Red Wagon Newsletter September 2017

September 2017

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Looking forward to cooler weather and falling leaves, the Plant Nursery is gearing up for fall and must make space for incoming cool season crops. Come check out the End of Summer Sale, Sept. 5-8. This is a great time to stock up on fall plantings for trees as well as select plants up to 50% off.

Mums are starting to arrive, and in mid-September, be sure to check out the pumpkin patch to get ready for Halloween carvings.

Mums, Pumpkins S easonal Veggies & more!

T: (850)469-0849 1112 E. Fairfield Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503

www.arc-gateway.org

SPOTLIGHT on Jessica Florida Blue, the Presenting Sponsor of the Blue Wahoos Game on Friday, Aug. 25, invited Jessica to be honored by throwing out the “First Pitch” at the game. Jessica is currently a student with The Arc Gateway’s Program for Adult Learning and Support (PALS) as well as one of the Blue Wahoos biggest fans.

Check out more photos from the game on our Facebook page!

The Arc Gateway

Register now for Bud Light Tennis Charity Challenge October 20-21

at Roger Scott Tennis Center Pensacola Sports and The Arc Gateway are excited to partner with The Lewis Bear Company to present the 13th annual Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tournament. Proceeds from the event benefit The Arc Gateway and Pensacola Sports. Visit www.arc-gateway.org for more info.

Open House

The Arc Gateway’s

Hilltop Group Home You are invited to the open house for our newly completed, fully accessible group home!

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Date T.B.D. due to developing storm 5725 Hilltop Dr., Pensacola, FL Please join us in welcoming the residents to their new home.

September 2017

A message from Missy...

As some of you may know, I am originally from Charlottesville, Va. I moved there with my parents on my first birthday and continued to call it home until after I graduated from college and moved to the Florida panhandle. I am proud to be from such a wonderful place. With its history, culture and beauty, the city is an attractive and inviting place to be. Whether you are touring the grounds of the University of Virginia, exploring Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, sipping wine from a local vineyard, hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, or watching the fall leaves turn dozens of shades of red, orange and yellow, Charlottesville has so much to offer its residents and visitors.

Like most of the nation, I watched in horror as a “Unite the Right” rally on Aug. 12 turned violent and, ultimately, deadly. I was, and continue to be, disgusted at the hatred that was shown through words and actions. I am outraged at the exhibition of intolerance, ignorance, and racial and social injustice.

And while the city remains in a sensitive state of healing, I know that Charlottesville is strong enough to come through this time of adversity.

Missy Rogers,

Chief Executive Officer

We must not forget that just a few generations ago, people with disabilities were lumped into a group that was not welcomed into society. It is our duty to continue the fight for the rights of people with disabilities in our nation. Our sister agency, The Arc of the Piedmont, is located two blocks from the center of the turmoil in Charlottesville. We continue to pray for them as they remain resilient in their efforts.

There is no place for this type of injustice in our world. We must not forget the past, and we must learn from our history.

It is my hope that we do not sink back into a world that discriminates based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability. We should value and embrace diversity as a cornerstone of our community. Please keep Charlottesville and its residents, many of whom are my friends, in your thoughts and prayers.

September 2017 Calendar Sept. 5 - 8 Plant Nursery’s End of Summer Sale 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

1112 E. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, Fla. 32503 Wednesday, Sept. 6 Vincent Andry Senior Adult Program Ribbon Cutting 10 a.m.

3916 N. 10th Ave. Pensacola, Fla. 32503 Saturday, Sept. 9 Pearl Nelson Center at Greater Pensacola Parents Special Needs Expo 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Vickrey Community Center 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola, Fla. 32503 Date T.B.D. Hilltop Open House 3-6 p.m.

5725 Hilltop Dr. Pensacola, Fla. 32503

Thursday, Sept. 14 Membership Meeting 12 p.m.

Administration Building Tuesday, Sept.19 Restaurant Give Back Night at Red Robin 5-9 p.m.

5100 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, Fla. 32504 Friday, Sept. 22 Employee Appreciation Programs Closed Tuesday, Sept. 26 Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Administration Building

Pearl Nelson Center to exhibit at inaugural Special Needs Expo The Arc Gateway’s Pearl Nelson Center is slated to be an exhibitor at the Greater Pensacola Parents Magazine’s inaugural Special Needs Expo on Sept. 9, at Vickrey Community Center in Pensacola.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with exhibitors and learn about products, support groups, recreational activities, healthcare, therapy and other services for children and adults with special needs. Admission is free.

Vickrey Community Center 2130 Summit Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503

Adult Enrichment visits First City Art Center

Thursday, Sept. 28 Aktion Club 8 a.m.

Pollak Training Center Friday, Sept. 29 Program for Adult Learning & Support (PALS) Application deadline

Saturday, Sept. 9 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lynita and Dexter watch as artists demonstrated the glass blowing process from start to finish.

A group of client artists from Adult Enrichment visited First City Art Center for a field trip on Aug. 25. They watched as artists created a blown-glass platter from start to finish.

They also toured the gallery and spoke with artists in their studios. The client artists enjoyed seeing another art studio and learning how blown glass is created.

Craft Supplies Needed Looking to clean out excess craft supplies? Do you have any of these items sitting around collecting dust? Our client artists would love to put them to good use for their upcoming projects.

Green foam paper Construction paper Tissue paper White copy paper Light weight brown paper bags White paper plates Rubber bands Craft sticks Green pipe cleaners

Glue Sunflower seeds Water colors Egg cartons Wiggle eyes Lightweight fishing line (5 lb. or less) 2-Liter plastic bottles Green self stick felt Crayons

Call (850)438-5577 or drop off at Pollak Training Center at 1000 E. Fairfield Dr., Pensacola FL 32503

2nd annual Healthy PALS event a success

Donations Kim Hogan in thanks to Artie Shimek Patricia Riehm for Pollak Trust Fund Denise Gunn for Senior Adult Program Pensacola Charitable Bingo Mary Ann Long for Adult Enrichment Gadsden St. United Methodist Church Naomi UMW Circle Virginia Richmond Dix Darby for Senior Adult Program In Memory of Barbara Brumley Peggy Taylor Kathalyn Barry Janet Bright Ava Rich

Donations In Memory of Frank Cherry for Group Homes Dennis Cherry, Laura Ciriacks, Lisa Terry & Families Debbie & Buddy Vucovich Gail & Michael Russo Karen & Kim Smith Terry Kellen Vocational Rehabilitation Headquarters– Tallahassee, FL David & Marilyn Oberhausen E. B. & Mary Frances Williams Roger & Eloise Williams John & Natalie Prokk Jean & Ron Nall Linda & Bob Bloom

In Memory of Ruth Covin for Adult Enrichment Rebecca Easter In Memory of Robert Marshman Ruth & Billy Sneed Paul and Candace Knobloch In Memory of Gail Pennington Dr. & Mrs. Norman Vickers In Memory of George Kellen Bayne & Ann Woodson In Memory of Vicky Welch Frank & Brenda Rollo

Foundation Donations Thanks to our partners Special Olympics Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola State College, ProHealth and Pensacola Dental Hygiene Association for helping to ensure PALS students had a fun and healthy day.

Adults of all abilities give through service

Courtesy of Belle and Lewis Bear In Memory of Harry Cleveland In Memory of Robert Snowden In Honor of Barbara Martin’s BIG birthday In Memory of Bell Perry In Memory of Robert Marshman

Memberships Self-Advocate Marvin Spellings Individual Debbie Kimrey Rose Marie Tyrrell Alice Weller

The Arc Gateway’s Aktion Club members show off their new shirts at the August meeting.

As an extension of Kiwanis International, Aktion Club empowers members to be themselves, work together with friends and implement plans through action. The only service club for adults with disabilities, Aktion Club has more than 12,000 members worldwide. Its mission is to provide adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve their communities.

For more information or to sign up, contact Rebecca Baron at 850-439-9918 or rbaron@arc-gatewy.org.

Donations Pensacola Charitable Bingo

Family Norman & Helen Chapman Alice & Jimmy Duncan Jay & Karen Gallacher James, Joan & Briona Mitchell Lucy & Art Nunamaker Sammye & Ken Simpler Sandy & Chaz Sublette Scott & Mary Thomas Paul & Tappie Villane

Supporting Cyndee Brown Andree & Jeff Byrd Carol Ann & Woody Chandler Bill Mitchem Joyce & Robert Mozesky Philip & Constance O’Donnell Patron Maureen Binion* The Ralph Connell Family Woody Fassett Matt & Jacqui O’Connell Deborah Taylor* Staff Sharon Hamilton* * Denotes New Membership

Become a member and/or donate online.

Visit: www.arc-gateway.org/ways-to-give/

The Arc Gateway 3932 N. Tenth Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503 www.arc-gateway.org 850.434.2638

United Way Partner Agency

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In memoriam

The Arc Gateway family was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our dear friend and loyal supporter Carroll Dixon “Dix” Darby. Darby began his involvement with The Arc Gateway in 1969. He was not only the first director of Pollak Industries, he was also instrumental in establishing the “Dix” Darby first enclave in industry for the 1927-2017 agency. The Arc Gateway will be forever grateful for his decades of loyal service to our mission, and he will be greatly missed by us all.

A celebration of life visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 17 from 3-6 p.m., at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 N. New Warrington Road. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Arc Gateway Foundation, the Hadji Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, or to the individual’s favorite charity.