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Greetings!
In this issue you'll find useful information about ARC services including a calendar of upcoming program events. Plus photos and stories on recent ARC events.
Since 1953, The ARC of Butte County has provided services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2010, we serve over 900 families in Butte and Glenn County.
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at (530) 891.5865 or leahmckean@arcbutte.org |
ADP Had Many Winners @ The Fair!
The ARC's Adult Day Program clients have artistic flare! If you got it why not share it? That's just what Alan Carrier's Art Class did....by submitting some of their creative efforts to the Silver Dollar Fair.
We are happy to say that many clients won ribbons for their efforts. "Everyone is very excited!" said Marion Jackson, Chico ADP Instructor,"We look forward to it every year!" Alan Carrier's weekly art class helps clients build positive self esteem, social skills and develop creative self expression.
We will have pictures of all the ADP artists (Chico and Oroville) up on Facebook very soon so you can see all the wonderful pieces. Congratulations gang!
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ARC Store Employees of the Week
As you know, the ARC Store is the best place to find gently used clothes, toys, books, furniture and a whole lot more. However, few know that the ARC Store also offers paid employment to over 100 ARC developmentally disabled clients in both Chico and Oroville.
In this picture we have May's "Employee of the Month" winners. Congratulations to Ashlee, Richard, Sandra, Jennifer and Robbie.
"ADP Clients are engaged in a
variety of constructive activities in the store that aid in acquiring useful skills," explains Nelson Corwin, ADP Director, "Our work program offers clients a chance to learn real job skills while they earn a wage."
Have questions about the work program? Please, contact Nelson Corwin or Brenda Easter.
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Dang It! Dang It! .... Dolls That Is
Who doesn't get a little frustrated now and then? Sometimes you just need to let it all out. Well the Adult Day Program Crafts Class figured out a fun way to be creative and release pent up energy. It's a Dang It Doll! You grab the soft doll by the legs and smack it on the wall while saying dang it, dang it dang it! Works, too. Of course, you have to make one first. :o)
Like to see one? Check out the pictures on the ARC's Facebook page. They really are adorable...and useful, too.
Have questions about the Adult Day Program? Please, contact Nelson Corwin.
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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 Paradise Pool on the 5th Tinseltown Movies on the 12th Funland on the 19th Paradise Pool on the 26th
- 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, contact Patti for details (891.5865 ext # 107)
Chico - Adult Day Program - 891.5865
"Art Class with Alan" every Monday and Wednesday
Every Monday: Math, Spanish, Cooking, STRIVE and Walking Club
Every Tuesday: Grubb Garden Club,"Be Well" Exercise, Movies, Sewing, Drama, Reading
Every Wednesday: STRIVE Outing, Cinemark Movie
Every Thursday: "Be Well" Exercise,Yoga, Math, Sign Language Every Friday: Car Wash! 10am-Noon @ 2040 Park Ave. (Open to the public. Money raised goes towards Fun Friday activities.) Special Bowling Field Trip on the 16th
"FUN FRIDAY" field trips...
Flavor Falls Chinese Buffet on the 4th
Bidwell Park Picnic on the 11th
Taco Salad on the 18th
Chico Mall Walk on the 25th
- Contact Nelson Corwin for Chico events and classes
Oroville - Adult Day Program - 532.1272
Every Monday: Problem Solving, Crafts, "Be Well" Exercise, STRIVE
Every Tuesday: Grubb Garden Club, Spanish, Math, Cooking Every Wednesday: Problem Solving, History, "Be Well" Exercise Every Thursday: Smiles Sign Language, Movies, Crafts Fun Friday Events...Taco Salad on the 4th Feather Falls Casino Lunch on the 11th Picnic in the Park on the 18th Birthday Party on the 25th - Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events
First Aid & CPR Classes
First Aid on Tues the 22nd @ 1:30pm
CPR on Thurs the 24th @ 1:30pm
- Please, contact Tom details
3 PROGRAMS CLOSED in 2009:
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?
Please, feel free to call us... (530) 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
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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The ARC of Butte County has many supporters and "Fans"... now we need them on
Facebook!
Become a Fan
of the Arc of Butte County! Help Spread the Word!
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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Located inside the
Oroville
ARC Store
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
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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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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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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"
Cheryl Benjamin
John Breedlove
George
Farrugia
Mary Williams
Jim Graydon
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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