Serve Daily Issue III.XXX November 2014

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Springville • Mapleton • Spanish Fork • Salem • Payson • Santaquin

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Submitted by Dave Hennessey

Volunteers, Staff, and recipients of the services provided at TURN Community Services in Spanish Fork with their artwork in the background. Volunteers are always needed call 801-343-3900 for more information.

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By Dave Hennessey

hen TURN Community Services opened its new Day Center in Spanish Fork in April of this year, local TURN administrators knew that this unique program deserved a unique name. The Center was established to provide daytime activities for people with disabilities who live in communities such as Spanish Fork, Springville, Santaquin, Payson, and Salem. This Center is unique, however, as it also has an “arts” emphasis, and features instruction and experiences in painting, sculpture, music, photography, and other mixed media fine arts. Hence, the name, “TURN Community and Arts Center”! A Community Center TURN Day Programs, or community centers, provide a 9am to

3pm “home base” for people with developmental disabilities to learn and grow together. The centers offer a variety of activities, such as work skill development, learning and practicing hobbies, holiday celebrations, and community recreation and educational outings. Day Program services began in Utah in the early 1980’s, as an alternative to the “sheltered workshop” model that evolved a decade earlier. While sheltered workshops often featured warehouse type facilities with assembly and production projects, day programs began to focus more on social and recreational opportunities. Day Service recipients may be individuals who are no longer able to work, are learning skills to prepare them for a work setting, or do not desire employment. An Arts Center TURN’s Community and Arts Center in Spanish Fork is an innovative day program that is dedicated to the artistic development Continued on page 7

THANK A VETERAN. THANK A PARENT. THANK A FRIEND. THANK A BUSINESS. SHOW GRATITUDE. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Hope for Tomorrow concert By Brent Crane

Submitted by Brent Crane

Food & Care Coalition in Provo where service opportunities are always available. 299 E. 900 S. Buy tickets for the event at www.foodandcare.org.

The holiday season is my favorite time of the year for so many reasons. Great food, quality time spent with family, festive and nostalgic activities to choose from, and the spread of goodwill as people forget self and turn their attention to the needs of others all represent just some of the reasons why it becomes special for me. Managing a non-profit agency is hard work, but it is also very rewarding. My job affords me a front row seat to all that is good in our community. For 25 years I’ve witnessed parents who’ve been brought through our doors by their children who collected a few pounds of food, an envelope with a few dollars in change, or a bag of used clothes in tow; a parent who sponsors Christmas for a

less fortunate person in honor of a deceased child; a caterer and family who donates their food services on a holiday so our staff can spend time with theirs. My point? – Just an illustration of the goodness in people that I’ve found to be so characteristic within our community. On Saturday, December 6th, the inaugural HOPE FOR TOMORROW concert will again showcase both the generosity and supreme talent that our community has to offer in a Christmas benefit concert that will support the mission of the Food & Care Coalition. Lyle Hadlock and a host of local top tier talent will share their musical talents that will ignite the holiday spirit within. Hand crafted hope chests donated by local builders will also be available for auction. Hope Chests will be on display at the Food & Care Coalition (299 E. 900 S., Provo) Continued on page 4


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