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Goodbye May, Hello June!
We welcome the new month of June and all the summer vibes that come with it. This year, the June solstice occurs on June 21, marking the first day of summer. June's birthstone is the pearl and has two birth flowers for the month, roses and honeysuckle.
Our Venice Loveland Center participant, Brandon, spent part of this lovely morning connecting with his peers and keeping the garden area beautiful. The flowers are so colorful! Our participants are excited for all the fun things that are planned for this summer. If you are looking for a summer program for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities, contact Krystal Heater at kheater@lovelandcenter.org, who will fill you in on all of the details.
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Curtis is working on following directions and hospitality skills. This month, Curtis completed step-by-step instructions on setting out a place setting. Nice job, Curtis! | |  |
Theatre participants have been learning their stage directions. All Loveland Creates participants passed the test and earned their stage directions certificate. Congratulations, everyone! | | |
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Meet Jessica Baird
Visual Arts Instructor
Meet Jessica Baird, our new Visual Arts Instructor. Jessica’s role at Loveland Center is to create a visual arts program for our participants at the Venice, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, and North Port locations.
When Jessica was asked what drew her to Loveland, she said it was because she wanted to work for a nonprofit, while incorporating creativity. Jessica stated that Loveland Center is a one-of-a-kind place. She felt that from the start, it was clear the employees and participants were very special and kind. Jessica shared that the smallest act of kindness can make a participant’s day. Her favorite aspect about working with the participants is making them happy by helping them express their creative ideas. Jessica said, “watching a participant come out of their shell when we talk about a project they are interested in, is very rewarding.” More...
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Loveland Creates Program Updates | | |
Loveland Creates, our performing and visual arts program, is off to a great start! We have many talented artists and entrepreneurs. They can’t wait to make their business plans, produce items, and display their creations in the upcoming Loveland Store! | |
Participants Matthew & Casper along with Loveland's new Visual Arts Instructor Jessica are having fun at Loveland Creates designing and creating mosaic birdhouses to sell in our upcoming Loveland Store! | |
Tie-dyed crayon letters will be coming to the Loveland Store! These whimsical upcycled crayons will make great gifts, as they come individually packaged. Participants like to spell their names with the letters, and watch all the different shades come through as they color. | |
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Look at this amazing talent! Janine, one of Loveland’s front desk staff, made this beautiful blanket for Office Manager Kaitlyn's new baby.
Interested in supporting Janine and other amazing artists with disabilities? Keep your eyes open for the upcoming opening of our Loveland Store!
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The Nancy Detert Residences at Loveland Village Resume Recreational Services
Loveland is excited to have resumed recreational services for individuals living in the Nancy Detert Residences at Loveland Village. Recent activities have included going out to dinner, shopping, the movies, bowling, and the beach! If you live at the Nancy Detert Residences, make sure to stop by the security office to sign up for upcoming activities.
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Homeward Bound: Housing for Individuals with Disabilities
June 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual and Loveland Venice, 157 S. Havana Road
Presented by Patrick Guerin, President/CEO, Loveland Center
The housing crisis is apparent all over Southwest Florida and it is no different for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Come learn about the different types of housing available for individuals with I/DD, how to find different housing options, and Loveland’s plans to help support individuals with I/DD and their housing needs.
To join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82919050637?pwd=eFhaM2xVODNvVG95d3pwL0xSSzF3UT09
Meeting ID: 829 1905 0637
Passcode: 304393
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4th Annual Loveland Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 30
Limited to first 30 foursomes
Reserve your spot now! We are excited to offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Heron Creek Golf and Country Club.
This event gives local businesses and community partners an opportunity to support Loveland Center of North Port while gaining recognition and building stronger connections throughout the area.
Whether you take advantage of the Title Sponsor and receive the VIP treatment or support Loveland Center through a Hole Sponsor, there are a variety of ways to demonstrate your commitment to bringing visibility to disability.
Visit the link below to view the available sponsorship opportunities and/or to register a foursome. Contact Caryn McCullough at cmccullough@lovelandcenter.org or call
(941) 233-0547 for more information.
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Loveland Bradenton Participant Janele Steals the Hops & Heart Show
With knock-out performances by Loveland Theatre Manager Luke McFatrich, accompanist Michelle Kasanofsky, and Friend of Loveland Shantel Norman, who serenaded our beloved Board Chair Laurie Huebner for her May 17 birthday, Janele had some hard acts to follow. But she crushed it by sharing her gratitude for Loveland Bradenton Program Manager Agina Fry and her staff and helping all the Hops & Heart celebrants dance the night away. With more than 50 community leaders, participants and their families, board members, volunteers, and friends in attendance, Loveland Bradenton's first Community Engagement event at Motorworks was a huge success. We can't wait until the next one! Photos
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Wilson-Wood Foundation Funds Vans
The Wilson-Wood Foundation's grant of $25,000 in August 2022 enabled Loveland to begin satisfying the demand of its Adult Day Training program, and it is also ensuring that our community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities are safe when traveling to and from community events, our center, and for after-program-hours opportunities.
Participants ride in comfort, knowing they will reach their destination safely and on time. Thanks to the Wilson-Wood Foundation, our new vans enable more participants to be out in the community. The vans are especially helpful for individuals who can transfer out of their chairs but need a vehicle low to the ground to transfer into.
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Loveland Venice participants and staff arrive in style in new vans purchased with a generous grant from the Wilson-Wood Foundation. Tom Faessler and Susan Wood, who run the foundation, greeted our grateful crew ready to show off the new vans and are pictured far left.
Loveland prides itself on its continued quality control measures taken across all of its programs. All transportation staff are CPR/First Aid-certified and all vehicles are maintained regularly and equipped with first aid and other life-saving equipment. Loveland’s existing fleet can accommodate wheelchairs, transfers, and passengers who have other diverse needs. More...
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Equality Through Opportunity
Our Adult Day Training (ADT) programs incorporate community integration into their weekly calendars, ensuring that each participant has the opportunity to pursue their interests, desires, and goals. Kim from our North Port center enjoyed bowling on a recent trip to Bowland. Community integration enables persons with disabilities to fully participate in all types of activities.
Would you like to join us as a community integration volunteer ? To learn more about the volunteer opportunities at our Venice center, contact V.J. Anderson at vjanderson@lovelandcenter.org or, for our North Port center, contact Caryn McCullough at cmccullough@lovelandcenter.org.
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