The Arc of Greater Beaumont
Issue: 11January, 2014
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Transition Planning
Autism Support Meeting
Jay Bruce Golf Benefit
Arc's Got Talent Show
Volunteer Mixer
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Upcoming Events 

 SETX Self Advocates

Thursday, February 6th

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Foundation for SETX Building
We will be nominating & electing 2014-2016 officers

Ages 18 and up only please

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Autism Support Group

Sunday, February 9th

Time: 4 pm- 6 pm

Where: Foundation for SETX Building

The first hour will be a parent panel with Q&A the second hour is for parent networking

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Grow & Play Program

Tuesday, February 11th 

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Children Ages 3-10

Sunday, February 16th
Time: 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm 

Where: S.T.A.R.R.S. Pediatric Outpatient Clinic   

For more information or to sign up for a class call (409)838-9012 or email arcofbmt@arcofbmt.org 

 

  

Arc's Got Talent Show

Thursday, February 20th

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Trinity United Methodist Church

Register an Act for the Show

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Join the Arc's new "Grow and Play" Program
The Arc of Greater Beaumont continually strives to provide programs and services to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages. We are excited to

announce the expansion of our Children and Family Services track of programming.  The "Grow and Play" program is a program in conjunction with S.T.A.R.S. Pediatric Outpatient Clinic designed to provide a place for parents and children up to 10 years of age with special needs to interact while learning techniques to help growth through physical activity.  There will be two classes provided for Arc members.  For ages 0-3 a Mommy and Me class will be held the second Tuesday of every month from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.  For ages 3-10 a Grow and Play class will be held the third Sunday of every month from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The program is free of charge for all dues paying Arc members but you must sign up for each class as space is limited!  If you are interested in joining this program you MUST call (409)838-9012 and fill out a developmental questionnaire one week prior to your first class.  For details about the Grow and Play program, please call (409)838-9012 or email arcofbmt@arcofbmt.org. 

Pathways to Adulthood- Transition Planning
Texas Parent to Parent Network has an exciting new program available to Texas parents to help prepare for a child's transition from school into  adulthood.  The Pathways to Adulthood program offers parent networking groups, a listserv with topics related to transitions, a parent inventory checklist to guide parents through the transition process, and much more. This is a great resource for parents and children of any age to start planning for the future.  To find even more information on transitions visit the Arc's online resource library. 
First Autism Support Meeting Sunday, February 9th

In September, The Arc of Greater Beaumont had an Autism Support Group interest meeting.  Thanks in part to the large turnout at this meeting, The Arc of Greater Beaumont has started an Autism Parent Support Group. The first meeting of the Autism Parent Support Group will be Sunday, February 9th at 4:00 pm. We will be hosting a parent panel and offering some time for parent networking.  If you have a child on the autism spectrum or are a professional or educator who works with children on the autism spectrum, we encourage you to become a part of The Arc's Autism Support Group.  For details, view the printable flyer, email caitlin.kruger@arcofbmt.org, or call (409)838-9012.

Jay Bruce Golf Benefit Raises $40,000

The 2013 Jay Bruce Golf Benefit and Concert held Saturday, November 16 2013 raised $40,000 for The Arc of Greater Beaumont.  "We are so grateful for the support Jay has given us these past few years" says Arc Executive Director Gary R. Hidalgo.  "With this donation the Arc can not only continue to provide it's current programs and services but a large portion of the donation will be allocated to help the Arc build a home of our own." The Arc of Greater Beaumont has received a donation of just over 3 acres of land near Parkdale Mall. The Arc has launched a capitol campaign to raise 1 Million dollars to build a building on this lot. If you would like to donate to the Arc's building fund click here.

Register for the Arc's Got Talent Show
The 4th Annual Arc's Got Talent show will be held Thursday, February 20th at Trinity United Methodist. This year the stakes are even higher.  The talent show will be judged, and the top act will get to preform at the Stars of the Arc Celebrity Style Show and Dinner! Get your act together and start practicing for this year's Arc's Got Talent.  Participants can sign up online or print out the registration form. All talent must register on or before Wednesday February 12th. Participation in the talent show is for all ages and we can't wait to see what this years participants have to offer! We encourage all friends of the Arc to attend and cheer on our amazing talent show performers.  Event starts at 6:00 pm and admission is $3.00.  For more information call (409)838-9012, view the printable flyer, or visit our website.
A Special Thank You to our Volunteers
Volunteers, join us Tuesday March 4th for a special event!
The Arc of Greater Beaumont strives to provide excellent programs and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.  Our services would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers.  On March 4th from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm the Arc will be holding a Volunteer Recognition Mixer at the Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza.  The event will be hosted by some the SETX Self Advocates, Arc staff, and Arc board members.  This year, we will a honoring the PNG Key Club and Christi Grudier for their dedication as volunteers for The Arc of Greater Beaumont.
 
Friday, April 25, 2014
Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza
  
  
  

 

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. The Arc of Greater Beaumont is a United Way Agency.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.