Monday was a blast!!! We went to the St. Louis Cardnials game at Busch Stadium. There were 17 people that went and we had all kinds of fun. We cheered the Cardnials on but they lost to the Brewers 5 to 3. It took 12 innings to do this. We stopped twice, once on way up for dinner and on the way back to get something to eat or drink. My thoughts of the night are that it was long and tiring. But also alot of fun,the Cardnials made two homeruns in one inning which was neat to see. Clubhouse offers alot of fun activies for us to do in the evening or weekends. We are working toward being a certificated clubhouse. Are next activiy is May 10th which is are Mental Health Walk at 8am to 12pm at Engler Park in Farmington Mo. Which is are 2nd annual walk. Please come out and helps out to fight the stimga on Mental illness.
Tina W.
Friday, May 2, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
The Ramblings of Miss Betty
After all the excitement about the art show has started to settle down a little. The show if over but there is still a lot of work to do. Now comes the time to add and subtract all the money and figure out just how much each person who entered a painting receives the correct amount of money as their share of the sale, and of course there’s always the money has to total just right so everyone gets their fair share. The cost of the Factory and the food and all other items that had to be purchased have to come out of the money too. Then there are the paintings left on the wall that will have to be taken down and some rehung on our traveling wall that moves from site to site. As always the staff and clients who do so much will take care of this also. They are so good and we appreciate all they do.
April 24 2014 we celebrated with an Easter Party. It was great, a lot of people had a wonderful time and as always ate too much. Chocolate was every where . We had great games as always. Shannon said she really enjoyed the game of Hot Egg. It was played a little different if the egg was in your hands when the music stopped you keep the candy filled egg. The reason Shannon liked the game was because 8 out of 8 times played she won. All 8 games!
The egg toss game was played by all and at least she didn’t win this one Paul and Tommy won that. We usually have a candy count and this time we had two. One has M&Ms and was won by Miss Judy. She always get so excited when she wins. Jack had the right guess for the Jelly Beans. Just talking and laughing with your friend always makes for a great day.
We had great lunch with sub’s and chips and dip. We had a very special dessert. A gooey chocolate brownie was topped by ice cream and then strawberries and finally a big scoop of creamy cool whip. One think you can always count on out clubhouse knows how to have a great party!
Join us at the new art tables in our new art area. We need to get busy painting pictures for our calendar
For 2015. Pick a month and base your picture on the month you choose. We need to have them done by September. So come on over and lets paint.
Betty W
April 24 2014 we celebrated with an Easter Party. It was great, a lot of people had a wonderful time and as always ate too much. Chocolate was every where . We had great games as always. Shannon said she really enjoyed the game of Hot Egg. It was played a little different if the egg was in your hands when the music stopped you keep the candy filled egg. The reason Shannon liked the game was because 8 out of 8 times played she won. All 8 games!
The egg toss game was played by all and at least she didn’t win this one Paul and Tommy won that. We usually have a candy count and this time we had two. One has M&Ms and was won by Miss Judy. She always get so excited when she wins. Jack had the right guess for the Jelly Beans. Just talking and laughing with your friend always makes for a great day.
We had great lunch with sub’s and chips and dip. We had a very special dessert. A gooey chocolate brownie was topped by ice cream and then strawberries and finally a big scoop of creamy cool whip. One think you can always count on out clubhouse knows how to have a great party!
Join us at the new art tables in our new art area. We need to get busy painting pictures for our calendar
For 2015. Pick a month and base your picture on the month you choose. We need to have them done by September. So come on over and lets paint.
Betty W
Thursday, April 24, 2014
“Supporting Recovery Through Art”
Submitted by Maggie Payne, artist/clubhouse member
“Supporting Recovery Through Art” (formerly “Inspired by my Illness” Art Exhibit) raised more than $3900 for Friends in Action Clubhouse.
As the guests arrived at the 6th Annual Friends in Action Clubhouse Art Show and Sale, they were greeted by me, a proud clubhouse member and artist. From there, they could see our lovely refreshment table decorated with flowers and lemons. Clubhouse members, Brenda, Lindell, and Tina along with clubhouse staff persons, Donna Gilliam and Rebecca Burris, worked at that station throughout the event. Soft music was provided by Bill Miller.
Almost 300 pieces of artwork- sketches, oil painting, acrylics, pastels, ink and pencil- lined the walls at The Factory for our best show yet! A wide variety of styles were done by clubhouse artists; some season ed and some new. We also opened “Supporting Recovery Through Art” to the public this year. We had tremendous response from BJC clients-both adult and youth- and staff, family members, friends and people from the community who all reached out to us to donate artwork. The sales from this year’s show are the largest in our 6 years. The artists had the opportunity to receive up to 20% of the sale of the items, however many artists donated the full 100% of the sale to clubhouse. Clubhouse will begin distributing the artists’ portion from our total sales.
Several select pieces were chosen for the live auction. People really seemed to enjoy outbidding each other for a favorite piece. Some of the work this year was so exceptional. Water colors and oils were a big hit. The highest bidder of the multi-medium butterfly painting on canvas received a $150 gift certificate toward matting and framing by the local company, Crossroads Custom Framing. The auction brought in $1650.00!
For the first time we offered wine tasting through Sand Creek Vineyard. Yvette and Paul Govero worked the table and donated 100% of the tasting proceeds to clubhouse- total $160.00.
We have so many wonderful partners, both in-house and in the community, that helped prepare for the show. The members, artists, and staff at Friends in Action and BJC BH worked hand in hand to make this fundraiser a success. Members helped matt, frame, affix the backing and hooks and wrap each piece weeks ahead of the show. Other members helped hang the artwork at The Factory the week of the show. Clubhouse staff persons, Dawn Mathes and Cindy Hoeflein, were the lead coordinators for this event. Our lead artist, Betty, was visible all evening at the show attempting to sell the last of our 2014 FIA wall calendars (we still have more to sell… only $3 each and they have artwork displayed each month). Associate Director, Karen Miller, filled in for the auctioneer after he was unable to attend. Clubhouse staff person, Mike Hunt, was a “runner” during the live auction as he climbed the ladder for each piece and then handed each piece to one of the two clubhouse members, Lisa and Tina, who then displayed the artwork through the crowd as the bidding wars began. The check-out table was busy all night thanks to everyone who helped collect money: Caitlin Ford, Rebecca Counts, Letitia and Anna Portell. There were so many great people involved it’s hard to mention everyone. We are grateful to everyone who had a part in supporting this event!
Artwork not sold will remain displayed at The Factory through April 30. Bella Tu Salon & Spa, located in The Factory, has partnered with us and will be accepting payment for any artwork sold until April 30. The “traveling art wall” will display pieces not sold at the show and will be in the lobby at BJC Behavioral Health, SE site, the month of May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Our clubhouse is at full capacity and we need a larger facility so badly. The clubhouse encourages people with a mental illness to build their confidence and take part in the community around us. It helps us to live a full, productive life. If you were unable to attend the event this Saturday and are interested in donating to clubhouse, you can contact clubhouse at 573-431-9620 or fiaclubhouse@bjc.org.
Now … the clubhouse artists will begin preparing for our 2015 wall calendar that will be on sale at the end of this year.
“Supporting Recovery Through Art” (formerly “Inspired by my Illness” Art Exhibit) raised more than $3900 for Friends in Action Clubhouse.
As the guests arrived at the 6th Annual Friends in Action Clubhouse Art Show and Sale, they were greeted by me, a proud clubhouse member and artist. From there, they could see our lovely refreshment table decorated with flowers and lemons. Clubhouse members, Brenda, Lindell, and Tina along with clubhouse staff persons, Donna Gilliam and Rebecca Burris, worked at that station throughout the event. Soft music was provided by Bill Miller.
Almost 300 pieces of artwork- sketches, oil painting, acrylics, pastels, ink and pencil- lined the walls at The Factory for our best show yet! A wide variety of styles were done by clubhouse artists; some season ed and some new. We also opened “Supporting Recovery Through Art” to the public this year. We had tremendous response from BJC clients-both adult and youth- and staff, family members, friends and people from the community who all reached out to us to donate artwork. The sales from this year’s show are the largest in our 6 years. The artists had the opportunity to receive up to 20% of the sale of the items, however many artists donated the full 100% of the sale to clubhouse. Clubhouse will begin distributing the artists’ portion from our total sales.
Several select pieces were chosen for the live auction. People really seemed to enjoy outbidding each other for a favorite piece. Some of the work this year was so exceptional. Water colors and oils were a big hit. The highest bidder of the multi-medium butterfly painting on canvas received a $150 gift certificate toward matting and framing by the local company, Crossroads Custom Framing. The auction brought in $1650.00!
For the first time we offered wine tasting through Sand Creek Vineyard. Yvette and Paul Govero worked the table and donated 100% of the tasting proceeds to clubhouse- total $160.00.
We have so many wonderful partners, both in-house and in the community, that helped prepare for the show. The members, artists, and staff at Friends in Action and BJC BH worked hand in hand to make this fundraiser a success. Members helped matt, frame, affix the backing and hooks and wrap each piece weeks ahead of the show. Other members helped hang the artwork at The Factory the week of the show. Clubhouse staff persons, Dawn Mathes and Cindy Hoeflein, were the lead coordinators for this event. Our lead artist, Betty, was visible all evening at the show attempting to sell the last of our 2014 FIA wall calendars (we still have more to sell… only $3 each and they have artwork displayed each month). Associate Director, Karen Miller, filled in for the auctioneer after he was unable to attend. Clubhouse staff person, Mike Hunt, was a “runner” during the live auction as he climbed the ladder for each piece and then handed each piece to one of the two clubhouse members, Lisa and Tina, who then displayed the artwork through the crowd as the bidding wars began. The check-out table was busy all night thanks to everyone who helped collect money: Caitlin Ford, Rebecca Counts, Letitia and Anna Portell. There were so many great people involved it’s hard to mention everyone. We are grateful to everyone who had a part in supporting this event!
Artwork not sold will remain displayed at The Factory through April 30. Bella Tu Salon & Spa, located in The Factory, has partnered with us and will be accepting payment for any artwork sold until April 30. The “traveling art wall” will display pieces not sold at the show and will be in the lobby at BJC Behavioral Health, SE site, the month of May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Our clubhouse is at full capacity and we need a larger facility so badly. The clubhouse encourages people with a mental illness to build their confidence and take part in the community around us. It helps us to live a full, productive life. If you were unable to attend the event this Saturday and are interested in donating to clubhouse, you can contact clubhouse at 573-431-9620 or fiaclubhouse@bjc.org.
Now … the clubhouse artists will begin preparing for our 2015 wall calendar that will be on sale at the end of this year.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
2nd Annual Mental Health Walk
Name: St. Francois County Mental Health Walk
Date: May 10, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BJC Behavioral Heath, in collaboration with the St. Francois County Mental Health Board and the local NAMI chapter, will be holding the 2nd Annual Mental Health Walk on Saturday, May 10 at Engler Park from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mental illness affects one in four Americans each year. It does not discriminate, affecting anyone, anytime, anywhere. The purpose of this event is to educate the community on mental illness, as well as resources available for those individuals/families who may be suffering.
All donations are tax-deductible and will remain in St. Francois County to be used to support individuals and families in need.
For more information or to sign up as a vendor, contact Donna Gilliam or Michael Hunt at 573-431-9620.
Date: May 10, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BJC Behavioral Heath, in collaboration with the St. Francois County Mental Health Board and the local NAMI chapter, will be holding the 2nd Annual Mental Health Walk on Saturday, May 10 at Engler Park from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mental illness affects one in four Americans each year. It does not discriminate, affecting anyone, anytime, anywhere. The purpose of this event is to educate the community on mental illness, as well as resources available for those individuals/families who may be suffering.
All donations are tax-deductible and will remain in St. Francois County to be used to support individuals and families in need.
For more information or to sign up as a vendor, contact Donna Gilliam or Michael Hunt at 573-431-9620.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Art Show is Coming
On Wednesday morning we took a roadtrip to St. Louis to pick up some artwork. On the way we had quite the adventure finding the place that we were supposed to pick up the art work. The GPS got us lost a few times but we figured it out in our own. Some of the artwork that we picked up is amazing, it's above and beyond what we were expecting. A lady donated all of the proceeds from her artwork to our new clubhouse. The other people were excited to give their artwork and be part of the art show this year. As an artist myself i have a couple of paintings in this years art show. I am excited for all of the artists involved. The art show is April the 12th from 4pm to 8pm at the Factory in Farmington, MO. Clubhouse and their art program has helped me through my journey of getting better and recovering from my mental illness.
Tina W.
Tina W.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Busy! Busy! Busy!
Clubhouse friends are working and getting ready for the art show. There is a lot of work to be done to get ready for this year’s art show. The painters are just the start of the process of getting prepared.
Framing is one of the trails that have to be faced first, getting the right sizes so that the picture will fit and still look nice. Putting the wire of the back and then wrapping them in brown paper so that they are ready to be transported to "The Factory" is just one of the many things that need to be done.
The staff of F.I.A. works hard so that every year our art show is bigger and better. We try to do something new and different each year.
Each year we do get better and we will one day be one of the main events of St. Francois County. It will be an event that no one will want to miss. Maybe even featured in the St. Louis papers! We hope to one day to famous for our art show.
Betty W.
Framing is one of the trails that have to be faced first, getting the right sizes so that the picture will fit and still look nice. Putting the wire of the back and then wrapping them in brown paper so that they are ready to be transported to "The Factory" is just one of the many things that need to be done.
The staff of F.I.A. works hard so that every year our art show is bigger and better. We try to do something new and different each year.
Each year we do get better and we will one day be one of the main events of St. Francois County. It will be an event that no one will want to miss. Maybe even featured in the St. Louis papers! We hope to one day to famous for our art show.
Betty W.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Art show in Progress
Different colors of acrylic paint, markers, and colored pencils are works in progress as talented members create masterpieces to be placed in our 2014 FIA art show. The art show is a yearly project to help raise funds to assist with the building of our new clubhouse. A new clubhouse is desperately needed as space is limited for many of our tasks such as wellness, art and floral shop. Attendance is growing but our walls are not expanding.
We end our week this week with a fun note. We are playing Bingo- some for fun and prizes, while others are serious and pay to play with money being the prize. and what is better to spend the money on then our newest fundraiser CANDY BARS !!!! For $1 you can enjoy a Carmel, krunch or almond, So just find a member and ask for candy. We can supply!!! : )
We end our week this week with a fun note. We are playing Bingo- some for fun and prizes, while others are serious and pay to play with money being the prize. and what is better to spend the money on then our newest fundraiser CANDY BARS !!!! For $1 you can enjoy a Carmel, krunch or almond, So just find a member and ask for candy. We can supply!!! : )
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