March Calendar

Central Mass Recovery Learning Community

91 Stafford St, Worcester, MA 01603 508-751-9600 WRTA Bus 27

Our Art Gallery is currently under renovation and will re-open April 5th with a mixed media show. If you have something you’d like to display, call Mike Whitney at the RLC.


March is Spring Cleaning and Renovating Month at the RLC. Fridays will be our cleaning, decorating, renovating day. All peers are welcome, and lunches will be served for all working on our remodeling projects.


Come Join Us for a Film Screening: “Healing Homes” Friday, March 11th, 12:00-2:00pm Central Mass RLC, 91 Stafford St, Worcester Meet the filmmaker: Daniel Mackler


Mondays
Stress Reduction & Mindfulness: This time will be focused on Mindfulness and Stress Reduction. We are grateful to have a renowned leader in the field, we call Ray, to instruct us. Let yourself experience the gift and reality of decreased stress and increased mindfulness. Weekly, 10:30-11:30.
Knitting Circle: Come and enjoy knitting or crocheting and talking with peers. Weekly, 12:00-1:00.
Peer Support Meeting: This meeting is open to everyone who has some experience with extreme states or a mental health condition. Weekly, 1:00-2:00.
Drum Circle: Come find the rhythm master in yourself as you drum with other peers! Open to all—you don’t need experience, and drums will be available. We’ll have a blast creating freestyle rhythms as well as learning rhythms from African, Latin, and Arabic cultures! Weekly, 4:30-6:00pm.


Tuesdays
Coffee & Conversation: A time to spend with other people who want to share thoughts and support each other. Weekly, 10:30-11:30.
*Latino Circle: Spanish speakers have the opportunity to share their lived experiences and therefore learn from one another. Weekly, 10:30-11:30.
Peer Power in the Workforce: Are you thinking of going to work but are unsure of where to start or how working may change your life? Please join us for discussions. We will cover such topics as looking for work, finding a job that works for you, finding work-related resources and supports, how working may affect your benefits, and more. Weekly, 12:00-1:00.
*Clases de Ingles: ESL, Estas clases le enseňarán como hablar, leer y escribir en ingles. Semanalmente, 12:00-1:00.
Learning Spanish: This training will allow you to learn how to speak, to read, and to write in Spanish. Weekly, 1:15-2:15.
Recovery through Poetry: Expand your mind. Get in touch with your inner creative self. Weekly, 2:30-3:30.
Volunteer Collaboration Day: Work together as a community helping one another with our mailing project. Pot-luck lunch—bring in your favorite food. March 22nd, 9:30-4:00.
Peer Facilitator’s Dinner: This dinner is for peer facilitators, to support, share, and improve the quality of our meetings. March 22nd, 5:00-7:00.

Wednesdays
Wellness Wednesday: We will explore various physical and mental health topics such as diet, eating habits, exercise and peer support. Weekly, 10:30- 11:30.
Computer Training: Want to understand some of the basics of the personal computer? If your answer is yes, then this training is for you. March 2nd, 16th & 30th from 12:00-1:30.
PC Workshop: Expand your computer skills! We will cover the basics of e-mail, internet, and MS Office. March 9th & 23rd from 12:00-1:30pm.
Edit U Intro: “An online campus for people with disabilities and the people that serve them.” Weekly, 1:30-2:30.
Beating the Winter Blues: Is this long, hard winter affecting you? If so, join Joyce for ideas on essential oils (aromatherapy) and flower essence sprays that could come to the rescue. March 2nd, 16th & 30th, 1:00-2:00.
Common Ground Workshop: Common ground is a web-based software application which generates reports that can be brought to your doctor during medication visits. This workshop will provide a walk-through of the programs and provide an opportunity for people to sign up for this service. March 9th, 1:00- 2:00
Mass Rehabilitation Informational: Welcome from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. MRC promotes dignity for individuals with disabilities through employment and independent living in the community. Come on in and find out more information in regards to Mass Rehab and ask any questions you might have. March 9th, 2:00-3:00.

Thursdays
Peer Support Meeting: This meeting is open to everyone who has some experience with extreme states or a mental health condition. Weekly, 10:30-11:30.
Financial Literacy: The curriculum for this training was designed to help meet the financial planning needs of individuals living with mental health issues. Training limited to 10 people. 6-week training. Weekly, 11:00-1:00.
*Recovery through Music & Creation: In this multilingual group we use music and creativity as a tool of relation and well being. All projects will fit all artistic levels, from beginner to advanced, including jewelry creation, collage, painting, and more. Weekly, 11:30-1:30.
Peer Worker Support Meeting: This meeting is for all peers working in the field of mental health—specifically for the CBFS (Community Based Flexible Support project). Weekly, 2:00-4:00.
Peer Facilitator Training: This training is the vital first step in becoming a peer facilitator. If you are interested in becoming a paid peer facilitator, this training is a must! March 10th, 10:00am-4:oopm.
Yoga: Mimi, a certified yoga instructor conducts a 45 minute yoga class tailored to our community. All levels are welcome! We have all mats and straps here so just bring yourself to the conference room and De-stress with yoga! March 10th, 1:30-2:15.
Ayurveda Class: This meeting will be an introduction to the 3 season diet that Dr John Douillard recommends to live a healthy lifestyle. We will discuss how being healthy effects us internally and we will include breathing exercises and create positive health goals for the New Year. March 24th, 1:30-2:00.

Fridays:
Coffee & Conversation: Come spend time with other peers who share thoughts and support each other. Weekly, 10:30-11:30.
*Spanish Book Club: “En este grupo vamos a leer partes del libro motivacional “Si Se Puede” - Cualquier ser humano puede hacer realidad sus suňos si tiene fe en su capacidad innata para enfrentar los retros que la vida ofrece.” Semanalmente, 10:30-11:30.
Spring Cleaning, Renovating, & Remodeling: Come and pitch in as we spruce up our space for Spring! Different projects each week. Weekly, 11:30-4:00. Lunch provided.
Welcome Luncheon: Designed for all peers and volunteers to get acquainted with the different programs, meetings, and guidelines and goals of the Recovery Learning Community. We would like to establish a basis of understanding so we can all strive for recovery. Please come in—let’s have some fun learning about what the RLC can do for you and what you can do for the RLC! Lunch will be provided for all participants. March 18th, 1:00-2:30.
Film Screening: “Healing Homes”: Chronicles individuals placed with farm families in the Swedish countryside through the Family Care Foundation based in Gothenburg, Sweden. March 11th, 12:00-2:00pm.
Friday Night Live Karaoke: Join your peers for a fun filled evening of conversation, karaoke, singing and dancing. Pizza will be provided. March 4th & 18th, 5:30-8:00.
Café/Open Mic Night: Join us to share your creativity! Come and share your music, poetry, short stories, art … what do you do? Explore your recovery by sharing your work or joining us to celebrate creativity and meeting your peers. March 11th, 6:00-8:00.


*Indicates Spanish or Bilingual Facilitated Meetings


Peer Support Meetings Out in the Community:
Monday: 12:00p-1:00p at Sturbridge Coffee Roasters in Southbridge
Thursday: 11:00a-12:00p at First Baptist Church, 1216 Main St, Holden
Thursday: 11:00a-12:00p at Booklovers Gourmet, 55 E Main St, Webster
Friday: 7:00p-8:00p at United Methodist Church, 10 Overlook St, North Grafton

Events on this calendar may be subject to change.