The Arc of Butte County

The Arc E-Connection

January 2009        

Greetings! 

We hope the first edition of the Arc's E-Newsletter in 2009 finds you full of happiness ... hopefully, the following information on services, upcoming events and the great pictures will bring a smile to your face and inspiration for a Happy New Year!
 
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you!  Call (530) 891.5865 or email leahmckean@arcbutte.org
 
 
New Client Art Up at the Arc Store
 
Arc Store associates, Marcia & Jennifer, hang new pieces of art created by Arc's Adult Day Program clients.
 
David Smallhouse with CharlieMany of our clients enjoy the creativity of the regular Art Classes in the Adult Day Program.
 
They create unique pieces... like paintings, pottery, sculpture, birdhouses and more! A few clients even sell their art at the Arc Store in Chico.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Why not visit and see these wonderful pieces for yourself? 
 
David Smallhouse with Charlie
 
Have questions about the Adult Day Program or the client art? Please, contact Nelson Corwin at 891.5865
 
Have questions about the the Arc Store call 343.3666
 
 
Become an Arc Advocate!
 
Need a New Year's resolution? One that will benefit you and your community? One you're sure not to break after two months? Well, then become an Arc Advocate!
 
As an official Member of The Arc, you will join others on a journey that is measured not in miles, but in hope and dreams.

It's only $15 for an Individual, $25 a Family, $50 a Business or $100 a Patron. You will receive all benefits including mailings and voting privileges. Plus the satisfaction of making a difference in your community! Members belong to National, State and Local Arc.

We are asking that you join us in our fifth decade of serving the developmentally disabled children and adults of Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties.
 
Call us at the Chico Office (530) 891.5865 or email info@arcbutte.org to request a Membership packet. 
 
As an official Member of The Arc, you can help us realize our goals, visions and mission for another 50 years!
 
 
Big Gift WrapT hank you!
 
One way for us at the Arc to know another year is coming to a close is the magical appearance of the Annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth.
 
An Arc traditional for over 30 years this years incarnation appeared at the Arc Store on Park Avenue in Chico. Many kind volunteers came out to wrap gifts, make bows and spread holiday cheer.
 
Special THANK YOU's must go out to Stacie Gehrman and her staff at Best Buy, Sherri Nunn and her elves from the Sierra Nevada Brewery, Laura Golino and the Chico News & Review gang for their power hour, Sally Carter and her teams from the National Charity League, Peggy Mead and her hard workers from the Chico Realtors Association, Lee Laney of the NVCF, Alona Dunn and the ladies from Delta Nu, Anne Lake and her Chico High School ROP kids Aaron, Paige, Chelsi, Liz & Alejandra, Arc Board Members Ed Caldwell, Laura Lukes & Jim Graydon... and to all the people who called or showed up to help after reading about our need for elves in the newspaper!
 
With your help this fundraiser was a great success! The kids and their families of Arc's Family Support Program thank you!
 
May you all have a wonderful New Year!
 
 
 
January 2009 Calendar
   
Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm 
 
New Year's Party at the Pavilion on the 3rd
ROKC: Glazed Creations on the 10th
OKC: Funland on the 10th
PJ's & Movies at the Pavilion on the 17th
ROKC: Bowling Fun on the 24th
OKC: Snow Goose Festival on the 24th
Downtown Chico Museum on the 31st
- Please, call Renee at ext # 119 for details
 
Family Support
"Spanish Group" 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:30pm
"FOCUS Group" 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 5:30pm 
- Please, call Renee at ext #119 for details
 
Soc/Rec Field Trips
January Events TBA
Please, see Hollie or Colleen for details
 
Rec/Therapy Exercise Class
Mondays and Wednesdays @ 4pm
Please, see Colleen for details 
 
Adult Day Program
Every Week! "Movie Tuesdays" & "Fun Fridays" plus crafts, art, dance, exercise classes and a great computer lab.
- Please, contact Nelson or Dodi for details
 
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
Wed the 28th @ 10am
- Please, contact Bonnie for details   
 
ILS: "Cooking With Ray!"
Thursday the 22nd @ 4pm in the Pavilion Kitchen
- Please, contact Ray for details
 
First Aid & CPR Classes
Please, contact Tom for details 
  
All numbers and email addresses below...
 
Have questions about these events?

Please, feel free to contact us at 891.5865

Executive Director Michael McGinnis ext # 102
 
Associate Director/ILS Patti Thomas ext # 107
 
Associate Director/Adult Day Program  Nelson Corwin
 ext # 201 nelsoncorwin@arcbutte.org
 
Associate Director/Respite Program Tom Leonardi ext # 105 tomleonardi@arcbutte.org

Socialization Recreation Coordinator Hollie Ingle

 ext # 110 hollieingle@arcbutte.org

Recreation Therapy Coordinator Colleen Nelson ext # 116 colleennelson@arcbutte.org

Independent Living Skills/Parenting Coordinator Bonnie Bethel ext # 106 bonniebethel@arcbutte.org

Independent Living Skills Coordinator Ray Fennell ext # 108 rayfennell@arcbutte.org

Family Support, Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club Coordinator, Renee Tousant ext # 119 reneetousant.arcbutte@gmail.com

Respite Scheduler Sandy Crabtree ext # 101 

Human Resources Gail Brown ext # 103

Office Manager Jennifer White ext # 113

Administrative Assistant Lynn Wagner ext # 206
 
Resource Developer Leah T. McKean ext # 203
 
 
 
The mission of the Arc of Butte County is to ensure the opportunity for children and adults with developmental disabilities to choose and realize goals, which advance and enhance their quality of life.
 
The Arc nonprofit charitable community organization providing services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families since 1953.
 
Please, visit www.arcbutte.org to learn more about our services for developmentally disabled children and adults.
 
 
Sincerely,
 

Michael McGinnis
The Arc of Butte County
In This Issue
New Client Art at The Arc Store
Membership Benefits
Gift Wrap Thank you!
Current Calendar
Contact List

 

ARCoffee 

David Smallhouse with Charlie

Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
 
 Located inside the Arc Store in Oroville @ 2745 Oro Dam Blvd.  
Stop on by and enjoy our gourmet coffee, fruit smoothies and fresh baked pastries!
 
Free WiFi! The ARCoffee "Loft" is an excellent meeting place for your group or club!
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4 Ways to Donate
 
1) Use our Fast & Secure PayPal Link!
 
www.arcbutte.org/donation
         
2) Snail-Mail a Check
Arc of Butte County
2030 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928 
 
3) Donate A Car
Do you have a vehicle taking up valuable space in your garage? Why not donate that car, boat, RV, trailer to The Arc. For more info, please, call Brenda or Shelley at (530) 343.3666

4) Planned Giving
There are many ways for a donor to make a Charitable Bequest to Arc.
If you are interested in making a legacy gift, please contact your personal financial planner or attorney. For basic info about leaving your legacy in Butte County, please contact the Arc's Executive Director Michael McGinnis at (530) 891-5865.
 
 

 

 
We have lots of new items up on our EBay Store... vintage Barbie dolls, Harry Potter collectibles, Harley Davidson Riding Boots... and a lot more!
 
Why not check it out?
 
You never know, you might find a treasure!!
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Arc Store
 
shelley with puppets 
BEST IN CHICO
8 YEARS IN A ROW!!
 
Open 7 Days a Week
2020 Park Avenue
 Chico 
343.3666
 
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The Arc Store in Chico @ 2020 Park Avenue and in Oroville @ 2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
 
Both stores Open 7 Days A Week!

$5 off any purchase of $10 or more. WHITE TAG ITEMS ONLY.

Excludes ARCoffee, consignment, antiques and collectibles . EXPIRES Jan 31, 2009