August 2017
The Arc Gateway gets in on the rock trade
Left, staff and clients from the Adult Enrichment Program paint rocks. Center, the swap station set up at the Pollak Training Center. Right, Antoine takes a field trip downtown to “hide” the latest rock creations from The Arc Gateway artists.
Colorful stones have been popping up everywhere throughout Pensacola recently, from parks and grocery stores to swimming pools and Wal-Marts. And now, The Arc Gateway is getting in on the action.
spread inspiration and motivation for unsuspecting recipients through random inspirational rocks dropped along the way.”
The Adult Enrichment Program went on a field trip on July 20 to downtown Pensacola to hide a batch of rocks they painted, and it has even set up a rock swap location at its front office.
If you see a colorfully painted rock, pick it up. Then leave it somewhere creative (a park bench, a shopping cart basket, etc.). The phenomenon can even be tracked online by taking a picture of the rock and posting it using the hashtag #PensacolaRocks. If you find any of The Arc Gateway’s rocks (you’ll see The Arc Gateway logo), use the hashtag #ArcGatewayRocks.
Painting rocks has become the latest craze, spawned from an international trend called the Kindness Rocks Project which, according to an article in the Pensacola News Journal, was “created to
If you’re reading this and are still confused, don’t worry. Here’s the scoop:
Janet McIndewar retires after 26 years The Arc Gateway is sad to announce that longtime Senior Adult Program Manager Janet McIndewar has retired. Janet leaves behind a thriving program that is enjoyed by our aging clients. She will be greatly missed, but we wish Janet the best for her retirement.
Left, Janet McIndewar with Marilyn Ward.
The Arc Gateway
We would like to welcome Marilyn Ward, who will be replacing Janet. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and looks to fill big shoes.
The trend has been blossoming around Pensacola all summer, and the Facebook group Pensacola Rocks now hosts over 20,000 people. But you don’t have to head downtown and battle the crowds and traffic to find rocks, you can find them right here. There are some hidden throughout the Plant Nursery. To keep the craze alive at the nursery, if you take a rock, be sure to come back and leave one next time. To participate, head over to the Pollak Training Center front office or the Plant Nursery, or paint your own. Hide a rock, and spread some joy.
Senate health care bill defeated Never underestimate the power of the disabled community, which took on this civil rights fight for themselves and future generations. Thank you for all of your advocacy efforts to defeat the Senate health care bill. For months, you have been calling your Members of Congress and sharing your stories – and it made all the difference. The Arc (U.S.) is deeply grateful to all of you for your hard work to protect Medicaid. As we celebrate this victory, we remain vigilant, and continue our advocacy efforts. We are proud to be with you in this fight.
August 2017