The Arc Downriver

No. 10 October 2019

Downriver

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 October

Please call before coming to the office to Birthdays! make sure that someone is at the office Thomas Abela to assist you, thank you!! Kerri Buhay Melissa Burry Christopher Ford The Arc Downriver Scott Fritz Board of Directors Advocates: Courtney Godbout Charlotte Gutierrez OFFICERS Working to fulfill Michael Hyatt the mission in ac- President: Dennis Glinski Michael Jejina Vice President: Jerry Swindle cordance with the Arc of the United Luke March Treasurer: Kevin Martin States, advocating Michael Marsiglia Secretary: Carla March for individuals who are developmental- Natalie Pellam ly challenged and/ Scott Reed DIRECTORS 2019-2021 or cognitively im- Mary Ann Reid Mike Herbst/ Terey DeLisle / paired and their Robbie Samuels Beverly Witchelhouse / families by promoting choices, creat- Ben Scheinfeld Linda Junod / Gerald Morello ing opportunities Robert Stonebraker, Jr. and providing sup- Stephen Tocco DIRECTORS 2018-2020 port needed to fully Rozi Keller / Tom Moody participate in the Michelle Trionfi community. Jaclyn Vicars EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Laura Wielgosz Kevin McGuckin

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

It was my great honor in July to begin a term as President of the Arc Downriver.

By way of background, our family have been members of the ARC Downriver since 2012, when our son Jeremy started basketball with Coach Mike. I have worked for Napa Auto Parts, Ford Motor Company, Booz Allen Hamilton, and currently for QBE, a global property & casualty insurance company. Today, I am responsible for real estate, printing and mailing of insurance documents, business continuity, facilities, and other back office functions for our North American division. My wife Amber and I have four children, one grandson, and live in New Boston.

On behalf of the entire ARC Downriver membership, I would like to thank Jim Dickinson for his leadership over the past 8 years. We are grateful for his guidance. I am also extremely thankful that Jim and past president Mike Cervenak are both still involved with the Arc and are great resources.

It is a very exciting time to be in a leadership role with Arc Downriver. The new Board has identified several goals, including increased financial wellness and transparency, community outreach, and a more cohesive communication approach including the launch of our new website! We will be driving more communication through the website – so make it a regular stop in your internet browsing.

Arc Downriver has some great opportunities found in the strengths of our Board, staff and members, and the unique purpose of the board is to deliver results. I believe that we have the vision of what we are capable of becoming as a membership organization and my goal as President is to keep us loyal to that vision.

Please share what you would like the Board to focus on at an upcoming Board or Member- ship meeting on Tuesday, November 12th.

I can't wait to see what our organization will achieve!

Regards,

Dennis Glinski

November Membership Meeting

Mark your calendars; Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 pm will be our semi-annual membership meeting. 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!

Fritz Krueger 6/30/2019 Expired Organizations: Frank Liberati 8/31/2019 Buchanan Manor 10/31/2019 Your Ethan Ligenza 3/31/2019 Clippert Home 1/31/19 Membership is Concord Home 3/31/19 Robert Litwinski 10/31/2019 required and Devonshire Home 10/31/2019 Dave McFarlane 6/30/2019 must be up to Green Village 1 10/31/2019 Edna McKeen-Grimm 7/31/2019 JJC Home 10/31/2019 date to be Mary Meyers/Schaufler 5/18/2019 K.S. Home 10/31/2019 allowed to Lakespur 1/31/2019 Patricia Montgomery 5/31/2019 participate in: Northline II 3/21/2019 Tom Moody 9/30/2019 Adventure Royal Circle Home 10/31/2019 Luke Munro 7/31/2019 Truman Home 9/30/2019 Sharlene Myers-Krupnak 11/30/2018 Club, Dances, Angie Orr 5/31/2019 Sports, The If you see your name— Arc Downriver PLEASE RENEW NOW!!! Angie Palazzolo 10/31/2019 Paulette Pashenee 9/30/2019 events, Art at Jackie Abler 10/31/2019 Jousseline Rakes 1/31/2019 The Arc, etc... John Addison 10/31/2019 Ernest Reed 10/31/2019 Timothy Affholter 11/30/2018 Renee Anderson 7/31/2019 Noemia Reid 2/28/2019 Timothy Barclay 12/31/2018 Yvonne Rendles 1/31/2019 WE REALLY Andrew Baron 10/31/2019 Naomi Robertson 10/31/2019 NEED W. Raymond Bice 9/30/2019 Tessann Rondeau 10/31/2019 YOUR SUPPORT! Robin Ann Brunke 10/31/2019 Nanette Rosbury 5/31/2019 Please renew your William Cloutier 5/31/2019 Maria Rosiak 10/31/2019 membership and Porchia Coleman 10/31/2018 Kristie Senik 9/30/2019 send (or bring in) Kevin Conaway 8/31/2019 Colin Straub 3/31/2019 your dues as soon Timothy Cooke 1/31/2019 as possible! Brenda Szubeczak 2/28/2019 Pedro Cortes, Jr. 6/30/2019 Ashley Dangerfield 10/31/2019 Bryan Taylor 5/31/2019 The Arc Terey DeLisle 7/31/2019 Sally Taylor 6/30/2019 Downriver Jim Dickinson 9/30/2019 Chyann Teagle 2/28/2019 Amy Douglas 1/31/2019 1028 Oak St. Dennis Whalen 10/31/2019 Wyandotte, MI Janice Finley 9/30/2019 William Gallaway 10/31/2019 Justin Wicker 10/31/2019 48192 Karen Gibbs 5/31/2019 Jacquelyn Williams 11/30/2018 Carese Goodloe 4/30/2019 Christopher Gregory 8/31/2019 Chester Helstowski 10/31/2019 David Hernandez 4/30/2019 Jay Hetter 10/31/2019 Whether it’s through becoming a member, Cheyenne Horton 9/30/2019 renewing your membership, donating goods Johnny Huebner 6/30/2019 or supporting us in our fundraisers, John Hyatt 7/31/2019 YOU are helping to ensure that the Arc Georjean Jeter 10/31/2019 Downriver fulfills its mission of advocacy, Glen Justice 10/31/2019 creating opportunities and providing support so Joseph Keller 5/31/2019 individuals with developmental and/or Dan Koszewski 8/31/2019 intellectual disabilities can fully participate Brendon Kowatch 4/30/2019 in the community.

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:

Jones Lang LaSalle America, Inc. & Gilbert Ohls In Remembrance of Martin Raymond Glinski.

Terry Frodyma-Griffith In Remembrance of 911

 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 Basketball

Date: Starts Monday, November 18th (runs until March 2020) (practice will be on Mondays and Wednesdays)

Where: Seitz Middle School 17800 Kennebec Riverview, MI

Time: 7:00-8:00 pm for all new athletes 8:00-9:00 pm for all returning athletes (first practice only)

PLEASE NOTE: No one will be allowed in the building prior to 6:45 pm.

ATTENTION 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 Monday , November 11th, 2019.

Basketball 2019 Sign-Up Sheet

Name of Athlete: ______

Address:______

Phone Number: ______

Email: ______

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

Signature of Parent or Guardian ______

Date ______

Please drop off, Fax:734-283-9018 or email: [email protected], to The Arc Downriver, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192 By Monday, November 11, 2019.

6 HELP WANTED!! The Arc Downriver is looking for an Assistant Sports Coordinator.

You will receive 6 months training with Mike Herbst.

Please contact Mike Herbst at 313-330-1197 or email: [email protected]

Thanks to you, Congress just passed the Autism CARES Act of 2019!

The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

The passage of Autism CARES ensures continued federal support for autism research, monitoring, training and services at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The legislation authorizes more than $1.8 billion in funding over the next five years and places an increased emphasis on reducing health disparities and improving services for people with autism throughout the lifespan.

Your voices and support helped achieve this accomplishment! Throughout this process, members of Congress have shared their gratitude for advocates, like yourself, who speak up and fight for critical legislation like this. We join them in thanking you for your dedicated advocacy.

Thank you, The Autism Speaks Advocacy Team

7 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

Sign Painting FUN! 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI October 19th, 12-2pm downriverarc.org

On October 19th, grab a friend and join us for a FUN afternoon of Sign Painting at the Arc Downriver. Anyone can create a sign that will look like a professional artist painted it. No previous experience required! Advanced registration is required to have your custom template made and to ensure that your materials are ready! Please reserve your spot no later than Oct. 14th. Once you select your custom design, please notate personalization (if applicable), choose the size of your sign: 12” x 12” or 4” x 24” and on Oct. 19th,, you will be able to choose your own paint colors.

The Arc Downriver will receive a percentage for every painter; these dollars will be used to help cover the cost of presentations by our advocates. Come out, create an amazing sign to take home and help our advocates teach important skills!

Light refreshments will be served to keep those creative juices flowing! Decorate your space with your sign or give your sign as a gift that will mean so much to a loved one! Have a favorite quote or design? The Crafty Puzzle may be able to help you create what you envi- sion—just send us a message through the website. Many more design options are available at:

www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com. $30 per painter includes everything you’ll need! You can register by filling out the form below and turning it in to the Arc Downriver office, or you can register directly at: www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com Painter’s First Name:______Painter’s Last Name: ______

Phone:(______)______TIME: 12 -2 Email:______pm

Arc Downriver Member? Yes or No Would you like information about becoming a member sent to you? Yes or No More design options at : Sign Choice:______Size: 12 x 12 or 4 x 24 www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com

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FY 7 Mi1 FN 1 SP 11 Mi3 9 A HOLIDAY BAZAAR at The Arc Downriver office. Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Come and purchase items made by students with disabilities. All proceeds support The Arc Downriver Advocacy programs! Watch for more information on our Facebook page.

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.10 11 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 October 2 Karaoke donations such as beverages, October 9 Pizza $2.00 October 16 Bingo snacks, cups and coffee cups. October 26 DJ Chris See Staff for more information. October 30 Halloween Party! 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.

September Art at the Arc Class Registration (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ) $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 1 2 3 4 5

Poly Hockey Adventure Club Fall Bowling Bocce Seitz Middle 5:00-7:30 pm Indian Lanes Gr 1: 9-10am School 7-9pm Karaoke 2:30-4pm Gr 2: 10-11am

Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Arts & Crafts at Poly Hockey Adventure Club Fall Bowling The Arc Downriver Seitz Middle 5:00 -7:30 pm Indian Lanes 12-2pm School 7-9pm Pizza 2:30-4pm FREE to $2.00 Members!

Art at the Arc Poly Hockey 5:30-7:00pm Area Games *see schedule

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Adventure Club Painting Party Poly Hockey 5:00 -7:30 pm Fall Bowling Fundraiser at Seitz Middle Bingo Indian Lanes The Arc School 7-9pm 2:30-4pm Downriver Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm 12-2pm RSVP a MUST! See pg. 7

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Dance 7-9 pm Poly Hockey Adventure Club $1.00 at the Seitz Middle 5:00-7:30m Arkay Building School 7-9pm DJ Chris Must be a Member of the Arc Power Lifting Art at the Arc Downriver! Carlson HS 5:30-7:00pm See Staff for 5-6:30pm Details.

27 28 29 30 31 Poly Hockey Adventure Club Seitz Middle 5:00-7:30 pm School 7-9pm Halloween Party! Power Lifting Carlson HS Art at the Arc 5-6:30pm 5:30-7:00pm Downriver

*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!

 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  Skills Basketball starts in December watch for more information to come.  The Arc Downriver Christmas Concert will be held at Christ The King Church on Trenton Rd. in Southgate on Dec. 6th at 7:00 pm. Watch for more information.

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