Get your calendar out and mark the 4th Monday of every month as a time to join your DBSA Metro Detroit friends and enjoy an evening of education, an opportunity to socialize with others, and grab a bite to eat. Funding for the Fourth Monday Mixers is provided by a grant from Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency.

Where: William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI in the Administration Building, Lower Level, Classroom 1. Beaumont is located off of 13 Mile Rd. just west of Woodward Ave. Come into the entrance furthest west of Woodward Ave., the sign says “Staff/Receiving.” For more directions and parking information call Beaumont at 248 551-5000.

When: 7:00pm refreshments will be served. This is a great time to talk to others and meet new people. Please come see your friends from DBSA Metro Detroit, and enjoy our program every month.

All “Fourth Monday Mixers” are open to the public and free. For more information
call Sue at 313 884-0538.

Monday July 28, 2008 7:00pm
Movie Night
“Postcards From the Edge” is a drama-comedy movie that was made in 1990 and is rated R. It is based on the best-selling confessional novel by Carrie Fisher. Fisher also wrote the screenplay. It is about a woman’s struggles with drug addiction, her rehab experiences and mother-daughter rivalry. The movie stars Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Richard Dreyfuss and Gene Hackman. While in detox, Suzanne Vale (Streep) attempts to piece her life and career back together, but her confidence is shattered when her mother arrives at the rehab clinic—Doris Mann (MacLaine), a famed film icon from the 1950’s and 1960’s. The music is by Carly Simon. The movie was nominated for 2 Oscars; Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Original Song. Movie food will be served.

Monday August 25, 2008 7:00pm
Acupuncture: An Adjunct Treatment to Mood Disorders
Julie TwoMoon, N.M.D., LA.c, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor educated at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, a fully accredited Naturopathic medical school. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine, and is a licensed acupuncturist. She is the founder of Breathing Waters Health Center in Plymouth. She will discuss acupuncture and how it can help people with mood disorders, along with traditional treatment. Acupuncture has been used to treat physical and mental disorders for thousands of years. In the treatment of depression, acupuncture can have rather quick effects at calming the mind, improving sleep and mood, and elevating energy levels. Dr. TwoMoon was a well-liked speaker at DBSA’s conference 2007.

Monday September 22, 2008 7:00pm
An Amazing and Unique Recovery
Steven Williamson, a member of the DBSA Metro Detroit board of directors and a support group facilitator will share his truly inspirational story of recovery with us. You will be awed and amazed at the things he has gone through, and his accomplishments since he started his journey of recovery. Steve is the “quiet” member of the board of directors, so it will be really great to hear him speak about himself. He will give hope to everyone who attends. Also, at the beginning of this meeting the annual election of the board of directors will be held. All DBSA Metro Detroit members are eligible to vote in this election.

Monday October 27, 2008 7:00pm
Healthy Eating & Mood Foods
Robin Danto, Extension Educator, Food Safety and Nutrition from Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County will be a great and educational speaker on a topic that many Mixer attendees have requested to learn more about. Robin received her B.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from MSU and a M.S in Community Health Education from WSU. Robin presented a workshop at the Oakland County CMHA annual Recovery Conference, and did an outstanding job. She is very good at answering questions from the audience. This is a Mixer you will be glad you attended!