Dear (Contact First Name)
Here's
the current issue of ARC's ENews. It includes info on ARC services, a
calendar of upcoming program events, photos and stories on recent ARC
events...plus an ARC Store coupon.
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 |
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ROKC Teddy Bear Picnic in Billie Park
 The kids and instructors of Arc's "Rainbow of Kids Club" had a fun day on their "Teddy Bear Picnic' last Saturday at Billie Park in Paradise.
You can see all the adorable ROKC pictures the picnic here...
Every Saturday, the Family Support
staff plan educational and fun activities for special needs children and
their siblings. Offering varied recreational and social experiences. In October, the adventures include a field trip out to Max's Miralce Ranch & TJ Farm's corn maze.
If
you would like to sign your special needs child up for ROCK adventures, please, contact
Patti Thomas at 891.5865 by the Wednesday before. Come join in the fun!
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5th Annual Fashion Show Pix on Facebook
If you missed the ARC Store's 5th Annual Fashion Show you missed a great show. Many of the Adult Day Program clients and instructors worked extra hard to pull outfits, music, food and decorations together to make this the best fashion show ever!
Don't believe me? Well, check out all the great photos here...
To learn more about the Arc's Adult Day Programs in Chico contact Nelson at 891.5865 and Oroville contact Ed at 532.1272. Or visit www.arcbutte.org
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ARC Store ADP Employee of the Week
 Congratulations Tom Darby for being the ARC Store's Adult Day Program Employee of the Week! Great job!
Everyone
knows to try the ARC Store first when looking for a bargain however few
know that the ARC Store offers a lot more to the community then a place
to save money. The ARC Store also offers paid work experience to many
ARC Adult Day Program clients in both Chico and Oroville.
"The ARC Store and the ARCoffee cafe offer our clients the chance to learn valuable skills, "say Nelson
Corwin, ADP Coordinator, "Work experience, social skills, math plus it
builds their self esteem."
To learn more about the Arc's Adult Day Programs in Chico and Oroville, please, contact Nelson in Chico or Ed in Oroville.
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15th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, Nov 6th
We are happy to announce that the Arc's 15th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction is right around the corner...Saturday, Nov 6th, to be exact. In the Arc Pavilion @ 2040 Park Ave., 6-10pm.
The night's merriment will include a delicious dinner, yummy dessert, wine bar, a special martini bar tended by the talented Chris Carter and, of course, our wonderful and popular silent auction. We receive wonderful donations from many local business so our silent auction is a great way to do you holiday shopping!
You can see last years pictures of the festive night here...
Tickets are only $40 and are available at both ARC Stores @ 2020 Park Ave., Chico or 2745 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville.
All proceeds from the auction benefit our Family Support Programs including our Tuesday Night Support Groups, the Rainbow of Kids Club, and Baby Time. Since 1953, the Arc of Butte County has provided high quality services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Now in 2010, we serve approx 900 families in Butte and Glenn Counties
Have questions? Please, contact us at 891.5865 or info@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 Find fun ROKC pix on FacbookMax's Miracle Ranch on the 2nd Pumpkin Festival in Pavilion on the 9th Hot Dog Roast in Bille Park on the 16th TJ Farms Corn Maze on the 23rd
- Please, contact Patti Thomas by the Wednesday before event to secure your child's spot.
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: cooking, dance , gardening Karate
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 "Fun Friday"
TBA Please, see Nelson for details
- 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:
Bowling Field Trip on the 1st KNVN Studio Tour on the 8th Book Family Farm on the 15th Talent Show! on the 22nd Halloween Party on the 29th - Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events First Aid & CPR Classes
1st Aid Class on the 19th, CPR on the 21st both @ 1:30pm
- Please, contact Tom details
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Have questions?
Please, 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 Bethelext # 106 bonniebethel@arcbutte.org
Independent Living Skills Coordinator Ray Fennell ext # 108 raymondfennell@arcbutte.org
Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club Coordinator Patti Thomas ext # 107
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 Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Located inside the
Oroville
ARC Store
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
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E-News Archive
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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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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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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
Jim Graydon
Steffen Nelson
Tim Vander Heiden
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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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