Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to work with such wonderful families, therapists, educators and leaders in our community. Thank you for all that you do to help create an inclusive, respectful, welcoming community for all!

We hope you can join us for our first annual Gingerbread House Making Party! It should be fun, yummy...and messy! :)

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Monica: 360-715-0170, ext. 303 or monicab@arcwhatcom.org.

Sincerely,
The Arc of Whatcom Team

GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING PARTY!

Monday, December 2

5:30-7:30pm

The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center

2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham

Join friends and family at The Arc's Gingerbread House Making Party. Together, we will build The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center and submit it for The Holiday Port Festival (held December 6, 7, 8 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal), which includes a gingerbread house contest.

Please RSVP by Sunday, December 2nd so we can plan accordingly. Contact Christine: 715-0170, ext 305, christines@arcwhatcom.org.

NOTE: All abilities welcome! You are also welcome to come and work on a different gingerbread creation. We look forward to creating something fun together and having fun!

LEGISLATIVE COFFEE

* Great opportunity to make your voice heard *

Wednesday, December 11

9:30am-12:30pm

The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center

2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham

An important goal of the Parent Coalition is to provide the connections and resources for families to make their voices heard. The Annual Legislative Coffee provides a relaxed environment for people to meet their legislators face-to-face and communicate their experiences in a meaningful way.

Prior to the coffee, there is an informational forum and guided discussion. Whether you are knowledgeable about the legislative process or completely new, this information is important to make the most of the opportunity with the legislators.

Due to limited space, please register by contacting Monica:

715-0170, ext. 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.

SMILES OF LIFE CALENDAR IN THE HERALD

In case you missed it, The Arc's Smiles of Life Calendar Release Party was recently featured in The Bellingham Herald. Click HERE to read and see some great photos of our models!

Want to support The Arc and order your own calendar?

(HINT: The calendar makes a unique and inspiring gift for families, friends, neighbors, teachers and anyone special on your holiday list.)

Your generous support (suggested donation is $10 per calendar) will help fund valuable programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. To order, contact Christine: 715-0170 ext 305, christines@arcwhatcom.org. You can also order online: www.arcwhatcom.org.