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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 |
ILP Distributes Emergency "Go Bags"
Patti Thomas, Independent Living Program Director, along with Ray Fennell and Bonnie Bethel, ILP Coordinators, distributed over 100 Emergency "Go Bags" to ILP Clients during the month of July.
The emergency bags (provided by the Far Northern Regional Center and Dept of Developmental Services) were given to clients who live in high risk areas for fire or flood.
The Emergency Go Bags contained useful items such as a flashlight, radio, blanket, rations, water, batteries etc.
"We hope these bags will help our clients endure the fire season better then last year." says Thomas.
Questions about the ILP or the "Go Bags"? Please, contact Patti Thomas
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Festive celebrations filled July for the Adult Day Program clients in Chico... from a 4th of July party...
To birthday celebrations for Jim, Ken & Jolene...
Smiles filled the hot summer days with joy.
Questions about the Chico Adult Day program? Please, contact Nelson, Dodi or Sara
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ADP Cooking Class 3 Times A Week
Chico Adult Day Program clients and instructors are now enjoying Cooking Class three days a week!
Thanks to the hard work and culinary talents of ADP Supervisor Dodi Powell and Instructor Lydia Banegas (seen above with clients) everyone is learning wonderful new skills. Bon Appetit!
Questions about the Chico Adult Day Program? Or the Cooking Classes? Please, contact Nelson Corwin or Dodi Powell
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Tutor, RT and Socialization Consumers recently resumed their last Wednesday of the month gathering. To beat the heat and have some fun bowling at Orchard Lanes!
They meet up the last Wednesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Orchard Lanes. Prices are $2.25 a game, and $1.00 for shoes. Come and join the fun and meet new friends!
Have questions about the Tutor Program? Or Wednesday Bowling? Please, contact Colleen Nelson
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Annie B's Begins Aug 1st!
This year is a financial struggle for everyone. We all read the headlines concerning unemployment and business stagnation. However, rarely mentioned are the severe problems experienced by nonprofits. Donations are down, grants are drying up, and the government is reducing or eliminating many contracts.
We know it may be a struggle for you to make a contribution.
However, when you donate during the Annie B's Community Drive, your donation will be supplemented with a percentage grant from North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF).
How can you help us get this money?
Simply make your donation between August 1 and September 30. Gifts must be made on behalf of The Arc of Butte County and mailed to: NVCF at 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico, CA 95973. Donations can also be made on line at www.nvcf.org or at our website www.arcbutte.org Thank you! |
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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: Nature Center Hike & Picnic on the 1st
ROKC & OKC: Paradise Pool on the 8th
ROKC: Orchard Lanes Bowling on the 15th
ROKC & OKC: National Forest & the Honey Run Covered Bridge on the 22nd
ROKC: Paradise Pool on the 29th
- 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 & 3rd Tuesday
"Butte Co. Behavior Support" 3rd Tuesday
"Drop In" 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, dinner provided
(You must sign up by Monday)
- Please, call Renee at ext #119 for details.
Rec/Therapy Exercise Class
Mondays and Wednesdays @ 4pm
Please, see Colleen for details
Socialization Field Trips
August Outings TBA
- Please, contact Hollie for details
Tutor Community Outings
Lunch at Cal Skate Tuesday the 11th @ 11:30am
Oroville Tyme to Bowl on the 7th @ 4pm
Orchard Lanes Bowling on Wed the 26th @ 4pm
- Please, contact Colleen to sign up
Oroville Crafts Class
Thursday 20th @ 3:30pm
- Please, contact Colleen to sign up
- Adult Day Program Chico 891.5865 -
Movies! Movies! Every Tuesday
Fun Friday Outings - TBA
Car Wash Every Friday Morning
Every Week: Cooking, crafts, art, dance, exercise and computer lab classes
ARC Store Fashion Show in Sept! More details soon!
- Contact Nelson or Dodi for Chico events and classes
- Adult Day Program Oroville 532.1272 -
Math Class - every Monday
Spanish Class - every Monday
Sewing Class - every Tuesday
Movies! Movies! - every Wednesday
Health Club Day - every Wednesday
Community Outing Days - TBA
- Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
TBA - Please, contact Bonnie for details
ILS "Cooking With Ray!"
Thursday the 23rd @ 3:30pm in the ARC Pavilion Kitchen
- Please, contact Ray for details
First Aid Tuesday the 18th @ 1:30pm
CPR Classes Thursday the 20th @ 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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Helping Families
Open 7 Days a Week
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
2020 Park Avenue
343.3666
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
532.1272
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The Arc of Butte County has many supporters and "Fans" in the real world... now we need them on Facebook!
Please, find us on Facebook and "Become a Fan" of the Arc of Butte County!
Help Spread the Word!
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4 Ways To Support The Arc of Butte County
2) 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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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Stop on by and enjoy our gourmet coffee, fruit smoothies and fresh baked pastries from S&S Bakery!
The ARCoffee "Loft" is an excellent meeting place for your group or club!
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STRIVE Needs Volunteers!
Sept 12th
10am-4pm @ Moore Road Dog Park ~ Help sell hot dogs at new dog park Ribbon Cutting in Paradise.
Oct 3rd & 4th
9am-4pm @ Johnnie Appleseed Help staff our booth.
Both these fun event booths will raise funds for STRIVE of Paradise.
If you can volunteer for a 2 hour shift, please, contact Colleen Nelson or Patti Thomas 891.5865
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We have lots of new items up on our EBay Store...
Check it out!
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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 of Butte County is a nonprofit charitable community organization providing services for special needs children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families since 1953.
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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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