WINDHORSE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Home-Based Recovery of Mental Health, Inc.
APRIL 2017
National College Basketball
Championship Game
Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Dhyana and Chris
1305 Oak Court, Boulder
Come watch the game on a great TV with
friends and food. Prizes will be awarded for fun
basketball contests. Watch your email and
Facebook for more information.
Fond Farewell to Interns
Lydia and Suzanne
Tuesday, April 11
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Come join us to celebrate Suzanne and Lydia’s time
at Windhorse at their Appreciation and Farewell
Gathering. We will honor them at Dinner Club on
April 11. We’ve loved getting to know them and
wish them well as they return to Smith College
School of Social Work.
Upcoming Events:
• Tuesday Night Dinner Club
• Friday Creative Arts & Music
Program
• Volunteer Group
• A Hero’s Journey of Recovery
Community Programs Class
• … and More!
Windhorse Dinner Club
Every Tuesday Evening 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Mike, Stephanie and Lydia
1200 Yarmouth - Kitchen
Come join us for dinner! We gather to plan and cook delicious meals,
then eat and enjoy conversation together. Enjoy fresh seasonal
ingredients and explore new cuisines!
Be sure to “like” our Facebook page for weekly menus!
Contact Stephanie: [email protected]
Family Support Group
Every Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
April 10
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
1501 Yarmouth
You are invited to join our job readiness
program, where crew members work in the
Housekeeping Department at the beautiful Omni
Resort in Broomfield. The staff are welcoming,
friendly and helpful. Lunch is delicious and the
hourly pay is $10. This is a great opportunity for
people who want to enter the workforce with
support.
The Family Support group meets on the
second Monday of each month, from 5-6:30pm,
and is co-led by Kathy and Jeanne. All family
members of Windhorse clients are welcome.
Meeting location is the Windhorse office at
1501 Yarmouth Ave.
Contact JoAnn at [email protected]
for more information to sign up.
Contact Kathy: [email protected]
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Friday Creative Arts and Music Program
Every Friday, Windhorse is happy to offer opportunities for staff and clients
to get together for creative expression.
Friday Writing Group
Art Classes
Hosted by Art G.
April 14
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
April 7 and 23, with Garrett
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Garrett is a very talented artist who is willing
to share his skills and enthusiasm with budding
Windhorse artists. He works in a variety of
media and helps clients create vibrant, fun
paintings.
We’ve been busy so far coming up with short
story ideas, and talked about what makes a
good story. We'll also share poetry and see if
we can get our creative juices flowing. We
will do a little brainstorming for future writing
groups, and work on outlining short stories
about our life experiences.
Hosted by Lori and Suzanne
April 28
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Music and Social Club is a place to gather, play
games and share gifts (musical or otherwise),
with friends and community members. Bring a
song, poem or a joke to share. Jam with the
group or, just come by to enjoy the Social Club
“vibe”. It’s an evening of creative sharing and
fun.
Friday Volunteer Group
Fridays, April
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Stephanie and Suzanne
Please join our volunteer group at Sunrise of Boulder,
an assisted living center right down the road. We will
meet each Friday at 1200 Yarmouth at 1:30 and head
over to spend social time with the residents or help
out in other departments.
“Volunteering is great fun!
Many surprises!” – Anne
“It’s an awesome place to volunteer!” - Nick
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Community Programs Class:
The Hero’s Journey of
Recovery
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
With JoAnn, Lydia and Samantha
Starts Tuesday, April 4th,
ends May 25th
Inspired by the work of Joseph Campbell, this
class walks you through the stages of the hero’s
journey as a person in recovery from mental
health challenges. Using a multi-media approach
(video clips, art, poetry, self reflection and
discussion), the workshop offers opportunities to
examine your own experiences of being the hero
in your life. The class offers opportunities for
sharing and gaining insight into your life and work
experiences. You will be transformed with new
insight, inspiration and renewal.
Contact JoAnn at [email protected]
for more information.
Is anyone interested in organizing a
Team Windhorse to run the
Bolder Boulder, May 28th?
If so, contact Stephanie at
[email protected]
Windhorse has a Facebook page!
You can now see all of our activities, events
and information whenever you want.
www.facebook.com/windhorsecommunityservices/
Windhorse Community
Service’s Annual
Diversity Dinner
In late February, we held the third annual
Diversity Dinner. The Windhorse community —
clients, families, and staff — came together to
explore and celebrate our various identities,
experiences, and perspectives. It was a great
turn out, full of thoughtful conversation. We
appreciate all who were able to attend, and
hope the tradition of Diversity Dinners continues
to deepen our compassion and understanding of
ourselves and others.