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October 2017
News You Can Use
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~ From the Editor ~
Wow! What a busy end of summer and fast start to fall we've had here at The Arc of Aurora! Is everyone's schedule just as full?!
It was terrific to see many of you at our two most recent events, Fallfest at Pitchers and the
Finding Health conference in Lone Tree. Our Sunday Get Together Bowling group has started up again but welcomes new bowlers. And now we are preparing for our annual meeting and movie at the Movie Tavern next month. Our Special Projects' Manager Erica has got a fun event planned for us -- check it all out in the
Hot Topic section below and let her know if you have questions. Be sure to RSVP! I'll see you there!
Jean Solis, Director of Marketing & Development
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Annual Meeting and Movie - Sunday, November 12
Mark your calendar and let us know you're coming! Check out the
Hot Topic section below or
click here for all the details and to register. See you there!
To our Members - you are kind of a big dill!
Wow!!! New and renewing membership increases weekly! And you know what? We APPRECIATE YOU! Your membership not only supports The Arc of Aurora's mission and keeps our doors open, it also assures that your voice is represented in local, state, and national public policy dialogues that impact the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
If you didn't have the chance to renew for 2017/2018, don't worry! Below are options to renew:
- In person - Come by The Arc of Aurora to complete this form or to drop it off
- By mail - Complete this form and mail to 1342 S. Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80017
- By email - Complete this form and email to Erica Dennison at [email protected]
- Phone - Call Erica Dennison at 720-213-1420 a complete your membership over the phone
As always, we value you and your partnership!
It's not how you bowl; it's how you roll!
Did you know that The Arc of Aurora hosts a Sunday bowling league? This year's season started on September 10, 2017, and ends on May 13, 2018. Everyone of every ability is welcome to join anytime.
- Location: AMF Aurora Lanes, 16700 E. Mississippi Avenue, Aurora, CO 80017
- Time: Bowling starts at 12:45pm for practice. Games start at 1:00pm.
- Cost: $9 each week for three games and shoes.
- Questions or want to sign up? Call Dottie for more information:303-337-5540
Please note that supervision is not provided and you must be at least 16 years old to participate.
Get yourself "in the know"
The Special Education Advisory Committee/Council (SEAC) can be a hotspot for the latest special education news to help you be more in the know. SEAC is a great place to learn about IEP related topics, new District policies, and new Federal Rules and/or Regulations related to Special Education. Check it out!
Aurora SEAC meets the first Thursday of each month from 5:15 to 7:15PM (free child care provided).
Cherry Creek SEAC meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:30AM.
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~Hot Topic~
2017 Annual Membership Meeting and Movie
Join The Arc of Aurora members, staff, and Board of Directors on Sunday, November 12, 11AM - 1:45PM, for our annual membership meeting followed by a showing of the 2016 movie,
Finding Dory
(rated PG). All members are welcome to attend both the meeting and movie. Meeting details will be sent to all eligible to vote (i.e., Contributing Members) on the business matters of the organization. However, y
ou must let us know you're attending by November 9.
Here are the details, including a
link to register
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WHO:
You and your family
WHAT:
Annual Meeting (all members are welcome to attend; voting open only to Contributing Members) and showing of
Finding Dory.
WHY:
To conduct the business of The Arc of Aurora AND to have fun together!
WHEN: Sunday, November 12
SCHEDULE:
WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
1) Tell the Movie Tavern staff at the ticket window you are there for The Arc of Aurora meeting in
theater
5. They will direct you to
theater 5.
Do not pay for anything at the ticket window or concession area.
2) Arrive at theatre 5 and check in at The Arc of Aurora table.
3) If you're staying for the movie, pay $5.00 per person via cash (preferred), check, or debit/credit before entering theater 5 to cover the cost of the movie, popcorn, and drink ONLY if you are staying for the movie.
4)
Food may not be ordered until the annual meeting is over.
WHEN THE ANNUAL MEETING IS OVER:
1) We will have a small break following the annual meeting. That will allow members who aren't staying for the movie to leave.
2) Movie Tavern servers will get
drink orders from members who will be watching the movie and they will also confirm who wants popcorn. Your $5.00 per person covers the cost of the movie, drink, and popcorn ONLY.
3) You have the option of ordering lunch from the Movie Tavern's full menu and paying for that meal yourself.
QUESTIONS?
Questions about the Annual Meeting and Movie may be directed to Erica Dennison at The Arc of Aurora,
[email protected]
or 720-213-1420. Hope to see you there!
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~Policy Profile~
Voting = Voice
Submitted by Hanni Raley, Director of Systems Advocacy
And just like that, another election cycle is upon us! November 7th is Election Day. Aurora has multiple seats open on both the City Council and the Aurora Public Schools' Board, so it is important to cast your ballot to be sure your elected representatives are indeed representatives of the community and of YOU! All ballots (in person or dropped off) MUST be received by 7PM on November 7th. Read below for helpful hints to be sure you are prepared to cast your ballot.
Curious about the mail-in process?
Every Colorado registered voter will receive a ballot in the mail starting on October 16th. Ballots will be mailed to the address you used when you registered to vote. If you plan to mail in your ballot, you should be sure to send it by October 31st to be sure your vote will be counted.
Prefer to vote in person?
After October 30th you can go to an in-person Voter Service and Polling Center in your county to register to vote, update your address, drop off your ballot, vote, or solve any election-related issues.
Curious about the voting rights of people with disabilities?
All individuals with disabilities have the right to access the polling place and cast their vote, and polling places are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to meet certain accessibility standards. If you have a disability and need assistance with casting your vote, you have the right to get help from a person of your choosing to help you at the polls, including one of the election workers present there. Also, consider casting your vote by mail so that you have the time and help needed to make informed decisions. Visit Disability Law Colorado's
fact sheet to learn more.
General questions about the voting process?
Just Vote! Colorado, a non-partisan voter assistance project not affiliated with or promoting any party, candidate, or ballot issue, is a resource for everyone. Visit
www.justvotecolorado.org to find a statewide list of Voter Service and Polling Stations, register to vote, update your address in order to receive a mail ballot, find your nearest drop box, general FAQs, and other relevant info on the election. Take a look at your ballot by visiting
www.vote411.org.
Want to learn about the candidates?
The most important role of a voter is to be informed.
Click here to find the most recent list (as of this date of publication) of local forums and information to learn more about candidates running for City Council and School Board seats.
And as always, if you have any questions about voting, the election, or your right to vote, don't hesitate to contact The Arc of Aurora!
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~Spotlight On ...~
The Limbaugh Family
The rains and winds came first. They called it Harvey. The Arc of Aurora longtime members, the Limbaugh family, came next. We call them heroes. The Limbaughs answered the call when a sister Arc Chapter, The Arc of Greater Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas, was in crisis after Hurricane Harvey.
Driving overnight with other members of Peace with Christ Lutheran Church, the Limbaugh family delivered food, water, cleaning supplies, and about 1000lbs of clothing (including 400 lbs from the arc Thrift Stores). The family braved flooding to find that the Beaumont Chapter had turned its building into an emergency shelter housing 20-30 individuals with disabilities. The Chapter had power but did not have running water and was, needless to say, grateful for the additional supplies delivered by the Limbaughs and their church family.
The Arc of Greater Beaumont had this to say: "
In the midst of our darkest times, you gave us the hope that we would survive and recover. 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead'"
Thank you, Limbaugh family, for your continued commitment to people with disabilities by committing your time to help those in need!
The Arc of Aurora members from the Limbaugh family (Von, Riley and Andrew - center-right) with Hurricane Harvey evacuees at The Arc of Greater Beaumont (TX) - September, 2017
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