B.R.O.S. Team

Brothers

Reaching

Out In

Service

Our Beginnings - Your Future

Men in the community started to talk about how men in the community could get more involved. Many men spoke with the Chaplain, Linton Worrall, about their interest in helping people in the community and getting to know themselves and others better.

This is an environment where all men are welcomed. It is a safe, open place where every man is respected and appreciated. Everyone attending the B.R.O.S. Team programs is asked to help continue this atmosphere of respect. In line with the Mission Statement of the Chaplaincy, we honour all men’s physical, social, emotional, political and spiritual needs. We also respect men’s sexuality and ethnic differences. Diversity makes the world go round and makes our community an interesting place.

The B.R.O.S. Team is an initiative of the Carlington Community Chaplaincy and is sponsored by the Carlington Community Chaplaincy Council.

What the B.R.O.S. Team is all about

The B.R.O.S. Team is a group of men in the Carlington area who gather to talk about the needs of men in the community. They are men who want to lend a hand to contribute to the building of a strong, safe and active community.

The B.R.O.S. Team offers opportunities for men to get together for social time, to join together in projects for the betterment of the community and to build on the strengths of men in the community. It provides a chance for men to get involved and to get to know each other and the community better.

Our Programs

Men’s Social Gathering

¨ Every first and third Tuesday 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the D.R.E.A.M.S. Centre

¨ This group gathers for friendly conversation with a cup of coffee, movies, field trips, fundraising events, retreats and prepares and serves a light lunch for the community from time to time.

Men’s Meeting House

¨ Second Tuesday each month 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the D.R.E.A.M.S. Centre

¨ A guest speaker willl have an open dialogue with the men on a chosen topic such as health issues, substance abuse, budgeting and anger solutions.  Our primary focus will be on chronic disease prevention.

Men’s Support Group

¨ Fourth Tuesday each month 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the D.R.E.A.M.S. Centre

¨ This program is offered twice a year, each session 3 to 5 weeks duration per group.

¨ Group 1:  January 27 to May 26

¨ Group 2:  September 22 to November 24

Community Initiatives

¨ Volunteer work projects around the community

¨ Working with church groups and community members to prepare meals for special events

¨ Participate in and organize community events such as coffeehouse, karaoke, winter carnivals and special holiday activities

Our programs are under the leadership of an Oversight Committee which meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 in the D.R.E.A.M.S. Centre to discuss each program and look at possible new programs.