Wendat’s Social Club is located on the lower level of the Wendat building at 237 Second Street in Midland. The Social Club provides programs enhancing social, physical, emotional and cognitive wellness components.

Meals:

• Wednesday & Saturday @ 11am
  Call the member line at 705 526 1305, ext 228 to sign up and arrange transportation. Meals are $3.00 each
  

Transportation:

• Transportation is provided within Midland/Penetanguishene nightly
• The Club is staffed by a Club Coordinator and recreation workers
• The recreation worker positions are reserved for mental health consumers

Eligibility Criteria: Adults 16 years of age and older that identify with having a mental illness.

Club Hours: Sunday/Monday Closed            ll           Tuesdays 12:45pm  – 3 pm.

Tuesday – Join Janice as she discusses Mental Health Coping Skills over a three week rotating program.

Tuesday, March 4, 10 – 2 p.m. – Enjoy a fun day in Coldwater. Enhance your wardrobe with free clothing, followed by lunch if you choose.

Tuesday, March 11th – Boundary Building Finding what is important to you and how to strengthen the boundaries that are required to keep others and yourself true to your needs.Wear Green Today…..

Tuesday, March 18th – Empathy for others while keeping our needs.

Tuesday, March 25th, Getting to Know You It’s a Game, Let’s have fun while practicing our social skills! Enjoy a party atmosphere complete with healthy snacks at break.

Wednesdays – Beginning at 11 a.m., we serve a $3.00 meal followed by Victoria’s Visuals, an Art program weekly.:
March 5 – Word collage
March 12 – Water colours
March 19 – Water colours doodle illustrations
March 26 – Who will U bee

Thursdays – Ladies Creativity’s Connection – Join Darlene & Victoria on Thursday mornings, doors open at 9 a.m., providing time to get your coffee, settle in and tape off your mixed media book. we offer the mixed media book here as well as a set of brushes for $20.00. Darlene teaches mixed media, acrylics, and watercolours. it’s a fun little morning to experiment, let loose and be in the flow of creativity. if thus far, it has been a wonderful morning. 

Come out, play, connect and learn some mixed media art techniques. you do not have to be an artist, just bring an open mind and leave the inner critic at the door. $20.00 bi monthly to register, call Darlene at 705 526 1305, EXT 227.

Fridays – Join Darlene at Creativity Playdates. Working in watercolours and acrylics, create collages, junk journals and abstract paintings. You can purchase your mixed Media book for a 50% discount, $15.00. You will learn Junk Journal Techniques. Once a month, join Roseanne for Relaxation Mindfulness Yoga on a chair and Mindful art with another facilitator.

Saturdays – Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by an outing, an art activity or games.

The club often visits 2nd hand and Thrift Stores in Orillia and Barrie. We also do a lunch out date once a month. During the warmer months, we include physical activity such as hiking.

Transportation is provided to the club and back to your residence by calling 705 526 1305 ext. 220.Leave your telephone number, your address, and your name at least one hour before the club opens. The Boston Pizza van will arrive at your home approximately 30 minutes before the club opens.

Covid Policy; We ask that you stay home if you are exhibiting any symptoms including a cough.

How to Apply/Who can Refer: Self, friend, family member, community agency, hospital, etc.
Contact Phone Number: Darlene Forget, Program Supervisor – Social Club, 705-526-1305, ext 227