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SPRING 2021
The
Arcticulate More information on page 9
The 21st Annual Golf Tournament Was A Success!
The 21st Annual Golf Tournament was Golf, Basketball, Soccer Skills and competitions, works hard along with her
held on May 24th and was a wonderful Bowling for over 10 years. She is a teammates, loves to travel and to play
success! Everyone was thrilled to spend member of the Area P Golf Team. Kayla golf and enjoys all the Special Olympic
the day together at Glen Oak Country competes in the Skills Level sectionals in sporting events.
Club which is a beautiful venue. Carol Allentown, PA and she has participated We also had several members of the
Chisdak offered so much support which in the Skills Level at State games and has Special Olympic Golf Team join us for
led to a great event. Our Celebrity Chair won Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. the tournament - they had an awesome
was Kayla Morgan! Her and her family Her participation at State Games held at time, everyone enjoyed their company
were very excited to be a part of this Penn State University was based on her and many thanks to the Friends of The
annual event and went above and beyond skill and success at sectionals. Winning Arc Auxiliary for sponsoring this group
to have the tournament be a success. the annual Long Putt contest was very of fine athletes.
Kayla Morgan - Celebrity Chair - Kayla thrilling - she made a putt of about
50 feet! Kayla practices weekly, wins Joseph Hollander, Foundation Board
has participated in Special Olympics President, welcomed everyone after the
wonderful buffet dinner. We celebrated
Kayla’s birthday with chocolate cake
and a truly exuberant rendition of
Happy Birthday!!! Many won awards
at our several contests and we were
overwhelmed with their generosity of
donating their winnings back! We are
truly grateful for the folks who believe
and support our mission.
HUGE thank you goes to Kayla Morgan
and the Morgan Family. We are so
grateful for your kindness, enthusiasm
and friendship. Special thank you goes
to: Carol Chisdak (Golf Chair) for always
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President’s Message
Be kind to one another……. cases has declined now for several weeks and most
restrictions have been lifted. Today we can focus on
Looking back at all that we
getting back to where we were before March of 2020.
have experienced in the world
We are optimistic.
since the pandemic began, I
truly believe that being kind to I have said many times before that The Arc has the best
each other has and continues staff. These women and men truly enjoy what they do
to support us through this and they give so much of themselves. On behalf of the
quagmire. During the pandemic Board of Directors, as well as, the children and adults
that would change all of our we serve, a thank you to each and every employee.
lives in so many ways, The
It is my hope that we can move forward now taking the
Arc continued our mission of
best of the challenging time with us. My term as Board
providing quality services to the many individuals
President will soon be over. I am honored to have
who rely on us. Staff went above and beyond to
served The Arc. The experience is one I will always
ensure excellence in care. You probably heard that
cherish. Thank all of you for welcoming me and
in the midst of the pandemic, folks feeling lonely,
showing me your kind support.
Arc staff coordinated a parade of vehicles, driving
by each residential home. This special event was a Please enjoy the beauty of the Spring and Summer
highlight for so many who missed seeing friends and seasons. Most of all, be kind to one another and
coworkers. … a huge success if such is measured by continue to make a positive difference in someone’s life.
smiles.
At this writing, there appears to be a light at the Ann P. Hoffman
end of the pandemic tunnel. The number of covid President
Exec’s Corner
Spring is in full bloom. The intellectual and developmental disabilities faces a
colorful world around us brings crisis in staffing. We are not alone in our challenge. As
renewal. Earth has been reborn. you know, many businesses are struggling today to
Winter has passed and we are find staff essential to their industry. For The Arc, we
hopeful that the worst of the must find the answers necessary to continue to meet
pandemic is behind us. It’s been the needs of those we serve with the same quality
quite a year. Yet, here we are, of care to which we are committed. We advocate to
enjoying the longer days, and the federal and state governments to recognize this
once again getting outside and issue and respond by allocating American Rescue Plan
sharing time with friends and dollars to support our system of care. Our response
family. I am grateful. right here at The Arc is equally important. We have
With the protection offered by vaccines we are able to taken a deep look at the issues and have outlined what
take a step forward in our efforts to get back to where we believe is both an acute and long term response.
we were in services. The individuals and families we Our Board of Directors recognize the task before us
serve simply long, as we all do, to be doing what they and remain very supportive of our dedicated staff -
love, being out in our communities, going to work, critical to the mission of The Arc. I am grateful.
or to be sharing good times with friends in day and The Arc of NEPA is a family. We support each other.
residential services. The safety of both consumers and We work together to identify issues and find solutions.
staff remains our first priority. Thankfully, the lowest Together we have successfully climbed many
rates of covid infections for quite some time gives mountains over the years. We will continue to do so. I
us reason to hope, to plan, to move forward with am grateful.
reopening. I am grateful.
Yet, as we climb out of an unprecedented year, Maryclaire Kretsch
our system of services to children and adults with Executive Director
Information Sharing
Submitted by Mandy Colville and thing I appreciated
Roseann Polishan with the training
The Arc advocates have been busy this was that the Arc
spring with their virtual special educa- Advocates made it
tion presentations! The presentations a positive training.
Many of the answers answering questions in this area that
are kept to 1 hour long with time for Q
involved talking to or questioning the so often confuses families when their
& A and currently being done using the
school team and making sure you are part child with disabilities is turning 18 or
zoom platform. The presentations are
of the school team. There are times when for parents as they are planning their
created in-house by the advocacy de-
parents need to go further with litigation estates. Everyone was thankful for the
partment, drawing on their experience
or mediation, but that should never occur knowledge of the presenter and The
and knowledge. Their attendance has
up front or in the working process. The Arc for arranging the event. Mandy and
grown and they have received some
team did a nice job of explaining how Roseann will continue to bring in speak-
wonderful feedback.
working with the school team while ask- ers on topics related to future planning
ABC’s of special education took place ing questions and advocating will get the for those with intellectual and develop-
in March. Mandy and Roseann walked most for your child. “ mental disabilities.
parents and professionals through the
Next up in April was “ Myth Busters” Their final special education presenta-
most important concepts in Special
Special Education Edition where those in tion before taking a break over the sum-
Education from A through Z.
attendance learned of 20 commonly mis- mer to expand their offerings and return
They received some positive messages understood concepts in Special Education. in the fall, will be Power of Parents on
including the following from Shaun P. Many parents left this meeting with a bet- May 20th. They will cover 10 tips on
McElmoyle Educational Consultant/ ESY ter grasp of their child’s rights and better how to be a productive special educa-
Coordinator Carbon Lehigh Intermedi- equipped to advocate on their behalf. tion parent covering some of the most
ate Unit #21. important areas in special education for
In April, they also arranged a presenta- parents to be familiar with. It is never
“The team at The Arc did a great job tion on the highly requested topic of
with the ABC’s for Special Education too late to become more informed!
Guardianship vs Power of Attorney with
Training. They allowed time at the end Attorney Leslie Mehalick from McAndrews They are always looking for new presen-
to answer questions and provided feed- Law Offices. Over 100 people registered tation ideas, so feel free to reach out to
back to parents for specific examples for this event. Much time was spent on rpolishan@thearcnepa.org or mcolville@
they brought in in the Q&A part. One thearcnepa.org.
Membership Campaign 2021 - Achieve with us!
Dear Friend of The Arc, time and energy to children and adults by state.
Hope this letter finds you well and with IDD and their families. People who We need you in order to continue our
enjoying the warmer temperatures. We deserve to have the support and services services and advocacy, and also to pro-
want to share some items of interest they need, want and enjoy. vide a strong voice in Harrisburg and
with you about The Arc. The Arc of the Your annual support will make our advo- Washington on behalf of the individu-
United States has a network of more cacy even more powerful. Your member- als we serve. The more people who
than 140,000 members and 600+ affili- ship gives you: join as members equals more voting
ated chapters nationwide. As a mem- • Access to the latest information, privileges on legislative issues affecting
ber, you have joined the largest grass- including newsletters people with IDD. Our members mean
roots movement to protect the rights the world to us and we are so very
of people with intellectual and devel- • Up-to-the-minute alerts about the lat- thankful for your support.
opmental disabilities (IDD). As part of est on Capitol Hill so you know when
to take action Please fill out the form on the back
this network, you are connected to of this newsletter and send it back to
others who share your beliefs and your • Discounted registration to our an- The Arc, along with your support. If
dedication to The Arc’s mission. Self- nual national events such as National you would include your email address
advocates (and individual with IDD), Convention that would be great! Information will
their family members, experts and be forwarded to you as soon as it
professionals in the field and advocates • Access to exclusive insurance cover-
age rates through our partner Mercer becomes available. Thank you for your
and activists work together through continued commmitment and generos-
The Arc to ensure that people with IDD • Includes Group Term Life Insur- ity. We are here because children and
have the resources to meet their needs ance, Health Insurance such as adults with IDD need us to be and rely
and live self-determined lives. major medical, Medicare supple- on us. Please let us know if you have
We are asking if you would renew your ment, life line screening, hoptial any questions or concerns.
membership to this worthwhile cause. income, and accidental death and
dismemberment insurance Sincerely,
As a member, you are uniting with an Eileen Rempe
organization who has dedicated its • Coverage & availability may vary
Need for Increased Funding Advocacy Facts:
Submitted by Mandy Colville the appropriate mental health services Did you know that The Arc
Arc Advocacy is on the mark for and social emotional learning aspects advocates covers 7 counties:
working on legislative matters related of education over the next few years Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne,
to those with I/DD, and education is a to help our students recover and move
forward post pandemic.
Carbon, Monroe, Pike and now
top priority. Luzerne?
On Thursday May 6th, multiple press She also encouraged some of the
additional funding be used for inclusive Did you know that The Arc
conferences were held throughout
the state by PA Schools Work to high- opportunities in schools that have advocates work on issues both
light the need for educational fund- been proven again and again to individual and systemic in the areas
ing reform and increased educational benefit ALL students. They provide the of special education, housing,
dollars in the state budget. Locally, an basis for those with intellectual and transportation, employment,
event was held at Abington Heights developmental disabilities to become
future planning, obtaining services,
High School, where one of our advo- full, active members of our community.
healthcare, rights, and training?
cates Roseann Polishan was a speaker. The event was attended by many
Roseann spoke to the need for in- local school district superintendents Did you know that The Arc
creased funding from the state to cover and board members, along with local advocates are active members
the mandatory and recurring costs of legislators. of local and statewide groups
special education, especially after being Feedback from Sandra Miller NEPA Field including Systems of Care, Right to
flat funded during last year’s budget. Advocacy, Ed Voters PA included the Education, Community of Practice
She highlighted many students, such following: “I wanted to thank Roseann and others in order to work to
as her own 17-year-old son with intel- for an excellent job today. You did such
lectual and developmental disabilities, foster real and sustaining change?
a perfect mix of personal and facts.
have missed out on crucial transition Thank you for taking so much time to We will be highlighting
related services that they are entitled make it there today and all the effort to advocacy, our many roles and
to in their IEP to achieve employment, have exactly the right words.” accomplishments, with a newly
post-secondary and independent liv-
These events are important to redesigned page on The Arc of
ing skills. The well-being of special
education students has been greatly further the mission of The Arc in our Northeastern Pennsylvania website.
impacted by the isolation and severity communities and at the state and Intake forms will also be available
of the pandemic. We need to invest in federal level. for clients on the website.
Be on the lookout!
“I Can” Video
March was intellectual and develop-
mental disabilities awareness month.
Shopping!!!
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we
were not able to host our in person
screenings of “ Intelligent Lives” again
this year, so the advocates decided to
showcase all the accomplishments of
those with IDD by creating an aware-
ness video. They solicited photos and
information from the community in community to promote respect for Don’t Forget
all 7 counties that they cover with a people with disabilities while educat-
letter, in addition to reaching out to ing others about their limitless poten- About AmazonSmile
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was titled “I Can” and included over nities for individuals with I/DD and is a program where Amazon
40 submissions along with a quote further possibilities for inclusion in the donates 0.5% of the purchase
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workplace, schools and community.
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21st Annual Golf Tournament Was A Success!
(Continued from page 1) Cart Sponsors: Bill Burnell and Kate Giovagnoli, Mark Leombroni
going above and beyond and being Holod, Maureen Gallagher, Knowles and Joe Lillis, Bobby Robbins, Michael
available to help; Jeff Spagna and Bob Associates, John Kuna, Pat Kwiatkowski, Robbins, Jeff Snyder
Sedlak for helping in any way they can; Anna Magistro, Morgan Family,
Naniewicz Family, NET Credit Union, Marianne Lyons, Tim Lyons, Jim Quinn,
and remembering Pat Cole (Golf Chair) Tim Dougherty
for embracing The Arc and being a part Rempe Family, Rossi Rooter, Rotary Club
of our family - you will always be missed. of Scranton, Alexandra Yantorn Kathleen McGuigan, Jill Kelley, Cookie
Thank You: King Outdoor Advertising, Naughton, Kelly Sweeney
Golfers:
The Scranton Times-Tribune, Superior Todd Monahan, Keith Herne, Michael
Trophy, Brucelli, Jaworski, Glen Oak C.C., Celebrity Chair and team: Kayla Kozma, Gordy Robinson
the volunteers & to all the individuals Morgan, Bert Morgan, Jason Morgan
and Gary Kveragas Deb Murazzi, Julie Cerra, Donna Potis,
& companies who have so graciously
Kathy Schwartztrauber
donated to this year’s tournament. Jerry Auriemma, Lou Auriemma, Joe O’Brien
And last but certainly not least - a very Jason O’Malley, Tyler Jakes, Tim Hoban,
Chris Byrnes, Todd Lakey, Matthew Chris Hoban
delicious thank you to Corolla Sawka for
Moore, Joseph Kessler
specially baking Kayla’s cake! Louie Passeri, Mark Kwiatkowski, Bill
Cody Calvert, Cory Calvert, Sid Prejean, Domenick, Joe Foley
Major Sponsorships: Silver Sponsor -
Rick Emanuelson
Cable Associates Inc.; Dinner Sponsor Don Piragus, Mike McHale, Mike Letteri,
- My City Mortgage powered by Carol Chisdak, Sandy Yantorn, Cathy Rob Peperno
Hometown Lenders; NBT Bank; Flight Wendolowski, Maura Swatkowski
Stephen Polishan, Michael Christ, Dave
Award Sponsor - Ed and Lynda Lynett, Candee Cianni, Marilyn Striepeck, Kennedy, Dave Price
Scranton Dodge Chrysler Jeep; Lunch Roberta Kelly, Doreen Tench
Sponsor - People’s Security Bank; Dave Pompey, Carla Pompey, David
Jim Cunningham, Jim Ghigiarelli, Jim Pompey, Eric Shrive
Halfway Point Sponsor - Carol Chisdak,
Gavin, Tom Dougherty
Knowles and Associates, Robert Jim Rogan, Adam Leonard, Ryan Rogan,
Rosenberg, Rossi Rooter LLC, Tom’s Mary Murphy Fox, Janet Veltri, Shirley Cory Rogan
Flooring Shop, Trinity Asset Protection Pettinato, Sue Adamec
MIke Ruane, Tim Wagner, Reilly Ruane
Hole Sponsors - Barbetti/McHale, Faye Kanton Family
Lew Sare, Rick Bishop, Gary Schectman,
& Rick Bishop, Brucelli Advertising, Bill Matt Knowles, Bob Knowles, Bruce Zero Jim Seechock
Burnell & Kate Holod, Susan Caldwell,
Jon Koniszewski, Paul Cavaleri, Jason Tom Tulaney, James Glattly, Tommy
Carol Chisdak, Classic Properties,
Vennesland, Grant Taylor Carlucci, Neil Hollander
Cooper’s Seafood Restaurant, Dick’s
Sporting Goods, Durkin Family, Family Maryclaire Kretsch, Bill Green, Mark Thank you very much to ALL of you for
Prescription Center, Maureen Gallagher, Biondi, Karen Biondi being so helpful in putting together this
Golden Dome Abstract, Tom & Helga Vince Kuchinski, John Borgna, Frank successful event.
Harrington, Ann & Bob Hoffman, Ruthie
Hollander, Realtor - Century 21, Jaworski
Signs, Kanton Realty, Thomas P. Kearney
Funeral Home Inc., Keystone Chapter
UNICO National, Knowles Insurance,
Iris Liebman and Mike Mardo, Marianne
Lyons, Michele & Mark McDade, Marci
McDermott, Kathleen McGuigan - Geico
Scranton, Modern Gas Sales Inc., Kayla
Morgan - Celebrity Chair, Neen’s Diner,
NET Credit Union, Northeastern Transit,
Pennsylvania State Trooper’s Association
#GrayNation, Mark Powell, Sid Prejean,
The Prescription Center, Rotary Club
of Scranton, R.J. Burne, Russomano
Cleaning Services, Elaine Shepard,
Stirna’s Restaurant, Superior Trophy,
Tim Wagner’s Sports Corner, Tour de
Scranton, Michael Washo, Wayne Bank,
Eileen Williams, Bruce and Carla Zero
NEPA Gives—a one-day online
giving extravaganza that’s
all about giving back to the
community. Host Sponsors:
Scranton Area Community
Foundation, The Luzerne
Foundation, Greater Pike
Community Foundation, Resources Foundation, Schwartz Foundation, the Moses Taylor
Wayne County Community Mack Foundation, Hotel Fauchere, Foundation and the Human
Foundation, Carbon County McGowan, Brucelli, Sanofi and Resources Foundation which
Community Foundation, Neversink Media Group have made our dollars double!!! We
Community Foundation of teamed up to host NEPA Gives. are extremely grateful for this
the Endless Mountains and For 24 hours—from 12:00 a.m. to opportunity and we want to thank
the Northeastern Pennsylvania 11:59:59 p.m.—on Friday, June you so much for your support!
Nonprofit & Community 4, 2021, donors made secure All proceeds benefitted The Arc
Assistance Center (NCAC) and donations to their favorite local Stars Theater Program which is
Participating Sponsors: Moses nonprofit organizations through sponsored by the Friends of The
Taylor Foundation, Discover NEPA the NEPA Gives online platform Arc Auxiliary and also, supported
powered by MERICLE, Hawk and using text. Donations to The by The Lackawanna County Arts
Family Foundation, Women in Arc-NEPA were enhanced with and Culture department, Gerrity’s
Philanthropy, Posture, Davis R. bonus funds provided by NEPA Supermarket and many, many in-
Chant Realtor, Highmark, Human Gives sponsors—the Hawk Family kind donations.
Make a Difference One Step at a Time
The Highmark Walk for a Healthy online only fundraiser and
Community is an annual fundraising virtual walk again this year.
walk that benefits local health and This modification ensures
human service agencies. that our participating
The primary goal of the walk is to organizations will still be
help participating organizations able to fundraise, via our
raise money for their individual online platform, while not
missions. One hundred percent of putting participants at risk
the funds raised through this event of further spread of the COVID-19 fundraiser due to the COVID-19
go directly back to the participating virus in a mass gathering situation. pandemic. This year’s Walk will
organizations. This change is also in accordance benefit 15 local health and human
with the CDC’s recommendation of service organizations.
Attention Participants and social distancing and avoiding mass
Donors of the Highmark Walk gatherings. In 2020, the Northeastern
Out of an abundance of caution and Pennsylvania Virtual Walk for a
for the protection and safety of our NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA Healthy Community raised $12,737.
Walk participants and volunteers, The 2021 Highmark Walk for
the 2021 Highmark Walks for a a Healthy Community will be The 2021 Campaign will be open
Healthy Community will be an an online only virtual walk and until July 15, 2021 at 5pm.
The Auxiliary wrapped up a very
productive year and were thrilled to
see each other in person. The ladies
met at the Highlands in Archbald
for a luncheon and discussion of
their activities, as well as, their plans
for the year ahead. Everyone was
grateful for the gorgeous day and
the company of friends.
Pictured: Jean Biggar, Sara Wolff, Nancy
Crafferty, Eileen Rempe, Betty Moreken,
Helga Harrington, Betsy Youngblood,
Eileen Williams, Corolla Sawka, Mary
Murphy Fox, Carol Burke, Peggy Tenelly,
Linda Kusy
Nineteenth Annual Family Fun Fall Festival Loving
Waldorf Park The Weather
Proceeds Benefit The Arc of NEPA
East Coast Trio and The Wanabees
When: Sunday, September 26, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tickets at the door: Adults $30.00
Children 4 to 12 $5.00 and Children 3 and under are free.
(Each child will receive 5 free tickets to play games in Kiddie Korner)
Adult Pre-Sale Tickets Available for $25.00
(Pre-Sale Tickets must be purchased by Monday, September 20, 2021)
(Pre-purchased tickets may be picked up at The Arc’s front desk or we will hold
them at the festival’s registration desk upon request and payment)
Ticket includes Buffet served between 3:00pm to 6:00pm and
Grilled Sandwiches served 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Entertainment: East Coast Trio and The Wanabees
Kiddie Korner – 3pm to 6pm
Gift Basket raffle, Instant Bingo, 50/50, Bake Sale, Cash Bar
and Much, Much More!
Everyone is Welcome to come and enjoy the day of Fun!!!
(You do not need to be a member it is open to the public)
Rain or Shine (areas sheltered)
From visiting everyone just to
The deadline for pre-purchased tickets is say “Hi”, to delivering goodie
Monday, September 20, 2021 Adults at $25.00 baskets from the Easter Bunny, to
planting, weeding and sprucing up
We are in need of Donations of Theme Baskets and/or Gift Certificates. at the building, we are loving this
weather and being out. Our folks
Any questions, please call Mari or Holly are staying busy, keeping spirits
Monday thru Friday at 570-207-0825. high and using creativity in daily
lives. When times are still a little
Make Your Reservations Today! uncertain, we remain diligent in
keeping safe but still have fun.
Residential News Noreen Cosmark place with their family and friends!!! 11th. We also are planning a picture Finally after a very long winter, I’m Tears of happiness indeed.. It was day, painting event and some team sure we are all looking forward definitely happy times. Our folks building fun for everyone. Keep to some sunshine. Our residential have been working on the second a look out for more information. folks have been out enjoying parks, issue of their newsletter (No Limits). Reminder to all staff - please make walks, shopping and cookouts . A Everyone involved has such great sure you check your email for few moves took place within our input .. it truly is incredible and upcoming training and events!!! homes and with great teamwork inspiring. Some things residential Just also want to give a shout out to from all, these were very successful have planned for summer include everyone - each of you have made transitions. The most long awaited a flag day celebration with Janice a difference in the life of our folks!! event was the reunions that took Gambo at Nay Aug Park on June You all Rock!!!
The Friends of the Arc Auxiliary
Celebrating birthdays,
anniversaries, special events
are all beautiful moments to
be honored and cherished.
Remembering your loved ones,
friends, neighbors, co-workers
is a wonderful way to let them
know how much you care
Pictured: Eileen Williams; Linda Kusy; Mary Murphy Fox; Eileen Rempe; Corolla Sawka and that you are thinking of
them. We can help relay those
The Friends of The Arc Auxiliary members for the 2021-2022 term. messages for you.
recently gathered to nominate The Auxiliary will welcome and
board officers, nominate new congratulate all board members at When you send The Arc a
members and reelect board their annual meeting in June. donation along with the name
of the person(s) being honored,
we will send a pre-printed card to
May Is Shaken Baby Syndrome the honorees, letting them know
Awareness Month that a donation was made in their
name and who sent the gift. It’s
Shaken Baby Syndrome is a completely preventable and often life a great way to say, “I Care” and
threatening injury that is responsible for 95% of serious head injuries to benefit The Arc!
children under the age of 1.
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
We also have a Memorial
SBS can occur when a baby is violently shaken for just a few seconds. A Program which sends your
baby’s head is large and heavy in proportion to the baby’s body. There is sympathy and condolences
space between the brain and skull to allow for growth and development. when a loved one passes away.
When shaken, the baby’s brain can be bruised from hitting the skull and We are here to assist you in
blood vessels can be damaged from the back and forth force. It can happen making your wishes known.
quickly and can cause brain damage, paralysis, blindness, learning and
behavior difficulties, and even death. The average age of a SBS victim is 6
months. Continuous crying is the number one reason for SBS.
The good news is, Shaken Baby Syndrome is 100% preventable if
caregivers are given the proper coping skills and resources. Check the PA
Department of Health website for information:
www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs./pages/shaken-baby-syndrom.asps
Caregivers in PA can call a 24 hour crisis hotline (1 800 4A CHILD) for 24
for support and resources.
If you suspect a child may be in danger, please call ChildLine at
1-800-932-0313
Recreation is Back!
Mari Pizur
In Lackawanna County Recreation
we are finally back live and in
person! We have had a spectacular
year of virtual entertainment
but it can never replace being
with people. Welcoming back
our Thursday Night participants
was fantastic! We practice social
distancing with temperature
checks, hand sanitizing and masks.
We had a dance at the YMCA
where we placed buckets 8 feet
apart for social distancing but
it was worth seeing each other
and dancing together. It was
definitely a fun filled night. The
month of May has set up a variety
of activities on Thursday Nights
outdoors. We had Rob Smith
the Juggler at McDade Park, a
Scavenger Hunt at Nay Aug Park,
an Advisory Meeting /Ice Cream
Social at Aylesworth Park and
Bingo at Nay Aug Park.
We will be offering one dance a
month with EJ the DJ in June, July
and August. Our Carbon County
folks were reunited as a group with
their friends at our Family Advisory
Luncheon and a Family Bingo Day
outside under the pavilion. Even
with a mask, you can see everyone
smiling and enjoying gathering
with their family and friends. Good
times are back!
The Arc Foundation Board
The Foundation Annual Board
meeting was held at the Radisson
on June 8th. We are very honored
to be part of such a generous
community and are proud to
have so many friendships. All of
your help in securing funds is very
important to us and we are grateful.
Seated: Lynda Lynett; Maryclaire
Kretsch; Joseph Hollander, Foundation
Board President. Standing: Bill Burke;
Bill Burnell; Carol Chisdak; Tammy
Jackson; Eileen Rempe; Alan HughesNew Hires You are cordially Leave a Legacy
Welcome to invited to attend
Remembering… The Arc’s
The Arc Family! The 66th founding parents, concerned
General community members and
Alyssa Alt Membership and friends have passed on a legacy
of commitment to a new
Zachary Fox Annual Meeting generation. Today, we seek to
Sandra Moyer Luncheon for the sustain this legacy.
Arc of Northeastern
Taryn Naughton Building… Looking toward
Pennsylvania tomorrow may often be
Cynthia Ruszyk intimidating, but at The Arc we
on
continue the mission and grow
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 with the needs of the children
and adults we serve.
Fun and at
Glen Oak Country Club Leaving a Legacy… By giving a
Friendship 250 Oakford Road gift to The Arc, you are ensuring
a bright future for the people
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Bowling served in our programs. Estate
giving allows for a variety of
is Back Cost: $25.00
ways for individuals to choose
Lunch Buffet at Noon the support most appropriate
Please visit Followed by: for planning their legacy:
The Annual Meeting and Program
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thearcnepa.org or call 1-877- as the chapter to receive the
272-2270. All you will need to proceeds of the sale of the
do is provide the year, make vehicle.
The Arc Vehicle and model of a vehicle, the
Donation
Program accepts
general condition, the vehicle
identification number and the
Donating is easy!
all cars, trucks, title of the vehicle of the must
motorcycles, RVs, regardless of
the condition of the vehicles.
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