Rainbow Preschool Wishlist

The Holidays are coming, and we are always in need of supplies for the Preschool! 

This list is also always available on the website.

RAINBOW PRESCHOOL’S WISH LIST

Please look over this list and send one or two!

Children’s music/cd’s	Puzzles (6 & 10pc)	Stickers- regular /seasonal	Markers
Little Tykes fishing pole w/fish	Bag of play sand	Shaving cream	Balls (different sizes)
Bingo markers	Water color books	Feathers	Baby wipes
Tape (all kinds)	Pegs/peg board	Batteries (all sizes)	Brown lunch bags
Books	Wash Cloths	Clorox Wipes	Cereal
CD player (kids)	Corn starch	Sponges	Hand Towels
Play-Doh	Koosh balls	White rice	Cotton balls
Velcro (self sticking)	Counting cubes	Bean bag chair filling	Multicultural dolls
Hole punchers	Wiggly eyes	Train set	Spray bottles
Fat pencils	Tacky glue	Blow horns	Squirt toys
Beach Towels	Food coloring	Straws & crazy straws	Cookie cutters
Kitchen timers	Fisher Price toys	Beans- assorted dryed	Small tunnels
Clothes (size 2-6)	Fiskar scissors	Tag boards	Yoga Mats
Dolls that identify their body parts	Baby Dolls	Kleenex	Yoga blocks
Simple childhood board games	Shape sorters	Sand paper	Yoga straps

Donations can be dropped off at our Rainbow Preschool Office Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 at:

243 South Main Street, Albion

Or

64 Walnut Street, Batavia

Thank you for your support

Orleans Correctional Facility Make a Difference Day Donation

The Arc of Orleans County would like to thank the Orleans Correctional Facility for their support of Rainbow Preschool and their donation of $300.  Each year, Orleans Correctional holds a "Make a Difference Day" and money raised benefits not-for-profits and organizations in the Western New York area.  We greatly appreciate how very generous they have been with their support of the Preschool for many years! 

The Orleans Correctional Facility also supports Nutrifare/Meals on Wheels with Make a Difference Day donations each year. 

Thanks for Your Support at the Ham Loaf Dinner!

Thank you to everyone who come to support Arc of Genesee Orleans at the Ham Loaf Dinner last week. We had a decent turn out, and everyone enjoyed themselves!

A big thank you to the volunteers that helped run the dinner, and the kitchen staff who prepared it! 

Ham Loaf Dinner: TOMORROW Thursday, October 13th

Ham Loaf Dinner: Thursday, October 13th

The annual Ham Loaf dinner is tomorrow! This meal is a local favorite, and is anticipated by many of our supporters! Proceeds will benefit Arc of Genesee Orleans Nutri-Fair Meals on Wheels Program. Take outs will be available! There will also be a 50/50 raffle! Call 589-7817 for more info.

The dinner will include: 
Homemade Ham Loaf
Peas with Pearl Onions
AuGratin Potatoes
Dinner Roll
A variety of drinks
Brownie Dessert

Where: Nutri-fair/Meals-on-Wheels, 16 East Academy Street, South door, Albion, NY 14411
When: Thursday October 13th, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
How Much: $9

National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

Celebrating Disability Inclusion for More than 70 Years

   

National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month has been observed each October since 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week."  It celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.


You can learn more about the origins and evolution of  National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month and other important events in disability employment history at the New York State Department of Labor's website at https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/  and for more information you can go to the New York State Education Department Adult Career & Continuing Ed Services website at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/ndeam.

October Autism Support Group

Autism

Support Group

 

Date: 10/26/16

Time: 6:30 pm -8:30 pm

 

Location:  The Arc of Genesee Orleans

122 Caroline Street Albion, NY 1441

 

Registration Requested

 

** Last meeting of 2016***

For further information & questions,

please contactKristen Ostrander

585-589-1750 ext. 2231 or kostrander@arcoforleans.org

Empowering Families Program

through Arc of  Genesee Orleans