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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 |
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 Last month a group of ARC Administration and staff attended the FOCUS Film Festival's presentation of "Darius Goes West". This is a poignant story of a determined young man who set out with a large group of caregivers and friends on a cross country trek from Georgia to Hollywood. The initial purpose of the trip is to get his wheelchair revamped on MTV's "Pimp my Ride". Along the way, the film transforms into a documentary on accessibility, and a trek to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which Darius is afflicted with and that also took the life of his older brother.
"While we were there, I ran into Tutor Staff Member Stephen Moore, and consumer Jeremy Lyford," shares Colleen Nelson, Tutor Coordinator, "When I how he liked the film, Jeremy responded, " Definitely."
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Oroville ADP Clients Get Crafty
Oroville ADP Clients and Instructors have figured out a way to make a little green from their artistic talents!
"We've been having lots of fun with these holiday theme craft projects," says Rene Nielsen, Oroville ADP Instructor, "Last month we made chocolate kiss roses for Valentine's Day and sold quite a few in the Oroville ARC Store."
For March's St Patrick's Day the crafty clients and instructors have made adorable Clover Pots with flower ink pens included. "We'll use the funds raised for a field trip this spring," says Nielsen.
The Clover Pots are only $2.50 each and for sell at the Oroville ARC Store at 2745 Oro Dam Blvd. They also made Clover Lapel Pins ($1) and girls headbands ($1).
Questions? Call Cindy or Ed at 532.1272
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Springtime Fun in Chico ADP
Chico ADP clients and instructors celebrated spring this February. From the Valentine's Day Party at STRIVE to...
The PJ's & Movie Day in the ARC Pavilion. Smiles, laughs and social interaction were high on the list of activities!
Questions about the Chico ADP?
Please, contact Nelson, Dodi or Sara.
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A VERY BIG thank you to Grada for a wonderful benefit concert
at The Arc pavilion last Saturday!
Everyone had a wonderful time dancing to their beautiful Celtic melodies. If you missed it you missed a lot!
Thank you too to everyone who donated their time at the ticket table and the bar! Thank you to Sierra Nevada Brewery for donating their tasty ale! A special thank you to Steve O'Bryan of Pullins Cyclery for organizing this benefit concert. We appreciate your support!
Funds raised by this concert benefit Arc's Family Support Program.
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Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm
ROKC & OKC: PJ's Movie Party on the 7th
ROKC: Scavanger Hunt & Pizza on the 14th
OKC: Bidwell Mansion Picnic on the 14th
ROKC & OKC: Bidwell Park Hike & Picnic on the 21st
ROKC & OKC: Chico Air Museum 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
Rec/Therapy Exercise Class
Mondays and Wednesdays @ 4pm
Please, see Colleen for details
ILP Field Trip
Chico Museum & Madison Bear
Thursday the 5th @ 3-5:30pm
- Contact Hollie to sign up
Oroville Craft Class
Wednesday the 11th @ 3pm
- Contact Hollie for details
Tutor Outing
Dinner at Burger Hut in Chico
Thursday the 19th @ 4;30pm
- Contact Colleen to sign up
Oroville Cooking Class
Wednesday the 25th @ 3:30pm
- Contact Colleen for details
Adult Day Program (Chico & Oroville)
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 -
Art Class - Every Monday & Thursday
Math Class - every Monday & Thursday
Spanish Class - every Monday & Thursday
STRIVE Field Trips - every Tuesday
Art & Sewing Class - every Tuesday
Movies! Movies! - every Wednesday
Health Club - every Wednesday
STRIVE Bowling - Tuesday the 3rd
Fun Friday Monthly Birthday Party - Fri the 6th
Boys Day Out - Chuck E. Cheese Friday the 13th
St Patrick's Day Party - Tuesday the 17th
Girls Day Out - Pet Store on Friday the 27th
- Please, contact Ed or Rene on Oroville events
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
TBA - Please, contact Bonnie for details
ILS: "Cooking With Ray!"
Thursday the 26th @ 3;30pm in the Pavilion Kitchen
- Please, contact Ray for details
First Aid Tuesday the 24th @ 1:30pm
CPR Thursday the 26th @ 1:30pm
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
Recreation/Therapy Coordinator Hollie Ingle, ext # 110 hollieingle@arcbutte.org
Tutor 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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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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- 2020 Park Ave. in Chico
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- 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, anything with a plug will be accepted.
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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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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