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
August 2017 Calendar Wednesday, Aug. 2 Residential Committee 3:30 p.m. Administration Building Thursday, Aug. 10 Membership Meeting 12 p.m. Administration Building Wednesday, Aug. 16 Foundation Meeting 12 p.m. Administration Building Aug. 18, 19, & 20 Plant Nursery at Home & Product Expo Pensacola Bay Center Aug. 18, 19, & 20 Power of Photography® Show & Exhibit Pensacola Cultural Center Tuesday, Aug. 22 Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 p.m. Administration Building Thursday, Aug. 24 Aktion Club 8 a.m. Pollak Training Center Thursday, Aug. 24 United Way Annual Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Pensacola
Saturday, Aug. 26 Dove Gift Shop Summer Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pollak Training Center
A message from Missy... Recently, I returned home from a weeklong family vacation. This year, rather than flying to our destination, we chose to drive. And, at the end of it all, we had traveled about 2,500 miles… in the same vehicle… together. On a journey of this nature, you learn a lot about the people you travel with. Some of these insights are helpful to grow relationships and make memories while others you wish you had never recognized. Many of you have had similar experiences this summer or in years past. Road trips are always an adventure. Sometimes you hit Rogers, potholes, get caught in bad weather, or get pulled over by suspicious Missy Chief Executive Officer blue lights. But other times, you smile for the camera, sing silly songs down the highway, have deep life discussions, and take in the beauty of the world around you. No matter what, the memories created are priceless. This summer, The Arc Gateway has had some adventures of its own. We are continuing to grow and learn about ourselves and those we serve. And we continue to learn about what this community has to offer. We have hit our own bumps in the road, but we always arrive at our destination safely. We even have the souvenirs to prove it. So, as we begin to plan for the upcoming month, I hope you take a moment to relax from the busy summer and get reenergized for the fall. There are many roads left to travel and we’d love for you to jump in the car with us.
Plant Nursery to exhibit at 2017 Home & Product Expo The Arc Gateway’s Plant Nursery is excited to announce it will be exhibiting at the Home Builder’s Association of West Florida’s 2017 Home & Product Expo. Held Friday, Aug. 18 thru Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Pensacola Bay Center, the Plant Nursery will be showcasing some of it’s finest landscaping plants.
Friday, Aug. 18, 1 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission cost is $5 per attendee, (18 years Sunday, Aug. 20, 12 - 5 p.m. and under Free) and includes free Parking. See the insert in this edition of the Red Wagon for $2 Pensacola Bay Center off admission. 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Remembering a beloved supporter A longtime member of The Arc Gateway family, Frank Gilbert Cherry, died on July 19, 2017. He was 73. A well-known face in The Arc Gateway circles for 52 years, Cherry participated in many functions held by The Arc. For 30 years, he was the caller and instructor for the Pensacola Special Steppers, a group of square dancers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Cherry spent a career helping people with I/DD. The Pensacola native began an employment program at NADEP in Pensacola; Frank Cherry attended the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Washington, D.C.; and was the Executive Director for Independent Living of Northwest Florida (now the CIL Disability Resource Center) for 23 years. A remembrance was held on July 24 at St. Anne Catholic Church.
Take me out to the ball game Sunday, July 2, Zelica Grotto helped send approximately 50 individuals from The Arc Gateway family to a Sunday afternoon Blue Wahoos game against the Mongomery Biscuits. The Montgomery Biscuits didn’t get their first hit until the fourth inning. And the Blue Wahoos offense contributed just enough runs for a 3-2 victory. Thank you Zelica Grotto for taking us out to the ballgame.
Power of Photography® Show & Exhibit to benefit The Arc Gateway The Wide Angle Photo Club’s (WAPC) 24th Annual Power of Photography® Show & Exhibit will begin Friday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. The WAPC anticipates over 300 photography displays and over $5,000 worth of cash and prizes to winners. A detailed schedule of events for the weekend will be released on their website, www.wideanglephotoclub.org, and is set to include lectures, workshops, as well as an auction. Friday, Aug. 18 - Sunday, Aug. 20 Pensacola Cultural Center 400 S Jefferson St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Casino Beach celebrates 3rd Birthday and raises funds for The Arc Gateway Casino Beach Bar & Grille on the Pensacola Beach Pier had a lot to celebrate on Saturday, July 1. Not only did the restaurant and bar celebrate its third birthday, it was also named one of Florida’s Top 10 Beach Bars by FloridaBeachBar.com. Generously, they also chose to use the celebratory event as a unique opportunity to raise money and awareness for The Arc Gateway. Prizes including a beach cooler, kayak, beach lounge sofa, and more were raffled off with all proceeds going to The Arc Gateway. The event raised over $600 for the agency. Thank You Casino Beach Bar & Grille for making us part of your special day!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Join us Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Vincent Andry Senior Adult Program 3916 N. 10th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503
Become a member and/or donate online! Visit: www.arc-gateway.org/ways-to-give/
Donations
Donations Charles & Linda Moody for Senior Adult Program Kim Hogan in thanks to Artie Shimek Pensacola Charitable Bingo Judy Braden LSI for Senior Adult Program Pensacola Five Flags Rotary for Pearl Nelson Center Rebuild Virginia Richmond In Memory of Ruth Covin Robert Hill In Memory of Bill Bond Ron & Jean Nall Beth & Rusty Rood In Memory of Gail Pennington Ron & Jean Nall Karin Moore The Ralph Connell Family In Memory of George Kellen Ron & Jean Nall Santa Rosa Day Surgery David Rice
Someone Cares Karin Moore In Memory of Judy Perry Beth & Rusty Rood In Memory of Thomas McVoy Beth & Rusty Rood In Memory of Dr. Robert Marshman and John William Rhett Smith In Memory of Dr. Robert Marshman Dr. & Mrs. Richard Doelker Terry Kellen Janis Smith Diane Crona Thomas & Carol Cook In Memory of Sally Warren Turner for PNC Rebuild Patty & Steve Northup Charlotte & Larry Northup Non-Cash Contributions M & N Vending CommStructures, Inc. Zelica Grotto Movper, Inc. Emerald Coast Hospice
Foundation Donations Donations Casino Beach Bar & Grille Pensacola Charitable Bingo Joe Zarzaur, P.A.
Congratulations Cat Country Lewis & Belle Bear
Memberships Individual Drew Adams* Leslie Appleyard Laura Kilroy Kerby Alicia Leidner* Rob McDaniel Janet Nestlerode Terry Teschel Jerry Watson* Family Randy & Betty Butler Sonja Crawford
Debbie & Van Hibberts Wil & Jackie Pergande Supporting Claudine Kriss Patron Kathy Anthony Malcolm Jones Skye & Greg McLeod Bennett & Robin Shuman Staff Rebecca Baron
* Denotes New Membership
The Arc Gateway 3932 N. Tenth Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503 www.arc-gateway.org 850.434.2638
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Legal Graffiti fundraiser proves a grand success
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A Special Thanks To Our Corporate Sponsors!
2017 Winners Judge’s Choice 1st-
H2O- Hilton Hotel on Pensacola Beach
2nd- Five Flags Rotary
Crab Cake Cook-off at Seville Quarter p r esen ted by : Joe Zarzaur presents Foundation Director Grier Ward with a check for Legal Graffiti.
Cameron and Nick, both PALS alumni, stop by Legal Graffiti to show their support.
Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer, visit, and paint at Legal Graffiti at Gallery Night on Friday, July 21. And an extra special thank you to the whole team at Zarzaur Law P.A. for the amazing opportunity to further The Arc Gateway’s mission to provide the best possible life experiences for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together we raised $1,000.00!
3rd- LaBrisa Restaurant
People’s Choice 1st-
Five Flags Rotary
2nd- Jackson’s Steakhouse 3rd- Rosewood
Thank you to all of our sponsors, teams, volunteers, committee members and attendees of the 2017 Crab Cake Cook-off. We had a great turnout with 40 sponsors, 14 teams and 2 dessert companies. See insert in this edition of the Red Wagon for more information. With your help, we were able to raise over $38,000a new record for the Crab Cake Cook-off!