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| The Arc of Aurora Newsletter |
News You Can Use
March, 2010
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| Almost Spring Greetings!
We spring forward our clocks this weekend, and next weekend's Springfest Basket Bonanza at McCarthy's offers us an opportunity to gather informally and catch up with other friends and members from The Arc of Aurora -- a perfect WELCOME SPRING! activity! Board and other members, friends and staff have worked hard to gather and assemble fun baskets for silent auction-style bidding, and host Tim McCarthy welcomes us for this fourth year event. Dust off your spring attire and plan to attend!
Jean |
| Hot Topic: Springfest Offers Fun and a Chance to Support The Arc of Aurora |
Theatre tickets; Renaissance Festival tickets; dinner at Outback, Chili's, Old Chicago, Anthony's Pizza, Olive Garden, Red Lobster; Easter baskets; coffee; kitchen items; a silver tray and coffee pot; a massage... These and many more items are included in baskets to be silently auctioned at The Arc of Aurora's Annual Springfest Basket Bonanza hosted by McCarthy's Sports Restaurant and Bar, 15350 E. Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, on Saturday evening, March 20, from 6:30-8:30PM.
Baskets, to name a few, include the Tally-Ho! (includes Colorado Renaissance Festival tickets), the Kids' Night In, Adults' Night Out (includes Old Chicago gift certificates and Denver Center Theatre Company tickets to "Othello"), the Happy Mother's Day (includes a facial) and the Happy Father's Day: Get Goin', Dad! (includes Starbuck's coffee and gifts). Event host Tim McCarthy is preparing a complimentary light buffet for Springfest guests to accompany his happy hour drink specials. Also, this year you can check out an up-to-date basket list on our website.
The timing of this year's Springfest finds Easter baskets joining the other themed baskets available for silent bidding. Cash, checks, and credit cards are all acceptable forms of payment. All are welcome at this family friendly, low-key, fun event! Stop in, grab a bite, quench your thirst, catch up with friends, bid on a basket or two... See you there! |
| Policy Profile: 2010 Legislative Session Underway |
The Colorado General Assembly continues its work this 2010 session, and there are a number of proposed bills that will/may impact persons with developmental disabilities and/or their families. A listing of those bills with details about their potential impact can be found at The Arc of Aurora's website. |
| What's Happenin' |
 Calendars Out!
(for more information on any of these events, contact Jean at The Arc of Aurora office)
Saturday, March 20 - Springfest Basket Bonanza fundraiser, McCarthy's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 15350 E. Smoky Hill Road, Aurora 6:30-8:30PM. Everyone welcome.
Friday, April 16 - Responsive Responders: Working with Victims with Developmental Disabilities Conference, Aurora 8AM-4PM. Target audience includes law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, Victim services' personnel. Brochure and registration information info available online.
Sunday, May 16 - FLAME concert, 2-4PM, Rotors of the Rockies, Broomfield. Concert with rock band from New York comprised only of persons with developmental and/or physical disabilities. More information to follow.
A Saturday in August to be determined - Summerfest, Pitchers Sports Bar and Restaurant, Aurora, 1-7PM. Activities include chili cookoff, dessert-off, talent show, silent auction. Everyone welcome.
a weekend day in fall - Second Annual Legacy Fundraising Event -- site, date, time to be determined |
| Members' Corner |
Parents' Support Group -- Board member and parent Myrrena Schwegmann is facilitating the next parents' support group meeting on Tuesday, April 13. Myrrena is excited to be a part of an opportunity for parents to share experiences that all might relate to and learn from. Leave a message for Darla (x4) at 720.213.1420 to learn more.
Food Pantry -- The Arc of Aurora office maintains a small food pantry filled with nonperishable food and personal hygiene items. Many of the pantry's supplies come from the arc Thrift Stores; generous members also contribute to the pantry. Call your advocate to access the food pantry or Jean to donate to it.
Adult Sunday Bowling League -- The Arc of Aurora supports an adult Sunday morning bowling league. The season ends in May; however, newcomers are always welcome. For information on the League, contact your advocate. |
| The Rest of the Story... |
 Wish List: We are searching for...
... a couple/few volunteers looking for a good physical workout: We have a cyclone fence that was damaged a while back and needs to be removed. The task involves digging out cemented posts and hauling the damaged fencing to our on-site dumpster. Timing for the work is very flexible. Contact Jean if you can help. | |
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If you receive this newsletter and are not a member of The Arc of Aurora, please consider membership. Regardless of your/a family member's need for advocacy support, membership with The Arc of Aurora joins your voice with thousands of others around the state and country wanting to impact the lives of persons with developmental disabilities. An annual membership is $30. Contact me for more information.
Best regards,
Jean Solis
Director of Marketing and Development The Arc of Aurora
720.213.1420
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IN THIS ISSUE
Hot Topic: Springfest Offers Fun and a Chance to Support The Arc of Aurora
Policy Profile: 2010 Legislative Session Underway
What's Happenin?
Calendars Out
Members' Corner
Parents' Group, Food Pantry, Bowling
The Rest of the Story |
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