One of the best kept secrets in Southern Ontario is looking for more members in Chatham.
New Beginnings is a free acquired brain injury and stroke recovery facility in Chatham and it wants to add to its 300 members.
Activities include therapy, arts, yoga, wood shop, billiards, computers and more.
The centre reports its members are visiting the emergency room less often, some have returned to work and others have regained their driver's licences.
Information Coordinator Liz Vouk says the free adult day programs and support groups are great.
"If you have suffered a brain injury or stroke, come to the club, we'll give you a tour, we'll let you see what the facility is doing and what is here for you and it's fun," says Vouk.
New Beginnings gets funding from the LHIN, the United Way and its own fundraising events.
The next fundraiser is a golf tournament on July 21 at Links of Kent at 11am.
Call 519-351-0297 to register by July 1 or for more information.
Director Bob Rawlinson says families are welcome at the facility to share their experiences with each other.
"Loved ones would enjoy coming here as well. The support givers, it's not just necessarily the people who have acquired brain injury or stroke but their loved ones or their caregivers can come and enjoy the club as well," Rawlinson says.
Vouk says families can visit the centre and learn from each other.
"Meet with other people who have been where you've been and enjoy yourself. To share with people who have been where you are, they have experienced it. So, it's good for them to be able to share that with you and it gives you the insight that things may get better from here on in," says Vouk.
