Tea and Silent Auction, Sunday October 17, 2010

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On Sunday, October 17, 2010, actress and humanitarian, Susan Saint James Ebersol will receive the Sister Francis Award from High Watch Recovery Center at their Women’s Celebration Tea and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The Sister Francis Award recognizes courageous women who have contributed greatly to helping vulnerable populations in our society. Hannah Storm, ESPN, Daytime Sports Center host will pay a special tribute to Susan Saint James Ebersol during the award ceremony.

Money raised will go towards the Medical Wing at High Watch. This much needed building expansion will enable High Watch to provide an adequate space for medical treatment and psychiatric care.  It will also provide space for educating the public, government and professional community on substance abuse disorders and effective treatment.

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Women’s Celebration Tea & Silent Auction

Just a Few of our Silent Auction Items…

o Susan Saint James Ebersol & Janina J. Kean, Guest speakers at Event

o Lunch with Susan Saint James Ebersol & Janina J. Kean

o Wallace Harding Oil Painting

o Private Tea Tasting for six with Master Tea Blender, Michael Harding

o Chef, Regina Stanley (a chef in the Clinton White House) prepares dinner for eight in your home

o NFL and other Sports packages

o TriArts Sharon Playhouse, 2011 Season Premium Ticket Subscription

o Private two hour consultation with Interior Designer, Marilyn Cosgrove

o Autographed books including first editions

SUPPER WITH THE SISTERS

“Have you heard the one about the nun who drank too much Christian Brothers, rear-ended a mail truck near Wall Street, and woke up in a strange bed?”

Many of you know this story by heart. If not, find out what you’re missing.

Join us for our 8th annual SUPPER WITH THE SISTERS

Sister Maurice, Alcoholics Anonymous & Sister Rose, Al Anon

Sunday, November 14, 2010
5:00 – 8:00 PM

Tickets are $25.00 per person. Pre-payment is required to reserve your seat. Call 860-927-3772. It’s always a sellout!

Sisters Maurice and Rose are highly esteemed speakers who share their years of experience in the recovery field with characteristic warmth and humor. Their message is about life and living well. They inspire all to discover their own specialness and give oneself a spiritual tune-up. Sister Maurice does spiritual weekends for people in recovery almost every weekend of the year.

Mark Lundholm with President & CEO, Janina Kean and Chairman of the Board, Jim Maguire

LARGE TURNOUT AND STANDING OVATION FOR COMEDIAN MARK LUNDHOLM AT HIGH WATCH.

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The 70th Anniversary celebration at High Watch resulted in a record crowd on Sunday, August 15th.  Janina Kean, President and CEO of High Watch said it was the largest crowd since Father Martin spoke 10 years ago.

The highlight of the picnic was stand-up comedian Mark Lundholm, who has been clean and sober for 22 years.  His amazing performance, a strong message of hope wrapped around the power of humor and healing, received a standing ovation.

Marshall Miles and Jill Goodman from Robin Hood Radio were recording live from the event.  They have produced a Mark Lundholm Special that is available ON DEMAND under Sober Spotlight listing of programs at www.robinhoodradio.com.

High Watch and Robin Hood Radio reach out to the community with a weekly listener call-in radio show, Sober Spotlight, where Janina Kean answers questions on substance abuse.  The show can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:15 am on WHDD (AM 1020, FM 91.9) or any time on demand.

Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, with Janina Kean, August 10, 2010

QUESTIONS

I’m going home from a recovery center. My home is a trigger. How do I help myself not relapse?

How does addiction affect women more than men?

How does cocaine affect the brain differently than other substances? Read the rest of this entry »

Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, with Janina Kean, July 27, 2010

QUESTIONS

How important is the 1st step?

What is Naltrexone? How does it help prevent relapse?

How does the brain play into addiction?

How can my drug and alcohol use as a teenager affect the formation of the brain?

How important is family in recovery? Read the rest of this entry »

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