October 2023 Newsletter

Activities, Recreation, and Care

6456 Whitsett Ave

N. Hollywood, CA 91606

www.arc-cares.org

Tel# 818-762-4365

Get ready for our second annual Oktoberfest!

(previously known as Coffeehouse)

Experience live music, indulge in delectable treats, and enjoy the company of wonderful friends.

Join us in our mission to raise funds for the transformation of the Dolly House into our new Memory Care Center, designed to support adults with developmental disabilities as they age.

Come for the tunes of Sierra Highway and friends, and stay for the burgers, desserts, and the cash bar!

Buy your tickets today!

What we need:

Mini plants, Herbs: basil, chamomile, dill, tarragon, calendula, marigold, sage, oregano, mint, lemon balm, parsley, chives, lavender.

Veggies:

Peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, summer squash/zucchini, onion, cucumber, melons, pumpkins, gourds

Thank you to the Azarpour Family for their donation to our Rainbow Garden!

Meet our new friends- Kindred Spirits Farm!

https://www.kindredspiritscarefarm.org/

To bring awareness to our garden efforts, Day Program participants will pack up the extras so we can give them out to friends and families with a copy of our flyer.

Love to garden?

Come join us Fridays at 9am

Email us for more info!

Yoga is back at ARC!

ARC is thrilled to welcome back volunteer Jaynee Beckman and her yoga class!

Swim club will continue until the end of October! Stay tuned for information on our awards ceremony to celebrate the season!

Updates at the Center!

Beautiful blue railings and a new 2nd ramp!

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know that Medi-Cal covers cancer screenings, including mammograms, radiation, and chemotherapy? Know your rights to cancer treatment under Medi-Cal and schedule your mammogram screening TODAY. Call the Healthcare Consumer Alliance at 888-804-3536 to speak with a health consumer advocate.

Family Advisory Meetings

Everyone is welcome!

The next FAM is Monday,

Oct 2 at 6:30pm, on Zoom.

Meeting ID: 970 6694 8826

Passcode: 12345

ARC Board Meetings

The next ARC Board of Directors meeting will be Monday, Oct 23 at 6:30p

Meeting ID: 882 2024 0305

GIRLS WITH DREAMS

BECOME WOMEN WITH VISION

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Girls ages 12-18 // Free Event

The 9th annual I Matter-Girls Empowerment Conference, where girls with dreams become women with vision will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents a free event where girls ages 12-18 can join, learn, and hear from powerful women innovators, educators, trailblazers and beyond! Girls will have an opportunity to connect with their peers and speakers to feel connected, inspired, and empowered. This year’s conference will be held at East Los Angeles College. LA County Parks will host workshops, panels, and keynote speakers. Girls are invited to join and participate in all events.