Lisa S. Lynch
posted
May 30, 2012
Dear Editor,
On Sunday, May 20, the ARC-Rutland Area again offered a Spring
Fling dance for over 80 members, parents and friends of ARC-Rutland
Area for a fun afternoon of socializing, munching and
dancing. Music was provided by Steve Smiel and John Dunlap
with support from Penguin Productions and everyone had their fill
of Dominos pizzas, grinders, beverages and ice cream.
Special thanks to businesses and the helpers who served the food
and set up and torn down the hall; Tim Murray, Tammy Lethbridge,
Dolores Smiel, Steve Smiel, Muriel Dunlap, and Al Goodermote.
We promote ARC-Rutland Area by offering programs that are derived
from our name; Advocacy, Resources and Community opportunities for
people with developmental disabilities. ARC helps the local Self
Advocates Becoming Empowered - Rutland with their monthly meetings
and their goals; currently they are working on a candy bar
fundraiser. We also help the Rutland Family Support Network with
their monthly potluck gatherings (third Tuesdays) and sibshops,
next one is September 22.
Of course our more known activities are the five dances we provide
each year, one of which was just put on this past Sunday, the
Spring Fling.
When asked why ARC dances are important, Henry Graham and Celeste
Crochetiere (members) said, "to socialize and be with people, not
just during the week." Another member, Jean (John) McDuff
said, "It's important to be with your friends." ARC knows
that people with developmental disabilities don't have support
circles develop naturally, at the dances we promote people to grow
their circles of support by encouraging people to meet someone
new.
Sincerely,
Lisa S. Lynch, executive director ARC Rutland area
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