No. 7 July 2020

THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver.

We Still

Need:

The Arc Downriver

18th Annual Charity Golf Outing

Sunday, August 16th, 2020

at Taylor Meadows Golf Club, 25360 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI

Golfers, Sponsors and Volunteers,

see pages 4 and 5

for more information and to sign up!

Please Help The Arc Downriver Achieve!!

To help us reduce expenses and meet our Organization’s mission we are in need of the items listed below for our upcoming Golf Outing. Should you have any of these items and would like to donate them to our organization, please 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/or developmental disabilities:

Suggested 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 Wine or Liquor, etc. Art Gift Cards to Restaurants, Shopping, Grocery, Spas and Beauty Beauty Supplies Jewelry Baskets Coffee, Chocolate, Snacks, etc. Sport Activities for a Basket

Pg. 10 Expired Membership Renewal Dates

Pg. 12 Updated Sports Information

Pg. 4 and 5 Golf Outing Information

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Proudly serving children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

since 1954. Affiliated with The Arc of the U.S. and

The Arc of Michigan.

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 with intellectual and/or developmentally disabilities, 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: Dennis Glinski Vice President: Jim Dickenson Treasurer: Kevin Martin Secretary: Carla March

DIRECTORS 2019-2021

Mike Herbst/ Terey DeLisle / Beverly Witchelhouse /

Linda Junod / Gerald Morello

DIRECTORS 2020 - 2022 Rozi Keller / Tom Moody/ Jerry Swindle

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kevin McGuckin

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/ TheArcDownriverOFFICIAL Office Hours: More information to come. Please call before coming to the office to make sure that someone is at the office to

assist you, thank you!!

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.

Advocates:

Working to fulfill the mis-sion in accordance with the Arc of the United States, advocating for indi-viduals who are intellectual developmentally disabili-ties and/or cognitively im-paired and their families by promoting choices, creat-ing opportunities and providing support needed

A member agency of

Katrina Blansett

MaryAnn Bodenmiller

Porcia Coleman

Matthew Dickinson

Ashlyn Farley

Sarah Felty

Melissa Hagen

LeeAnn Heasley

Carnell Holliman

Richard Holloway

Cheyenne Horton

Stephanie Jackson

David Justice

Tracy Labadie

Kari Meininger

Karen Rina

Amanda Salinas

Theresa Sisco

Jay Steinert

Brandon Thompson

Shelby Thompson

Alice Votry

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The Board of Directors and staff Thank all of you

who have been so generous with your donations,

time given and support of everything that is offered

through The Arc Downriver!

President’s Report By Dennis Glinski,

President Board of Directors

Memorial Donations for Lyle Beard

From:

Theresa Beard and Friends

Linda and Bruce Junod

Janice Slattery

Memorial Donations for Jeane Telcott

From:

John, Joyce & Linda Kardel

We are in unprecedented times in 2020, with the global pandemic grinding most of our activities to a halt. As we slowed down our operations in late March, we remind ourselves that the health and safety of our clients is of the utmost importance. Our office will remain closed for the time being, as we monitor the re-opening of other commerce in the state to see if any COVID-19 outbreaks occur. Special Olympics Michigan remains on hold, as it awaits direction from their international parent. As a result, most of our other activities will remain on hold. We plan to continue with our Annual Golf Outing in August. Please see the flyer in the newsletter and start making your plans to support. This year will be different, and what that means is still under development, but planning is well underway and we are hopeful that we will be able to hold the event as scheduled. Please stay safe, stay home, and following the guidance from the CDC and the State of Michigan. We want all of you to stay healthy, and we hope to resume activities in the near future. Happy 4

th of July!

Regards, Dennis Glinski

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Year To Date Financials for The Arc Downriver

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Some Summer FUN Ideas!

With many camps being closed and events being canceled this summer, here are some ideas of fun things to do! Let’s get moving!! Have you gone for a walk through your neighborhood and come across an obstacle course? Kids and adults of ages have really been enjoying these! All you need is some time and chalk. Here is a link with an ex-ample of an obstacle course you can make at https://playtivities.com/sidewalk-obstacle-course/

Everyone needs some downtime and here are a few videos to help relax. Go Noodle: Bring It Down https://bit.ly/2xu07yQ Go Noodle: On and Off https://bit.ly/2RNoSg5 Go Noodle: Unwind https://bit.ly/2XG7FJr I realize we’re all probably a bit tired of staring at screens but ... there are some pretty awesome adventures just waiting for you and here a couple. Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium – they have live cameras on several exhibits, plus check out the virtual zoo and see when the animals are fed! The times are posted under the exhibits on the virtual zoo page. https://bronxzoo.com/virtual-zoo/live-cams National Zoo – check out some of the animals via webcam! There are also some activities available to download. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams Camp Wonderopolis – offers several virtual camps for free for all ages! http://camp.wonderopolis.org/ Mo Willems – The Kennedy Center has teamed up with author Mo Willems (one of his most popular books is Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus) and Mo spends time teaching his viewers how to draw different characters! This link takes you right to the page that has several activities that are all on YouTube. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

Varsity Tutors – they offer all kinds of virtual summer camps, most are free. The link below is for a Special Education cooking class for those in grades 9-12. This class is free and starts in July.

https://www.varsitytutors.com/courses/special-education-cooking-class-vsc-9-12/dp/9cc61c49-9884-4edf-beb8-056b88d561c5

Check with your favorite summer camp and/or community center and see if they are offering a virtual option!

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The Advocates at The Arc Downriver would really like to offer presentations and trainings to self-advocates, family members, education staff, agency staff and community members, but we simply do not have the funds to do so. The trainings/presentations would be on topics that relate to education (IEPs, suspensions, behavior interventions, etc.), independent living (how to obtain housing, recreation, access community supports, etc.), health issues (CPR Training, seizure training, etc.) and more! Lori, Linda and Kara would love to be able to share some of their knowledge, answer your questions and provide support.

Please consider donating! If you would like to support this endeavor through a donation, please write for ADVOCACY Trainings in the memo line of your check and mail it to: The Arc Downriver, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192. Thank You!

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 con-ditions.

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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A Friendly Reminder:

Expired Organizations:

Anderson Home 1/31/2020

Blair/Markell Home 5/31/20

Cascade Home 1/31/2020

Dawnshire Home 1/31/2020

Lake Home 1/31/2020

Ranch Extended 4/30/2020

Weddel Home 5/31/20

Your Membership is required and must be up to

date to be allowed to participate in: Adventure

Club, Dances, Sports, The Arc Downriver events, Art

at The Arc, etc...

If you see your name or know someone on the list below — PLEASE RENEW, Thank you!!

If you see your name and have

already paid your yearly dues, please contact the office.

(734) 283-0710 or Email:

arcriver@sbcglobal.net

WE REALLY NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Please renew your

membership by mail or go to our website :

www.downriverarc.org to pay your dues on line

as soon as possible! The Arc

Downriver 1028 Oak St.,

Wyandotte, MI 48192

Thomas Abela 2/28/2020

Teresa Alfieri 4/30/2020

Sheri Alley 5/31/2020

Dave Barbarich 2/28/2020

Patricia Barrett 1/31/2020

Barbara Bator 5/31/2020

Carrie Belcher 3/31/2020

Katy Bentley 2/28/2020

Jeffrey Bertolino 5/31/2020

Johnathon Britt 3/31/2020

Thomas Chenette 5/31/2020

Mary Chiham 4/30/2020

Lauren Coulter 4/30/2020

George Gallagher 4/30/2020

DeAngelo Green 5/31/2020

Carlos Gutierrez 1/30/2020

Helene Harbison 5/31/2020

Brittany Harris 6/30/2020

Paul Hengesbaugh 6/30/2020

Jeffrey Hoehner 4/30/2020

Sheena Howard 3/31/2020

Da'Avion Humphrey 3/31/2020

Brenda Jejina 4/30/2020

Joseph Keller 5/31/2020

Rosemary Keller 5/31/2020

Jarret Kronell-Becker 6/30/2020

Fritz Krueger 6/30/2020

Robert Labadie 5/31/2020

Dino Lividini 3/31/2020

Carly Lobbestael 4/30/2020

Karen Lucy 5/31/2020

Pedro Lugo 4/30/2020

Miriam Malonga 6/30/2020

Delia Martin 4/30/2020

Tristan Mazglad 3/31/2020

Mary Meyers/Schaufler 5/31/2020

Natalie Pellam 5/31/2020

Tyreece Perkins 3/31/2020

Karen Reitz 5/30/2020

Eda Risk 5/31/2020

Matthew Rogers 4/30/2020

John Sabat 6/30/2020

Sarah Salars 6/30/2020

Amanda Salinas 3/31/2020

Theresa Sisco 3/31/2020

Thomas Stone 4/30/2020

Robert StoneBraker 5/31/2020

Mark Tabor 4/30/2020

Christina Taeckens 4/30/2020

Gloria Thompson 5/31/2020

Edward Tilk 4/30/2020

James Tocco 1/31/2020

Frank Vargo 1/31/2020

Susan Votry 3/31/2020

Dennis Weber 1/31/2020

Don Witchelhouse 5/31/2020

Michelle Workman 5/31/2020

Chris Zaguroli 5/31/2020

Brenda Zeqiri 5/31/2020

Attention past members or organizations, if your member-

ship expired in 2019 your names have been removed from

our membership list. If you would like to renew your

membership, please call the office or sign up on our

website: www.downriverarc.org, Thank you!

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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:

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____________________ 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

Self-Advocate Professional in the Field of Developmental Disabilities

Self-Determination Home Parent/Relative of Person with Developmental Disabilities

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Wednesday Evening Activities

Cancelled for July

SPORTS PROGRAM UPDATES

Due to Covid-19, the Bowling Banquet on August 18, 2020 has been

postponed for your safety. The rescheduled date is Tuesday, April

13, 2021. For those who have already purchased tickets, a refund will

given per your request. If you would like to have us keep your payment,

your payment and ticket information is on file and will be held for you for

the rescheduled date on April 13, 2021. Call or email the office at (734)

283-0710 or arcriver@sbcglobal.net.

The All Sports Picnic that is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2020 has

been Cancelled.

Softball and Soccer have been Cancelled for the year.

Watch for more information on our Face Book Page. Our page can be

located at TheArcDownriverOFFICIAL. Please LIKE our page when you visit. You can also find updated information on our website at

www.downriverarc.org. 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, renewed your membership or signed the new Consumer Activity Policy, please see the staff.

1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192

(734) 283-0710 arcriver@sbcglobal.net

Office Hours:

PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING TO THE OFFICE.

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.

Proudly serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for over 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.

July 2020

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The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI 48192 Affiliated with: The Arc U.S. The Arc Michigan

United Way Community Services

www.facebook.com

TheArcDownriverOFFI-

Help us every time you shop

Amazon. Go to smile.amazon.com and select

‘Arc Downriver’ as your charity of choice.

Your membership (renewal or NEW) and donations are what

allow the Arc Downriver to continue advocating for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to be fully

included in every aspect of their lives.

WE NEED YOUR

MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT!

All Sports Picnic - Cancelled Formal Dance - Cancelled Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Postponed Softball - Cancelled Soccer - Cancelled Bocce - Cancelled Summer Games – Cancelled Bowling Banquet Cancelled and Rescheduled for Tuesday, April 13th,

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DATES AND INFORMATION TO REMEMEBER: