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The Arc of Greater Beaumont
Issue: 13June, 2014
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Event Reminders
Educational Webinars
Grow & Play Program
Buddy Walk Team Captain Meeting
Dancing for Fitness
Video of the Month
Quick Links
  
Upcoming Events 

Buddy Walk Team Captain Meeting

Tuesday, June 17th

Time: 6:00 pm

Where:Foundation for SETX Auditorium

 

Bingo Night

Thursday, June 19th

Time: 6 pm- 8 pm

Where: St. Giles Workshop

Cost: $3 (includes snack)

For ages 16 and up.

View Printable Flyer
 

Sunday, June 22nd

Time: 4 pm- 5 pm

         5 pm - 6 pm

Where:S.T.A.R.S. Pediatrics

For ages 3 - 10

>>Register your child<<
 

July 7th to July 11th
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm 

Where:The REC
Camp is full 

 

No Self Advocate Meeting In July!

 

Photo Album
Photos from Recent Events
 
 
 
 
 
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Receive Arc Event Reminders on Your Phone
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The Arc is excited to provide text message reminder to its members.  It's a fast and easy way to send event reminders and notifications of event changes or cancellations.  Always stay in the touch by signing up to receive text messages from The Arc of Greater Beaumont today!
Arc Summer Education Grants Help Children's Development During the Summer   

This year, the Arc awarded 12 Summer Education Grants to fund summer services which aim to increase a child's advancement when they are not in school.  "I am so blessed to have The Arc to help my child get the support he needs during the summer" said a 2014 grant recipient. "The Arc of Greater Beaumont strives to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities" said Arc Director of Programs Teri Hawthorne "we are so happy to be able to support these children's needs this summer."

Partners Resource Network Offers Educational Webinars for Parents

Educate yourself from the comfort of your own home.  Partners Resource Network's PEN project is offering the following webinars in June:

For additional information on programs and services proved by Partners Resource Network visit their website.
Grow & Play with us Sunday, June 22nd 
The Grow and Play program is a Gymboree inspired program designed for children to get physical while having fun in a safe and structured environment.  Each class will offer a mix of large group games and small group activity stations.  All activities were developed with the collaboration of LPT, Dr. Christie O'Neal and have been created to promote movement, social skills, develop coordination, and provide sensory input.  Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join us Sunday, June 22nd at S.T.A.R.S. Pediatric. Singing up is easy just  register online today!
Upcoming Buddy Walk Team Captain Meetings

All Buddy Walk Team captains are asked to attend one of the following team captain meetings:

Learn new strategies and fundraising ideas from our top performing teams from last year. There will also be a tutorial on how to use our Buddy Walk Website. Questions, call (409)838-9012 or email teri.hawthorne@arcofbmt.org. Hope to see you there! 

Arc Dances Promote Fun and Fitness
According to the CDC the obesity rates for adults with disabilities is approximately 57% higher than for adults without disabilities. Regular physical activity provides important health benefits including improved cardiovascular and muscle fitness, improved metal health, and better ability to do tasks of daily life. Did you know that at an Arc Dance you are can have fun with your friends and work on being physically fit and active? Teens and Adults ages 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to join the Arc in July for two great opportunities to dance off some calories and work towards a happier healthy lifestyle.  Friday, July 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 you can join the Arc for a Luau Dance. Tuesday, July 22nd join the Arc from 7:30 to 8:30 pm for a special Dance class taught by the teachers and students of Ashland's Affirming Arts!  For tips on how adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can stay fit and active visit www.selfadvocacyonline.org. 
Video of the Month
A father teaches his child with autism to live as independently as possible. 
"Grocery Store Outing" Real Look Autism Episode 6
 
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Event Center Great Lawn
Do you want to help make this year's Buddy Walk the best yet?  
If so, then we want YOU to serve on a Buddy Walk planning committee. Email caitlin.kruger@arcofbmt.org to learn more!

 

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.
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