The Arc Downriver Invites YOU to Attend…

No. 11 November 2019

Downriver

The Arc Downriver invites YOU to attend…

“A Holiday Concert”

performance “The Downriver Community Band”

Date: Friday, December 6, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Christ The King Lutheran Church

This is a free concert for Arc Downriver members and guests. Please come and enjoy this wonderful performance by “The Downriver Community Band.”

 See page 9 for more information.

The Arc Downriver BAZAAR at The Arc Downriver office. Sat., November 9th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

We invite you to come and purchase items made by students with disabilities. Members can also attend our Craft Class that will be going on from 12:00 - 2:00 pm led by one of our wonderful Members. Please RSVP for the Arts and Craft Class.

Proceeds support The Arc Downriver Advocacy program!

1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI http://downriverarc.org

THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver. 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 Proudly serving children and adults with 1028 Oak Street developmental disabilities Wyandotte, MI 48192 since 1954. Office: Beth Klocek Affiliated with The Arc of the U.S. and The Arc of Michigan. Phone: 734-283-0710 Fax: 734-283-9018 A member agency of

Email: [email protected] If your name is missing from the Website: www.downriverarc.org 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 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ at 734-283-0710. TheArcDownriverOFFICIAL

Office Hours: Monday — Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm November

Please call before coming to the office to Birthday’s make sure that someone is at the office to assist you, thank you!!

Jessica Bailey The Arc Downriver Board of Directors Advocates: Rebecca Belcher Robin Brunke OFFICERS Working to fulfill President: Dennis Glinski the mission in ac- Pamela Dibble cordance with the Vice President: Jerry Swindle Arc of the United Carese Goodloe Treasurer: Kevin Martin States, advocating Tommy Herbst Secretary: Carla March for individuals who are developmental- Kimberly McKeen-Grimm ly challenged and/ Lisa McQuade or cognitively im- DIRECTORS 2019-2021 Sarah Rosiak Mike Herbst/ Terey DeLisle / paired and their Beverly Witchelhouse / families by promot- Tricia Sabat ing choices, creat- Linda Junod / Gerald Morello ing opportunities Adam Schaufler

and providing sup- Frank Webb DIRECTORS 2018-2020 port needed to fully Rozi Keller / Tom Moody participate in the Kaven Williams community. Joshua Wood EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kevin McGuckin Vickie Yates

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. 2 President’s Report By Dennis Glinski, President Board of Directors

One of the main functions the Arc Downriver Board of Directors manages is our fundraising efforts. While there are several smaller activities throughout the year, the Board focuses on four main events.

The Annual Golf Outing occurs every August, with 2019 being our most suc- cessful to date. Thanks again to Deb and Greg Brown for leading this event the last two years! This year we raised over $16,000, which represents ~10% of our annual operating budget.

In September, SOMI held their first ever Car Raffle. While no one locally won the main prize, our Area 23 sold the most tickets of any Area in the state, and Arc Downriver sold the most tickets in Area 23! The Arc Downriver will be able to send 22 athletes to the 2020 SOMI Summer Games from our ticket sales proceeds!

This past April, we held our first Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Wyandotte. The dinner/raffle/silent auction raised over $4,000 for the Arc Downriver – a great start to what will be an annual event.

Lastly, the Special Olympic Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 8,, 2020 at the Belleville Yacht Club. Each year this event raises ~$9,000 to send our Arc Downriver athletes to the SOMI Summer Games held at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant.

Please support the upcoming Polar Plunge, and all of our great fundraising events throughout the year!

November Semi– Annual Membership Meeting

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 pm will be our semi-annual membership meeting. The Board will meet at 5:30 pm. Then your board will present the state of the organization to you. Your attendance is highly encouraged. 3 A Friendly Reminder: It’s Time to Renew! Please help the Arc Downriver continue it’s mission—WE NEED YOU! Please renew your membership and send (or bring in) your dues as soon as possible! Thank you!

Expired Organizations: Buchanan Manor 10/31/2019 Clippert Home 1/31/19 Concord Home 3/31/19 Jay Hetter 10/31/2019 Devonshire Home 10/31/2019 Sheri Holt 11/30/2019 Green Village 1 10/31/2019 Your JJC Home 10/31/2019 Georjean Jeter 10/31/2019 Member- K.S. Home 10/31/2019 Glen Justice 10/31/2019 ship is Lakespur 1/31/2019 Joseph Keller 5/31/2019 required Northline II 3/21/2019 Brendon Kowatch 4/30/2019 Royal Circle Home 10/31/2019 and must Russell LaForet 11/30/2019 Truman Home 9/30/2019 be up to Tracey LaPointe 11/30/2019 date to be If you see your name— Frank Liberati 8/31/2019 PLEASE RENEW allowed to Ethan Ligenza 3/31/2019 participate Robert Litwinski 10/31/2019 in: Jackie Abler 10/31/2019 Vito Manzari 11/30/2019 Adventure John Addison 10/31/2019 Dave McFarlane 6/30/2019 Timothy Affholter 11/30/2018 Edna McKeen-Grimm 7/31/2019 Club, Renee Anderson 7/31/2019 Mary Meyers/Schaufler 5/18/2019 Dances, Timothy Barclay 12/31/2018 Patricia Montgomery 5/31/2019 Sports, Debbie Bardoni 11/30/2019 Sharlene Myers-Krupnak 11/30/2018 The Arc Andrew Baron 10/31/2019 Angie Orr 5/31/2019 Downriver Rebecca Benavides 11/30/2019 Judith Page 11/30/2019 events, Art W. Raymond Bice 9/30/2019 Joseph Piasecki 11/30/2019 at The Arc, Gregory Brown 11/30/2019 Jousseline Rakes 1/31/2019 etc... Patricia Ciullo 11/30/2019 William Ray 11/30/2019 William Cloutier 5/31/2019 Ernest Reed 10/31/2019 Nancy Cochren 11/30/2019 Noemia Reid 2/28/2019 WE REALLY Pedro Cortes, Jr. 6/30/2019 Yvonne Rendles 1/31/2019 NEED Dennis Cullinan 11/30/2019 Naomi Robertson 10/31/2019 YOUR Michael Curren 11/30/2019 Tessann Rondeau 10/31/2019 SUPPORT! Ashley Dangerfield 10/31/2019 Dominic Rosati 11/30/2019 Please renew Robin Davis 11/30/2019 Nanette Rosbury 5/31/2019 your Amy Douglas 1/31/2019 Dante Rosinski 11/30/2019 membership Harold Foley 11/30/2019 Kelly Sass 11/30/2019 and send (or Cameron Galindo 11/30/2019 Colin Straub 3/31/2019 bring in) your Karen Gibbs 5/31/2019 Brenda Szubeczak 2/28/2019 dues as soon Carese Goodloe 4/30/2019 Bryan Taylor 5/31/2019 as possible! Cindy Gourlay 11/30/2019 Sally Taylor 6/30/2019 Douglas Gourlay 11/30/2019 The Arc Frank Webb 11/30/2019 Downriver Christopher Gregory 8/31/2019 Justin Wicker 10/31/2019 1028 Oak St. Chester Helstowski 10/31/2019 Lisa Wojnar 11/30/2019 Wyandotte, David Hernandez 4/30/2019 MI 48192

4 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 inter- ventions, etc.), independent living (how to obtain hous- ing, recreation, access community supports, etc.), health issues (CPR Training, seizure training, etc.) and more! Lori and Linda 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 sup- Please! port 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, Wy- andotte, MI 48192. Thank You!

Thank you to all who have been so generous with your donations, time given and support of everything that is offered through The Arc Downriver!

 Memorial Donations may be made in memory of loved ones who have died; a memorial card will be sent by The Arc Downriver in your name to the family of the deceased.  Donations may also be made to honor someone special, and near and dear to you, for a particular occasion, or just because…  Send donations to The Arc Downriver office. Thank you for continuing to support all of our advocacy and support efforts.

5 The Arc Downriver Skills Basketball

Starts: Monday, December 2, 2019

Where: Paragon gym (old Madison School) 2101 Grove Street Wyandotte, MI

Time: 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Skills practice dates are: December 2, 9,16 January 6,13, 27 February 3,10, 27

Athletes will focus on three skills: dribbling, shooting, and passing.

ATHLETES: Due to NEW POLICIES, All Athletes MUST sign up with the Arc Downriver office or will not be able to participate . Must be a current Arc Member. Must have a signed Special Olympics Athlete Release Form and a current Special Olympics Athlete Medical Form (physical) on file in The Arc Downriver Office. The physical cannot expire before the end of the season (March 2020). If the current physical expires before that date, a new physical must be submitted prior to the start. Athletes will not be able to participate if your physical expires before the end of the season. Must be 16 years or older to participate. Must wear appropriate clothing.  Please remember you Must return the permission slips to the Arc office by Friday, November 29th, 2019.

Skills Basketball 2019 – 2020

Name of Athlete ______

Address ______

Email Address ______

Phone Number ______

I give my permission for my son/daughter to participate in the 2019-2020 skills basketball season. I understand that my son/daughter must have a current Special Olympic physical form and current Membership on file in The Arc Downriver office.

Signature of Parent or Guardian ______

Date ______

Please return to The Arc Downriver, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192 by Friday, November 29, 2019. Or fax to 734-283-9018. Or email: [email protected]

6 Flat Rock Elks Lodge 1731 Presents 6th Annual Bowling with the Elks

Where: Indian Lanes Wyandotte, MI When: Sunday, December 8, 2019 Time: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Cost: No Cost

Registration will be open to the first 75 Arc Downriver Athletes. All additional bowlers will be placed on an alternate list if additional spots open up. Bowlers will be assigned to a lane. Please start to arrive at 11:30 am for registration and bowling starts at 12:30 pm. All bowlers will bowl 2 games. Shoes will be provided if needed. A hot dog, chips and pop will be provided for each bowler.

Registration is due by Friday, November 29. All forms will be dated as they are received. Please turn your registration forms in at the Arc Downriver office. You can also fax or email your form. The form must be filled out! Fax: (734) 283-9018 or email: [email protected]

6th Annual Bowling with the Elks

Name: ______

# of guests ______

Ramp Bowler: ___ Yes ___ No

Bumper Bowler: ____ Yes ____ No

Come and have some fun!!

7 Tuesday, November 5th: Election Day! A few Frequently Asked Questions About Voting ANSWERED: Can I take someone to help me vote? Yes. If you want someone to help you vote, you may ask someone of your choos- ing. However, they cannot be your employer, your union representative, or a candidate. Poll workers can also help you vote, as long as there are two people representing at least two political parties.  What if my polling place is not accessible? The clerk must resolve the accessibility problem and ensure that you can cast an independent private ballot. You can also call MPAS for help on election day, if you are having trouble at the polls. On Election Day (7 am-8 pm), call: Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service: 800.288.5923 Election Protection Coalition: 866.OUR.VOTE (866.687.8683)

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 following 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.8

You’re Invited To... “A Holiday Concert” Performance by “The Downriver Community Band”

Date: Friday, December 6th, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Location: Christ The King Lutheran Church 15600 Trenton Southgate, MI 48195

 Refreshments will be provided by:

 50/50 raffle will be held

This is a free concert for The Arc Downriver members and guests, group homes, and anyone else that wishes to attend this wonderful performance by “The Downriver Community Band”.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

9 Please Help The Arc Downriver Achieve for the future of our Members!!

To help us reduce expenses and meet our Organization’s 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 and continued support 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:

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

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 Water Based Paint Crafty Scissors

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 Laundry Detergent

General Business Supplies/Services: Good Working Order Office Chairs

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12 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______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 13 Adventure Club is from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. at the Arkay Building, 15221 Eureka in Southgate (next to the Olive Garden)

Wednesday Evening Activities The Adventure Club is in need of November 6 Karaoke donations such as beverages, November 13 Pizza $2.00 snacks, cups and coffee cups. November 20 Bingo See Staff for more information. November 27 Closed Thank you!

Participants in If YOU need to: Adventure Club, Art at the Arc, and the dances MUST: renew your membership, sign the new Consumer Activity Policy  have a current Arc Downriver membership or  have a signed Consumer Activity Policy on file update your Emergency Card,  have a current Emergency Card on file please see the staff.

Art at the Arc Art at the Arc is a therapeutic acrylic painting class. The 4-week sessions takes place during Adventure Club hours (5:30-7:00 pm) and is taught by Patricia Izzo, one of Downriver’s finest artists.

Reminder: Artist’s please note that the first Wednesday of each month begins a new art session. Please pay on or before each session so that we may plan accordingly as classes fill up quickly.

Artwork completed throughout the year will be displayed each November, when we have the Opening Reception for the Art at The Arc Exhibit.

November Art at the Arc Class Registration (November 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4) $25.00 Non-refundable (Name: ______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 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

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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 1028 Oak Street, 1 2 Wyandotte, MI 48192 (734) 283-0710 Fall Bowling Indian Lanes [email protected] 2:30-4pm Office Hours: 9am – 2pm Downriver PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING TO OFFICE!

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A celebration Holiday Bazaar at Poly Hockey Adventure Club of 31 Artists The Arc Downriver Seitz Middle 5:00-7:30 pm 6-9 pm at office 10am-2pm School 7-9pm Karaoke The Downriver Power Lifting Art at the Arc Council Arts & Crafts at Carlson HS 5:30-7:00pm The Arc Downriver 5-6:30pm Fall Bowling 12-2pm Indian Lanes FREE to 2:30-4pm Members! 10 11 12 Membership 13 14 15 16 Board Meeting 6:00 pm at The Adventure Club Arc Downriver 5:00 -7:30 pm Fall Bowling office Pizza Indian Lanes

Poly Hockey $2.00 2:30-4pm Seitz Middle School 7-9 pm Art at the Arc Power Lifting 5:30-7:00pm Carlson HS 5-6:30 pm 17 18 19 20 Buffalo Wild 21 22 23 Wings Fundraiser Bring Flyer *see Dance 7-9 pm Poly Hockey Facebook page! $1.00 at the Seitz Middle Arkay Building School 7-9pm Adventure Club Must be a Member 5:00 -7:30 pm Bingo of the Arc Power Lifting Downriver! Carlson HS Art at the Arc See Staff for 5-6:30pm 5:30-7:00pm Details.

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Free Field Poly Hockey Trip to the Seitz Middle No Adventure movies for Arc School 7-9pm Club Downriver Office is members. You Power Lifting No Art at The Arc Closed MUST RSVP to Carlson HS Lori at 734-497- 5-6:30pm 3995 for more information.

*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. 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. 15 The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI 48192

Affiliated with: The Arc U.S. The Arc Michigan

Occupant or United Way Community Services

Your membership (renewal or NEW) and donations are what al- low 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!

Helping Hands!

 Holiday Bazaar is November 9th, 10am-2pm, The Arc Downriver office.  Membership Meeting, Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00pm. Will be held at The Arc Downriver Office.  Basketball Starts Monday & Wednesday November 18th and 20th.  Sports Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings, Wednesday, November 20th.  Poly Hockey State Games are November 23rd & 24th.  Elks Bowling is Sunday, December 8th at 12:00pm  The Arc Downriver Christmas Concert will be held at Christ The King

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