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Greetings!
Here is The ARC's first newsletter of 2010. Each issue is full of useful information including the calendar of upcoming program events. Plus you'll find photos and stories on recent events and news. All in all we hope you find each issue useful and entertaining.
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at (530) 891.5865 or leahmckean@arcbutte.org |
New Year, New Ideas, New Hope
2009 was a difficult year for many non-profits. We were no exception however with your support we have endured. With a new year full of hope and potential before us we are eager to hear your suggestions and feedback. Please, let us know what you like about the Arc of Butte County and where we can make improvements.
We are also eager to welcome the 2010 Board of Directors.
President Ed Caldwell, Vice-President Elaine Pegg, Treasurer Scott Laursen and Courtney Casey. Plus the BOD "Members at Large": John Breedlove, George Farrugia, Mary Williams, Jim Graydon, Ken Hanson, Steffen Nelson and Tim Vander Heiden.
We look forward to your work on behalf of the ARC and our clients.
Questions about our programs? Visit www.arcbutte.org or contact Michael McGinnis, Executive Director.
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Last December five families received Holiday Baskets
from the Arc of Butte County. Thanks to donations from ARC staff and
supporters the baskets were filled with turkey and all the trimmings plus hand
knit scarves and holiday decorations.
 The families who received baskets were Alicia Castenada,
Carol Biggs, Tracy Griffin and Robert and Eva Caddick from Arc's Day Program.
You can see more pictures of the happy families on the ARC's FaceBook page.
We wish to all the individuals that made these Holiday
Baskets possible. Special thanks to OO Lehmkuhl family, Richard and Thelma
Richter and their daughter Bonnie Bethel, Patti Thomas, Marian Jackson, Ray and
Valerie Fennell, Raeleen Rose, Shoua Lo Connie Brugge who knit scarves and hats
for everyone, Charlie Williams and the many caring people in our
community.
Have questions about ARC Programs? Please, contact Patti Thomas.
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ADP "Art with Alan" Chico Class
Many of the Chico's Adult Day Program clients look forward to the creative projects at the regular Mon/Wed art class with Alan Carrier.  Carrier, a local artist originally from Montreal, enjoys teaching the ARC clients to express themselves with a wide variety of creative mediums. He has quite a few new ideas for 2010 that should have our clients and community pleased... I'll keep you posted as things develop.  Surely, ADP client Robert Caddick, seen above with his newly painted UFO piece, will be very pleased to learn more ways to express his creative side. Questions about the Art Class or the Chico ADP? Please, contact Nelson or Dodi. |
In Honor of Lorraine Sheehan
Recently the Arc of the US announced the passing of a powerful family advocate, Lorraine Sheehan.
So many advocates remember
Lorraine across the nation for her political toughness and intelligence
and her compassion and kindness. Ms Sheehan was the prototypical
advocate in The Arc straight from the mold of the founding moms in the
association. She then broke out and created a new example of an even
more powerful and influential leader for people with disabilities and
their families.
Read more about Sheehan's remarkable work on the ARC's Blog here www.arcbutte.org
Questions or suggestions for the ARC Blog? Contact Leah at leahmckean@arcbutte.org
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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
Tinsletown Movie on the 2nd Noble Orchards on the 9th Chuck E Cheese on the 16th Barnes and Noble on the 23rd (please, meet in Admin building for this event) Chico Museum on the 30th
- Please, call Renee Tousant 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
FOCUS 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, dinner provided
(You must sign up by Monday)
- Please, call Renee at ext #119 for details.
- Adult Day Program - Chico 891.5865 -
Every Monday: Math, Spanish, Cooking and Walking Club
Every Tuesday: Movies, Sewing, Drama and Reading
Every Wednesday: STRIVE outing, Exercise and Cooking
Every Thursday: Yoga, Math and Sign Language
Baked Potato Bar on Friday the 15th
Togo's Downtown on Friday the 22nd
Chili & Cornbread on Friday the 29th
"Art Class with Alan" every Monday and Wednesday
Snow Day Field Trip!! Thursday the 28th
- Contact Nelson or Dodi for Chico events and classes
- Adult Day Program - Oroville 532.1272 -
Craft Class - every Monday
Spanish Class - every Tuesday
Life Skills - every Tuesday
Health Club Day - every Wednesday
Drama Class - every Wednesday
Sign Language - every Thursday
Fun Friday Events...
January's schedule TBA
- Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
TBA - Please, contact Bonnie for details
First Aid & CPR Classes
First Aid and CPR - Please, contact Tom to sign up
3 PROGRAMS CLOSED:
Socialization, Tutor and RecTherapy have been suspended
until further notice from the Governor.
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
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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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 Easy Ways To Support The Arc
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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Arc's
Trading Company
We have lots of new items up on our EBay Store...
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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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2010 Board of Directors
President Ed
Caldwell Vice-President Elaine Pegg Treasurer Scott Laursen
Courtney Casey
"Members at Large"
John Breedlove
George
Farrugia
Mary Williams
Jim Graydon
Ken Hanson
Steffen Nelson
Tim Vander Heiden
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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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