The Advocate Fall 2019
The Arc of Allegan County’s Quarterly Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Director’s Corner Wow! What a summer we have had! It is been filled with wonderful sunny days and fun activities. Our Community Connections Calendar continues to keep people informed of the fun things that are happening in Allegan County. Activities that are organized by both the community and The Arc. If you haven’t checked these calendars out yet you can find them on our Facebook page, on our website or you can have us add you to our email list. You just have to give us a call or send an email to: info@arcallegan.org. A few noteworthy activities this summer was listening to a free concert in Allegan at the Rollin on the River music series, watching The Lion King at the M-89 theater in Plainwell, and having some friendly trivia competition in Wayland. Not to mention our day trip to Saugatuck with a boat ride out to Lake Michigan! Summer was enjoyable but we are September’s Calendar is now available on our website and Facebook. Keep an eye out for looking forward to the fall months and the re- these calendars that are produced monthly. turn of the Fall Frolic and Christmas Dance along with the start up of the Crafty Creations group and a new program called Healthfully Yours which will help participants learn more ways to improve their overall health. This month we are also bringing an important Community wide event to Allegan and Ottawa County in partnership with The Arc of Ottawa County and the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Charting the LifeCourse Community Wide Event will take place on September 24 from 9:30a-12:30p at The Trestle Stop Restaurant in Hamilton. All are welcome to learn more about the framework that was developed to help individuals and families of all abilities at any age or stage of life develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. More details about the training can be found inside the newsletter. Lastly, please consider coming out for dinner at Culvers in Plainwell on October 8 between 5p-8p. A portion of their sales that evening will support The Arc of Allegan County. Hope to see you there!
Stacy Engelsman Executive Director
Thank you! This newsletter is made possible because of you and others that have donated to The Arc of Allegan County. For more information on how you can donate please visit our website at www.arcallegan.org. All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a thank you letter as an acknowledgement of your gift.
Check out our events calendar on our website for up to date information or find us on Facebook
Day Trip to Fellinlove Farms
Monday, Sept. 16 See details inside Registration is required, call to sign up
A.R.C. Club at Otsego Library 2:00p-3:00p Monday, Sept. 23 Monday, Oct. 28 Monday, Nov. 25 Join us for Art, Recreation & Connection!
Charting the LifeCourse Community Wide Event
Tuesday, Sept. 24 9:30a-12:30p Trestle Stop Resturant, Hamilton Registration Required
**Fall Frolic**
Thursday, Oct. 3 6:00-8:00p Blessed Sacrament Church Details inside *Please note the earlier date for this dance*
Healthfully Yours Program 8 week program
Starts Tuesday, Oct. 8—1:00p-3:00p At the Allegan District Library
Culvers Fundraiser for The Arc At the Culvers in Plainwell Tuesday, Oct. 8 5:00p-8:00p
Crafty Creations—2 groups to choose from Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 See inside for details
Christmas Dance
Thursday, Dec. 5 6:00p-8:00p Blessed Sacrament Church
Watch for more updates and details on our website (www.arcallegan.org) and Facebook