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Offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families. |
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 New Slate of Directors Elected
On May 20th The Arc membership gathered at the Newton White Mansion to celebrate staff members' years of service and elect a new slate of officers and directors. Newly elected directors are: Gilmore Clark, Nicholas Hluchyj, Dionna Jones, Lucinda Nobles, and Yvette Snowden. Officers are: President, Mo Blasko; Vice President, Teresa Gardner-Williams; Treasurer, Craig Parker; Secretary, Susan Vadala. |
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 Prince Georgians Recognized at State Convention
The Arc of Maryland held its annual state convention last month and presented awards to groups and individuals who have best demonstrated The Arc's goals throughout the state. The Prince George's County People On the Go Group was awarded the title of Self Advocacy Group of the Year. The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission(MNCPPC) Special Programs Division was given the Light the Fire Meritorious Service Award. Wesley Person, a MNCPPC employee, and Dr. Hajjar, a Lanham physician were given certificates of appreciation for their commitments to people with developmental disabilities. Shaina Wamsley was named the Prince George's County volunteer of the year for her work with the men who live at The Arc's University Park residence. |
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Join us for the Grand-Opening of our new garden!
Arc volunteers and staff worked hard last week to get The Arc's Community Garden ready for visitors! The Arc will celebrate with a grand-opening reception on June 11th between the hours of 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Located at The Arc's Bridges program, the garden can be enjoyed by the entire neighborhood, thanks to the TKF Foundation. The TKF Foundation is a private grant-making foundation whose purpose is to inspire and create "Open Spaces, Sacred Places." It partners with organizations to create sacred places, which increase a sense of community and contribute to a deepening of human connections. |
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Attention Arc Families:
Look for our family pledge appeal in your mailbox this month. The money raised through the family pledge program helps us provide the quality services your family member deserves, and allows us to offer family workshops and trainings so you have the information you need. Please consider making a pledge this year to keep The Arc strong. Click here to make a donation on-line. Click Family Pledge in the options drop-down menu. |
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 Shall We Dance?
Stop by The Arc's Largo Center at 2 p.m. on a Friday, and find yourself in the middle of an all-out dance party. Rap music resonates throughout a room where staff and participants form a circle, each taking turns to perform in the middle while the rest cheer, clap, swing and sway.
Some of The Arc's most advanced dancers use this time to practice for their dance recital with the Louise Pyles Dance Academy. Pyles teaches people of all abilities, but she specializes at teaching classes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Day program participants from both Largo and Temple Hills have been attending dance lessons with Louise Pyles for nearly two years. Pyles teaches the groups a variety of social dances, which include line dances like the electric slide as well as hand dancing.
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 Hot off the press: Transforming the Lives of Special Needs Children
A few years ago The Arc created the Spiritual Community Collaboration, which unites churches throughout the metro DC area and explores programs and possibilies for people with disabilities in their faith communities. This topic is one of great importance to Arc parent and board member, Rev. Dr. Juanita Pughsley, who recently published a book about the church's treatment of children with disabilities. The book is written for church members as well as parents of children with disabilities, and containes personal stories and experiences from parents and ministers. The book is available at amazon.com and xulonpress.com. |
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 UMD Students and Staff Give a Day of Service.The garden at The Arc's Laurel Center is tilled and growing thanks to volunteers from the University of Maryland. Volunteers worked alongside Arc staff members and program participants to prepare the garden for the summer growing season. Corn, greens, peppers, and many other wonderful vegetables should be popping up soon!
To learn more about how to coordinate a volunteer project like this, contact Sarah Logar at 301-925-7050 ext. 230, or email her at slogar@thearcofpgc.org. |
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Autism Coffee Break
Empowering Families Workshop: Behavior and Communication
Guys' Night Out
Religious Education Workshop
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Introductory Workshop #4
Future Planning Workshop
People On the Go Voting Extravagenza
Arc Garden Grand-Opening Reception
Gadsby's Tavern Outing
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Introductory Workshop #5
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Mac Ramsey
Executive Director
The Arc of Prince George's County
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Celebrate Dad!
Get ready for Father's Day. When you buy an article of men's clothing, on Saturday, June 19th, you get a belt or tie for FREE!
Must present coupon at time of purchase. | | 11000 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD 301-572-4241 Open M-F 10 am - 8 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 12 pm - 5 pm |
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