January 2007 Newsletter
Editorial
The community of Platinum Clubhouse use this opportunity
to whish every staff member and member of the Clubhouse a prosperous
New Year. Platinum Clubhouse celebrated every member’s achievements
by organizing an Award Ceremony in recognition of their educational
achievements throughout the year. The award was presented by staff
members and a representative from the Literacy Department of the
Adult Education Centre. As the first and only accredited Clubhouse
in Ireland, the Clubhouse ,over the years has continued to facilitate
inclusiveness and integrations of all its members within society.
The clubhouse use this opportunity to thank ever y staff member
& members for their contributions. Happy new year!
Chris M
If anyone has any articles or comments they would
like to submit please e-mail them to us at: platinumclubhouse@eircom.net
Awards Day - 6th December 2006
To recognise and celebrate the vast achievements
and accomplishments made by members of Platinum Clubhouse in 2006
an award ceremony was held on the 6th of December 2006. A large
crowd attended and there was a great atmosphere as the guests gathered
around the brightly light Christmas tree in the dinning room. Members
had worked very hard during the year and the large amount of certificates
awarded reflected this. Certificates were given in the following
area; Basic Computers, Literacy, PD Courses, Advanced Microsoft
Word, Health and Safety, and Art. The variety of different certificates
gained by the members reflects the uniqueness and individuality
of the members. In total there were 26 certificates awarded. Platinum
Clubhouse received a ‘Make it Happen’ Award from The Nationalist
Newspaper Group and were given a cheque in Feb 2006. Platinum Clubhouse
also received a 3 year Certification from the ICCD in March 2006.
This is and achievement that both members and staff members are
very proud of. In addition to the many certificates received by
the members of Platinum Clubhouse, awards and trophies were also
given to members who took part in the bowling competition run by
the Social Club Department in Platinum Clubhouse. During the award
ceremony the two students on their work placements had their contribution
to the Clubhouse acknowledged. They were given watches from Newbridge
Silverware as a token of appreciation from the staff members and
members of the Clubhouse. A lunch of finger food was prepared and
was enjoyed by all in attendance. Due to the huge success of this
years Award Ceremony it is hoped that it will become an annual event
in the Clubhouse.
Moorefield
Moorefield bridged a gap of 25 years by winning
the Leinster Club Championship at windswept Portlaoise on Sunday
last. The last Kildare Club team to raise the trophy was Raheens
in 1982. The victory goes some way to restoring pride in Kildare
football after a number of years of abysmal performances of the
Kildare county team in the All Ireland Championship. Moorefield’s
victory was based on a solid team performance by each member of
the team, particularly by the back line which repelled most of the
Rhode attacks. Playing against gale force wind in the opening half
Moorefield knuckled down and won two penalties, expertly converted
by ‘man of the match’ Ronan Sweeney. That was the platform on which
victory was based and Moorefield held out for a comfortable victory.
Work Experience
I feel very honoured to be invited to Platinum
Clubhouse for my work placement and to be given this opportunity
to share my experience with the members. I find Platinum Clubhouse
to be one happy family with unique individual abilities. The warm
unconditional receptive environment removed all the tensions I had,
prior to starting the work placement. Every member has contributed
immensely to making this experience a pleasant one for me. The staff
members and the member’s level of co-operation is indicative of
the therapeutic, environment that exists within the Clubhouse. I
noticed that everyone is treated with uttermost respect and the
‘open door’ policy of the Clubhouse is phenomenal. I think other
Care Centres should follow the Platinum model of care, because the
society is incomplete without Centres like Platinum Clubhouse providing
these wonderful services. At the end of my work placement, I am
expected to submit a written report to the college. You all have
made this assignment very easy for me, because everyone has been
very open and entertained my questions. I want to use this opportunity
to thank the staff members and the members for giving me this great
opportunity. Oh! Least I forget, I hope after my work placement,
I am still invited to have that lovely lunch.
Chris (Student)
Is Oil Painting for You?
I recently joined the Art and Oil Painting Class
in St Conleths’ School in Newbridge. I did nine classes and I have
to say I didn’t know much about Oil Painting before I joined. But
I learned fast and developed new skills. Now you cannot stop me
from painting. I enjoy working with oil but it can be very expensive.
Oil painting is easy to work with and I find it more user friendly.
My paintings are bright and colourful and one can achieve almost
any effect with oil paint. I would encourage any person who has
a desire for Art to take up an art course.
Damien
Socials in January
A surprise Social in January [Look
at the February issue for report]
Wed Social 10th January Platinum Clubhouse
Saturday social 20th January Platinum Clubhouse
Employment Dinner Friday 26th January 2007 Kilcullen
Mother hen with head stern
Cygnets flow merrily along
Little creatures much to learn
Guided constantly with chirpy song
Sunshine days water ripple free
Guide loved ones on their way
Cob swan stern eyes see
Giving family as safe a day
Lovingly nurturing all their own
In safe a conduct as can be
One day soon be fully grown
Such a grace fly away free
Swans of white silken feathers glow
On a dismal pond a family
Soon take flight so far away
Gone forever to be free
Patrick M
Receipes
Apple and Walnut Squares
Ingredients:
275g / 10 oz Self Raising Flour
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
175g / 6oz Light Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
150ml / 1/4 pint Sunflower Oil
3 Apples (peeled, cored and grated)
100g pack of Chopped Walnuts
Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas 4. Grease a roasting tin or
oblong container 23 cm x 34 cm / 3” x 9” approx in size. Place the
flour, baking power, cinnamon and brown sugar into a bowl and mix
the ingredients together. In a jug, beat the eggs and oil and add
the dry ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are well blended
Finally, stir in the grated apples and chopped walnuts. Poor mixture
into the prepared tin. Bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown
and ‘set’. Turn onto a wire tray to cool a little; then cut into
squares. Serve hot of cold with whipped cream or crème fraiche.
Name
Handy Tips
Health/Safety - If food or liquid is spilt clean
it up immediately so you don’t slip in it.
Announcements:
Get Well wishes to: All our members who
are unwell.
Birthday Wishes:
Damien, Garrett, Thomas, Barry, Mark, Mary
Disclaimer: The views, opinions and beliefs
expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Platinum
Clubhouse.
Contributors: Chris, Paddy, Breda, Damien,
Mary and Pierce.
Editorial team: Chris,
Breda, Clive, Carmel.
Any articles, items or pictures in this newsletter
may only be reproduced following permission from Platinum Clubhouse.
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