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Date: 2008-07-02 15:53:54
July/August 2008 Newsletter

The Arc Times

 

Volunteers Needed!  

If you like to laugh and play games and have a few hours to spare, we have a volunteer opportunity for you to help kids with special needs or adults with Alzheimer's or other ailments. Call Pam or Holly for more  details at 821-8764 or 621-5196.

 

Results of Election 

During The Arc’s Annual Meeting on June 21st elections where held to select members to serve on our Board of Directors. The election results are as follows: Treasurer—Ben Kalina; and Directors— Louis Burns, George Owens, and Sue Saunders. Officers and Directors will be installed on July 17th. Two Director’s position remains open. Please contact Trish at 779-4520 if you are interested in serving. Congratulations to all those who were elected! And thank you to all those who are continuing to serve!

 

We need your holiday decorations! 

We are planning a Winter Wonderland event for the holidays and are in need of holiday decorations like trees, lights, ornaments, and anything else you can think of. Please drop them off at Treasures II at 121 N. Central Avenue between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday—Friday or 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. We are also looking for committee members. If you are interested please call Trish at 779-4520. 

 

Family with three young children with Autism looking for an above ground swimming pool for water therapy!

Can you help? Is so, please call Jim at 778-2927.  

 

 

Upcoming Events 

 

Annual Summer Picnic

Lunch, music, and games for the whole family.

Date:  August 23rd

Day:     Saturday

Time:  1:00 pm—4:00 pm

Ages:   All ages

Cost:    Free

Location:  Bear Creek Park Pavilion

RSVP: Trish at 779-4520 by August 20th 

CAST for Kids

Fishing, food, and fun for kids with disabilities.

Date:  August 16th

Day:  Saturday

Time:  9:00 am—2:00 pm

Ages: 21 and under

Cost: Free

Location:  Hyatt Lake Group Campground

Contact: Jill at 779-4520 to register 

 

Joni and Friends BBQ and Square Dance

Fun for the entire family sponsored by Joni and Friends Southern Oregon, ministering to individuals and families affected by disability. Date:  July 31

Day:    Thursday

Time:  6:00 pm—8:00 pm

Ages: All ages and abilities are welcome

Cost:    Free

Location:  821 N. Riverside, Medford (Kid’s Unlimited)

RSVP: RSVP by July 28 call 482-8644 or email soregon-jaf@juno.com 

 

Powerful Tools for Caregiving

A class for family caregivers of older adults.  Free respite for attendees who qualify.

Dates: July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, and 26

Days:  Tuesdays

Time:  1:00 pm—3:30 pm

Who: Family caregivers (no professional caregivers please) 

Location:  Barnett Woods Retirement Living

To register call: Jeanne Phillips at 789-5240        

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