“Only The Arc of Livingston- Wyoming is here with you in our communities to provide comprehensive October 15, 2018 Team Talk supports and services that offer HILLTOP PICNIC the peace of mind, IN A WORLD WHERE YOU CAN BE ANYTHING, BE KIND guidance, and The Hilltop Picnic was held on Friday, August 17th at Jones Hall in Caledonia. The Leaning expertise families Tower prepared and served an amazing lunch. There was dancing, laughter, and lots of seek to empower smiles. The t-shirt design this year, inspired by Kellie Kennedy, carries a beautiful message of kindness. their loved ones with disabilities to navigate the challenges and experience the joys at all stages of life.”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Getting to Know ...... 2 My Favorite Companion ...... 2 Harvest Fest...... 3 Hilltop Picnic (continued) ... 3 DSP Picnic ...... 3 Fitness...... 4 Events ...... 4 Membership Update ...... 4 Butterflies ...... 4 Defensive Driving ...... 4 Around the Agency ...... 4 GETTING TO KNOW….KELLY PROPER BY HANNAH BROWN Kelly started with our agency on May because of the presents, but because 30th working in the Bridges Day Hab she loves being with family. program in East Avon as a Habilita- When asked if she could pick anyone tion Specialist. at all to have dinner with she said she She lives in Piffard and although she would pick her great grandmother Kelly Proper doesn’t have any pets of her own, she who came to the United States from has a fur-niece and fur-nephew! Italy. Her sister Kim is her biggest personal Kelly’s favorite thing about working hero. at The Arc? The individuals we sup- port, of course! What you do today Slow-pitch softball and coaching are can improve all your on her long list of hobbies. Kelly has chosen Tori Cassidy for to be interviewed for the November tomorrows. Kelly loves basketball, her favorite issue of Team Talk. ~Ralph Marston sports team is the Uconn Huskies women’s team. Thanks for participating, Kelly! Her TV and movie favorites are One Tree Hill and Lion King. Interesting talents? She’s got two: she is ambidextrous AND she can wiggle her ears! Her favorite holiday is Christmas, not

HARVEST FEST The 7th Annual Harvest Fest was held on September 18th, 2018 at the Legion Hall in Warsaw. We had 23 food vendors prepare their best seasonal offerings for our over 150 guests. There was chili, cornbread, pizza soup, beet & macadamia nut poke bowl, sautéed apples with kielbasa, shiitake mushroom risotto, and even pumpkin ice cream, apple cider, and donut holes! We were lucky enough to be joined by the Whatever Four barbershop quartet who moved through the hall serenading our guests as they ate. We raffled off 260.00 cash from the 50/50 as well as two Cosman air rifles, and several gift baskets! Save the date now, we’ll be gathering in 2019 on Tuesday, 2 September 17th! HILTOP PICNIC CONTINUED...

DSP PICNIC The Residential Program gathered at Bellamy Park on Wednesday, September 12th to celebrate National DSP Week. Tom Wahl’s was on site providing made- to-order burgers and fries, and they even had ice cream cones! The IRAs, board members, senior managers, and Main Street/admin all put together stunning gift baskets for the raffle. It was a fun afternoon. Thanks to all of the DSPs for your endless hours of hard work. We appreciate you!

3 FITNESS ARC EVENTS THE FITNESS CENTER AT 28 MILL STREET IS NOW OPEN! 10/20: Ramon Rocha 5K Hours are: 12/7: Staff and Hilltop M-F: 7:30AM-4:00PM Holiday Parties Equipment Available: 2 Treadmills 12/8: Breakfast with Santa 2 Ellipticals 2 Bikes, spin & recumbent 1 Rowing machine

Joe Wright releasing the 4 butterflies that he raised this year.

We surpassed our membership goal of 1,500 members to finish strong with 1,747!! Thank you for helping us keep our voice and ability to advocate for the needs of the people we support!

AROUND THE AGENCY DEFENSIVE DRIVING 6– HOUR COURSE

Transportation Center: Next time you visit the Transportation Garage for an oil change, remem- Class Date: ber to ask for your Customer Value Card. When you buy 4 oil changes, December 7 you get your 5th oil change at 50% off. Class Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM Referral Bonuses: Course Fees: $18 for Arc Staff Don’t forget that if you refer a prospective employee to the Agency, and $35 for Non-Staff they are hired and remain employed for 6 months, you’ll get a $100 refer- Location: ral bonus! We’ve already paid out several! Hampton Corners 4389 Gypsy Lane PR: If you find yourself donating to United Way and you want the funds Mt. Morris, NY 145410 to benefit our agency, use our donor designation number: 408 To Register: Contact Penny Human Resources: Cartwright at (585) 658-2828 If you’re interested in finding out about other job opportunities within ext. 217 or via email at the agency check out the following link: https://lwarc.applicantpro.com/ [email protected] internaljobs/ Payment: Checks payable to The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming.