Here's an update about what's going on at Ontario ARC!
Cruisin' for a Cause was a success!!
The agency raised more than $62,000 for programs and services at its 18th annual Cruisin' for a Cause, held at Steamboat Landing on Aug. 19. More than 500 local residents turned out to enjoy some delicious barbeque picnic-style foods, snag some great live and silent auction packages and ride the Canandaigua Lady (left).
Shout out to the Cruisin' for a Cause committee who worked tirelessly this year to ensure we had the best event ever!
Ontario ARC participates in The Alzheimer Association's Memory Walk
Staff and participants kicked off the start of Ontario ARC's Walk for Life by joining the Alzheimer Association in its annual Memory Walk on Sept. 11 in Canandaigua. The team received the walk's second place award in the Corporate Team category for the money they raised.
Sponsored by the agency's Wellness Committee -- a group of staff who encourage health and wellness initatives throughout Ontario ARC -- Walk for Life will run for 8 week this fall.
Kudos to team captains Shelly Turner and Lynn Bessell.
The Eberhardt Center turns 20!
They grow up so quickly don't they?
The Eberhardt Center left its teen years behind and turned 20 on Sept. 13. To commemorate this milestone in the agency's history, participants from the Eberhardt Center released 20 blue and yellow balloons into the sky. Bill C., Joe Bognanno (board president), Noreen Quinn (senior associate executive director) and members from the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce said a few words each to mark the occasion. Staff and participants from across the agency came together to enjoy a delicious chicken barbeque picnic.
Ontario ARC's Annual Chapter Meeting and Open House
The agency also hosted its annual chapter meeting on Sept. 13. Outgoing Board President Joe Bognanno gave a review of agency highlights milestones from the past year. In addition, the agency welcomed new Board President Lynne Erdle and new director Marie O'Horo.
In addition, staff presented information about Ontario ARC's wide variety of programs, services, supports and activities. Some were new -- like our enhanced employment services and autism services. Others just needed a reintroduction -- like our transition services, services coordination, and events table.
So, as you can see -- its been crazy around Ontario ARC! We'll keep doing our best to keep you informed about all that is going on -- both here and in the field of developmental disabilities.
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