on display at our booth. Congratulations to Richard (pictured below with his winning entry)!
Linda Dagley displayed her Personal Journey Living with Schizophrenia answering questions from many who visited our booth.
June 2007
We had our closing support meeting at the Bowl More Lanes in Bridgewater followed by refreshments and pizza at Pizza Delight. Richard Balser was presented with a educational bursary from the proceeds of the Annual SSNS Conference Raffle.
Some of our bowlers, from left to right, Matthew, Ellen, and Ruth.
September 2007
On September 3rd, LCC-SSNS held a barbecue. A total of thirty three members and friends attended. Clarence Herman, and Al & Bob Patterson provided the entertainment (pictured below).
The first support meeting of the fall took place on Tuesday, September 17th, at 7 pm. We showed the film, Cracking Up, a documentary that follows eleven courageous people who signed up for a pioneering course that teaches stand-up comedy to people living with mental illness.
On September 22nd, thirteen volunteers made 200 chicken pot pies for our first fundraiser of the season.
October 2007
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Jean Covert and Linda Dagley made a presentation about Schizophrenia to Nova Scotia Community College's Licenced Practical Nursing and Continuing Care programs during Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Thursday, October 4th and Friday, October 5th
LCC-SSNS sold Raffle tickets at Walmart (October 4th) and at Bridgewater Mall (October 5th).
- 1st Prize: Counter Top Roaster donated by Gow's Home Hardware
- 2nd Prize: Watercolour of an Iris by Judith Orr - a local artist
- 3rd Prize: A set of red lacquered bamboo bowls donated by Details/Creative Decor in Bridgewater
Friday, October 12th
Gail Corkum (below, right) presenting a bursary to Verge House's Transition Program on behalf of the LCC-SSNS.
Tuesday, October 16th
October support meeting and Halloween party.
November 2007
Tuesday, November 20th, 7:00 pm
November support meeting - preparing for Christmas Bake Sale.
Thursday, November 29th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Bake Sale at the Bridgewater Mall.
December 2007
December support meeting - Christmas Dinner/Party.
Date and time to be announced.
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