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Date: 2008-04-23 15:38:37
May 2008 Newsletter The Arc Times
Treasures II Thrift Store Hours Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, CLOSED
The Arc of Jackson County’s Annual Meeting: You’re Invited! Please join us for The Arc of Jackson County’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Arc’s Treasures II Thrift Store.At the meeting members of The Arc will have the opportunity to elect directors and officers for The Arc of Jackson County’s Board of Directors, and provide input for the direction of The Arc. Food will be provided. Please call Trish or Jill at 779-4520 to RSVP.
Community Resource Guide: Now ONLINE We recently added our Community Resource Guide to our website. This extensive resource guide encompasses local organizations, businesses, and government agencies that provide programs and services that help people with developmental disabilities, disabilities, and other special needs; and/or seniors. The resource guide lists contact information, as well as program and service details.Log on to www.thearcjackson.org today!
The Arc of Jackson County: “Green” since 1971 The Arc’s Treasurers II Thrift Store has been recycling used goods since 1971! For over 37 years, your gently used donations of clothing, furniture, and household goods have helped people with developmental disabilities as well as the environment. We are always in need of used good donations. And for additional piece of mind you should know — what we are unable to sell we give to the Medford Gospel Mission and Medford Community Services —keeping the recycling wheel going while helping others in need. If you have a donation you may drop it off at Treasures II or call 779-4520 for more details. Thanks so much!!! News, updates, reminders & more... w It’s a Fiesta! On May 4th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm join the Down Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon for a Cinco de Mayo potluck at Donahue-Frohnmeyer Park. Please call Anjay at 608-8616 or 324-8144. w If you are a person with difficulty hearing over the phone—log on to www.oregoncaptel.com or call 1-800-848-4442. This is a FREE of charge telephone service to qualified indididuals who have difficulty hearing over the phone. There are no income guidelines.
Upcoming Events Oregon Disability MEGACONFERENCE National Keynote Speakers! Exhibit Hall! Kids Activities and much more! Date: May 29—31 Location: The Riverhouse Resort and Convention Center in Bend To register: Please log on to www.oregonmegaconference.org Scholarship funds are available!!! Please call Angie at The Arc of Oregon toll free at 1-877-581-2627
Lifespan Respite Kid’s Cooperative Treat yourself to a well deserved break while your children have fun in a supervised environment! Dates: May 10th and May 24th June 14th and June 28th Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages: 5 and Up Location: Rogue Valley Family YMCA, Medford Cost: $5.00 per hour or volunteer hour for hour Activities include: Games, arts & crafts, and use of the facilities To register: Call Holly Churchill, 621-5196 Pre-registration is required!
Autism Support Group Monthly Meeting—Support and resources about the autism spectrum Date: May 8th Day: Second Thursday of each month Time: 7:00 pm Who: Parents Topics: Rawlie Glass and Lorraine Jarvi of Relationships First to present Interactive Metronome; and Jenn Hedgepeth from Gluten-Free Gourmet Location: RVMC Smullin Center Questions: Please call Janel at 324-6660
Senior Social Club—Lifespan Respite Senior Cooperative Affordable and dependable site based respite for Seniors! Days: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Barnett Woods, Medford Cost: $5.00 per hour or volunteer hour for hour Activities include: Sit-ercise, arts & crafts, and games To register: Call Holly Churchill, 621-5196 Pre-registration is required! |
