The Arc of Butte County

    E-News February 2010  

Greetings!

It maybe gray and wet outside but this month's issue of the ARC E-News is full of sunshine. This 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
 
You can find additional info and weekly updates at www.arcbutte.org and on our Facebook page.
 
Games Make Learning Fun
 
Whether it's in the Computer Lab or on the Fuse Table the ARC's Adult Day Program's clients enjoy learning new skills and spending time with friends.

fuseball

"Each client has objectives we strive to meet," explains, Nelson Corwin, ADP Coordinator, "They spend time with their ADP Instructors interacting with their peers, learning rules and social skills all while have fun."

computer lab

Becky enjoys her time the computer lab learning and playing. Have questions regarding the ARC's Adult Day Program? Please, contact Nelson in Chico or Ed in Oroville.

 
Apples, Apples, Apples in Paradise
 
"The Rainbow of Kids Club" and the "Older Kids Club" went on a field trip to Noble Orchards in Paradise in January.
 
"Our group arrived on a foggy morning," says Rene Tousant, Family Support Coordinator, "and were eager to sample the different varieties of apples. The children experienced texture, taste, and smell. We were offered Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Fuji, just to name a few. We explored the fruit stand, the scales and equipment used to sale the delicious goodies."

Noble Orchards has been producing apples since the early 1920s and is still family owned and operated.

The ROKC and OKC have adventures every Saturday. If you have questions, please, contact Rene.

 
Independent Living 2010
 
ARC's Independent Living Skills program provides a diverse range of skill training and services that focus on the individual's personal and social needs. The training enables individuals to acquire, maintain and improve their existing abilities to live independently in the community.

"Our ILS Staff instruct and foster client independence," says Patti Thomas, ILS Coordinator, "They focus on achieving individual client's goals such as; problem solving, money management, health and safety, nutrition, meal planning and budgeting to name a few. I want to thank all them for their hard work"

ILS

If you have questions regarding the ARC's ILS program, please, contact Patti (seen above with the ILS Staff) in the Chico office.


We Only Need One "R" Word
 
If you haven't seen this beautiful video then you have really missed something touching.

It's a PSA from the ARC of California that speaks louder then a thousand insulting words. You can find it on the ARC's Blog and on our Facebook page... or by clicking here.

Have questions about the ARC? Please, contact us in either Chico or Oroville Monday thru Friday.

 
FEBRUARY 2010 Calendar
   
 
Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm 
ROKC meets every Saturday
OKC meets 2nd & 4th Saturday
 
Orchard Lanes on the 6th
Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt on the 13th
PJ's and Movies Party on the 20th
Gateway Science Museum on the 27th

- Please, call Renee Tousant by the Wednesday Noon before event to secure your child's spot. (891.5865 ext # 119)
 
Family SupportEvery 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.
 
  
Chico - Adult Day Program - 891.5865

Every Monday: Math, Spanish, Cooking and Walking Club
Every Tuesday:
Movies, Sewing, Drama and Reading
Every Wednesday:
STRIVE outing, "Be Well" exercise and Cooking
Every Thursday:
Yoga, Math and Sign Language

"FUN FRIDAY"...
Casa Ramos on the 5th
Prom! Valentine's Party on the 12th
Birthday Bash on the 26th

"Art Class with Alan" every Monday and Wednesday
Orchard Lanes!! T
uesday the 3rd
- Contact Nelson or Dodi for Chico events and classes
 
 
Oroville - Adult Day Program - 532.1272 

Every Monday: Crafts, Excerise, STRIVE
Every Tuesday: Spanish, Life Skills
Every Wednesday: Crafts, Exercise, Drama
Every Thursday: Sign Language, Movies

Fun Friday Events...
Tyme to Bowl on the 5th
Prom! Valentine's Day Party on the 12th
Birthday Bash Pizza Party on the 19th
Lunch at Feather Falls Casino on the 26th
- Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events 
 
 
ILS: "Baby Thyme"
TBA Please, contact Bonnie for details    
   
 
First Aid & CPR Classes
First Aid and CPR - Please, contact Tom for Feb dates
 
 
3 PROGRAMS CLOSED:
Socialization, Tutor and RecTherapy have been suspended
until further notice from the Governor.
 
All numbers and email addresses below...
 
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
 
Associate Director/Respite Program Tom Leonardi ext # 105 tomleonardi@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
 
Resource Developer Leah T. McKean ext # 203
 
 
In This Issue
Fun Learning
Apples in Paradise
ILS 2010
Current Calendar
Contact List
shelley with puppets 
 
 Helping Families
Make Ends Meet
 
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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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with free WiFi! 
Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
 
 Located inside the Oroville Arc Store @ 2745 Oro Dam Blvd.  
 
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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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.
 
Please, visit www.arcbutte.org to learn more about our services.

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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