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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 |
Family Support Has International Guests
 On February 28th, international students from Pakistan volunteered their time with the Rainbow of Kids Club & Older Kids Club Saturday Program.
The Pakistani women joined the O.K.C. at Glazed Creations and assisted them in making decorative tiles. The Pakistani men went with the R.O.K.C. to Funland for miniature golf.
"They were inquisitive regarding men and women's roles in the United States concerning children with disabilities.They were surprised how supportive the Chico community is regarding people with special needs," shared Rene Toussant, Family Support Coordinator, "The Pakistani students hoped to bring about change in their schools and communities regarding disabled individuals."
"The Arc provided a great experience that the Upper FATA Pakistan students will never forget," said Diana Parks, CSUC Cultural Interfacing Project Director.
Questions about Family Support, or either Saturday's R.O.K.C. or O.K.C.? Please, contact Rene.
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Tutor Out to Lunch @ Burger Hut
Fun and fries were had by all Tutor clients and instructors on a recent lunch gathering at Burger Hut.
"These community outings help Tutor clients gain self confidence," says Colleen Nelson, Tutor Coordinator (in picture to the left with client Charlotte), "and we get to explore new experiences together at the same time."
Instructor Mara and clients Charlotte and Esther patiently await their tasty orders. Would you like smiles with that?
Questions about the Tutor Program? Please, contact Colleen.
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Chico ADP in "Aladdin & The New Genie"
The 7th Street Center for the Arts will performing "Aladdin and the New Genie" at the Arc Pavilion on Friday the 24th.
Two of Arc's Chico Adult Day Program clients, Tyrel Smith and Glenda Davidson, have been performing with the troupe since they began the tour in January.
"It's fun," shares Tyrel Smith, "I've learned a lot about acting. After this play is done we'll start doing "Ready or Not". It's about safety and what to do in an emergency."
Questions about this performance or the Chico ADP?
Please, contact Nelson, Dodi or Sara.
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ARC Store Helps Kids Discover Reading
 We're excited to announce our new "Discover Reading!" Children's Literacy Program in our Oroville ARC Store.
During the months of April and May any child, grades K thru 8, who brings an Arc "Discover Reading!" Book Voucher to the ARC Store in Oroville, 2745 Oro Dam Blvd., will receive one free children's book of their choice.
"The ARC Store receives book donations from the community every day," says Brenda Easter, ARC Store manager, "As a grandmother, I thought why not share them with the children in town and hopefully spark their imaginations."
The Arc will distribute approx 1,000 vouchers to four Oroville Elementary Schools and the Boys & Girls Club on Lower Wyandotte. We hope this new program will inspire children to read, explore and expand their horizons.
For more information regarding the Arc's "Discover Reading!" Book Voucher Program, please, contact ARC Store Manager, Brenda Easter, at 532.1272
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Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm
ROKC meets every Saturday
OKC meets 2nd & 4th Saturday
ROKC & OKC: Duck Pond & Paradise Museum, on the 4th
ROKC: Easter Egg Hunt @ Caper Acres, on the 11th
OKC: Burgers & Pool @ The Graduate, on the 11th
ROKC & OKC: Chico Nut Festival, on the 18th
ROKC & OKC: Earth Day Activities, on the 25th
- Please, call Renee by the Wednesday Noon before event to secure your child's spot. (891.5865 ext # 119)
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
Socialization Field Trip
Cal Skate, Tuesday the 7th, 1-4pm
- Please, contact Hollie to sign up
Tutor Community Outings
ARCoffee Brunch, Oroville, Thursday the 9th @ 11am
Round Table Pizza, Thursday the 30th @ 4:30pm
- Please, contact Colleen to sign up
Oroville Cooking Class
Wednesday the 15th @ 3:30pm
- Please, contact Colleen to sign up
Adult Day Program in Chico & Oroville
Movies! Movies! Every Tuesday
Live Music with MaMuse, Friday the 3rd, 1-2pm
Easter Egg Hunt in the park, Friday the 10th
Adwards Ceremony & Ice Cream Social, Friday the 17th
"Aladdin & The New Genie" live play, Friday the 24th
Talent Show! in May, date TBA soon
Every week: crafts, art, dance, exercise and computer classes
- Contact Nelson or Dodi for Chico events and classes
- ADP Oroville -
Math Class - every Monday
Spanish Class - every Monday and Thursday
Sewing Class - every Tuesday
Movies! Movies! - every Wednesday
Health Club Day - every Wednesday
STRIVE - 'Smile Luncheon', Thrusday the 2nd
Frisbee in the Park, Friday the 3rd
STRIVE - Bowling, Tuesday the 7th
Feather Falls Lunch, Friday the 10th
STRIVE - Bingo, Thursday the 16th
Fun Friday Monthly Birthday Party - Friday the 17th
Pay Day Bowling! Friday the 24th
- Please, contact Ed or Rene on Oroville events
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
TBA - Please, contact Bonnie for details
ILS: "Cooking With Ray!"
Thursday the 23rd @ 3:30pm in the Pavilion Kitchen
- Please, contact Ray for details
First Aid Tuesday the 21st @ 1:30pm
CPR Thursday the 23rd @ 1:30pm
- Please, contact Tom to sign up
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Have questions about these events?
Please, feel free to call us... 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 Coordinator Hollie Ingle, ext # 110 hollieingle@arcbutte.org
Tutor/RecTherapy 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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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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