Give back with gift wrap

Happy belated Thanksgiving to everyone!  As we do each year, Ontario ARC has kicked off the holiday season with its annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Booth at Eastview Mall.  Our booth -- located between J.Crew and Clark's -- is manned by nearly 400 volunteers who help us wrap presents and spread holiday cheer.  Proceeds from the booth go towards our new program, Pet Connections.  This innovative, multi-faceted program connects animals and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities right here in Ontario County.  We hope you'll stop by and let us help you get ready for the holiday season by wrapping your gifts.

Thanks to Channel 10 and Ted Fioraliso for stopping by on our launch day, Black Friday, and letting people know we are ready to wrap!

Agency hosts first annual Aging Symposium

If you have checked out Ontario ARC's Facebook page, you'll notice that we are a pretty busy place.  We always have something going -- from hosting chamber socials to offering presentations to families from national and local experts.  This week, we are hosting Teens & Sexuality and another meeting of UNYFEAT Ontario Connections.

In addition, we are also hosting our first ever Aging Symposium on November 18 right here in our Main Facility (3071 County Complex Dr., Canandaigua, NY).   This event begins at 8 a.m. and focuses on the challenges of senior citizens and aging individuals.  It features Dr. Mary Brady, Dr. G. Allen Power, Cheryl Cramer, LSW, Mike Kephart, ABS, Laura Robinson and Jody Thomas.  The seminar costs $35 to attend.

To register, download our presentation brochure or contact Jenna DeBrock at 585-919-2219.

iSpy on Ontario ARC!

The Daily Messenger was able to stop by the Tri-Chamber Social hosted by Ontario ARC on Thursday,  October 27.  Check out their iSpy online photo gallery to see what's going on at the agency!