564 Main St. Fitchburg MA Recreation and Family Support Newsletter and calendars December & January

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December & January 2018/2019 Don t Forget about these Meetings & Events Self-Advocacy Self-Advocacy Support group will meet December 12 th, 2018 and January 9th, 2019 from 5-6:30pm.

2 December & January 2018/2019 Don t Forget about these Meetings & Events Self-Advocacy Self-Advocacy Support group will meet December 12 th, 2018 and January 9th, 2019 from 5-6:30pm. These meetings will continue on the 2 nd Wednesday of each month thereafter. This is a support group for people 16 and older who receive supports and are interested in understanding their Rights and Responsibilities. This group meets from 5-6:30pm. Park in rear and use the reception entrance-on far left when facing The Arc from the back parking lot (closest to Espresso Pizza) This group typically orders take-out for dinner (optional) Family Support Caregivers for people OVER 22: will meet Wednesday December 5 th at 11:30a at Slattery s. They will continue bimonthly thereafter on the first Thursday of that month from 10a-11:30a. Typically this is a support group for family members & caregivers of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. This group has lots of history and experience. Adult siblings are also encouraged to attend and share stories, triumphs, and roadblocks. This group is family driven; at times we have guest speakers come in and assist with concerns. Dances Holiday Dinner dance Sunday December 9 th 2018@The Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf drive, Fitchburg MA The building is handicap accessible. Dance is from 3PM- 7PM and cost per person is $ Paid admission includes dinner, drink and plenty of dancing! Please be sure to bring additional money for extra drinks. Anyone who needs assistance or who does not have sufficient community unsupervised time, needs to be accompanied by family/staff/provider for the duration of the evening. Those who are independent and unaccompanied should carry identification with emergency contact information. Any questions or concerns please contact Madeline Merchant (978) ext.1011 PLEASE note that you can access each bi-monthly Newsletter on-line at through the Recreation section. This way you get the FULL COLOR, original version as soon as it s posted on the web site. If you need assistance navigating the web site, give Madeline a call. If you click on Programs, then Recreation, then as you scroll to the bottom of the page you will Downloads. Under downloads you can find PDF copies of the Newsletter. You can see All the details herein. For an overview, click on Events at the top of the page to see what other things are going on at The Arc of Opportunity

Bright nights and basketball hall of fame December 1st - 2nd, 2018 Cost: $300 Come join us on Saturday the 1st on an exciting and pure magical experience at the Bright Nights in Forest Park.

It has been named seven times as one of the Top 100 Attractions in North America!

BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL VISIT TO THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME GOLDEN CORRAL AFTER BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME Sunday the 2nd Will be a fun filled day visiting The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

5 Bright nights and basketball hall of fame December 1st - 2nd, 2018 Cost: $300 Come join us on Saturday the 1st on an exciting and pure magical experience at the Bright Nights in Forest Park. Bright Nights at Forest Park started in the mid 90 s with a flyer from Carpenter Decorating and has grown to become known as the Northeast s premier holiday lighting experience. It has been named seven times as one of the Top 100 Attractions in North America! TRIP INCLUDES: LUNCH AT ANY FAST-FOOD LOCATION PRIOR TO CHECK-IN ONE NIGHT STAY AT THE HILTON GARDEN DINNER AT UNO S SATURDAY VISIT TO BRIGHT NIGHTS AT FOREST PARK SATURDAY NIGHT COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL VISIT TO THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME GOLDEN CORRAL AFTER BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME Sunday the 2nd Will be a fun filled day visiting The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Learn about One of the world s most distinctive Monuments punctuating the Springfield skyline and Stirring The spirits of basketball fans. Enjoy hundreds of interactive Exhibits, see Live clinics, and You might even get a chance At Some hoop shooting contests! Friendly Reminder: dress accordingly for winter activity and please keep in mind, this activity is subject to change Cut here and return Cut here and return Please enclose a minimal Deposit of $100 by September 28th 2018 and remaining balance paid by November 16. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. I would like to reserve a space 300 for December 1st to 2nd 2018 Trip.

IT S CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY!. Present a Special SENSORY-FRIENDLY performance Saturday December 1 st at 2pm Please be Advised, This is Not Recreation Club event.

Gardner, MA 01440 The hustle and bustle of Christmas in New York City comes to the Theatre at the Mount stage in this traditional-meets-untraditional Christmas Spectacular!

mwcc.edu/tam, in person or by phone at (978) 630-9388. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 12:30PM, and 1:30PM to 2:30PM. All seats are $10.00.

6 IT S CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY!. Present a Special SENSORY-FRIENDLY performance Saturday December 1 st at 2pm Please be Advised, This is Not Recreation Club Mount Wachusett Community College. 444 Green St. Gardner, MA The hustle and bustle of Christmas in New York City comes to the Theatre at the Mount stage in this traditional-meets-untraditional Christmas Spectacular! The elegance and excitement of holiday music, love and laughter for the entire family. Tickets for this performance can be purchased through the box office online at in person or by phone at (978) The box office is open Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 12:30PM, and 1:30PM to 2:30PM. All seats are $ Be sure to mention that you would like to attend the sensory-friendly performance. We understand that the Holidays can be a stressful time. If you would like to attend the sensory performance, but you re having financial difficulties, please contact Madeline Merchant at The Arc of (978) Ext 1011.

Save The Date for The Arc s Holiday Dance! Sunday, December 09 3pm-7pm Great Wolf Lodge New England 150 Great Wolf Drive Fitchburg, MA 01420.

7 Save The Date for The Arc s Holiday Dance! Sunday, December 09 3pm-7pm Great Wolf Lodge New England 150 Great Wolf Drive Fitchburg, MA Please join us for a magical night filled with friends and family. There will be dinner, drinks, and plenty of dancing! (Water & tea will be provided, bring additional $ for other drinks) Cost per person: $30 For further information please contact: Madeline Merchant m.merchant@arcofopportunity.org x1011 Please RSVP by Friday, November 30 th, 2018 Name of attendees: Number of Tickets: Address: Phone Number: I will dance if you play Tables can be reserved upon request. Must have 8 people to do so. Reserve a Table for

The 2018 Arc of Opportunity Food Drive We are sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive to create baskets of holiday foods for children with disabilities and their families and/or those experiencing financial

8 The 2018 Arc of Opportunity Food Drive We are sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive to create baskets of holiday foods for children with disabilities and their families and/or those experiencing financial difficulties/unusual needs during this holiday season. We encourage foods such as canned ham, canned or boxed potatoes, canned sweet potatoes, canned vegetables, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, pie crusts and fillings, juice, etc. to be donated. Gift certificates to local grocery stores for turkeys or other needed items are also much appreciated. Starting November 26 th, drop off your donations at The Arc of Opportunity, 161 Boulder Drive Fitchburg, between 9am and 3pm by December 14th. Family support and day program staff along with individuals in our community-based day programs will create the baskets and ensure that families receive them in time for the holidays. Please consider donating an item or two to help another family be able to enjoy a happy, satisfying holiday! The Arc of Opportunity s Annual Giving Tree Our Family Support & Recreation Program is coordinating a toy campaign! We are sponsoring a HOLIDAY GIVING TREE to collect gifts for children with disabilities and their siblings and/or those experiencing financial difficulties or unusual needs during this holiday season. Trees will be set up at starting after Thanksgiving at the following locations: Fuzzy s Place 100 Main St. Fitchburg Worker s Credit Union 815 Main St. Fitchburg Rollstone Bank & Trust 721 Central St. Leominster 486 John Fitch Highway Fitchburg The Arc of Opportunity 564 Main St., Fitchburg Teaching Wonders 59 New Lancaster Rd Leominster Messiah Lutheran Church Daycare 780 Rindge Rd Fitchburg To participate, all you have to do is select an ornament tag from the tree. Ornaments can be selected by individuals, families, work groups, programs, etc. Each tag will have the sex and age of a child needing gifts along with some suggestions for gifts that child might enjoy. Once you have shopped for the child whose tag you selected, please attach the tag to your UNWRAPPED gift(s) and place them in the toy box near the Giving Tree. Our Family Support staff will match the gifts and children and distribute them in time for Christmas. We ask that all gifts be returned no later than Friday, December 14, Please consider stopping by at one of the above locations, selecting an ornament, and making a child s Christmas brighter!

Package Includes 4 Nights Lodging. 4 Breakfasts. 4 Dinners. Enjoy one of the Finest and safest Beaches. WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY June 9 th 13 th 5 days and 4 Nights Dolphin watch sightseeing cruise.

9 Package Includes 4 Nights Lodging. 4 Breakfasts. 4 Dinners. Enjoy one of the Finest and safest Beaches. WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY June 9 th 13 th 5 days and 4 Nights Dolphin watch sightseeing cruise. Experience the spectacular Wildwood Boardwalk. Visit to Historic Cape May, including a Trolley Tour of Historic District. Visit the Cape May County Park Zoo. $ PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Deposit of $ is due by December 1 st 2018 Daily Fun Activities. Enjoy the Fabulous entertainment. Souvenir Gift. For more information on reservations please contact: Luggage Handling. Motor coach Transportation. All Taxes and meal Gratuities included for breakfast and Dinners. Lunch is not included! America s Leader in Group Travel 26 E. Lancaster Ave. Reading PA Cut here and return Please enclose a minimal deposit of $ by December 1 st Cancelation insurance is available upon request. I would like to reserve a space for:, For the Wildwood New Jersey trip in the amount of $ per person.

COMMUNITY ACCESS UNLIMITED RECREATION DEPARTMENT

January 2019 COMMUNITY ACCESS UNLIMITED RECREATION DEPARTMENT Explore a new city, try a new experience, and broaden your horizon! Overnight Trips 2019 May 21-24 San Diego, CA June 11-13 Atlantic City,