The Arc of Greater Beaumont
Issue: 7October, 2013
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4th Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 12th

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Where: 4366 Sea Hawk Lane

             Sour Lake, TX 77659

Cost: 2 canned goods per person (Canned goods will be donated to the SETX Food Bank)

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Beaumont Buddy Walk

Saturday, October 26th

Time: 9:00 am

Where: The Event Center

             700 Crockett

             Beaumont, TX 77701

Cost: $10 per walker

 

Self Advocate Meeting

Thursday, November 7th

Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Where: Foundation for SETX
             Building

 For adults ages 18 and up

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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
 
Come Support Down Syndrome Awareness at the 2013 Beaumont Buddy Walk!

The Beaumont Buddy Walk teams have been working hard to raise funds for the 2nd Annual Beaumont Buddy Walk.  This year's walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th at the Event Centre located in Downtown Beaumont Event is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 am.  With a fundraising goal of $75,000 and over 1,500 people anticipated to walk on October 26th the Arc could not be more proud of all the hard work and support the Southeast Texas Community has given this amazing cause.  It's not too late to sign up to walk at this years Beaumont Buddy Walk! You can join a current team, register as an individual walker, become an event volunteer or get a group together and form a team of your own!  For more information click here, email [email protected], or call (409)838-9012.  We look forward to a wonderful morning and an outstanding show of support of the love we have for our friends and family who "Rock that Extra Chromosome!"

Bring the Family and Join us for a Fall Festival

The Arc of Greater Beaumont will hold its 4th Annual Fall Festival Saturday October 12, 2013 for families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The festival is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in Sour Lake, Texas. Activities including hay rides, pumpkin painting, costume contests, carnival game and much more. Bring the kids and enjoy some food and fun with the Arc of Greater Beaumont. "This event is something our family looks forward to every year. It's great to see old friends and meet new parents and families." said Laura Soileau, coordinator of the Arc of Greater Beaumont Down Syndrome Family Group. For more information on the Arc's Fall Festival call (409)838-9012 or click here for event details. So we can ensure we have enough supplies please RSVP your attendance to [email protected] or call (409)838-9012.

 Region 5 ESC to offer Free Parent Training
Training on team building and positive parent roles in the IEP process
On Thursday, October 23rd Region 5 Education Service Center will be hosting a free training for parents. The training session is scheduled from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm with lunch furnished so that parents may drop kids off at school then finish up in time to pick them up or be home to get them off the bus. Laura Otey will be facilitation this training session.  She will be offering clear guidance regarding what should and should not be part of the ARD meeting.   This training is based on team building and positive parent roles in the IEP process.  For more information on this FREE parent training from Region 5 Education Service Center click here.  Please note that PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Register Your Kroger's Card & Donate to The Arc!

The Arc of Greater Beaumont is excited to be a part of the Kroger's Community Rewards program.  When you register your Kroger's Rewards Card online, a percentage of your purchases from the time you register until June 2014 will be given to a charity of your choice.  This year, The Arc of Greater Beaumont is one of those designated charities.  To register your card click here and follow the instructions.  When it asks you to choose the charity you would like to donate your community rewards to, type in "The Arc of Greater Beaumont." Please share with friends and family, the more people we have designate the Arc as their community rewards charity the more we can do for the community. If you have any questions or need help with the registration process please call (409)838-9012 or email [email protected].

The Arc Community Resource Library Now Open
Online or in person find the answers you are looking for.

The Arc of Greater Beaumont is proud to announce the opening of The Arc Community Resource Library. This library is intended to provide information about intellectual and developmental disabilities to the SETX Community. We offer both an online library and a comfortable reading room where you can browse our online library or borrow one of our books. This library is both for and from the SETX community.  We have put together a great set of resources but, we are looking for YOUR help in adding to this selection.  In the Arc's library, we have a binder for parents, educators, and professionals to write down any contacts, tips, tricks, and important information they would like to share with those who visit the library looking for answers to questions on intellectual and developmental disability services in our community. Visit the online library from the comfort of your home or, stop by our resource library located in the Foundation for Southeast Texas building. For details, view the printable flyer or call (409)838-9012.

  
Register Your Team Today!
2nd Annual Beaumont Buddy Walk
Saturday, October 26th
Beaumont Event Centre's Great Lawn

Event Honorary Co-Chairs
Vivian & Dr.  J. Coffy Pieternelle
  
Get your team together to support the Beaumont Buddy Walk and The Arc of Greater Beaumont!  The Buddy Walk is a one mile walk in support of Down syndrome awareness. Proceeds from this event help support programs provided by The Arc of Greater Beaumont and the National Down Syndrome Society.  We look forward to another amazing year! 
  
  

 

The Arc of Greater Beaumont is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization affiliated with The Arc of the United States and The Arc of Texas. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.