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Tempo Clubhouse 790 New Holland Ave. Lancaster, PA 17602 Phone: (717) 392-2300 Fax: (717) 399-3459 Director: Dave Schreder Auspice Agency: Community Services Group E-mail: schrederd@csgonline.org

 History

Tempo Clubhouse began as a vocational rehabilitation program in 1983.  Many Clubhouse principles were used in the program, including Transitional Employment.  In 1998, the Tempo community decided to make the transition to the Clubhouse model.  Following this transition, Tempo Clubhouse was first certified by the International Center for Clubhouse Development in 2001.  ICCD certification has continued to the present day. 

 

Clubhouse Community

Tempo Clubhouse is divided into two work units:  The Hub Unit and The Core Unit. Each plays a role in the function and maintenance of the entire Clubhouse.

The Hub Unit offers members the chance to learn or improve on their skills in the following areas:  Receptionist duties, billing, data input, outreach, tours, filing, copying, typing, research, statistics and survey tracking, graphic arts and other necessary projects. 

The Core Unit offers members the opportunity to build or improve on their skills while working in Tempo’s kitchen food shopping, preparing meals, budgeting, operating the cash register, bookkeeping, etc.  The Core also oversees the operation of Rags to Riches, Tempo’s thrift shop, where members work to process donations, price and upkeep clothing and other items, maintain the store and wait on customers.  Other responsibilities of this unit include fundraising, maintaining the dining areas and rest rooms, taking care of the large variety of clubhouse plants, maintaining our garden plot and many other tasks.

The clubhouse assists members in their work towards competitive employment by helping to complete applications, write resumes, develop interview skills, etc.  The resources to maintain employment are offered through transitional employment, supported employment and independent employment, depending on the needs and wants of the member.

 

Directions 

From Route 30 (E or W):

Take the New Holland Avenue/Pike exit.  At the end of the ramp, turn towards Lancaster City.  Travel one mile, turn left at the stop light (you will see a Turkey Hill convenience store on your left).  This will take you in to Grandview Plaza.  Tempo Clubhouse is part of a large building that you will see to your right.  The entrance to Tempo Clubhouse is around the right side of the building- the first door on the right side.