T h e A r c o f U n i o n C o u n t y Colleen Palmela Family Support Coordinator 1137 Globe Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 (908) 232-0037 cpalmela@arcunion.org T.R.A.I.L.S. Trips, Recreation, and Individualized Leisure Services Donna Kell Assistant Director Family Support (908) 232-0388 dkell@arcunion.org www.arcunion.org S PRING 2017 April May June Ice Cream Social Where: The Arc Family Center When: Friday, June 9 Time: 7:00 9:00pm register on page 10 Camp Star 2017 We are busy preparing for the 2017 Camp Star Summer Camp Program. This year, the program will be divided into age appropriate groups, serving children 3 years old to 21 years old for five weeks. We are very excited about the changes that are coming and the new activities and trips we are planning. This year, we will have a technology period during camp! If you are interested in making new friends, going swimming, doing arts and crafts and going on trips, then please contact Donna 908-232-0388. Special Olympics Bowling Special Olympics has kicked off with a great start! Thanks to the generosity of the family & friends of the Arc for participating in our Yankee Candle and Gertrude Hawk fundraisers, the group enjoyed a delicious athlete s lunch after attending the first event of the season! All of our athletes worked hard, win or lose, we are proud of them! Save the date for our annual Harvest Ball Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Gran Centurions 5:30-8:30pm
Timothy W. 4/3 Robert B. 4/4 Kevin T. 4/6 Carmine V. 4/7 Alan F. 4/8 Fernando R. 4/12 Patrick R. 4/20 Peter G. 4/22 John C. 4/25 Tommy S. 4/27 Dan A. 4/28 Maria K. 4/28 Ryan M. 5/6 Latonya M. 5/8 William P. 5/8 Michelle C. 5/11 Bruce F. 5/16 Irene F. 6/2 Bertram W. 6/2 Lisa P. 6/2 Michael K. 6/4 Barbara D. 6/9 Debra S. 6/12 Keith M. 6/12 Brent A. 6/15 John G. 6/17 John O. 6/20 Russell H. 6/22 Participants, Parents, & Guardians, In this Recreation Newsletter, you will notice the rates for ALL of our Recreation Programs has increased. Due to financial changes within the state, we are now required to charge rates according to government standards. If you have any questions or concerns about the rate increase, please contact Colleen Palmela, Family Support Coordinator at (908)232-0037 or cpalmela@arcunion.org. Staff Spotlight Samantha W. Birthday: June 16 Favorite Rec Activity- Bingo & Subs Favorite Color- Sky Blue Favorite Food- Eggplant Parm Day Job is: BioMed Student Favorite Animal: Great Dane Samantha has been a part of the Arc of Union County Recreation family for almost a year now. She brings endless energy to all of our programs and is always willing to lend an extra hand when necessary! T.R.A.I.L.S. Page 2
Special Events Karaoke Fridays Don t be shy, give it a try! Step on stage and sing your favorite karaoke songs with your friends for a night of fun! Funplex When: Fridays April, 21 May, 12 June, 30 Time: 7:00 9:00pm Cost: $38.00 per evening Where: Ready for a fun filled evening at the FunPlex? We can take a ride on bumper cars or go-karts and take a ride on the free-fall, and finish our evening playing a couple games in the arcade. When: Sunday, April 23 Time: 9:30am-1:00pm Where: Meet at Cost: $67.00 Bring: Money for snacks & games Please eat before we meet! $ Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet is the largest restaurant in Linden and the surrounding areas. They have a wide selection of food. There is something for everyone! Please register by April 15, so we can make reservations! Flaming Grill When: Saturday, April 29 Time: 11:30am-2:00pm Cost: $48.00 Where: Meet @ Please register by April 19 Turtle Back Zoo is located on 20 acres in the beautiful South Mountain Reservation. The exhibit specifies are from all 5 continents. Turtle BACK ZOO When: Sunday, June 11 Time: 9:30am 1:30pm Where: Meet @ Cost: $76.00 Bring: Your lunch, money for snacks & souvenirs Page 3
Enrichment Let s Cook Ice Cream Social Let s make a delicious meal from start-tofinish, and then eat our yummy creations! When: Wednesday, April 5 Get your dancing shoes. DJ Angelo will be performing at this years annual Remember to keep your Wednesday, May 3 ice cream social. We ll create our own stomach empty before you come to this yummy activity! Wednesday, June 7 ice cream sundaes! When: Friday, June 9 April Meal Dinner: Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes Time: 6:30pm-8:30 pm Time: 7:00 9:00pm Where: Contains: Dairy, Gluten Where: Cost: $38.00 May Meal Dinner: Enchilladas with Rice & Beans Contains: Dairy, Gluten June Meal Dinner: Sloppy Joes w/ Fries and Salad Arc of Union County Main Office 70 Diamond Road / Springfield, NJ 07081 Cost: $38.00 per class Bring: An Empty Stomach! Dessert: Contains: Gluten Creative Crafts. Let s make a craft for someone really special to give as a gift or keep for ourselves! When: Thursday, May 11 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Where: Cost: $29.00 When: Monday s Session I: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 Session II: 5/15, 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 Time: 6:00pm 8:00pm Cost: $191.00 per session Where: Meet @ Bocce Ball Club Bocce Ball is as easy as tossing a ball! Rainy days will be held inside the Arc Family Center. Page 4
Bowling Come and relax at for an afternoon of bowling... When: Tuesdays Time: 3:30 5:00pm Where: Bring: Bowling Bag/ Shoes, if desired &money for snacks & drinks. *SHOES AND GAMES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS NEW PRICE* Please register at least week prior to the session starting. No registrations will be accepted at the bowling alley or the day of. After we bowl at on Tuesday, June 20, we will transport our weekly bowlers to celebrate yet another awesome year with the Pin Crusher Bowlers! Cost: Choose from one of the following options: $181.00a session for BOWLING ONLY (no trans.) $241.00a session for Bowling and Transportation to (1way) $301.00 a session for Bowling and Transportation to and then back to (2 ways) Pick up at Lot is 5:30pm Bowling Dinner & Awards Session I Tuesday, April 11 Tuesday, April 18 Tuesday, April 25 Tuesday, May 2 Tuesday, May 9 Session II Tuesday, May 23 Tuesday, May 30 Tuesday, June 6 Tuesday, June 13 Tuesday, June 20 When/where: Tuesday, June 20 At Sun Tavern 600 W. Westfield Ave., Roselle Park Activities are held at Arc Family Center (code: ) 1137 Globe Ave, Mountainside Main Office (code: MO) 70 Diamond Road Springfield Cost: $29.00 For Pizza Party & Trophy Time: 5:30 7:00pm Pick up for this activity will be at 7pm at Sun Tavern Those needing transportation will return to at 7:30pm Join us for a game or two with our favorite game boards and games. Ping-pong, Wii, billiards, basketball, board games, puzzles & more! Game Night When: Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Thursday, April 6 Thursday, May 4 Thursday, June 1 Cost: $38.00 per evening T.R.A.I.L.S. Page 5
Legend: April 2017 Transportation available Includes meal $ Must bring addt l money Bring a bagged lunch Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday $ Friday Saturday 1 2 Special Olympics State Competition 3 Bocce I Meet @ 9 10 Bocce I Meet @ 4 5 Let s Cook 6:30-8:30pm MO 11 Bowling I 6 Game Night 6:30pm-8:30pm 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 Bocce I Meet @ 18 Bowling I 19 20 Bingo & Subs 6:30-8:30pm 21 Karaoke 7:00-9:00pm 22 23 FunPlex 9:30am-1:00pm $Meet @ 30 24 Bocce I Meet @ 25 Bowling I 26 27 28 29 Flaming Grill 11:30am-2:00pm meet @ May 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Bocce I Meet @ 2 Bowling I 3 Let s Cook 6:30-8:30pm MO 4 Game Night 6:30pm-8:30pm 5 6 7 8 Café Night 6:30-8:30pm Meet @ $ 9 Bowling I 10 11 Creative Crafts 6:30pm-8:00pm 12 Karaoke 7:00-9:00pm 13 14 15 Bocce II Meet @ 16 17 18 Bingo & Subs 6:30pm-8:30pm 19 20 21 Sandy Hook 10:30am-2:30pm meet @ 22 Bocce II Meet @ 23 Bowling II 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bowling II 31 June 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 Bocce II Meet @ 11 Turtle Back Zoo 9:30am-1:30pm Meet @ 12 Bocce II Meet @ 18 19 Bocce II Meet @ 25 26 Café Night 6:30-8:30pm Meet @ $ 6 Bowling II 13 Bowling II 20 Bowling II 7 Let s Cook 6:30-8:30pm MO 1 Game Night 6:30pm-8:30pm 14 15 Bingo & Subs 6:30pm-8:30pm 2 3 8 9 Ice Cream Social 7:00pm-9:00pm 10 16 17 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 Karaoke 7:00-9:00pm
The Arc of Union County Recreation Office Registration Instructions For Office Use Only Date Rcvd Check/MO Confirmation Sent Registration Form Spring 2017 Please review all pages and make your choices early as space is limited and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Fill out the registration form and enclose a check or money order made out to The Arc of Union County. DO NOT SEND CASH! Make sure you indicate Recreation Office on the envelope. We will process your registration and mail you a confirmation letter. Acceptance is based on the approval of the Family Support Coordinator. No more than two participants from the same group/sponsor home can register for the same program, with the exception of special dances and events marked unlimited. Place an X to register Program Instructions You MUST register at least a week before a session begins. Registration will close April 4 for Session I and May 16 for Session II. Registration will no longer be accepted on site at. If registration is not received a week before, you will not participate in the session. No exceptions! Session I $181.00 (no trans) $241.00 (1 way) $301.00 (2 way) Bowling ***This new rate includes weekly bowling games and shoes!** 3:30pm 5:00pm At 741 N. Stiles St., Linden Session II $ 181.00(no trans) $ 241.00 (1 way) $ 301.00 (2 way) Session I (5 sessions) - Tuesdays 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Session II (5 sessions) - Tuesdays 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 **Van begins pick up at 2:45pm Pick Up at Arc Family Center Lot is 5:30pm** NEW PARTICIPANTS: Call Colleen to check availability before registering for this activity. **For those needing transportation: Limit to 10 people on van $ 29.00 Bowling Awards Bowling Awards & Dinner Tuesday, June 20 **pick up is at Arc Family Center Lot at 7:30pm** 5:30pm 7:00pm @ Sun Tavern, Roselle Park For ALL participants, residential included, Recreation registration MUST be received a minimum of 3 days before a program is scheduled to run. Last minute registrations can no longer be accepted. $ 38.00 Ice Cream Social No Allergies Friday, June 9 Sugar-free Chocolate Allergy Lactose-free 7:00pm 9:00pm Unlimited $ 48.00 Flaming Grill Saturday, April 29 11:30am-2:00pm $67.00 FunPlex Sunday, April 23 Please eat before we meet. Bring money for games and snacks! 9:30am 1:00pm $ Meet @ $76.00 SandyHook Sunday, May 21 Please bring a bagged lunch 10:30am 2:30pm Meet @
Café Night Monday, May 8 Monday June 26 6:30pm-8:30pm $ Meet @ $76.00 Turtle Back Zoo Sunday, June 11 Please bring a bagged lunch 9:30am-1:30pm Meet @ $ Bingo & Subs Night Thursday, April 20 Thursday, May 18 Thursday, June 15 6:30-8:30 pm Unlimited Game Night Thursday, April 6 Thursday, May 4 Thursday, June 1 6:30pm-8:30 pm Unlimited $29.00 Creative Crafts Thursday, May 11 6:30pm-8:00 pm Unlimited $191.00 $191.00 Bocce Ball Session I: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 Session II: 5/15, 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 6:00pm-8:00 pm Meet @ Karaoke Friday, April 21 Friday, May 12 Friday, June 30 7:00pm-9:00 pm U limited Let s Cook Wednesday, April 5 Wednesday, May 3 Wednesday, June 7 6:30pm 8:30pm Main Office Registration Total $ Credit Available $ = Total Enclosed $ Make all checks payable to The Arc of Union County Mail check and registration form to: The Arc of Union County, 1137 Globe Avenue, Mountainside, NJ 07092 Attn: Recreation Office Information in bold type MUST BE FILLED OUT or registration form will be given back. New participants must complete the entire section Participant s Name Phone Participant s Signature: Group Home Address City Zip Participant s Birth Date Parent/Sponsor Name Parent/Guardian's Email (if applicable) Please indicate any special needs (e.g., seizures, diabetic, wheelchair allergies):
Fun Stuff Sandy Hook Join us for a fun-filled day at Sandy Hook Beach, where we ll play some Frisbee, make sandcastles, wade in the surf, and have a picnic lunch! When: Sunday, May 21 Time: 10:30am-2:30pm Where: Meet at Cost: $76.00 Bring: Bring beach blanket/chair & bagged lunch Now that the holiday season is over... What to do with unwanted Holiday gifts? FAMILY SUPPORT is always looking for items to use for prizes for our popular Bingo & Subs activity as well as other programs! Bingo & Subs Night Let s get together with our friends to eat subs and play a game or two of Bingo and win prizes! Enjoy some tasty drinks and treats with friends at Mara s Café! Experience an array of teas, coffees, and delicious desserts! Monday is balloon animal night! When: Café Night When: Thursday, April 20 Thursday, May 18 Thursday, June 15 Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm Where: Cost: $38.00 per evening Monday, May 8 Monday, June 26 Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm Where: Meet @ Cost: $38.00 per evening Bring: additional money for your food and drinks. Wallets Holiday Themed items Picture Frames Nail Polish Coloring Books Purses Lunch Boxes Baseball hats Gift Cards Sunglasses Jewelry Playing cards/puzzles T-Shirts, Sweatshirts DVDs (Rated G, PG or PG-13) NO BLU-RAYS Watches Socks Lip Balm Hair Accessories Sports memorabilia Please drop off all donations in the Family Support Mailbox or Recreation Department 1137 Globe Ave, Mountainside, NJ ATTN: Colleen Palmela
CANCELLATIONS If fewer than the minimum participants register for a program, it may be cancelled. A credit slip will be issued to be used during the current calendar or for future calendars, within the recreation calendar year. The Recreation calendar year runs from July-June. REFUNDS Refunds are not guaranteed for any program. If the individual can not come to the program, he or she must give at least two (2) days notice for a refund or credit. If it is a ticketed event, and we cannot find someone to take your spot, you will be held responsible for payment of that ticket and that portion cannot be refunded or credited. OFFICE HOURS The Recreation Office hours are 9:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary depending on programs. The office phone number is 908-232-0037 NO SHOWS/LATENESS No shows at programs jeopardize your participation in future programs. No shows are not eligible for credit. Repeated no-shows will be suspended from future programs. Repeated lateness to and from program can also result in suspension from future programs. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE If you have moved or changed your phone number, please let us know. It is important that the Recreation Office is kept up-to-date in order to provide you with the best possible service. INCLEMENT WEATHER A recreation program may also be cancelled due to severe weather. In the event of poor or questionable weather, call our office for updated information. Our number is 908-232-0037 When the program is cancelled, a message will be left no earlier than 1 1/2 hours prior to the activity. TRANSPORTATION Not all programs offer transportation. For those that do, seating is limited, and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Attention Post Master: Dated Material, Please Deliver Immediately Family Support Services Arc Family Center 1137 Globe Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 Recreation Program Colleen Palmela Family Support Coordinator of Adult Services Phone: (908) 232-0037 Fax: (908) 233-3564 Email: cpalmela@arcunion.org April May June