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Clubhouse Hours Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 Noon - 12:30 p.m.

House Meetings

Community-Wednesdays 1:45 p.m.

Program/Policy-Tuesdays 10:00 am.

Evening Activities

Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Cheers for Peers

Last Tuesday of the Month (Except May, Nov & Dec)

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Phone: 610-433-9910

Drop-In Center Hours Monday thru Friday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Phone:610-433-1803

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Around the House P. 2

Member Profile P. 3

From the Desk of Steph P. 4

Clubhouse Gazette Clubhouse of Lehigh County

December 2016

www.clubhouseoflehighcounty.org

Drop-In Center P. 7

Birthdays P. 8

Current Events P.1

New Years Eve Party

Clubhouses annual New Years Eve Party will be held here at the Clubhouse December 31st

from 4-7 with a dinner, deserts and a toast at the end. Dancing included so be present to

celebrate the end of 2016! Sign up in the bind-er for rides and what side and/or desert you can provide to pass around by Wednesday

December 21st at 3.

The Clubhouse will be open from 10-2 on these

days observe the Christmas holiday :

December 23rd, December 26th.

The Clubhouse will be closed January 2nd to observe the New Year.

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Goodwill Christmas Party On Lehigh Street

Thursday December 22nd from 11-1 There will be music with a DJ, dancing, prizes, mingling with great friends and plenty of food.

Good Dog plans to attend to dance the afternoon away. Yea that’s right “WHO LET THE DOG OUT?”

The Clubhouse will be closed at 11 for the rest of the day until 4 when Drop-in Center opens.

You must sign up in the activities binder by December 16th at 3 PM. Rides from the Clubhouse

to the party and to your home afterward will be provided when you sign up in the activates binder.

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Josh was born at Lehigh Valley hospital in 1983, and was raised here in Allentown. His father is de-

ceased and josh has two brothers both older the he, both living here as well.

He went to William Allen High School during his freshman years and finished his academic studies

attaining his GED.

Working at general warehouse jobs before coming here to Clubhouse, he is receiving help with

housing and is looking to get a job through the Clubhouse.

Josh has learned to be more sure of himself and has learned life skills which will help him as he looks

to getting back to work. He looks up to his peers and looks to them for advise and guidance.

Josh wants to become more independent and has found comfort here at Clubhouse. He wants to be

the best he can be and is learning this by taking things one day at a time.

Josh has taken more responsibility for himself and is life. And has accomplished a great deal in a

short period of time. He is thankful for the opportunities he has found here at Clubhouse. His life is

becoming better and better as he individualizes himself and he has a much better outlook about

himself.

Kudos to you Joshua. You are a credit to our Clubhouse.

Member Profile: Joshua T. By: Mike S.

Current Events By Ken B

Treatment Gives Paralyzed Man Use of His Arms and Legs

A man who was paralyzed from the neck down can now operate his wheelchair and hug his family. Kristopher Boesen,

at age 20, became paralyzed from the neck down after a car crash left him with severe injuries to his spine; but his parents

were told he qualified for a clinical study that could help him. To participate he had to give voice conformation, which

meant first weaning himself off the ventilator he needed to breathe and speak.

Through sheer desire, Boesen did so, in five days instead of the usual three weeks. He then became the first person in

California to receive an experiential treatment made of stem cells. The treatment is an injection that consists of 10 mil-

lion AST-OPCI cells, derived from embryonic stem cells. AST-OPCI helps support the healthy functioning of nerve

cells.

A team of Keck Medical Center at the University of Southern California then injected the treatment into Boesen’s dam-

aged cervical spine. Three months later, he was able to do tasks like write his name. Before the treatment, “I couldn’t

drink...Feed myself...text...or pretty much do anything. I was basically just existing.” said Boesen. “And now, after the

stem cell surgery, I’m able to live my life.” Doctors continue to monitor his progress at regular intervals. “All I’ve want-

ed from the beginning was a fighting chance.”

FROM THE DESK OF STEPH

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December 2016

The year has been tumultuous in so many ways. Unforeseen changes have affected the Clubhouse and most certainly our country has experienced upheavals such as we have not seen in our lifetime. But come December we are reminded of a time when the world experienced unrest and that we were sent a Savior to teach us how to love again. In a

small stable on a dark night a baby was born and so we hope.

As we end this year let us not end it in fear or distress but instead let us find each other and take solace in the hope that this season brings.

I look forward to many wonderful and exciting possibilities for our Clubhouse and for its

members. Clubhouse is a place of love and belief and hope. We believe in each and eve-ry one of you. We hope you will join us to explore your potential. We are full of love for

all.

Happy Holidays “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”

—Hamilton Wright Mabie

UNIT NEWS AND UPDATES

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS UNIT

(First Floor):

Well it is official, we have combined the support

and culinary unit and have changed the name to

Health and Wellness Unit. We have a lot of new

and exciting things happening within the unit and

we welcome all of you to come and join us.

The holidays are fast approaching and we are

very excited. The cookbook will be completed by

the first week of December and we hope to use it as

a fundraiser for the Clubhouse. We also have some

really fun activities planned for December, Christ-

mas caroling, Lights in the Parkway, Christmas

Shopping and Baking cookies so check your calen-

dar and join in on the fun.

Our Employer Recognition dinner was a great suc-

cess. I want to say a very special thank you to our

own members for their own support and help during

this special event.

Some dates to remember for December. Our Good-

will Christmas party on December 22 from 11-1.

Clubhouse will celebrate Christmas on December 26

from 10-2 and the New Years Eve Party is Decem-

ber 31 from 4-7.

I wish each and every one of you a safe, happy and

healthy New Year.

ONGOING EDUCATION

Education

3 Members

Kris H Nini T

Kendrick W Corey P

Volunteers

27 Members

Elsie M Marcia R Ian E

Yvonne A John R Beth B

Kathleen M Kris M Zack H

Anna M Kris H Natalie K

Sandy B Krissa M Ken K

Ryan D Marilyn F Roxanne S

John L Carol W Ryan D

Mary Ellen K Jonathan S Tom S

Brenda Z Cindy G Peter C

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SERVICES UNIT (Second Floor):

The year is soon coming to an end and the

Holiday season is upon us. The Goodwill’s

Christmas party on December 22 is going to be a

great day to socialize, kick back and enjoy the

great food.

Again decorating the clubhouse for the holidays

on Friday November 25th is a great way to get

into the season. We have soooo many

decorations and the members step up every year

to get us into the spirit. We like to thank them

for all their help and the staff as well.

The Employer Recognition Dinner was a great

success. Mike Schlossberg and Sue Walther, our

guest speakers, were great as well as Ron

Kratofil’s speech. The food was great thanks to

Tammy and her crew along with Cheryl Garr.

The mirror is done for Fall/Winter. It will be

sent out soon if you did not get it yet.

The Technology Classes are increasing as Zach is

getting a lot of response for his help. It is

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 and now he has

added Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at

11:15. Thanks Zach!

We sold 68 Bon Ton Books this year for our

fundraiser. Thanks to all who helped and a spe-

cial thanks to Janet Koch for her help also.

Hope to see everyone next year. Happy 2017!

Transitional Employment

5 Members

Philip C (GKA-Lehigh St) Jessi M (GKA-Lehigh St)

Zach H (Ritz)

Donna W (GKA-Lehigh St)

Carlos R (GKA-Tilghman St)

Mike S (Ritz)

Independent Employment

71 Members

Annie K Mike K Ed C

Cheryl B Bonnie C Brenda Z Julie K

Sandy M Siddika J Mary K Patricia P

Laura F Mark R Rose T Jamie R

Michael T Tonya B Pat A Rich R

Marie P Andrew C Christine S Dave R

Catherine I Marianna K Terry M Melissa C

Tami T Joyce B Jeanette R Josh B

Scott R Dave H Ari T Dave G

Milissa H Allen D Andrea G Ian E

Michelle B Jim M Cindy G Donna K

Michelle R Ruby E James L Gail K

Sandra M Jonas W Tony S Chris G

Ann K-W Arber S Annie K Joel S

Wayne E Joseph R Ann C Cheryl B

Lee Y Ken K Willard S Sandy B

Robin O Bonnie L Scott S Chris L

Lora K Marilyn F Justin B

Supported Employment

17 Members

Will B (GKA) Carlos R (GKA)

Terry M (Ritz) Christine C (Ritz)

John S (GKA) Helaina C (GKA)

Troy S (GKA@Kraft) Alida L (GKA)

Chris W (GKA) Adam M (GKA)

Christine M (GKA) Rich O (GKA)

Mike L (GKA@Kraft) Matt P (GKA@Kraft)

Keith M (PPL) Ken B (Ritz)

Alfonso S (GKA)

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Clubhouse Poem By Jose P.

Loyalty to one and another

Under love it is edified as if it were built on a corner stone

Build each other up with the love of a diamond studded golden heart

Help each other by practicing and exercising the art of the

Samaritan

Offer yourself up to people who you care for and feel emotional with

Under the rays of the morning star may we dwell and may it

illuminate our face

Submit one another out of pure friendship

Excel in life my friend and you will find prosperity and splendor

STANDARD OF THE MONTH The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs,

consensually agreed upon by the Worldwide Clubhouse

Community, define the Clubhouse Model of Rehabilitation.

The Standards also serve as a “bill of rights” for members and a code

of ethics for staff, board, and administrators.

The Standards insist that a Clubhouse is a place that offers

respect and opportunity to its members.

Membership

STANDARD #1 Membership is voluntary and without time limits.

My (Mis) Adventures in Bethlehem By Ken H.

Last month, my friend Joe from New Jersey

picked me up and we went out to Bethlehem to

the Casino with the intent of having lunch and

doing a little gambling. We ate lunch at the

Carnegie Deli. I had Kielbasa and Pierogis.

Them my friend got a phone call from this man

wanting him to meet him in Doylestown. Aside from being a dentist, Joe has a side business

Called “seeds of India” selling Indian Vegetable

seeds and plants. He had to pick up some cuttings

in Doylestown. After our drive out there we

headed back to the Sands. We only got in a little

gambling when my friend had to leave for an

engagement in Jersey. He left me in Bethlehem

with enough money for bus fare and some

spending money. Unfortunately, I don’t know

much about Bethlehem and couldn’t find the bus

stop. I must have walked two miles in the wrong

direction getting help more lost. When I started seeing the entrance for route 78, I knew I’d better

turn back. With a little assistance from a girl

along the route I finally made my way back to the

bus stop. Hallelujah!

Welcome New Members

#1412 Jeremy B. #1413 Zayda L.

#1414 Yamil G.

#1415 J.P. S. #1416 Lorrain O.

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What Does It Mean? By: Diane W.

After your 3 days of orientation into the program, you become a member of Clubhouse for life. You can

come at anytime and leave at anytime. When you feel that the clubhouse has fulfilled your daily needs as a

social rehabilitation facility and your work-ordered day duties that you signed up for has been accomplished

within your unit you make the decision when you need to leave.

BORN IN THIS MONTH!

Jane A. Tara B. Tim Q. Christina M.

Marianne P. Mary S. Matthew W. Brandy K.

Terrell R. Jennifer V. Jeffrey J. Duke S.

Laura L. Christopher C. Patience B. Jose A.

John H. Myra W. Daniel G. Gregory McC.

Kurt S. Carmen R. Maria I. Mohamed B.

Loraine G. George H. Aaron D. Sara E.

Mary F. Betty M. Daniel D. Thomas K.

Avalon S. Duane B. Amy S. Jonathan D.

Hakim J. Reta C. Fredrick L. Christian W.

Rafael T. Heather S. Nadia A. Michael H.

Charles H. Denise F. Patrick S. Brenda P.-C.

Carol K. Sharon A. Kennedy D. William W.

Ricky K. Patricia T. Barbara R. Perry F.

Robert S. Howard M. Anna-Mari M. Patricia S.

Todd K. Kathleen McG. Christine W. Jacqueline N.

Desmond S. Kyle S. Kassandra S. Dawn-Marie J.

Lnda B. Antonio S. Robin S. William McB.

Riley-Ann S. Elvis A. David E. Marie P.

Susan S. Christopher E. James H. Stephen B.

David C. Jean R. Majorie E. Christine W.

William W. Jr. Cheryl H. Jaqueline B. Randy P.

Sheila S. Ricky A. Matthew P. Mark DeA.

Deborah V. Michael K. Wesley M. Patricia R.

John D. Elizabeth B. Laura D. John M.

James I. Kenneth B. Theresa C. Ricky E.

Jaqueline S. Christine F. Michael N. Craig K.

Shaun M. Charles M.

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Penn State Football

Penn State football has had quite a remarkable season this past year. From going unranked and

unnoticed to being number 7 in the country and winning the Big Ten East Championship. Penn State

closed out their regular season against Michigan State with a winning record of 10-2. The Nittany Li-

ons have shown they can come back from nearly anything. A 14-point deficit to Ohio State, a 10-point

deficit to Indiana and Minnesota and a 2-point deficit to Michigan State. But the big question is will

they be able to defeat the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Championship? The Lehigh Valley’s own

Saquon Barkley, a Whitehall HS graduate, has been a big help to the success of the Nittany Lions. He

has been deemed PSU’s offensive “heartbeat.” He injured his ankle during the Michigan State game

but he says he will be ready for the Big Ten Championship game on December 3rd at 8pm against the

Wisconsin Badgers! We Are!

Wellness

Gym/Wellness Center Available: Universal Athletics Fitness Center LLC

1901 S. 12th street

Allentown, Pa. 18103

David Barth, owner/ trainer available

Phone# 484-554-0532

[email protected]

Hours Open: 24hr./7 days a week

Fees: $65 first month, $27 thereafter/mo.

Located @ the entrance to the "Merchants

Square Mall” on the right. Machines, free

weights, aerobic-fitness training, and instruction

are available.

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What’s Happening Around Town? Allentown Art Museum 5th and Linden St.

FREE every Sunday and Thursday

For more information please call

610-432-4333

Allentown Public Library Film Series

FREE

1210 Hamilton St.

Saturday December 19th 2:00 - 4:00 pm

The Movie is “”

West Park 10th Annual Tree Lighting and

Family Holiday Workshop FREE

Saturday December 3rd 6-8 pm

West Park, 1640 W. Turner St. Allentown

Allentown Tree Lighting Ceremony FREE

Thursday December 1st 4-7 pm

800 Block of Hamilton Street

Lights in the Parkway

Wednesdays-Sundays 5:30-10

Closed Christmas Day

Cars $12.00– Vans $22.00– Buses $45.00

Proceeds benefit non-profit and volunteer

organizations of Allentown

After your tour visit the Gift Barn to warm up,

get a snack or buy a little trinket. Photos with

Santa on selected nights. Gift Barn is open

from 5:30-10.

Allentown Library Film Series FREE

December 17th at 2:00 PM

“Sea Fog”. The movie about men in a fishing

boat smuggling Koreans.

Pip the Mouse at Liberty Bell Museum

Between 7th and 6th on Hamilton Street

Various times and dates just call 610-435-4232

Allentown’s New Years Eve Celebration

December 31st at 10:00 PM

7th and Hamilton Streets

Happy New Years!

Support Groups

Encore-Cancer Support and Exercise Group

Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm

YMCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown

610-434-9333

Gamblers Anonymous Meeting

Saturdays, 11am - 1pm

St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, Education Room 111

Call 215-872-5635 for more information

Celebrate Recovery

Mondays, 7 - 9pm

6528 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown, Pa

Call Trudi at 484-225-6334 for more information

Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group

Wednesdays 7-9 PM

3231 West Tilghman Street

Allentown

Survivors of the Loss of a Suicide Support Group

1st Tuesday of the month 7:00-8:00PM

LV Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus

mailto:[email protected]

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How NOT To Go Grocery Shopping By Ken H.

Tuesday was suppose to be shopping day, but our site was short staffed and the cupboard was bare. I decided to

take a bus and do some shopping. My intentions were to go to the Weis Market on Cedar Crest and Hamilton

but walking up 17th street to meet the bus I saw it go flying by. Another bus wasn’t due for another hour, so my

alternative was to take an eastbound 102 to the ATC and transfer to a Z10 and go to Redners on Lehigh Street.

Well, I got to the ATC, only to find our that the last bus going up Lehigh Street was at 5:45 and it was now

nearly 7:30. the only alternative left was to take the 107 to Crest Plaza and pick up whatever groceries I could at

Target. So I took the 107, and when I arrived at Crest Plaza, I discovered that there was a Weis. Even better,

since Target was due to close within a half hour. I purchased only the bare essentials, but they still took up eight

bags. Now to transport them home. Fortunately the bus driver was very patient with me as I struggled to board

the bus with my bags. We arrived at the ATC only to find that the busses to west street had stopped running. I

was in a dilemma. How was I supposed to transport my groceries home? Surely I couldn’t walk that distance.

To make matters worse, the police had seventh street cordoned off to Hamilton street. I tried phoning my

roommate to alert the office of my predicament but he was in a sound sleep. The phone kept ringing and ringing.

I finally flagged down a police officer and explained my situation. After a few minutes of waiting, he secured

me a ride home. I finally arrived home around 12:35. I still had to put my groceries away. I still got to bed

around 1 AM.

Recycling

The Allentown Recycling Drop Off Center is

open 24/7 to everyone! The Allentown Recycling Center is

located on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. next to the 15th Street

Bridge (Below the YMCA). You do not have to be an

Allentown resident to use the facility. The center is open to

businesses and residents everywhere everyday. Paper is

accepted for shredding Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm.

Allentown residents can recycle TVs and electronics

FREE every 1st and 3rd Saturdays from April-Nov. from 9

AM - Noon and Dec. 5th from 10 AM-Noon at the

Allentown Yard Waste Site, 1401 Oxford Dr. (Oxford Dr.

and Fish Hatchery Rd.)

For more information visit:

www.allentownrecycles.org

or call 610-437-8729

GER Solutions 795 Roble Rd., Allentown is open

Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30-noon & 1-4. Phone 610-443-1776.

GER Solutions is right near Cedar Hill Memorial Park north

of Irving St. They will pay you for your iSeries laptops and

desktops depending on model. They are a electronic

recycling company. Items that are excepted free of charge

are as follows: Laptops, desktop towers, hard drive swiping,

networking, audio, telecommunications, circuit boards,

printers, keyboards, household electronics, car batteries, non

leaking batteries (battery terminals must be taped with

electrical tape). Pricing lists on other recycling items on

website at www.gersolutions.net.

10 simple things you can do to help protect the

earth

1. Put on a sweater. (Save the heat)

2. Put one foot in front of the other.

(Walk. Save fuel, drive less)

3. Go for seconds. (Recycle into other

projects)

4. Watch your waste. (Oil, batteries ink

Cartridges and lightbulbs w/mercury.

Check with stores how to recycle)

5. Paper Nor Plastic. (Neither plastic

nor paper at the grocery store)

6. BYOB. (Reuse your plastic bottles)

7. Flip ‘em off. (Turn off lights)

8. Get in touch with your roots. (Plant

a tree)

9. Get off. (Take your name off catalog

mailing lists)

10. Support any organization that

helps save our earth.

LET’S EAT! All menus and

activities are

AVAILABLE DAILY SALAD 1.75 + TOPPINGS

TURKEY BURGER OR HAMBERGER 1.50 + TOPPINGS GRILLED CHEESE OR PB & J 1.50

December 2016

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

Spaghetti w/meatballs

2

Taco salad

5

Chicken salad w/chips

6

Stuffed peppers w/rice

7

Vegetable lasagna w/salad

8

Shepard’s pie

9

Vegetable beef soup w/

salad

12

Tuna salad w/fries

13

Stuffed shells w/garlic bread

14

Beef ravioli w/salad

15

Stuffed chicken w/rice &

brussel sprouts

16

Beef Stew w/salad

19

BLT w/chips

20

Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes

& corn

21

Cheese tortellini w/salad

22

Goodwill Christmas Party

23

Pizza

26 Christmas Dinner

Ham, potatoes & veggie

27

Mac & cheese w/stewed

tomatoes

28

Lasagna w/salad

29

Chicken cordon bleu

w/rice

30 Creamed chipped beef

w/fried potatoes

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Saturday

1 12:30 Wellness Walk

1:30 Technology Class 2:00 Event P lng. Mtg 3:00 Menu Planning

4-6 Holiday Shopping

$2 deposit

2 10:30 Body & Soul

11:15 Technology Class 12:30 Wellness Walk 1:00 Lunch Menu Mtg.

3

3:00-7:00

Lights in the

Parkway

$2 deposit

5 10:00 Pre-Orientation

10:30 Body & Soul 11:15 Technology Class 12:30 Wellness Walk

6 9:00-1:00 Orientation

10:30 Current Events 12:30 Wellness Walk 1:30 Technology Class 1:30 Computers 101

7 8:30-12 OVR

8:30 Breakfast-$2 9:00-2:30 Orientation 10:30 Body & Soul 12:30 Wellness Walk

1:45 Community Mtg.


1:30 Technology Class

4:00-6:00 Cookie

Baking $2 Cost

9 10:30 Body & Soul

11:15 Technology Class 12:30 WellnessWalk

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10:00 Prog./Policy Mtg

10:30 Current Events 12:30 Wellness Walk 1:30 Technology Class

14 8:30-12 OVR

8:30 Breakfast-$2 9:00-2:30 Orientation 10:30 Body & Soul 11:15 Technology Class

12:30 Wellness Walk



4:00-6:00 Christmas

Caroling $2 deposit

16 10:30 Body & Soul

11:15 Technology Class 12:30 Wellness Walk

17

Christmas

Shopping

11:00-3:00

$2 Deposit




10:30 Current Events 12:30 Wellness Walk 1:30 Technology Class

1:30 Computers 101

21 8:30-12 OVR

9:00-2:30 Orientation 10:30 Body & Soul 11:15 Technology Class

1:45 Community Mtg.



11:00-1:00 GKA

Christmas Party at

Lehigh St.

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Clubhouse is Open

10:00-2:00

Christmas Eve

Celebration

24

26

Clubhouse is Open

10:00-2:00

Christmas Day

Celebration

27 10:30 Current Events

12:30 Wellness Walk 10:00 Prog./Policy Mtg

1:30 Technology Class 1:30 Computers 101

28 8:30-12 OVR

8:30 Breakfast-$2 10:30 Body & Soul




4:00-6:00 $2 deposit

30 10:30 Body & Soul


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New Years Eve

Dance 4:00-7:00

Call in or

Purchase Your

Lunch Ticket

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C L U B H O U S E o f Le h ig h C oun t y

1437 Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102

A Program of Goodwill Keystone Area

Clubhouse is always looking for ways to improve, but as you know it takes your support. If you would like to help, please

send your donations to Clubhouse of Lehigh County,

1437 Gordon Street, Allentown, PA 18102, or call Clubhouse at 610-433-9910.

Thanks for your help.

Name :

Address:

Email: Phone:

Amount of Donation: (Please make checks payable to Goodwill Keystone Area.)

(Write “Clubhouse” on the memo line of the check.)

A copy of the official registration and financial information for Goodwill Keystone Area may be obtained from the Pennsylvania

Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

NONPROFIT ORG

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA

PERMIT NO. 819

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