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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 PicnicLunch, 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 KidsFishing, 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 DanceFun 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 CaregivingA 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 |
