No. 5 MAY 2019 Downriver THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver Publisher: The Arc Downriver Membership Renewal Dates: Pg. 8 SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2019 CAR RAFFLE Special Olympics Michigan is selling raffle tickets to win a 2019 Ford Escape (S model). Each ticket costs $5 and can be purchased between now and the drawing date of Friday, September 20. The grand prize winner of a 2019 Ford Escape (S model) will be selected during the Open- ing Ceremony of the 2019 State Fall Games, at Sheraton - Ann Arbor. Winner need not be present to win. Second prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, and third prize is a Lenovo 15” laptop computer. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Mich- igan / The Arc Downriver athletes. Winner responsible for all taxes & licenses must be titled in the USA. Vehicle color may vary. Cash & Check Sales only —please make checks paya- ble to “Special Olympics Michigan” with “Vehicle Raffle” in the memo line. No prize redeemable for cash. The Arc Downriver will be credited with 25% of each ticket sold, or $1.13, against the cost of athletes to attend the 2020 Summer Games. Tickets can be obtained at The Arc Downriver office, or by contacting The Arc Downriver Board Member Dennis Glinski at [email protected]. In the Spot Light The 33rd District Court is holding a “Law Day” on May 1st from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tours given by our very own Member, Kelly Bonifas! Come join Kelly and take a tour to check out what goes on daily at the 33rd Court House. The Arc Downriver Advocates are hosting a Field Trip to Pottery Creations located at 105 Maple Street in Wyandotte, on June 1st, 2019, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. It is free to all Members of The Arc Downriver. Space is limited so you MUST call or email the office to reserve your spot. We will meet at Pottery Creations at 11:00 am. No transportation will be available.
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No. 5 MAY 2019
Downriver
THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver Publisher: The Arc Downriver
Membership Renewal Dates: Pg. 8
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2019 CAR RAFFLE
Special Olympics Michigan is selling raffle tickets to win a 2019 Ford Escape (S model). Each ticket costs $5 and can be purchased between now and the drawing date of Friday, September 20. The grand prize winner of a 2019 Ford Escape (S model) will be selected during the Open-ing Ceremony of the 2019 State Fall Games, at Sheraton
- Ann Arbor. Winner need not be present to win. Second prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, and third prize is a Lenovo 15” laptop computer. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Mich-igan / The Arc Downriver athletes. Winner responsible for all taxes & licenses must be titled in the USA. Vehicle color may vary. Cash & Check Sales only—please make checks paya-ble to “Special Olympics Michigan” with “Vehicle Raffle” in the memo line. No prize redeemable for cash. The Arc Downriver will be credited with 25% of each ticket sold, or $1.13, against the cost of athletes to attend the 2020 Summer Games. Tickets can be obtained at The Arc Downriver office, or by contacting The Arc Downriver Board Member Dennis Glinski at [email protected].
In the Spot Light
The 33rd District Court is holding a “Law Day” on May 1st
from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tours given by our very own Member, Kelly Bonifas!
Come join Kelly and take a tour
to check out what goes on daily at the 33rd Court House.
The Arc Downriver Advocates are hosting a Field Trip to
Pottery Creations located at 105 Maple Street in
Wyandotte, on June 1st, 2019, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
It is free to all Members of The Arc Downriver. Space
is limited so you MUST call or email the office to reserve
your spot. We will meet at Pottery Creations at 11:00 am.
No transportation will be available.
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Proudly serving children and adults with developmental disabilities
since 1954. Affiliated with The Arc of the U.S. and
The Arc of Michigan.
A member agency of
Serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for 65 years: Allen Park, Brownstown
Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston,
River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton,
Woodhaven and Wyandotte.
Mission Statement
To advocate for individuals who are developmentally challenged, have cognitive impairments and their families by promoting choices, creating opportunities, and providing
support needed to fully participate in the community.
The Arc Downriver Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President: Jim Dickinson Vice President: Jerry Swindle Treasurer: Kevin Martin Secretary: Tammy Affholter
DIRECTORS 2018-2020 Angela Farley / Rozi Keller Tom Moody / Dennis Glinski
Working to fulfill the mission in accordance with the Arc of the United States, advo-cating for individuals who are developmen-tally challenged and/or cognitively impaired and their families by promoting choices, creating opportunities and providing support needed to fully partici-pate in the commu-nity.
John Addison
Kenneth (III) Beard
Jeffrey Bertolino
Clifford Bowers
William Cloutier
Joseph Doherty
Chaz Douglas
Cameron Galindo
Caitlyn Gibbs
Linda Harter
Tim Luciani, Jr.
Danielle Mayville
Tyreece Perkins
Ryan Pluchino
Christine Robb
Mark Tabor
Katie VanHamme
Dawn Zagorski
Chris Zaguroli
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The Arc Downriver 17th Annual Charity Golf Outing
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Taylor Meadows Golf Club
KROGER REWARDS PROGRAM - EVERY PURCHASE COUNTS!!
The Arc Downriver is enrolled in the Community Rewards Pro-gram at Kroger. You can enroll using your Kroger Plus card fol-lowing the steps below: If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, stop by the customer service desk at Kroger to get one before proceeding with the enrollment process.
Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com.
Click on Sign In/Register and click on Sign Up Today in the New Customer box.
Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address, creating a password, and agreeing to the terms and condi-tions.
You will get a message to check your email account. Click on the link in the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Update or confirm your information.
Enter the NSP number for The Arc Downriver (EL661), select organization from the list, and click on to confirm.
To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
REMEMBER:
Purchases will not count for The Arc Downriver until you register your card.
If you lost your Kroger Plus card and just use your phone number when checking out in the store, please call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
You must swipe your Kroger Plus card or use the phone number associated to that card when shopping for each purchase to count.
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Please Help The Arc Downriver Achieve!!
To help us reduce expenses and meet our Organizations mission we are in need of the items listed below. Should you have any of these items that are new (or in good condition/like new) and would like to donate them to our organization, please drop off at The Arc Downriver at 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48138 or contact the office at (734) 283-0710. With your donation of any item on this list, you are helping us fulfill our mission of providing programs, services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities:
Items for Fundraising: Fundraising is our main source of income for our organization so any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Tickets to Sporting Events Tickets to Entertainment/Cultural Events Collectibles Sports Memorabilia Art Gift Cards Money Place Scrip Gift Card Orders with The Arc Downriver
Art Supplies: Bottled Water Craft Supplies (construction paper, glue, beads, markers, crayons, etc.) Gift Cards for Craft Supply Stores Glue Guns and Glue Sticks Plastic cups
Possible Sports Equipment/Needs: Assistant Coaches/Volunteers needed and necessary! See Mike Herbst for more information on needs for the Sports Program
Hygiene Closet at The Arc Downriver Office: Tooth Brushes Toothpaste New Combs and Brushes Shampoo/Conditioner (Men & Women) Soap & Body Washes Deodorant
General Business Supplies/Services: Good Working Order Office Chairs Updated, working desktop/laptop computers
and runs for 9 weeks until Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Where: Indian Lanes
4500 13th Street
Wyandotte, MI
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $21.00 - One Game
$41.00 - Two Games
Bowlers must:
Be a current Arc Downriver member.
Be 16 years or older to participate.
Wear appropriate clothing.
Provide their own transportation to and from the bowling establishment.
Please return the sign-up sheet below and payment to The Arc Downriver
office by Friday, June 6, 2019.
Summer Bowling 2019 Sign-Up Sheet
Name of Athlete: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________ Bowlers must provide their own transportation to and from the bowling establishment. Signature (Parent or Guardian):_____________________________________________ __________yes, I can volunteer to help.
*Please return with payment to The Arc Downriver office by Thursday, June 6, 2019.
9-pin tap
3 people per team
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The Arc Downriver 17th Annual Charity Golf
Outing Sunday, August 18th, 2019
at Taylor Meadows Golf Club
25360 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI
Golfer Entry Fee: $100 per person ($90 if you register before JULY 5th)
Includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart Premium Continental Breakfast Lunch at the Turn, Dinner Buffet and Cash Bar
Prizes
50/50 Raffle
“SKINS”
Silent Auction
Basket Raffles
Proceeds from the Golf Outing will benefit The Arc Downriver programs and services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual impairments and their families. Please tell your friends, family and business associates about the largest fundraiser held at The Arc Downriver annually. Your support is appreciated! Affiliated with The Arc of Michigan, The Arc U.S., and The United Way. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for 65 years: Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, and Wyandotte.
Promoting Choices , Creating Opportunities, Providing Support & Advocacy … to fully participate in the community
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Number of Golfers _______@ $100 per person = Total: $______________
*NOTE: EARLY REGISTRATION ON OR BEFORE JULY 5th, 2019 PAY $90 PER PERSON
Hole Sponsor @ $100 per hole: by 8/5/2019 Total: $______________ I want my Hole Sponsor Sign to read as follows: (Please do not put “Same as last year” ) ____________________________________________________________________ Sorry, no business logos. Deadline for hole sponsor signs is Monday, August 5th 2019
Sponsorship Amount : Total $_________________ Other Cash Donations to The Arc Downriver: Total: $_________________ Dinner Guest Only @ $26 per person Qty.:______ X $26 = Total: $_________________
Total Payment Enclosed: $___________________
Make checks payable to: The Arc Downriver , 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 Or pay online at http://downriverarc.org/ or contact The Arc office at (734)283-0710.
RESERVATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO RAIN DATES
*Compliance with Taylor Meadows GC Policies apply. Keep pace within two shots of the group in front. Golfers, guests of golfers or anyone operating electric carts are liable for negligent use of elec-tric carts and any damages or injuries that may occur.
Team Captain: #1* ______________________________ Phone : ________________
Address: __________________________________ *E-mail:________________________ Player #2 ____________________________________ Phone : __________________
Address: ________________________________ *E-mail: _______________________ Player #3 _________________________________ _ Phone:_____________________
Address: ________________________________ *E-mail: ________________________ Player #4 ____________________________________ Phone: _______________
Group Home Name _______________________________ Phone Number ___________________
Street Address ___________________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip ______
Group Home Manager ______________________________ Number of Residents _____________
Please list the group home residents below along with their birthday. Use an additional page if needed.
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ Birth Date___________
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ Birth Date___________
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ Birth Date___________
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ Birth Date___________
$__________ Membership Fee ($30 for individual, family, or group home) – non-refundable
$__________ Additional Donation
$__________ Total Amount Enclosed
Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192 Rev. 11/16
Self-Advocate Professional in the Field of Developmental Disabilities
Self-Determination Home Parent/Relative of Person with Developmental Disabilities
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1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI
downriverarc.org
TIME:
2-4 pm
On May 18th, grab a friend and join us for a FUN afternoon of Sign Painting at the Arc Downriver. Anyone can create a sign that will look like a professional artist painted it. No previous experience
required! Advanced registration is required to have your custom template made and
to ensure that your materials are ready! Please reserve your spot no later than May 9th.
Once you select your custom design, please notate personalization (if applicable), choose the size of your sign: 12” x 12” or 4” x 24” and on May 18th,, you will be able to choose your own paint colors.
The Arc Downriver will receive a percentage for every painter; these dollars will be used to help cover the cost of presentations by our advocates. Come out, create an amazing sign to take home and help
our advocates teach important skills! Light refreshments will be served to keep those creative juices flowing!
Decorate your space with your sign or give your sign as a gift that will mean so much to a loved one!
Have a favorite quote or design? The Crafty Puzzle may be able to help you create what you envi-sion—just send us a message through the website. Many more design options are available at:
www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com. $30 per painter includes everything you ’ll need!
You can register by filling out the form below and turning it in to the Arc Downriver office,
or you can register directly at: www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com
Painter’s First Name:_________________________________ Painter’s Last Name: _______________________________
Art at The Arc staff / Adventure Club would really appreciate it if all art students pay for their monthly art class during Adventure Club hours. If for some reason you are unable to do this, and have paid at the
Arc Downriver office, please bring your receipt on the evening the class begins so the staff will know that you have paid for that class and can add your name to the list of students.
Thank you, Adventure Club Staff
Adventure Club is from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. at the Arkay Building, 15221 Eureka in Southgate (next to the Olive Garden)
Art at the Arc Art at the Arc is a therapeutic acrylic painting class.
The 4-week sessions take place during Adventure Club hours (5:30-7:00 pm) and are taught
by Patricia Izzo, one of Downriver’s finest artists.
Artwork completed throughout the year will be displayed each November, when we have the Opening Reception for the Art at The Arc Exhibit.
Class size is limited to enable our instructor to spend more one-on-one time
with each student so please register early as classes fill up quickly.
Wednesday Evening Activities
May 1 Karaoke May 8 Pizza $2.00 May 15 Bingo May 22 DJ Chris May 29 Crafts
$25.00 Non-refundable
Non-transferable
Participants in Adventure Club, Art at the Arc, and the dances MUST:
have a current Arc Downriver membership have a signed Consumer Activity Policy on file have a current Emergency Card on file
If YOU need to: renew your membership,
sign the new Consumer Activity Policy
or update your Emergency Card,
please see the staff.
The Adventure Club is in need of
donations such as beverages,
snacks, cups and coffee cups.
See Staff for more information.
Thank you!
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*Participants in Adventure Club, Art at the Arc, and the dances MUST be current Arc Downriver members, have a signed Consumer Activity Policy on file, and have a current Emergency Card on file.
If you have not updated your Emergency Card lately or signed the new Consumer Activity Policy, please see the staff.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Adventure Club 5 :00 -7:30 pm Karaoke
Art at the Arc 5:30 - 7:00pm
Swimming 3:30m
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Power Lifting
Softball 6-8pm
3 4 Bocce Ball
9am-12pm
Track & Field 11am -12pm
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Placing Scrip
Orders
Golf Practice 6:30-7:30 pm
Riverview Highlands
7 Board/ Membership
Meeting w/ Elections of new BOD members!
5:30 pm at The Arc Downriver
Office. Power Lifting
8 Adventure Club 5:00 -7:30 pm
Pizza $2.00
Art at the Arc 5:30 - 7:00pm
Swimming 3:30pm
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Power Lifting
Softball 6-8pm
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11 Arts & Crafts w/ the Advocates
12- 2 pm at The Arc Downriver
Please RSVP 734-283-0710
Free!
Bocce Ball 9am-12pm
Track & Field 11am -12pm
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Golf Practice 6:30-7:30 pm
Riverview Highlands
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Power Lifting ATTEND!
15 Adventure Club 5:00 -7:30 pm
Bingo
Art at the Arc 5:30 - 7:00pm
Swimming 3:30pm
16 Formal Dance 5:30-9:30 pm (Last Dance
until September)
Power Lifting
Softball 6-8pm
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18 Sign Painting FUNdraiser!
2-4 pm at The Arc Downriver Office.
Bocce Ball 9am-12pm
Track & Field 11am -12pm
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Unified Golf Practice 4:30 pm
Monroe Golf & Country
Club
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Golf Practice 6:30-7:30 pm
Riverview Highlands
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Power Lifting
22 Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm
DJ Chris
Art at the Arc 5:30 - 7:00pm
Swimming 3:30pm
23 Power Lifting
Softball 6-8pm
Office Closed
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Bocce Ball 9am-12pm
Track & Field 11am -12pm
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Unified Golf Practice 4:30 pm
Monroe Golf & Country
Club
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Power Lifting
29 Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm
Crafts
Art at the Arc 5:30 - 7:00pm
Swimming 3:30pm
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Area State Games
31 Area State Games
PLEASE NOTE: Photos and/or video may be taken at all of the Arc Downriver sponsored events (sports, art, etc.). These images may be used in print and/or electronic media. IF you would prefer that your image NOT be used,
please contact the Arc Downriver office.
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Proudly serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for 64 years: Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton,
Woodhaven and Wyandotte.
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Membership Board Meeting with Elections: May 7th Formal Dance at Arnoldo’s in Riverview: May 16th Softball Game: May 25th at Huron High School Area State Games: May 30th - June 1st
