THE PYRAMID MORE Golf Outing Info on Pages: 10,11 Bowling FUNdraiser Info on Page: 6 Sign Painting FUNdraiser on Pages:12, 13 No. 6 June 2018 Downriver Advocating for Respect and Consideration Please join us for The Arc Downriver 16 th Annual Golf Outing and Charity Event Date: SUNDAY, August 19, 2018 Taylor Meadows Golf Club Taylor, MI 48180 Cost: $95 per person ($98.20 Online with PayPal) BONUS: EARLY REGISTRATION BY JULY 9th - PAY $85!!!! Or $88.20 if paying online with PayPal (Service fee included). Includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart Premium Continental Breakfast and Lunch at the Turn Three Entrée Dinner Buffet and Cash Bar 50/50 Raffle SKINS SCHEDULE OF TIME AND EVENTS: 7:00 am to 7:45 am Registration Premium Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Shotgun Start 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm Golfers Return from Course 1:15 pm Dinner Buffet Served 2:00 pm Brief Speaker Program Prize Drawings 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 for The Arc Downriver annually. Your support is greatly appreciated! THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver Co-Editors: Beth Klocek, Eileen Brandt, Lori Huntington Publisher: The Arc Downriver
The Arc Downriver Advocating for Respect and Consideration 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 DIRECTORS 2017-2019 Deborah Brown / Terey DeLisle / Gerald Morello Stephanie Nankervis / Beverly Witchelhouse PAST PRESIDENT 2010-2011 Mike Cervenak EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kevin McGuckin 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 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 newsletter for The Arc Downriver (THE PYRAMID) is going paperless soon to help cut down on expenses. If you would still prefer that a paper copy be sent to you, you need to contact our office to make that request. Otherwise, you can look at the newsletter directly on our website. You will now find your membership expiration date underneath your address label on the back of your newsletter. The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 Office: Beth Klocek Phone: 734-283-0710 Fax: 734-283-9018 Email: arcriver@sbcglobal.net Website: www.downriverarc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ ArcDownriverOFFICIAL: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm 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. 2
President s Report By Jim Dickinson President, Board of Directors Golf Outing Reminder On Sunday, August 19, the Arc Downriver is hosting our 16th Annual Golf Outing. This is our single largest fundraiser of the year and it s extremely important you participate in some way. Opportunities include hole sponsorship, signing up to golf and/or gift donations. Forms for hole sponsors and golf registration are included in this month s Pyramid. Monies raised from this event go toward programs that benefit your child or loved one. Please support The Arc by getting personally involved. We thank you! Thank You I d like to say thank you to both Deb Burry and Judy Page for volunteering their time on The Arc Board. I appreciate that both of you were willing to serve and I valued your time and your input. I look forward to continue working with you as members. Thanks again. Election of New Board Members: Slate of candidates for the 2018-2020 term: Vice-President: Jerry Swindle Treasurer: Kevin Martin Director: Angela Farley Director: Rozi Keller Director: Tom Moody Director: Dennis Glinski 3
Welcome New Members! Meyers / Schaufler Family Mark Tabor The Tamsen Family Jessica Kyle David Meghan Patricia Sarah Salars Sheena Howard Matthew Tessa Andrew Laney Sally Daniel Sheri Denise Brian Hamilton Rose Jirard Charlotte Luke Martin Springstead Beard Whalen Barrett Gibson Rendles Rogers Rosinski Baron Klotz Taylor Helstowski Holt Foley Rzepecki Ligenza Bond Girard Munro 6/2 6/3 6/6 6/7 6/12 6/12 6/12 6/12 6/14 6/15 6/17 6/17 6/19 6/19 6/20 6/20 6/22 6/25 6/28 6/28 Thank You To Our Donors! We sincerely appreciate your generous donations. A & T Car Wash Advanced Holistic Health Allen s Bowling and Trophy Supplies, Inc. Athens Podiatry Group Debra Burry Kara Clarke Robert Dubois Angela Farley Henry Ford Museum Holbrook s Roofing Co., Inc. Lori Huntington Liberati s Little Caesars Lowe s Southgate Michael Cervenak Colleen Ottenbreit Anthony Panson Pat Milliken Ford Ryder Company Shanty Creek Resorts Southgate Medical Group Terri A. Steinhauer Toledo Zoo Wyandotte K of C Council 1802 ARTS & CRAFTS WITH THE ADVOCATES The gathering will be on Saturday, June 9. It is open to everyone. Please call the office at 734-283-0710 to RSVP. We want to make sure that there are enough craft supplies for all. The craft class is held at The Arc Downriver office from 12pm-2pm. Hope to see you there! Please note: If your name is missing from the birthday list, it may be because you may not have given us the information. If you wish to be on the list, contact the office at 734-283-0710. Thank you. 4
June 2018 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. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 State Games 2 State Games 3 Unified Partners at Water s Edge Golf Course 4:00 pm 4 Golf Practice at Riverview Highlands 6:30 pm 5 6 Adv. Club 5-7:30 pm Game/Craft Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00 pm 7 8 9 Arts & Crafts w/ the Advocates 12:00-2:00pm at the Arc Downriver 10 Unified Partners at Water s Edge Golf Course 4:00 pm 11 Golf Practice at Riverview Highlands 6:30 pm 12 13 Adv. Club 5-7:30 pm Pizza Night $2 Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00 pm 14 15 16 17 Unified Partners at Water s Edge Golf Course 4:00 pm 18 Golf Practice at Riverview Highlands 6:30 pm 19 Summer Bowling League 2:30 pm 20 Adv. Club 5-7:30 pm Bingo Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00 pm 21 22 23 Sign Painting Party Fundraiser 12:00-2:00pm Bowling Fundraiser 6:00 pm 24 Unified Partners at Water s Edge Golf Course 4:00 pm 25 Golf Practice at Riverview Highlands 6:30 pm 26 Summer Bowling League 2:30 pm 27 Adv. Club 5-7:30 pm DJ Chris Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00 pm 28 29 30 5
The Arc Downriver Bowling Fundraiser Saturday, June 23, 2018 6:00 pm (check-in begins at 5:30 pm) 2 games of bowling Hot dog and Pop 50/50 raffle Silent Auction Cost: $20 per person at Indian Lanes Help us raise funds for The Arc Downriver Sports Program. Please call The Arc Downriver office at 734-283-0710 to reserve a spot. Advance payment can be made to The Arc Downriver. 6
Arc Downriver Summer Bowling Date: Bowling starts Tuesday, June 19, 2018, and runs for 9 weeks until Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Where: Indian Lanes 4500 13th Street Wyandotte, MI Time: 2:30 pm 9-pin tap 3 people per 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 8, 2018. Summer Bowling 2018 Sign-Up Sheet Name of Athlete Address Phone Number Bowlers must provide their own transportation to and from the bowling establishment. Signature of Parent or Guardian yes, I can volunteer to help Please return with payment to The Arc Downriver office by Friday, June 8, 2018. 7
Arc Downriver GOLF SCHEDULE 2018 If you are interested in Golf this season, contact the Arc Downriver office at 734-283-0710. You must be an Arc Downriver member and have a current Special Olympics Physical on file with us to participate. Practice for all golf athletes will be at Riverview Highlands on the Mondays listed below starting at 6:30 pm. (Partners not required to attend, but would be helpful.) Practice Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25. July (no practice in the month of July) August 6, 13, 20, 27. September 3, 10, 17, 24. (Monroe Tournament will be in August. Date and time to be determined.) Unified partners will play at Water s Edge Golf Course on Grosse Ile on Sundays. Tee time 4:00 pm. $10.00 per golfer includes cart. Please be sure to turn your scorecards into Vicki Rosiak, Paula Redmer, or Pat Colucci. Unified Golf Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24. (No golf in July) August 5,12,19, 26. September 2, 9, 16, 23. Special Olympics Fall Games Tournament is scheduled for September 30. More information to follow. The address is: Eagle Crest Golf Course 1275 South Huron Street Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 Phone: 734-487-2441 8
Arc Downriver Golf Sign Up 2018 If you are interested in playing Golf this season, please fill out this form and turn into the Arc Downriver office. You must have a current Special Olympics Physical on file at the office to participate. If your physical expires before the end of the golf season (September of 2018), you will need a new physical prior to the start of golf. NAME OF ATHLETE BIRTHDATE SHIRT SIZE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER CONTACT PERSON & PHONE # SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN Please return this form to the Arc office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Unified golf starts June 3 rd ; golf practice starts June 4 th. We apologize for the short notice. Call the office at 734-283-0710 if you have any questions. 9
DONATIONS REQUESTED DONATIONS REQUESTED for The Arc Downriver 16 th Annual Charity Golf Outing. This year we plan to raffle off baskets and significant items of value as an additional fundraising opportunity during the Golf Outing. We are requesting donations to help build several nice themed baskets. Below are a few ideas of what we are looking for. We also welcome any other completed baskets as well. Wine/Liquor Basket (e.g. wine, liquor, beer, etc..) Road Trip/Car Wash Basket (e.g. gas cards, car wash tickets, bucket/wash gear, etc.) Family Night Out (e.g. Restaurant gift cards) Sports Lover Basket (e.g. Tickets to a game, bleacher seat cushions/ bag chairs, etc.) Handyman Basket (e.g. Lowes/Home Depot gift cards, tools, etc ) Golf Lover Basket (e.g. Golf Balls, Sky Caddie, etc.) Shopaholic (e.g. Gift cards to stores) Please drop off any completed Baskets or items for themed baskets or other significant items to be raffled off to The Arc Downriver Office by July 30 th, 2018. If you have questions feel free to contact Deborah Brown at grosseilebrown2@aol.com or (734) 626-1146. Thanks in advance for your support. 10
The Arc Downriver 16th Annual Golf Outing Registration The deadline for Golf, Dinner Reservations or to be a Hole Sponsor is: Monday, August 6th 2018 by 1:00 pm* (see early registration discount below) Team Captain: #1 Phone: Address: Email: Player #2 Phone: Address: Email: Player #3 Phone: Address: Email: Player #4 Phone: Address: Email: Golf, Lunch, Dinner $95 per person or $98.20 if paying online with PayPal: Total: $ *NOTE: EARLY REGISTRATION ON OR BEFORE JULY 9th PAY $85 or $88.20 PER PERSON to pay online. Hole Sponsor @ $100 per hole: by 8/6/18 or $103.20 per hole if paying online with PayPal (service fee included). Total: $ I want my Hole Sponsor Sign to read as follows: Sorry, no business logos. Deadline for hole sponsor signs is Monday, August 6th 2018 Other Cash Donations to the Arc Downriver: Total: $ Dinner Only @ $26 per person Total: $ or $27 per person if paying online with PayPal Total: $ Total Payment Enclosed: Total: $ Make checks payable to: The Arc Downriver Mailing Address: 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 Or pay online with PayPal For more information 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 or anyone operating electric carts are liable for negligent use of electric carts and any damages or injuries that may occur.
Eric, Kenneth, Alex and Dylan Diana, Alex and Jim (Arc Downriver Board President) MORE Sign Painting FUN! JUNE 23 from 12pm-2pm The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, Michigan www.downriverarc.org Sue, Sally, Josh, Heidi (Amazing assistant from Crafty Puzzle) On June 23rd, grab a friend and join us for a FUN afternoon of Sign Painting at the Arc Downriver. This is not 'free-hand' painting, so painters do not need to be artistic. Anyone can create a sign that will look like an artist painted it. YOU will be the artist and it will turn out amazing! These hand-crafted signs make great gifts and are also a great way to personalize a space in your home or office. Advance registration is required to have your custom template made and to ensure your materials are ready! Please reserve your spot no later than June 15th. Once you select your design, please notate personalization, if applicable, and choose the size of your sign: 12 x 12 or 4 x 24 and you will be able to choose your own colors of paint on Saturday, June 23rd. The Arc Downriver will receive a percentage of every ticket sold! Light refreshments will be served to keep those creative juices flowing! $30 fee covers everything you ll need to create an incredible sign! **Photos and/or video may be taken and used in print or electronic media; IF you do not want your photo included, please contact the Arc Downriver office. ** -Name Painting Choice Circle Size: 12 x 12 or 4 x 24 Personalization (if applicable signs A4, A6, A21) Josh, Elsie, Sue, Sally, Chandelle Diana Kenneth, Roberta, Lauren, Nicole, Connor, Alex, Kara (Our Rosemary, Jimmy, Lori (Our Arc leader from Crafty Puzzle) Downriver Advocate and Family Outreach Consultant) 12
JUNE Sign Painting Party Choices AR13 AR14 AR15 AR10 AR11 AR12 AR7 (Black ribbon is AR8 AR9 AR4 AR5 AR6 AR1 AR2 AR3 AR16 AR17 AR18 chalkboard paint) AR21 AR27 AR20 AR19 AR25 AR28 AR26 AR29 Have a favorite quote or design in mind that isn t pictured? Kara from the Crafty Puzzle is happy to customize a sign, if you make your request by June 11th. AR22 13 AR23 AR24
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. Wednesday Evening Activities Wed., June 6 Game night Wed., June 13 Pizza Night $2 Wed., June 20 Bingo Wed., June 27 DJ Chris Adventure Club is from 5:00 pm to 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 (from 5:30-7 pm) and are taught by one of Downriver s finest artists, Patricia Izzo. 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. June Art Class Registration (June 6,13,20,27) Name: $25.00 Non-refundable Non-transferable Phone Number: Amount Paid Cash Check # Staff Initials 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 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 14
We could use another voice...yours. Please decide to help others. Join the Arc movement. NEW MEMBERSHIP OR RENEWAL APPLICATION Type of Membership (check one): Individual Family Group Home INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please fill out this section First Name(s) Last Name Street Address City State Zip Participant s Name Participant s Birthdate Phone Number Email Address Please check one of the following boxes: Self-Advocate Professional in the Field of Developmental Disabilities Self-Determination Home Parent/Relative of Person with Developmental Disabilities GROUP HOMES Please fill out this section. 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 First Name Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Last Name Birth Date Birth Date Birth Date 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 15 Rev. 11/16
The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI 48192 NON-PROFIT ORG. Affiliated with: The Arc U.S. The Arc Michigan WYANDOTTE MI 48192 United Way Community Services Please remember to renew your membership to the Arc Downriver to support our programs and services. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 103 Occupant or June 1,2: State Games. June 3,10,17,27: Unified at Water s Edge Golf Course starting at 4:00 pm. June 4,11,18,25: Practice for golf athletes at Riverview Highlands starting at 6:30 pm. MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DATES located on the back cover of the newsletter directly under your address! June 19: Summer league bowling starts at 2:30 pm. June 23: Bowling Fundraiser at 6:00 pm. Please fill out the application on the inside back cover of the newsletter and drop it off or mail it to The Arc Downriver Office, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192. www.facebook.com/arcdownriverofficial