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October 2017
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In Memory of Jerry Stetson
The Victory Living Programs family is saddened by the recent death of our long-time volunteer and friend, Jerry Stetson. Through his unwavering volunteer efforts he came to know many of our clients for more than 30 years. 



Jerry's legacy in the VLP family will live on through his son, Jay, and son-in-law, Michael Gennett. Jay is a long-time client in the supported living program and the social recreational program and Michael Gennett serves as Secretary of the Executive Board of Directors. Read on.

VLP's Legislative Brunch

Victory Living Programs (VLP) and the Arc of Florida hosted a legislative brunch meet-and-greet on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Cokesbury Methodist Church . Thank you to  Representatives Bobby DuBose, Patricia Williams and Barrington Russell along with staff from Senator Rader, Senator Book, Representative Moriaitis, Representative Edwards, and Representative Geller's offices for attending and taking the time to learn more about VLP and those we serve and the needs of the  disabilities community.

Post Hurricane Irma
We are so proud of our ADT/Community Inclusion program participants. Cokesbury Methodist Church in Margate cooked and served hot meals for those in the area who lost power in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Our ADT/Community Inclusion program participants went door to door distributing flyers in the neighboring communities to ensure residents knew about this generous offer. Way to go Cokesbury and the ADT participants!

September Outings:
Thank You Florida Panthers and Tijuana Flats

The guys had a full day of activities on September 20, 2017. In the morning, the Adult Day Training program was taught the basics of hockey by staff from the Florida Panthers. At night, VLP enjoyed a wonderful group dinner at Tijuana Flats on Commercial Boulevard and Dixie Highway.

Thank you to the Florida Panthers and the staff at Tijuana Flats for making the day an awesome one!
Happy Hour at Stache Drinking Den

WHEN: Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Stache Drinking Den and Coffee Bar
(109 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301)

Join us for happy hour at Stache Drinking Den and Coffee Bar! Proceeds from this happy hour will help raise funds for charter bus service to transport 40 of our clients to attend the Arc of Florida Conference in St. Augustine. All of the funds raised will go towards the cost of the bus.

Sports Update: Bowling
Congratulations to all the athletes who competed in the county competition on September 24, 2017 at the Sawgrass Lanes in Tamarac. The next competition, Area Games, will be held on October 21, 2017, at Sawgrass Lanes and Strikers Lanes. Teams from the following counties will compete; Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Glades and Indian River.   

Save the Date: Queen for a Day

WHEN: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Fort Lauderdale Country Club
(415 Country Club Circle, Plantation, FL 33317)

Get your tiara ready for the fifth annual Queen for a Day luncheon benefitting Victory Living Programs.  The afternoon festivities will include a three-course lunch, champagne, a table-decorating contest, white elephant raffle and the highly anticipated Queen for a Day pageant, hosted by MC Nicolette from Lips Fort Lauderdale.

For ticket information and to learn more  CLICK HERE.

Shop at Lucky's Market

Shop at Lucky's Market in Plantation now through November 15, 2017 and bring your reusable bags! For each reusable bag that you bring, Lucky's will give you a wooden dime that you can donate to a charity of your choice. Place your dime in the Victory Living dime bin and Lucky's Market will match the total dollar amount collected and donate it to Victory Living Programs!

Victory Living Programs
1001 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 616-1074
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