Best Wishes on Your New Job Lindsay

Although Serenity Club, doesn't currently exist at Compass Health, in Everett Washington. And Compass Health is located temporarily on Colby Avenue instead of Broadway Avenue. Compass Health will be entering its newly constructed facility on Broadway Avenue at a future date.

This is an interview that I conducted with Lindsay Graham upon her departure from Serenity Club.
She appointed me as News Letter Director because of my former brief experience with journalism at Everett Community College and also because I was both already established as both a poet and a writer.  The following question and answer format is her exit interview that I conducted with her.
I wish her all of the best in both her current and any future endeavors in her life and in her carrier. 

Question:  What was your job title?

Answer:    I was the lead clinician in the club house, and I was  
                  the club house clerical leader.  I also started the
                  photography unit, which is part of clerical.  My position
                  was to form a network to get people interested in the 
                  newsletter, and also get people involved in unit positions
                  too. 

Question:  What did you like most about your job?

Answer:    I like the creativity and the passions that the members
                   bring to Serenity Club.

Question:  What is your new position?

Answer:     I will be doing half case management and half drop- in-
                   center.  The drop in hours will be Monday-Friday 8 AM-
                   10 AM.

Question:  What made you decide to change your job?

Answer:    Because standard number 15 states," the work order
                  day must not include Therapy programs within the
                  club house."

Question:  How long have you been married?

Answer:     I have been married for more than 11 years.

Question:   Do you have any children?

Answer:     I have two cats, Mickey and Macy.

Question:   How long have you had them as pets?

Answer:     Mickey is 2 1/2, and he is very loving, and he
                    looks like a lion.  Macy is 1 1/2 she is a calico,
                    and she is shy.

Question:   Where did you go to school?

Answer:     I went to EVCC, and the University of Michigan.

Question:   Do you have any closing comments?

Answer:    I wish the club house the best of luck, and I still
                  hope to see everyone.

by Roxanne Dubarry.

This brief article written by me was included in our SERENITY TIMES' December 08, 2009's Christmas Edition

Sparky, The Harp Seal Started School

On September 2nd
the youngest baby Harp seal,
Sparky started school, and he
is really enjoying it.
He made new
harp seal friends,
and has other harp seals to relate to in

school, Sparky and his class mates are
really learning some fun things such as
games to do. During recess, they get to
play outside by bouncing balls and twirling
them around across their noses. They en-
joy playing the same fun activities at
home. Yes, Sparky really enjoys going to
school, and making new friends there.

Marcia Nickerson is both a talented
writer, as well as good story teller.
She has been entertaining friends
with her series on harp seals for
a long time. She is a very kind and
understanding person, as well as
a good friend.

Roxanne

There's a picture of Sparky
the youngest baby Harp
seal included with this
brief article. But it is not
by me. 

Q & A with Jim Reynolds

Serenity Times conducted an
interview Kathy's Corner Jim
Reynolds Nov. 18, 2008

Q:  Do you also work in The Kitchen Unit?

A:  "Not very often, but when
       they need help with the dishes."

Q:  "What are your job duties?"

A:  "To sell snacks, coffee, Espresso,
       and keep the area clean, and to
       keep and inventory list of supplies."

Q:  "What days do you work?"

A:  "Monday-Saturday 9:30 A.M.
       M-11:30 P.M."

Q:  "What is your most popular sales item?"

A:  "Just regular Folgers' Coffee."

Q:  "How can Serenity Club help you achieve
       your goals?"

A:  "Giving me self-confidence, and having the    
       resources I need to help find employment, 
       of if I just need a place to hang out."

During our interview, he took time-out to wait
on Lisa, his customer, who ordered a hot
apple cider, "a good drink."

His hobbies include: going on short walks,
visiting friends, and listening to alternative
rock on his CD player.  Jim," Hopes every-
one has a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year!"

One of our artists drew a picture of a steamy
coffee cup, pitcher, espresso cup and some
delicious snacks.

by Roxanne Dubarry


Q and A with Ardeen Finley

Included a personal smiling picture
of herself

Ardeen recently held a TE position
as a dishwasher and  janitor at the
Alligator Soul Restaurant.

Q:  What did you like best about  
      your restaurant job?"

A: "The vacuuming, money free food
      and soda pop."

Q  "What did you like best about your
     co-workers?"

A:  "They treated me with respect except
       for the head chief."

Q:  "Do you have any future potential
       employment opportunities?

A:  "I am applying for DVR as a dish
       washer, that went through last
       week."

Q:  "What advice do you have for job
       seekers?"

A:  "They go to  Nancy Clark and she
       helps them provide a job or
       sign them up with DVR.
      Tries to help them develop
      some job skills.

By Roxanne Dubarry

This is the order that my writings appeared in:
Q & A with Jim Reynolds,
Q! & A with Ardeen Finley
Sparky, the Harp Seal Started School.

Poets Corner 
appeared on the last page of this 
2009's Christmas Edition.

It included a picture of my friend,
Laurie were a red Santa Claus cap,
a grey sweat top and her warm,
friendly smile.

Poets Corner

Christmas
Christmas is the season
O peace on earth good
will towards all of  man-
kind. Deeds of kindness
can chase away darkness
and sadness. In a world
filled with turmoil and
strife. Christmas tends to
brighten up our days and our
nights.  Christmas is wonderfully
cheerful and bright. Christmas is
a time for family and friends to
become reunited again.

Merry Christmas from Roxanne
Dubarry and the staff of Serenity
Times!

Page One describes what Christmas means
to the various units at Serenity Club which
will be included in a future submission.

I wanted to become a regular reporter and
I finally got to have one of my dreams very
briefly come true courtesy of Compass
Health's Serenity Club and Serenity Times.

All of my love,
Roxanne Lea Dubarry,
Roxy Lea 1954/October Country
February 12, 15 2026
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