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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this issue of the Arc's E-Newsletter... it's full of useful information on our services, upcoming events and great pictures of last months activities.
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you! Call (530) 891.5865 or email leahmckean@arcbutte.org |
Eric Tennenson - ILS Instructor of the Month
 Eric Tennenson does an exceptional job with each and every one of his Independent Living clients.
"Eric handles some very high profile clients and gives them the extra attention they need," shares Bonnie Bethel, ILS Coordinator, "He's able to work with clients that no other instructor has been able to even meet with. He's very professional and treats all his clients with respect."
Thank you Eric for doing such a wonderful job!
Questions about ILS? Please, contact Bonnie or Ray
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JC The Magician Picks Lucky Family
The Chico Adult Day Program enjoyed a special holiday Magic Show by JC The Magician.
After the show JC & his wife shared some holiday cheer with ILP clients Joey Gardner and Suzette Serrana and their two children Kayla and Izaca.
"Izaca & JC enjoyed some magic tricks, " says Bonnie Bethel, ILP Coordinator, "It was a magical and memorable moment for the entire family."
Our thanks to JC and his wife for their generosity!
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"The Little Acorn" by Diane St. George
Diane St.George, Arc ADP Instructor, is a published author and illustrator! Her new book "The Little Acorn" follows the story of a happy little acorn how has lost his cap... don't worry it has a happy ending.
 "I had illustrated a book when I lived in New York," explains St. George, "I felt with that experience and my natural talent for rhyming that I would write and illustrate my own children's book. It took about 6 months to paint each page on canvas but the verses came to me quickly. Like magic!"
"The Little Acorn" is Made in the US, printed on recycled paper with vegi-based inks. You can pick up a copy at Lyon Books in downtown Chico. Your children will thank you for it.
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Grada! Benefit Concert... Feb 28th
Infectious modern Irish music and a pint of Guinness!
What else could you wish for?
Come to the Arc Pavilion on Saturday Feb 28th and your wish will be granted!! We are happy to announce that Grada will be playing a benefit concert for the Arc that Saturday. You can hear their style by visiting... www.youtube.com/gradamusic Tickets $20 each are available at both Arc Stores (2020 Park Avenue in Chico and 2745 Oro Dam Blvd in Oroville) Plus at Pullins Cyclery at 801 Main Street in downtown Chico. Sat, Feb 28th, Doors & No-Host Bar open at 6:30, Music begins at 7:30pm. Come dance a jig on our new wood floor! Cheers! Funds raised by this concert stay local & benefit Arc's Family Support Program. A big thank you to Steve O'Bryan for organizing this benefit. Questions? Call the Arc Store, Chico 343.3666 or Oroville 532.1272 or Pullins Cyclery 342.1055 |
Butte County Behavior Support Group
The Arc is now hosting a new support group on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
The new "Butte County Behavior Support Group" is a time for parents to network, encourage and support one another in the many different aspects of raising a child with behavior needs.
To register, please, contact Sherri at the RFE/NC Office 876.8321 (Childcare will be provided.)
Questions about Arc Family Support? Please, contact Rene.
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Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm
ROKC & OKC: Orchard Lanes Bowling on the 7th
ROKC: Valentine's Day Party on the 14th
OKC: Scanvanger Hunt & Pizza on the 14th
ROKC & OKC: Tinseltown on the 21st
ROKC: Funland! on the 28th
OKC: Glazed Creations on the 28th
- Please, call Renee at ext # 119 for details
Family Support Every Tuesday @ 5:30pm
"Spanish Group" 1st Tuesday
"Butte Co. Behavior Support" 3rd Tuesday
"FOCUS Group" 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
- Please, call Renee at ext #119 for details
Soc/Rec Field Trips
February Events TBA
Please, see Hollie or Colleen for details
Rec/Therapy Exercise Class
Mondays and Wednesdays @ 4pm
Please, see Colleen for details
Valentine Craft Class Thursday the 5th @ 3pm
- Contact Hollie
FOCUS Film Festival Thursday the 12th @ 7pm
- Contact Hollie or Colleen
Tutor Program Lunch
At La Comida in Chico Thursday the 19th @ 1pm
- Contact Colleen
Adult Day Program (Chico & Oroville)
Valentine's Day Party Friday the 13th @ Noon
Every Week! "Movie Tuesdays" & "Fun Fridays" plus crafts, art, dance & exercise classes plus a great computer lab.
- Contact Nelson or Dodi for Chico events, clasess etc
- ADP Oroville -
Math Class - every Monday
Spanish Class - every Monday & Wednesday
STRIVE Field Trips - every Tuesday
Art & Sewing Class - every Tuesday
Movies! Movies! - every Wednesday
Health Club - every Wednesday
Chinese Temple Tour on Friday the 6th
Valentine's Day Dance on Friday the 13th
Frisbee Golf Riverbed Park on Thursday the 19th
National YoYo Museum on Friday the 20th
Shopping in Chico on Thursday the 26th
- Please, contact Ed or Rene on Oroville events
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
Wed the 25th @ 10am
- Please, contact Bonnie for details
ILS: "Cooking With Ray!"
Thursday the 26th @ 4pm in the Pavilion Kitchen
- Please, contact Ray for details
First Aid Tuesday the 24th @ 1:30pm
CPR Thursday the 26th @ 1:30pm
- Contact Tom for details
Grada Benefit Concert
Satruday Feb 28th, Arc Pavilion 2040 Park Ave., Chico
Doors/No Host Bar Open 6:30pm, Music 7:30pm
Tickets $20, Available at Pullins Cyclery and both Arc Stores
All numbers and email addresses below...
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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
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
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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.
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Sincerely,
Michael McGinnis
The Arc of Butte County |
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ARCoffee
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 from S&S Bakery!
Plus FREE WiFi!
The ARCoffee "Loft" is an excellent meeting place for your group or club!
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At both
Arc Store locations...
- 2020 Park Ave. in Chico
&
- 2745 Oro Dam Blvd. in Oroville
Bring all your obsolete electronics and we'll dispose of it all in accordance with State Regulations.
We'll take your CRT's (TV's, monitors, laptops), all universal waste like radios, VCR's, keyboards, cell phones etc will be accepted.
"Basically, we'll accept anything with a plug." says Brenda Easter, Arc Store manager.
Questions?
Call 343.3666 or 532.1272
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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.
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Once a month you'll receive the Arc Newsletter full of info about upcoming events, services, classes, field trips and so much more!
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This newsletter is paid for in part by a grant from the City of Chico. www.chico.ca.us
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