Winterfest 2012 comes once again to Redding! This annual event will be held at the Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center, at 1830 Hilltop Dr., Redding. . For More Information: Phone: (530) 221-8700 Fax: (530) 221-0324
Scheduled Speakers and Events:
Friday, January 27th Speaker- AL-ANON Dawn C., Chicago, IL 5:30 PM TO 7:00 PM Speaker- AA Ronald W., Los Angeles, CA 8:00 PM TO 9:30 PM KARAOKE 9:30 PM TO 1:00 AM	Saturday, January 28th Afternoon Speaker- AL-ANON Linda L., Nashville, TN 2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM Afternoon Speaker- AA Cathy M Sacramento, CA 4:30 M., TO 6:00 PM Saturday Night Speaker- AA Harry C., Minneapolis, MN 7:00 PM TO 8:45 PM Saturday Night Dance 10:00 PM TO 1:00 AM Sunday, January 29th Sunday Morning Speaker- AA Lanaya B., Minneapolis, MN 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM

Paint, spackle, and elbow grease are needed to update resident rooms. Donations are welcome. We prefer off-white or white enamel type finishing paints. If you choose to donate, ERC will provide you with a letter of donation for your income tax deductions.

We are also always in need of good, clean, hardly used twin bed linens, towels, wash cloths, among other things. Please take a peek at our Wish List below.

And if you are traveling, save those complimentary soaps and shampoos. They are perfect for detox residents!

If you have any questions, call the ERC at 530-243-7470.

The Empire Recovery Center needs your help! We have a wish list of items that would contribute to a more comfortable and pleasant environment for our residents. We are actively seeking donations of the following items:

• New or gently used bedroom furniture, including dressers, bedside tables, lamps
• Sheer window covering panels: 60 to 80 inches wide, 72 inches long.
• Nice window drapes - 48 inches wide to 72 inches long (resident rooms)
• Bath Towels and wash cloths
• Pillow cases
• Top sheets and fitted bottom sheets -- Twin size
• Alarm clocks
• Wall clocks
• Chairs with rubber tips
• Conference style tables for the classrooms
• Computer desks and office desks
• Food donations are always welcome

We have the greatest lockable tool chest... now we get to try to fill it! We would love lithium battery powered tools!

• Closet Auger and snake
• Razor knives and scrapers
• Tape measures
• Wrenches, pliers,
• Battery Powered Drill
• Saws All & Skill Saw, Preferably Ryobi Brand. -- Hint: Home Depot often offers a package deal. Lithium-Ion battery powered preferred, this is the Lime Green colored model.
• Nut & bolt collections
• Dry wall screws
• Wood screws
• Duct tape

No tool will be turned down. If it's not on the list, bring it anyway. We can probably make use of them.

For the past two years I have been using my personal tools including power tools from home, the ERC owns only a very few of the tools that I need for every day maintenance. I have not minded doing this but any consideration to the above list would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Randal L. Bartholomew
Detox Coordinator / Maintenance

* Remember-- donations are tax deductible! And besides, Our stuff is literally falling apart!

If you have any questions, call the ERC at 530-243-7470.

Our new Adopt A Room project is an opportunity for anyone who wants to "Adopt a Room" at the ERC Inpatient facility. Those wishing to join this worthy effort can decorate, clean, or perhaps purchase new supplies or furnishings in orderto make a resident's room upstairs at ERC inpatient building more homey and comfortable.

Cash donations to be used for bedding and other room supplies are also very needed and welcome.

To join in this effort or to get more information, please call (530) 243-7470.

The ERC is looking to increase alumni attendance and Volunteerism. Our weekly alumni group is held at the ERC on Thursdays at 6pm. Our weekly family group is held on Wednesdays at the ERC at 6:30. We are encouraging family, alumni members, and friends of the ERC to attend family.

We are looking for alumni members to attend alumni meeting and to volunteer for duties at the ERC which include making copies, sitting in on groups, and various other activities.

We are still holding Family Group on Wednesday Nights at 6:30 PM, and our Alumni Group is on Thursday Nights at 6:00 PM. We encourage your attendance.