client corner client newsletter january 2015
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Client Corner Client Newsletter January 2015TRANSCRIPT
Client CORNER
2015
THE
January
Healthy cooking was the name of the
game on December 18, 2014 when
instructors Dan & Linda Gregor and
Assistant Nancy Garcia from the Jamie
Oliver Food Foundation came to teach a
group of Clients how to make a healthy
and nutritious breakfast! The class began
with basic instruction on the importance
of washing your hands before, during and
after cooking, practicing knife safety in the
kitchen, and the dangers of cross-
contamination. After a detailed demon-
stration of the meal to be prepared was
given, it was time for the cooking to start!
The meal to be prepared? “All-American
Pancakes” with “Simplest Fruit Salad,”
both adapted from Jamie’s Food Revolu-
tion! While some mixed the ingredients for
the “All-American Pancakes,” a nice, sim-
ple recipe that consists of only 5 ingredi-
ents, others worked on chopping up the
fruit for the “Simplest Fruit Salad” that
would replace syrup as the topping for the
pancakes with a healthier alternative! The
“Simplest Fruit Salad” mixes honey and
plain yogurt to place atop your fruit slices
of oranges, apples and bananas! Almond
and poppy seeds can also be added for
more texture and nutritional value! Once
the cooks were done, they were able to
enjoy their meals with a glass of nice, re-
freshing fruit-infused water made from left
-over peels of the oranges that went into
the “Simplest Fruit Salad.” “I learned a lot
about healthy ingredients,” said Client
Nancy Butchko. “I loved my pancakes!”
Giving Back!
NEW FACES
at BARC
BEN
(Packaging)
MONTRELL
Supported
Employment)
On December 16, 2014, three BARC buses
full of members from the Bakersfield ARC
Council and Clients from Access Now
made their way downtown to the KGET
Studios at 2120 L Street! The Clients
descended upon the news studios, toys in
hand, to donate to the 17 Days of
Christmas toy drive! KGET teamed with
the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
and the Bakersfield Homeless Center to
host the toy drive which collected toys
for less fortunate members of the Boys &
Girls Club of Kern County and the
Bakersfield Homeless Center! When the
call for action went out, BARC knew that
we needed to support our community by
giving to this worthy cause! “We were
glad to be able to give back and provide
help to the less fortunate kids in the com-
munity,” said ARC Council Chairman
Jimmy Layton. “It made our season
brighter and we hope it brightened the
Holidays for the children.”
Cooking up a Storm!
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
January 19 January 19 -- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 16 February 16 -- President’s dayPresident’s day
* Supported Employment Holidays may * Supported Employment Holidays may
differ from those above. Please check differ from those above. Please check
with your supervisor to ensure that you with your supervisor to ensure that you
are not scheduled to work!are not scheduled to work!
Wishing you good
health, happiness, and
success in the coming
year and always!
Happy New Year!
CLIENT
SPOTLIGHT
JOSEPH ALVA
Guard Shack
How long at BARC: 2.5 YEARS
Work Site: SOUTH GUARD
SHACK
Birth Place: BAKERSFIELD, CA
Raised: BAKERSFIELD, CA
Most Outrageous Thing I Have Done in my Life: I HAVEN’T DONE
ANYTHING CRAZY
Personal Goal: TO WIN THE
LOTTERY
Something Few People at BARC
Know About Me: I AM FUNNY
What I enjoy most about BARC:
MAKING MONEY
If you could meet one famous per-son past or present, who would it
be: PAUL WALKER
FAVORITES
Food: PIZZA
Sports Team: NEW ENGLAND
PATRIOTS
Musician or Group: ZAP & ROGER
Color: RED, BLUE, BLACK
TV Show: NONE
Movie: ESCAPE PLAN
Dream Vacation Spot: LAS VEGAS
What Staff and Clients are saying about BARC!
“I like working at BARC because I get to earn my own
money. I also like the employees!” - Terrail Lott
“I love working with my
Clients and being someone
they can talk to. I love
seeing the growth of our
Clients from the training we
provide! - Kenny Honor
Serves 4 (Makes 8 pancakes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup 1% milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. melted butter
1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the
milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and stir just until blended.
Don’t over-mix - it’s fine if there are a few lumps.
2. Heat a non-stick griddle or large frying pan over medium heat Grease the grid-
dle with the remaining butter. Using ¼ cup measure, pour the batter onto the
griddle. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and bubbles form on the top of
the pancake.
3. Flip and cook until the second side is also golden, then serve with your favorite
topping.
Serves 4
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp. honey
2 oranges
2 bananas
1 apple
1 tsp. poppy seed
4 tbsp. sliced almonds
1. Stir the yogurt and honey together in a small bowl.
2. Top and tail the oranges. Stand them up on a cutting board and cut off the peel
and the white pith right down the orange. Work over a bowl to catch the juices
and cut the orange segments free, letting them drop right into the bowl.
Squeeze the juice from what’s left of the oranges into the bowl.
3. Wash the apple, cut it into quarters and cut out the core and seeds. Cut the
apples into chunks and add them to the bowl. Peel and slice the bananas and
toss them with the other fruit
4. Spoon the fruit into four bowls and spoon some of the yogurt over each.
Sprinkle the poppy seeds and almonds over the yogurt.
* Recipes adapted from Jamie’s Food Revolution
Santa Claus made a special stop to the BARC Campus on
December 17, 2014 to deliver presents to Clients in the
Access Now and BARC on the MOVE programs. Clients
took their picture with Santa, joined him in singing
Christmas Carols and some even participated in a Santa
Conga Line! “I liked Santa,” said Client Torben
Greenhalgh. “He was fun and gave me a good present!”
A special thank you to MOVE International for bringing
Santa to BARC and giving our Clients a “Holly Jolly”
Christmas!
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Groovin’ Into the Holiday!
The Holiday Dance on December 19,
2014 was a groovin’ good time! Clients
danced to fun and funky music and
enjoyed lots of cookies and punch
(Sugar-Free options were available for
our diabetics)! “I had fun, said Client
Ronnie Mosely. “That was some good
music! I liked the cookies too!” Thanks
to all who donated cookies and to all
who helped make the dance a success!!
ARC Council Candy Grams $1.00
On Sale From February 2 - 12, 2015!
Have a candy gram delivered to that special someone for Valentine’s Day!
Candy grams can be purchased from ARC Council Members!
A Sweet & Tempting Act of Kindness!
Sara and Atlanta Clem of Sweet Temptations Home Bakery
brought cupcakes to the classroom of two of our Access
Now groups to help them celebrate the new year. Upon
meeting one of our groups at Burger King, Sara made the
generous gesture of buying them all lunch. Wanting to
treat them even more, Sara and Atlanta brought the group
cupcakes (sugar-free cupcakes were made for the diabetics)
on New Year’s Eve for their Toast to the New Year party.
Thank you to Sara and Atlanta Clem for your generous
and yummy acts of kindness! Check out Sweet Temptations
on Facebook at Facebook.com/SweetTemptationsHome
Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, February 13, 2015
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Come on up to the pantry and celebrate the season of
love with free cookies and punch! Dance to music on the
patio or sign up for the Dating Game! The ARC Council
will be taking Sweetheart Pictures for $1.00 and raffling
off some wonderful prizes, including a free BARC trip! So
come take a break from the stress of work and have a
little fun! There are limited spots for the Dating Game.
Contestants must sign up in advance with Jeremiah!
Cookie donations are appreciated!
ARC Council raffles tickets are $3.00 or 2 for $5.00.
Universal Studios and
Hollywood Walk of Fame
$250 per person
February 21-22, 2015
Hollywood, CA
Enjoy a day of fun and movie magic at Universal Studios
Hollywood. After an exhilarating day at Universal
Studios, we’ll spend the night down south and rest up for
our next day of fun at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cost includes transportation from BARC, admission to
Universal Studios and hotel accommodations. Please
bring extra money for food and souvenirs.
Reservation and Full Payment Deadline:
January 26, 2015!
Keep an eye out for more information about these
exciting upcoming trips in future newsletters!
April - BARC Prom 2015: Mardi Gras in Moonlight
May - Day Trip to the Los Angeles Zoo
November - Disneyland & Knott’s Berry Farm
If you have any questions or would like to sign up
for a trip, please contact Jeremiah Heitman at
(661) 834-2272 or [email protected]
Caught on Camera!
Theresa & Beatriz (left) posing at the
gardens of Alcatraz in San Francisco!
Carolyn, Torben, & Santos (above) resting
after riding Colossus at Magic Mountain!
January 2015January 2015January 2015
Per Person
Escape the chilly fall weather of Bakersfield with an
escape to Universal Studios Orlando and a Cruise to
the Bahamas! After two exciting days in Orlando,
we’ll hop on board a 4-day Carnival Cruise to the
Bahamas with stops at Nassau and Freeport!
*Price includes airfare, hotel accommodations, interior cruise state-
room, and meals. Please bring extra money for excursions and cruise
ship gratuity. Rates are based on double occupancy. Cruise state-
room upgrades & individual occupancy are available at an additional
cost.
* Prices and dates are subject to change.
$250.00 Deposit Deadline:
March 11, 2015