Kids Night Out
Let us enjoy your kids while you enjoy an evening out!
Our next Kids Night Out is on Friday, September 16, 2011
from 6pm - 9pm at T.C. Harris School. We'll have dinner and play games and possibly watch a movie. We'll also have several
volunteers from Wabash National. They came last September and had so much fun they selected this program to again participate
in during United Way's Week of Caring!
To RSVP please
visit our Kids Night Out website or call 765-476-3277.
Hunger Hike
The Arc will again be walking in the Hunger Hike on Sunday, September 18. The walk starts at 2pm and we'll meet at the Chase
Bank plaza at the corner of 2nd and Main Street across from Riehle Plaza at 1:30pm. We ask that you bring $5 - $10 to
participate in the 2-mile walk. We hope to raise $200! All of it will go to help fight hunger in our community. If you would like
to donate online visit
The Arc Team's Fundraising page.
This is a good follow-up to our amazing Homeward Bound team in April! We had the biggest team and raised $500! We hope you can join
us!
If you plan to attend let us know by calling 765-476-3277 or emailing Milissa.
But feel free to meet us there when it turns out to be a beautiful afternoon for a walk!
New Social Group for 2nd - 5th graders!
The Arc is starting a new group for kids with in grades 2 through 5 who could benefit from more practice with social
skills. It's open to kids of all abilities, including those on the Autism spectrum, Asperger's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome,
PDD, etc. Modeled like the SuperStar Social Club for teens, the group will meet monthly for a structured social activity that provides an
opportunity to increase social skills and with peers, gain independence from caregivers, and make friends. Assistance
and some positive role models is being provided by the Purdue student group Special Olympics College at Purdue.
We've worked with them before and they are some amazing young people. Children with all abilities are welcome!
We hope you and your child can join us for the Callout on Friday, September 30 6pm - 8pm at Faith Community Center
(Multi-Purpose Room) in Lafayette. A pizza dinner is provided. If you plan to attend please let us know by calling
765-476-3277 or emailing Milissa.
We want to be sure we have pizza for you!
Building a Better Future: Planning for your child's best life!
Regardless of your age, or the age of your child, it is important to plan for the best quality of life for
both you and your child. Future planning ensures your child's needs are met throughout his or her life.
You want to be able to make this plan before there is a crisis. Some decisions affect your child while you are
still living (like guardianship) and others afect your child after you are gone (like trusts).
We are bringing together many of the people and organizations involved in planning for the future
of a loved one with special needs. This is your chance to find out what services are available to you and to talk with
professionals. We hope you can join us on Monday, October 11 in the evening. We'll let you know as soon as we have the
time and location set.
Stories of Success Callout for The Arc of Indiana!
The Arc of Indiana's 2011 Conference and Annual Meeting will take place Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Fountains
Banquet and Conference Center in Carmel, Indiana.
Through the opening plenary session, workshops and a special program at the Appreciation Luncheon we will be
sharing and getting your input on the major report that has come out of the Building Pathways to Empowerment
Campaign – a Blueprint for Change.
We are looking to you, our Arc chapters, families, advocates, DSPs and providers for personal stories of success
and celebration to share at the conference.
| Sat, Sep 3, 2011: | Adult Recreation @ Purdue Football Game, 11:00am - 3:30pm. Meet at Gate N at 11am! |
| Sat, Sep 10, 2011: | The Arc and Kids First are presenting at the Celebration of India Fair! 11am - 3pm. Come watch Kids First perform and visit with The Arc. |
| Fri, Sep 16, 2011: | Kids Night Out, 6pm-9pm. T.C. Harris School. |
| Sun, Sep 18, 2011: | Hunger Hike, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Meet at Chase Bank Plaza, corner of 2nd and Main St. |
| Fri, Sep 30, 2011: | New Social Skills Club Callout for 2nd through 5th graders! Faith Community Center Multi-Purpose room. Includes Pizza Dinner! 6pm - 8pm. |
| Mon, Oct 10, 2011: | Building a Better Future: Planning for your child's best life! Stay tuned for more details. |
| Fri, Oct 28, 2011: | Adult Recreation Halloween Dance, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Stay tuned for more details. |
| Tue, Nov 1, 2011: | The Arc of Indiana Awards Program, 9am - 5pm. The Fountains in Carmel. |
| Fri, Nov 18, 2011: | Adult Recreation Holiday Dinner and Dance. 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Stay tuned for more details. |