Newsletter June 2024 
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” (John Boswell)
The New Year is continuing to bring many good things to celebrate and look forward to: 10th Anniversary Celebration Wonderful memories of celebrating the Group’s 10th Anniversary with a morning tea and entertainment. Also, receiving a Certificate of Achievement from Tandem Carers to congratulate and acknowledge this great achievement. Thank you to all the special guests, entertainers and most importantly us who attended to make it a great celebration.
Carer Support Groups Activity Grant from Carers Victoria Applying for this grant will give us a great opportunity to running activities that make a real difference. This included having an event to celebrate National Carers Week 13-18th October. Grant Funding from Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Activity Name: Watton Group Administration and Activities Funding Program: 2023-2025 Disability self-help grants program Notification of a funding agreement was received to accept the offer of funding. They have experienced some unforeseen issues using a new system and say thank you for our patience and understanding regarding this matter. Respite Activities: Every Tuesday of the month – 1st Tuesday: Walk for Carers – Neighbourhood Carers Club Central Park Community Centre Seniors Exercise Park 2nd “ MIND Brunch, Notorious Cafe, Werribee 3rd “ Carers Vic Walk/Brunch Meet 9.30am Wedge St Piazza, Werribee 4th “ Watton Group Meeting Central Park Community Centre |
Extract from the book ‘Tiny Habits’ by BJ Fogg, PhD
Celebration can be your Lifeline:
Celebration will one day be ranked alongside mindfulness and gratitude as daily practices that contribute most to our overall happiness and well-being.
Feeling successful isn’t just a skill we use to lock in a habit – it’s also an antidote to the go-big-or-go-home culture and a new lens through which to see yourself.
You can use celebration at any moment in your life. No need for a plan. No need to write down anything, just notice any good behavior you do and celebrate it. More important
You’ve gained the ability to impact your emotional life for the better by finding opportunities to feel positive emotions instead of focusing on negative one.
Remember that you change best by feeling good not by feeling bad.
Different Modes of Celebration
Songs you Love
Think of a song that makes you feel happy, successful and upbeat. Sing (or hum) part of that song as a way to celebrate your tine successes.
Physical Movements
Explore physical movements that help you feel happy and successful. This could include a fist pump, a short dance, or even an affirming nod of your head.
Verbal Statements
Look for phrases you can say that make you feel happy and successful. Some say “woo-hoo” others say “awesome”!!
Creamy Chicken Soup
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 4 chicken drumsticks
1 leek, chopped 2 cloves garlic, bruised
2 carrots, finely chopped 2 stick celery, finely chopped
2 bay leaves 1L chicken stock
60g light sour cream 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 sprigs parsley, chopped Salt and pepper
Method
Heat oil in a large pot and sweat off the leek, garlic, carrots, celery and bay leaves. Once softened with very little colour add the chicken legs and cover with stock and a litre of water. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour or until the meat falls away from the bone easily.
Remove chicken and shred meat discarding bones and skin.
Mix together the cream and mustard and add a spoonful of the broth stir in to form a smooth mixture the stir into the soup. Return chicken and season to taste.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
GRANT FUNDING AT THE NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, 23rd July 2024
10am
Central Park Community Centre
