On November 12, 2015

ARC-Rutland Area annual Halloween dance, a community success

Dear Editor,

On Sunday, Oct. 25, approximately 70 members, friends and supporters of ARC-Rutland Area arrived at the Bomoseen Grange Hall for their annual Halloween Dance. That afternoon the hall was filled with music, munchies, costumes and plenty of dancing. Lori Anna and Bob Mason, did a super job as DJs and provided a delightful assortment of music “witch” allowed everyone to participate, dancing or not.

People with developmental disabilities, their families and friends continue to enjoy living within their communities and reaching their goals. Our Maggie Pak’s Members’ awards acknowledge the efforts put forth in accomplishing goals and seeing the contributions made to one’s own life, their family or community. With contributions comes acceptance and a sense of belonging, which is socially vital.

ARC Rutland Area’s Self Advocates group has a training they provide to local business and organization showing the strengths of people with developmental disabilities. The training can be done in 5 minutes or can last up to an hour, call for a training in your place.

Thanks must go to the members of the Sunshine Fund and Bomoseen Grange for providing the DJ, hall donation, decorations and beverages. It takes much help from many, and all of the contributions towards making this party the success is what keeps us able to provide this event for the community, year after year.

It is with these activities and donations, that people with developmental disabilities are able to make more meaningful connections in their daily lives. Without community connections it is extremely difficult for natural supportive relationships to develop. We all have a circle of support (friends, relatives, coworkers, and acquaintances) that we have created naturally to fulfill our needs and wants. This dance is another way to help people with disabilities to expand a portion of their circle. We surely value this community opportunity.

Our next event is our annual membership meeting, held on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, from 2-4 p.m., at the Godnick Center in Rutland.  Call 775-1370 for more info, all are invited.

Sincerely,

Lisa S. Lynch, executive director, ARC Rutland Area is a United Way of Rutland County member agency

Do you want to submit feedback to the editor?

Send Us An Email!

Related Posts

Gov. Phil Scott, we’ve never needed you more, where are you?

July 2, 2025
Dear Editor, I was scheduled to be the final speaker at the “No Kings” rally in Burlington last week. Unfortunately, the event ran longer than anticipated, and I was not able to address the crowd. Here’s what I had planned to say:  Good afternoon. My name is Larry Satcowitz. I’m a state representative from Randolph.…

H.454 passed but not a done deal

July 2, 2025
By Rep. Peter Conlon Editor’s note: Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, is chair of the House Education Committee. The passage of the education bill, H. 454, in the General Assembly, and presumably gaining the governor’s signature into law, marks the start of efforts to transform Vermont’s education system into one that recognizes the incredible demographic changes…

The worst bill in modern U.S. history

July 2, 2025
By U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Editor’s note: Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) gave the following remarks Sunday, June 29, on the floor of the U.S. Senate opposing President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Mr. President: President Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” now on the floor of the Senate, is the most dangerous piece of legislation in the modern history…

Protecting SNAP protects farmers

July 2, 2025
Dear Editor, As the director of the Burlington Farmers Market I am deeply concerned about what’s happening in Congress right now and the potential to gut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, two of the most essential programs that help people put food on the table and get the healthcare they need. At our…