September 2016
Take us out to the ballgame!
The Arc Gateway individuals watch America’s favorite pastime at Blue Wahoos Stadium On Sunday, August 28, 50 of The Arc Gateway individuals and employees made their way to Community Maritime Park to cheer on the Blue Wahoos against the Jacksonville Suns in a 7-4 win.
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September 2016
Sept em 8 a.m ber 23 . - no on The Arc Gateway board members, administration and CEO would like to invite all employees to the annual Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy games, giveaways, a 50/50 raffle and major announcements! Carpooling is recommended. Breakfast will be provided!
Plant Nursery clearance event going on now! The Arc Gateway’s Plant Nursery is gearing up for fall and needs to make space for incoming cool season crops!
Stop by and grow with us! Fall Hours
Lewis Bear Company 6120 Enterprise Dr. Pensacola, FL 32505
Dove Gift Shop GameDay Gear College football season is officially at the Dove Gift Shop! Shop for merchandise for Florida, FSU, Georgia, Alabama, Auburn and LSU. Whichever team wins their game that weekend, their school’s merchandise will be 10 percent OFF on MONDAYS! EX: FSU wins on Saturday, 10 percent off all FSU merchandise on Monday!
(Effective Sept. 10th) Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crepe Myrtles and Camellias as low as $9.99!
MEMBERSHIPS SEPTEMBER 2016 Self-Advocate Dwayne Doheny Marvin Spellings Staff Rebecca Baron Taylor Gantt Sondra Massraf Individual Cyndee Brown Kim Hogan Debbie Kimrey Sally Overstreet
Terry Teschel Rose Marie Tyrrell Malva Weaver Alice Weller
Phillip & Constance O’Donnell Sandra & Chaz Sublette Paul & Tappie Villane
Family Norman & Helen Chapman Alice & Jimmy Duncan Van & Debbie Hibberts Joan, James & Briona Mitchell Art, Lucy & Artie Nunamaker Jacqui O’Connell
Supporting Judy Braden Randy & Betty Butler Carol Ann & Woody Chandler Susan Endry Claudine Kriss Robert & Joyce Mozesky Charles & Marie Ritter
Patron The Ralph Connell Family Leah Reyes Sammye & Kenneth Simpler
Become a member online! Go to www.arc-gateway.org, click on “Donate,” then “Become a member.”
DONATIONS
Donations Kim Hogan in thanks to Artie Shimek Pensacola Charitable Bingo Trust Pat Pepper for Senior Adult Program Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Frank & Nancy Cherry for Arizona Group Home Virginia Richmond In Memory of Donna Fassett Josephine McBride In Memory of Pat White Josephine McBride
Application Deadline: Friday, September 30 Download your application at www.arc-gateway.org/PALS or call (850) 484-1185 for more information
In Memory of John Beede Josephine McBride In Memory of Evelyn Fisher Josephine McBride In Memory of David Loveless Sherry & Jim Hobbs In Memory of Phillipa Cowen Hal Cowen In Memory of David Gilchrist Belle Bear Non-Cash Contributions Publix - Mobile Highway Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage Grier Ward Stacie & Keith Whinnery
Donate online! Go to the www.arc-gateway.org homepage, then click on “Donate.”
The Arc Gateway Foundation is pleased to announce that through the effort and support of everyone who participated, over $700 was raised at the Sonny’s BBQ Give Back Night!
September Calendar
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Labor Day Holiday Residential Committee, 3:30, Admin Board Room Aktion Club, 8 a.m., Pollak Training Center Foundation Meeting, noon, Admin Board Room Aktion Club, 8 a.m., Pollak Training Center In-Service, Employee Appreciation Board of Directors Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Admin Board Room
The Arc Gateway 3932 N. Tenth Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503 www.arc-gateway.org 850.434.2638
A Special Thanks To Our Corporate Sponsors!
SPOTLIGHT on Senior Adult Program It’s been one year since the Senior Adult Program opened its second site on the main campus for individuals who require a higher level of support. This home-like space has not only expanded our ability to serve the seniors, but can also be a temporary option for younger adults such as Paul Brassow, who works at the Pollak Training Center Plant Nursery. Paul experienced two unrelated health issues in the past year. He was unable to work, but he did not want to interrupt his routine of attending a program, so The Arc Gateway staff found a solution. “Paul spent six weeks at at the Senior Adult Program located at the Administration Office joining in the daily routine of socializing, recreation and skill maintenance,” said Senior Adult Program
Paul Brasso (center) with the SAP/Admin team: Senior Companions, Margaret Lett & Willie Lindsey, and staff members, Liz Franklin & Regina Hennard
Manager Janet McIndewar. “He loves to be helpful and pitched in with the daily chores and enjoyed bingo, card games, ball toss and weekly pet therapy.”
Paul’s parents, Ruth & Bob Brassow, also showed much gratitude for the temporary transition. “My husband and I want to thank the Senior Adult Program for taking in our son, Paul, with open arms and open hearts as he needed a program that provided a little more assistance,” said Ruth. “The staff has been so wonderful to Paul, providing a place to keep on interacting with his peers. I was able to return to work at The Arc Gateway knowing he was in a safe environment. Paul loved being there and now he’s back to work. Again a heartfelt thanks!” Paul returned to work at the Plant Nursery on Friday, August 19. He has been associated with The Arc Gateway for 14 years.