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Issue Features:
Message from Exec. Director
In the Spotlight
We Heart The Arc
The Puzzle Piece
Coming Up
Membership
Tidbits
Staff Directory
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A message from the Executive Director... |
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In less than a week, we'll be happily celebrating the arrival of spring! Yay! We'll also be just a month out from The Arc's major fundraiser of the year, "We Heart The Arc", on April 21 at the historic and picturesque Rubicon Farm in West End.
Our wonderful volunteer committee has been working diligently with Laura Thomson, The Arc's PR/Development director, to put on what promises to be a delightful evening, which begins with a cocktail and social hour underneath the stately magnolias on the grounds. There will be music, a photo booth and beverages from Southern Pines Brewing Co., Seven Lakes Winery and James Creek Cider House and a stunning collection of silent auction items to peruse and place bids. As attendees move into a new covered pavilion for dinner, The Arc's Joyful Noise Choir, led by Beverly Dunlop and volunteers Ruth Craig and Eliza Nesmith, will perform a selection of love songs for your listening pleasure!
Following dinner and dessert, Alfred Carter, husband of yours truly, will take to the floor as auctioneer for our live auction. Among the live auction gems will be an original painting by renowned local artist Jessie Mackay, exquisite jewelry from Whit Lauter, and a fabulous Charleston, SC, getaway!
Follow the link below for ticket information and sponsorship opportunities. I hope to see you there! Happy Spring!
~ Wendy Carter
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Spotlight's on....
Emmy Parsons
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To meet her is to love her! Emily (Emmy) Parsons is as sweet as they come with a smile that you'll never forget. She is a gifted artist with a story to tell.
Emmy and her family live in Troy, where most of her extended family resides as well, but she participates in many activities with The Arc of Moore County in the Southern Pines area. Both of her parents work full time, so services and supports have always been essential for Emmy. Her mom Kim says that they've been blessed with great workers over the years. She started out with support staff when she was just 6 years old, and for the past eight years, has worked with the same respite worker through The Arc of Moore County.
After graduating from high school in 2010, Emmy attended the Succeed program at Sandhills Community College and then Monarch Creative Arts and Community Center, a day program in Southern Pines supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The pandemic has had an impact on her ability to get out and about as much as she'd like. Pre-COVID, she was busy going to the gym, enjoying lunches and movies out with friends, shopping, and activities like visiting the zoo. However, since the pandemic began, her protective parents (mom's words) have opted to minimize her exposure. She works on life skills at home with staff, has excursions into the community for necessities and art lessons, and hits the pool at First Health Fitness Center for water aerobics regularly.
Her artwork is huge source of joy in her life. Emmy has been loving and creating art for many years. She helped her dad build the barn wood wall in their kitchen to display some of her beautiful works. She smiles proudly (above) beside some of her favorite pieces. Emmy also makes gifts for her family and loves crafting with her art teacher, Terry Haney Hardison, (pictured below).
She lights up when she talks about her boyfriend. They used go out each month to do something fun, but now much of their time together is spent on their phones using Facetime. "Occasionally he will come to the house," Kim explains, as he is a big part of their whole family. "We all love him," Kim shares with a smile almost as big as Emmy's!
Emmy has many fond memories of going to the beach and the mountains of North Carolina with her parents and younger brother. She gets excited when she talks about going to the zoo, monster truck rallies, playing mini-golf and soaking in the hot tub while on vacation. She and her family are very much looking forward to the day when the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror and they can resume making great memories with family and friends.
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Apply for
Respite Services or First in Families assistance
Apply to be a Respite Worker HERE
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We Heart The Arc
has new date
We moved the date for our outdoor event to April 21, 2022 at Rubicon Farm in West End, and now we're excited to let you know that tickets are on sale.
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual We Heart The Arc fundraising event to raise awareness and money for those we serve. A catered dinner will be provided along with a cash bar, silent and live auctions and a performance by The Arc's own JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR! We hope you'll join us for a fun-filled evening. Stay tuned on social media for sponsor information and sneak peeks of our auction items!
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The Puzzle Piece
Wow, what an experience roaming around this expansive and well appointed thrift shop in Whispering Pines! With a nod to autism in their name, The Puzzle Piece is now accepting donations for 5 non-profits in the area who have helped their son with special needs, including The Arc of Moore County! "We're giving back to the community who has helped us for so many years," says owner Chris Garton. She and her husband Brian, both retired military personnel, run a very organized and clean place. Stop by, shop and donate to your favorite charity. www.thepuzzlepieceshop.com/
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U.S. Adaptive Open Championship coming to Pinehurst
The USGA has announced the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open Championship at Pinehurst #6 coming this July. This event will feature the world's best golfers with disabilities. Find information here: USGA Adaptive Golf
If you'd like to volunteer for the event, please click below for additional information:
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Here's What's Coming Up...
APRIL
4/21/22 We Heart The Arc dinner and auction
JUNE
6/10/22 Drive Fore The Arc Golf Tournament
6/16/22 Annual PROM at The Fair Barn
JULY
7/18 - 7/20 U.S. Adaptive Open Championship
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We invite you to join those who have already made the commitment to
membership with The Arc!
Believe in our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, support and services.
We'd love to have you join us,
together we are making a difference!
#AchieveWithUs
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Tidbits...
- Our office is typically open 10:00-3:00 Monday through Thursday and 10:00-1:00 on Friday. We ask that you call for an appointment if you need to meet with our staff. Face masks are not required in our offices for the fully vaccinated, but suggested for all others.
- Please consider The Arc when creating or revising your will, bequest or mandatory disbursement from an IRA. We would be honored to be included in your plans. We would be happy to discuss this option with your further. Call Wendy Carter for details, (910) 692-8272.
- Your greatest compliment to us is sharing this email with a friend! Please forward to someone who may be interested in the happenings of The Arc. We thank you.
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