Derry Members Honor
Sandy Hook Elementary School
Project Snowflake
Members of On the Road to Recovery in Derry caught wind that
the Connecticut PTA had put out a notice of a project for Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT … “Project Snowflake.”
The thought from the PTA was that students and teachers across
the country could make and send snowflakes that the school could
use to decorate the halls for the students who would be returning
to school.
February
2013
Points of Interest
Consumer Council Meeting
3rd Tuesday of
Every Month
10:00am - 1:00pm
BBH in Concord
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Board of Directors Meeting
2nd Thurs @ 5:00 PM
February’s Meeting to be held
at the
Derry Peer Center
Members Welcome
Members of OTRTR’s Creative Arts Group made dozens of
snowflakes and sent them off to Sandy Hook.
The response far exceeded the PTA’s expectations. In an public
announcement given early January, Sandy Hook Elementary
received more than 6 million snowflakes of all shapes, sizes and
forms from schools, PTAs, community centers, and families around
the world … not to mention the caring Members of On the Road
to Recovery!
Aging Consumer Advisory
Council
4th Monday of
Every Month
11:00am – 2:00pm
BBH in Concord
Get Involved
On the Road to Recovery’s
ANNUAL MEETING
Thought for the Month
“Talking comes by nature, silence by wisdom”
Author Unknown
Saturday
March 23rd
Details in Next Month’s
Newsletter
Do you have eyes but don’t see?
Do you have ears but don’t hear?
Do you have a voice but is it silent?
In this age of the internet, cable news, television and smart phone,
how is it possible that we remain so disconnected? Are we finding
ourselves separated from life all around us? Yes, all of this is true.
Why do I ask? I ask because if we want, we can isolate ourselves,
stay disconnected and wait in the shadows of darkness that too
frequently become to pathway to despair and incredible lowliness.
Have you ever wondered how it happens that a person can be alone even in a crowded city? All of
these things can happen if we choose to let them happen. There are times when we don’t choose
these things, but we do nothing and end up at the same place. Remember … not to make a
decision is really making a decision, a decision to let things happen. When all of the above happen
how do we react? Is it with quiet resignation that says, “That’s the way it is, it has always been this
way, and to look into the future we see no hope for change?” NO, it doesn’t have to be so!
The power and strength to change these things is found within ourselves. At the moment of our
arrival in this world we have been given gifts, the gift of life and the master tool to move ourselves
forward. It is called free will! No, we cannot simply “will” ourselves to wellness by declaring
ourselves well, however we can “will ourselves” to work on “our plan for wellness and recovery”
and then do it. As an old TV ad used to repeatedly tell us, “Try it, you will like it!”
SAVE THE DATE
On the Road to Recovery’s Annual Meeting
Saturday, March 23rd
Meet and Speak with our Board of Directors
Elect New Members to the Board
Be Inspired by stories from the past and vision for the future
Enjoy a delightful dinner with fellow members and friends
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Details along with Board Member Bio’s in Next Month’s Newsletter
ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
13 Orange Street · Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 623-4523 · Fax (603) 623-2873
[email protected]
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 8:30-4:30
12 Birch Street · Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (603) 552-3177 · Fax (603) 552-3179
[email protected]
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
The Values that Drive Peer Support
Values. There are ten of them that drive the work of Intentional Peer
Support. Over several months, we have talked about seven of these:
Commitment to Recovery; Accountability; the Power of Language;
Direct, Honest, and Respectful Communication; Critical Learning;
Worldview; Mutual Responsibility; and this month we’ll talk about ...
Shared Risk: Frankly, this value is hard to exercise. Why? Because it
involves having to sit with one’s discomfort. That’s a bit foreign to most of us. We live in a society that
works diligently to make things more “comfortable.” Think about it: Automobiles with heated seats
and dual climate controls; high-tech remotes that change channels, turn off lights, and turn on fans so we
don’t have to get up out of our “comfortable” seats to do those things; or what about the CVS type
store that has hundreds of linear feet of shelving filled with items to take away pain and make us more
“comfortable.” At our Peer Centers, we teach the high value of sitting with one’s discomfort. That’s
hard!
Exercising the value of shared risk often manifests itself in the ability to work through hard times
without professional intervention. That’s at the core of Intentional Peer Support! It also shows itself
through the avoidance of over-reacting and taking over situations when things get tough. So, to our
readers … may I encourage you to learn to sit with your discomfort. If you don’t know how, or even
what that looks like, come to one of our Peer Centers. We’ll gladly show you.
Manchester Peer Center Groups
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Communication

Recovery

Exercise

Serenity

Gratitude

Social Gathering

Life’s Healing Choices (NEW)
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Suggestion Box

Moving Toward

Walking

Music Appreciation

What is Peer Support? (Tasks / Values)

Open Reflections

W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)

Pursuit of Happiness

YOU MATTER!

Reading for Inspiration
Groups meet weekly, and at different times and days of the week. Check the inserted calendar for days and
times when the groups you may want to access meet. Check our website (www.otrtr.org) for detailed
descriptions for each group.
ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
Visit us on the Web: http://www.otrtr.org
Member 10-Minute Phone Line
(603) 623-0652
Warm Line Services Available Nightly
5:00pm-10:00pm
1-800-306-4334
MANCHESTER - FEBRUARY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Board of
Director’s Meeting
Life’s Healing Choices
9:30am
______________
Thursday
February 14th
Serenity
11:30am
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Derry Peer Center
5:00pm
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10
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17
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7
8
Social Gathering
9:30am
__________________
Recovery
11:30am
__________________
Walking Group
11:30am
__________________
Pursuit of Happiness
11:30am
___________________
W.R.A.P.
11:30am
___________________
Serenity
11:30am
______________
Music Appreciation
1:30pm
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
What is Peer Support
1:30pm
Communication
1:30pm
Open Reflections
1:30pm
13
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Life’s Healing Choices
9:30am
______________
15
11
12
Gratitude
9:30am
__________________
Social Gathering
9:30am
__________________
YOU MATTER!
9:30am
__________________
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Life’s Healing Choices
Recovery
11:30am
__________________
Walking Group
11:30am
__________________
Pursuit of Happiness
11:30am
___________________
W.R.A.P.
11:30am
___________________
Serenity
11:30am
______________
Music Appreciation
1:30pm
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
What is Peer Support
1:30pm
Communication
1:30pm
Open Reflections
1:30pm
19
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Exercise
2:00pm
9
Gratitude
9:30am
__________________
CLOSED
24
6
YOU MATTER!
9:30am
__________________
18
Suggestion Box
10:00am
_______________
Open Reflections
1:30pm
5
4
Saturday
2
1
14
20
21
9:30am
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22
Social Gathering
9:30am
__________________
YOU MATTER!
9:30am
__________________
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Life’s Healing Choices
Walking Group
11:30am
__________________
Pursuit of Happiness
11:30am
___________________
W.R.A.P.
11:30am
___________________
Serenity
11:30am
______________
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
What is Peer Support
1:30pm
Communication
1:30pm
Open Reflections
1:30pm
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28
Gratitude
9:30am
__________________
Social Gathering
9:30am
__________________
YOU MATTER!
9:30am
__________________
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Recovery
11:30am
__________________
Walking Group
11:30am
__________________
Pursuit of Happiness
11:30am
___________________
W.R.A.P.
11:30am
___________________
Music Appreciation
1:30pm
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
What is Peer Support
1:30pm
Communication
1:30pm
9:30am
______________
Suggestion Box
10:00am
_______________
Exercise
2:00pm
16
Suggestion Box
10:00am
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Exercise
2:00pm
23
Suggestion Box
10:00am
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Exercise
2:00pm
DERRY - FEBRUARY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
DRA
Dual Recovery
Anonymous
Sponsored by
Friendship
Center
Wednesdays
at Noon
3
CONCORD,NH
10AM-1PM
MINDFUL
MEDITATION
TUESDAY,
FEB. 19TH
___________________
11:30AM-12:15PM
A STRONGER YOU
1:30PM-2:30PM
5
6
HEALTHY LIVING
10:30AM-11:15AM
10:30AM-11:15PM
__________________
BOOKWORM GROUP
11:30AM-12:30PM
__________________
ADVOCACY GROUP
__________________
CLOSED
1:30PM-2:30PM
11
10:30AM-11:15AM
CLOSED
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM-12:30PM
_________________
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM-2:30PM
12
CREATIVE WRITING
__________________
BOOKWORM GROUP
11:30AM-12:30PM
__________________
ADVOCACY GROUP
HEALTHY LIVING
10:30AM-11:15PM
___________________
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM-12:30PM
_____________
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM-2:30PM
1:30PM-2:30PM
17
18
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19
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For President’s Day
HEALTHY LIVING
10:30AM-11:15PM
___________________
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM-12:30PM
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM-2:30PM
25
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26
CREATIVE WRITING
10:30AM-11:15AM
__________________
BOOKWORM GROUP
11:30AM-12:30PM
__________________
ADVOCACY GROUP
1:30PM-2:30P
7
CONVERSATIONS OF
HOPE
10:30AM-11:15AM
__________________
DUAL RECOVERY
ANONYMOUS
NOON-1:00PM
___________________
WRAP
1:30PM-2:30PM
13
CONVERSATIONS OF
HOPE
HEALTHY LIVING
10:30AM-11:15PM
___________________
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM-12:30PM
_____________
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM-2:30PM
___________
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30AM-12:15PM
____________________
MEN’S GROUP
12:30
____________________
WALKING
1:45PM
14
WOMAN’S GROUP
10:30AM-11:15AM
_______________
MINDFUL
MEDITATION
11:30AM-12:15PM
CLOSED
___________________
A STRONGER YOU
1:30PM-2:30PM
16
15
WOMAN’S GROUP
10:30AM-11:15AM
10:30AM-11:30AM
________________
OUTREACH
COMMUNITY MEETING
____11:30AM_______
DUAL RECOVERY
ANONYMOUS
NOON-1:00PM
___________________
WRAP
1:30PM-2:30PM
PLEASANT VALLEY
NURSING CTR
SIGN UP AT THE CENTER
__________________
MEN’S GROUP
_______12:30________
WALKING
1:45PM
21
CONVERSATIONS OF
HOPE
10:30AM-11:15AM
__________________
DUAL RECOVERY
ANONYMOUS
LAUGHING GROUP
10:30AM-11:15
__________________
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30AM-12:15PM
____________________
NOON-1:00PM
___________________
WRAP
1:30PM-2:30PM
MEN’S GROUP
12:30
__________________
WALKING
1:45PM
27
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8
LAUGHING GROUP
10:30AM-11:15AM
__________________
20
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24
CLOSED
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CREATIVE WRITING
10
2
WOMAN’S GROUP
10:30AM-11:15AM
CONSUMER
COUNCIL
4
Saturday
CLOSED
MINDFUL
MEDITATION
11:30AM-12:15PM
____________
STAFF MEETING
12:45PM
A STRONGER YOU
1:30PM-2:30PM
22
WOMAN’S GROUP
10:30AM-11:15AM
_______________
MINDFUL
MEDITATION
23
CLOSED
11:30AM-12:15PM
___________________
A STRONGER YOU
1:30PM-2:30PM
28
CONVERSATIONS
OF HOPE
10:30AM-11:30AM
__________________
ANGER MANAGEMENT
10:30AM-11:15AM
DUAL RECOVERY
ANONYMOUS
NOON-1:00PM
___________________
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30AM-12:15PM
____________________
WRAP
1:30PM-2:30PM
_____________
MEN’S GROUP
12:30
___________________
WALKING
COMPUTER 101 &
PEER EMPLOYMENT
SUPPORT IS
AVAILABLE BY
APPOINTMENT IF
INTERESTED ON A
1-TO-1 BASIS
ASK AT CTR FOR
DETAILS
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Derry Peer Center Groups
 Bookworm Group
 Anger Management
 Creative Writing
 Computer 101
 Dual Recovery Anonymous
 Creative Arts
 Music Appreciation
 Peer Employment Support
 Walking (Weather Permitting)
 A Stronger You
 Advocacy Group
 Conversations Of Hope
 WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
 Laughing Group
 Wellness Planning
 Healthy Living
Groups meet weekly, and at different times and days of the week. Check the inserted calendar for days and times when
the groups you may want to access meet. Check our website (www.otrtr.org) for detailed descriptions for each group.
- Attention Derry Members -
“WOMEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION”
Tools for Wellness
Friday, March 8th, 5:00pm
Thru
Saturday, March 9th, 5:00pm
Registration Required
- Limited Space Available For Full Brochure and More Information, Call or Stop by the Derry Peer Center
Creative Writing … More Expressions toward Wellness
There are many ways to write creatively. One way is through poetry, and not all poetry is the same.
Last month some of our members expressed their thoughts using the form of Pantoum Poetry. This
month our members were focused on Cinquain Poems … poems that are five lines long, with
certain “rules.”
Line 1 ……………………………………………………..
One Word (subject or noun)
Line 2 ……………………………………………………..
Two Words (adjectives that describe line 1)
Line 3 ……………………………………………………..
Three Words (action verbs that relate to line 1)
Line 4 ……………………………………………………..
Four Words (feelings or a complete sentence that relate to line 1)
Line 5 ………………………………………………………
One Word (synonym of line 1 or a words that sums it up)
By Paula B.
Grandchildren
Lovable, Fun
Rewarding, A Blessing, Returning
My grandchildren are truly a joy to me.
Children’s Children
By Lynn D.
Cats
Lovable, Soft
Sleeping, Playing, Climbing
Cats keep you busy and like to give you affection when you pat him
Feline
By Nancy W.
By Nancy W.
By Lauren R.
Mountain
Tall and Gracious
Trailing, Walking, Climbing
As big as it could ever be
Hilltop
Valley
Green and Scenic
Running, Dancing, Flowing
The perfect place to be free
Flatlands
Sickness
Gross and Uncomfortable
Coughing, Sneezing, & Wheezing
Being sick is miserable
A Cold
By Lauren R.
By Dave P.
Hope
Optimistic and Lively
Motivating, Uplifting, Reassuring
Hope helps you see the light when it’s dark
Faith
Earth
Is very large planet
Moving, Turning, Living
The Earth moves on its axis
Planet
On the Road to Recovery, Inc
PO Box 1721
Manchester, NH 03105-1721
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Manchester, NH
Permit No. 1217
Ours is a House of Respect
February Outreach
Members of our Derry Peer Center are reaching out to the folks at the Pleasant Valley Nursing
Center in Derry on Valentines Day this month. Members have been working on making
Valentines cards for EVERY resident at the Nursing Center. And thanks to the donations from
the four local businesses listed below, every resident of the Nursing Center will also get a
flower! We firmly believe that a significant piece of our personal wellness is reaching out and
touching some other life other than our own. Want to be involved? Contact the Derry Peer
Center for details!