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United Way of the Midlands April 2016 Volume 12, Issue 4 The Arc of Omaha & Career Solutions, Inc. Gazette Inside this issue: Ollie’s Night Out ............................................. 1 2016 Bizarre & Unique Holidays ............... 2 Zoo Animals Word Search .......................... 2 2016 Arc Membership ................................. 2 Parent to Parent ............................................. 3 Sibshops .......................................................... 4 Tween Scene ................................................... 5 PRISM ................................................................ 6 Next Chapter Book Club ............................. 7 Ultimate Life .................................................... 8 In the Spotlight ............................................. 9 Just Friends ............................................. 10-11 Adult Services Events .......................... 12-14 Photo Gallery ............................................... 15 Staff Directory.............................................. 16 Ollie Webb Center, Inc. • 1941 South 42nd Street • Suite 122 • Omaha, NE 68105 • 402.346.5220 Mission Statement To enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through support, programs and advocacy. The Arc of Omaha is a member agency of the United Way of the Midlands and a Chapter of The Arc of Nebraska and the U.S. Ollie’s Night Out Featuring: Women’s clothing and accessories out of the ordinary from Mainstream Boutique 15% of sales proceeds will be donated to Career Solutions, Inc. at Ollie Webb Center, Inc., a local non-profit agency providing employment, education and in-home services for adults with developmental disabilities. Call 402.346.5220 for more information. an event to benefit people with disabilities Come and go as you please. Parking at the door. Bring a friend! When: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Mainstream Boutique 1201 South 157th Street (Traditions – West Pacific Crossing – 157th and Pacific) The 9th Annual

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United Way of the Midlands

April 2016Volume 12, Issue 4

The Arc of Omaha & Career Solutions, Inc.

GazetteInside this issue:

Ollie’s Night Out.............................................1

2016 Bizarre & Unique Holidays...............2

Zoo Animals Word Search ..........................2

2016 Arc Membership .................................2

Parent to Parent .............................................3

Sibshops ..........................................................4

Tween Scene ...................................................5

PRISM ................................................................6

Next Chapter Book Club .............................7

Ultimate Life....................................................8

In the Spotlight .............................................9

Just Friends.............................................10-11

Adult Services Events..........................12-14

Photo Gallery ............................................... 15

Staff Directory.............................................. 16

Ollie Webb Center, Inc. • 1941 South 42nd Street • Suite 122 • Omaha, NE 68105 • 402.346.5220

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through support, programs

and advocacy.

The Arc of Omaha is a member

agency of the United Way of the

Midlands and a Chapter of The Arc

of Nebraska and the U.S.

Ollie’s Night Out

Featuring:Women’s clothing and accessories out of the

ordinary from Mainstream Boutique

15% of sales proceeds will be donated to Career Solutions, Inc. at Ollie Webb Center, Inc., a local non-profit agency providing employment,

education and in-home services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Call 402.346.5220 for more information.

an event to benefit people with disabilities

Come and go as you please. Parking at the door. Bring a friend!

When: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Mainstream Boutique •1201 South 157th Street (Traditions – West Pacific Crossing – 157th and Pacific)

The 9th Annual

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OLLIE'S BULLETIN BOARD

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April 2016Bizarre & Unique Holidays

1 April Fool’s Day2 National Peanut Butter &

Jelly Day4 Tell a Lie Day7 No Housework Day14 International Moment of

Laughter Day16 National Stress Awareness

Day20 Volunteer Recognition Day30 Honesty Day

“Time and money spent in helping people to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.” ~ Henry Ford

The Arc of Omaha 2016 Membership FormYour membership will be valid from January 1 through December 31, 2016

Thank you for your past support! Please consider once again being a part of our team!

Name (s) _________________________________________________________________________(As you wish it to appear when we publicly recognize our members.)

Address _________________________________________________________________________

City/State____________________________________________________ Zip _________________

Phone _________________________ E-mail ** __________________________________________

**May we send our monthly newsletter to your e-mail address: ____Yes ____No

Each Single Membership is entitled to one (1) vote. Each family membership is entitled to two (2) votes.

Please circle: Single $25 Family $40 Contributing $75 Sustaining $100 Corporate $150

❒ I would like to sponsor an additional single membership for a person who is unable to pay, for an additional $25

Total amount enclosed: $______________

Please make your check payable to Ollie Webb Center, Inc. Mail this form and your check to:Ollie Webb Center, Inc., 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105

Your contribution is tax deductible.

You are doing more than mere giving when you become a member of The Arc of Omaha. You are supporting efforts to help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families lead lives of greater independence, productivity, integration, inclusion and self-determination. By joining now, your membership will be valid for the calendar year 2016. Membership options are outlined below.

The privileges of membership in The Arc of Omaha include:

Use of the Ollie Webb Center, Inc. pass to the Henry Doorly Zoo, discounts to many activities and events for individuals of all ages sponsored by The Arc of Omaha, support from The Arc of Nebraska and The Arc of the United States, including representation at local, state and national policy forums and publications sharing important information on a variety of topics, and the satisfaction of supporting a local agency that informs the public of the needs, rights and abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities.

2016 Arc of Omaha Membership Drive!

BAT BEAR COUGAR

ELEPHANT FOX GECKO

GIRAFFE GORILLA KANGAROO

KOALA LION MONKEY

PENGUIN SNAKE TIGER

TURTLE

Zoo Animals

Word Search

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K L K U E K I K I

A J E K Y A G C U

N F N P C N E E G

S O O T H G R G N

M U O X U A I C E

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PARENT TO PARENTFor Children, Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs and their Families

by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Parent to ParentOmaha

Have you heard?.... You need to get on THE LIST!

In Nebraska, parents of children with an intellectual or developmental disability often hear, “You need to get on THE LIST!” What is this list? Why are we told to get on it when my child is so young?

In Nebraska, all students that graduate from a Nebraska school are eligible for Developmental Disability Day Services at age 21. Additionally, Residential Services are available to adults in the order that they were put on the Waiting List Registry of Unmet Needs, otherwise known as “The List.” It is for this reason and because our state legislature reviews the number of people on the list to determine future budgeting, that you should get your family member on the list as soon as possible. A person with a disability can be put on the list AT ANY AGE, this includes infants.

How to request to get on the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Registry of Unmet Needs:Call Kendra at the Department of Health and Human Serves 402-471-8720 and request an application for the Waiting List Registry for your child. She will mail you the Division of Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Application. It primarily has questions about the person with disabilities, a check list of documentation that may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and consent for them to request this info from doctors, schools, psychologists etc. There should not be any questions about family income as it is not a factor in becoming eligible.

You might ask; “How will residential services benefit my family member with intellectual or develop-mental disabilities? Residential services can range from support in the home, services that assist the person with disabilities to gain independent skills and also supporting a residence other than the family home.

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SIBSHOPS(Ages 6 -13)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

SIBSHOPSSIBSHOPSSIBSHOPSA SPECIAL & UNIQUE PROGRAM JUST FOR BROTHERS

& SISTERS WHO HAVE A SIBLING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Sibshops is an award-winning, nationally affiliated program for the brothers and sisters of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sibshops are lively celebrations which convey a sense of joy, wonder, and play!

The program is uniquely designed to provide high-energy activities for the siblings of children with developmental disabilities. Sibshops is a place where siblings may obtain peer support and education within a recreational context; while having fun, sibs connect with each other about similar experiences. Lunch is served.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the United Way of the Midlands.Please contact [email protected] to find out more about the program.

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RSVP’s should be received no later than the Monday before the event.

Cost:If you are an Ollie Webb

Center, Inc. Member the cost is: 9-13 year-olds - 8 sessions $100

6-8 year-olds - 4 sessions $50

Non-Members cost:

9-13 year-olds - 8 sessions $125

6-8 year-olds - 4 sessions $60Individual sessions may be purchased at $12.50

each for members and $15 each for non-members.

Contributions to the Sibshops Scholarship fund are welcomed and will help a sibling

who cannot afford to attend the opportunity to participate in

Sibshops.

9-13 year-olds: meet on the

2nd Saturday of the month.

9-13 year old Sibs will meet on

April 9 from

9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Last Sibshops

for this school year

6-8 year-olds meet on the

2nd Saturday of the month.

6-8 year old Sibs will meet on April 9 from

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Last Sibshops

for this school year

Saturday, April 9, 2016

9-13 year old Sibs:9:00 a.m. to noon

6-8 year old Sibs: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo!

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FAMILY SERVICES(Tweens with Special Needs - ages 10 - 13 years old)by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Page 5

J o i n t h e P a r t y !

Zumba-like Dance Party will help tweens develop a healthy lifestyle and

incorporate fitness as a natural part of their week by making fitness fun.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Foodie Fix is a fun way to learn and reinforce basic skills in the kitchen, while

spending time with friends. We cook, then eat together!

Cost: • Dance Party 2 Nights: $5/Arc member & $10/non-member

• Foodie Fix : $15/Arc member, $20/non-member

• Snack & Chat: $5/Arc member & $10/non-member

• Artist for a Day: $5/Arc member & $10/non-member

Please note: Class size is limited to 10 people.

Registration info will be sent upon confirmation of space availability.

Contact [email protected] to inquire if space is available.

C o o k i n g F u n !

Thursday, April 7 & 21, 2016

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.F u n w i t h F r i e n d s !

Thursday, April 28, 2016

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. F u n P r a c t i c i n gS o c i a l S k i l l s !

An opportunity to engage in a relaxing painting event.

Creative Occupations Club (O.T. Club/Creighton

University) members will lead participants in a step by

step demonstration to painting the featured piece.

Snack included.

P a i n t i n g o n C a n v a s !

Saturday, April 2, 2016

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Only 10 spots! RSVP early!

Snack & Chat follows a Social Skills curriculum that offers the Tweens a practical

way to develop social skills used for a lifetime! We’ll also have a healthy snack!

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PARENT RESOURCE INFORMATION& SUPPORT MEETINGS

by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Page 6

PARENT RESOURCE and INFORMATION SUPPORT MEETINGS

Brought to you by: ESU #3, the Early Development Network Services Coordination,

Omaha Area Planning Region Teams and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. Prism Project

PARENT RESOURCE and INFORMATION SUPPORT MEETINGS

Join us for a morning workshop designed especially for grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings & other extended family members of children with special needs. This workshop is not for the parents of children with disabilities, but rather this workshop is especially focused on Grandparents and other extended family members concerning their role in supporting a child between the ages of birth-age 8 with a disability in their family.

Grandparents & Extended Family Workshop

Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016

Location: ESU #3 • 6949 South 110th St. • Omaha, NE • Lower Level: Cass/Douglas Room

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Fee: Free! (includes Breakfast & Lunch) No-shows will be billed $5 per individual

Grandparents Workshop - Saturday, May 7, 2016Registrations due: April 26, 2016

Free! (includes Breakfast and Lunch) No-shows will be billed $5 per individual

Mail to: ESU #3, Christy Vlcek-Baker • 6949 South 110th St., • Omaha, NE 68128 • email: [email protected]

Relationship to Child: _____________________ Age of Child ______ School District Student Attends _________________

Name (s):________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:____________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________ Email____________________________________

Number attending: ______________

Accommodations Needed: _________________________________________________________________________________

*Information provided in alternate format at your request (i.e. Braille, interpreter, etc.)

Schedule of Events:

8:00 Registration and Breakfast (Provided)9:00-10:00 Managing Difficult Behaviors

10:15-11:15 ABLE Accounts – How to Open an account, rules and how it will impact people with special needs’ financial

future-Ollie Webb Center, Inc. & First National Bank, Nebraska ABLE provider11:15-12:15 Choose your session: A) Strategies to Promote Communication B) Jen Miller, P.T.I. Nebraska: Rebuilding Hopes

and Dreams after a Diagnosis C) Dixie Trevarthen, ESU#2: iPads Tips and Applications for use with children

with special needs D) Early Development Network; Tools and Tips for Navigating Services

12:15-1:15 Lunch (Provided)- Area Disability Organizations will each give a 5 minute overview of their services and be available for questions

1:15-1:30 Wrap-up & Evaluations

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NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUBby Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Page 7

Friendship & literacy in a community setting!

12 Clubs Meeting in the Omaha Metro Area!

Next Chapter Book ClubNext Chapter Book Club

• New club forming in

the 90th and Maple

area! Send an email

ASAP to get involved!

• Book Clubs meets once a week for an hour as a small group at a local coffee shop to read and discuss a book.

• All reading levels can participate! 

• Members enjoy social connections and the delight of expanding their literacy.

• Contact [email protected].

13 Clubs Meeting in the Omaha Metro Area!13 Clubs Meeting in the Omaha Metro Area!13 Clubs Meeting in the Omaha Metro Area!

Supporting the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities

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ULTIMATE LIFE PROGRAM(Ages 18 and Older)

by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Ultimate

Page 8

The Ultimate Life Program is the place to be for fun and friends!

The Ultimate Life Program is a fee-based recreation program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 18 years and older. This program offers opportunities for adults to participate in small, planned group activities or one-on-one outings of their choice in the community. Trained companions accompany

participants. Transportation to and from the activities is part of the program.

APPLY NOW! Registration fee $30.

For an application, contact: [email protected]

Ultimate Life Friends Explore at the Durham Museum!

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Tanya Pietron and Fear LiathThe Art of Imagination’s latest theatre production premiered at the Blue Barn Theatre on February 22nd, 23rd, and 24th to sold out crowds. Fear Liath, written and directed by local theatre artist Amy Kunz, is the story of the village of Dingle, Ireland. Dark spirits infest expensive fabric in the Scottish highlands and then journey to Dingle where they come to haunt the inhabitants of the small village. The project, supported in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Federal Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities funds awarded to Ollie Webb Center, Inc. by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, was well received. Funding was also provided by the Blue Stem Prairie Foundation.

Tanya Pietron, the painting instructor of The Art of Imagination, reported that the program sold $270 worth of student artwork during the three perfor-mances. “This is the most money we’ve made during one of our art sales,” she said. 60% of money received from artwork sales goes to the student artists and the remaining 40% is put into an art supplies fund. Tanya generously donates her time when selling her students’ work. “I love it,” she told me. “I love helping my students to market and sell their artwork. It helps develop confidence in their abilities as well as puts a little money into their pockets.” Tanya said that she enjoys watching her

students discover a true love of art. She continued, “I remember when I first fell in love with art. I was in grade school and our art teacher had each of us carve an animal shape into a brick which went into a section of a new school addition. My ladybug is still there, right outside the gym.”

This is only the first of many future theatre partner-ships between The Art of Imagination and the Blue Barn Theatre. There are already plans being made to create an entirely new production for next year. Opera Omaha and Love’s Jazz and Art Center have both expressed interest in joining the project. It will be a year-long endeavor, with Amy Kunz returning to direct again. The goal is to provide inclusive professional opportunities for theatre artists with and without disabilities in the Omaha metropolitan area.

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JUST FRIENDS NEWS(Ages 13 -18)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Page 10

Saturday, April 16 (RSVP by 4/11)

Saturday, May 21 (RSVP by 5/21)

12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

OWCI

Cost: $15/Arc member • $20/non-memberRSVP to: [email protected]

Spend the afternoon socializing, eating

lunch and watching a movie with friends.

(Movie suggestions are welcome.)

Teen Lunch and Film Club

Being able to cook is such an important life skill, join us for a fun filled evening of

socialization while practicing our skills of cutting, spreading, measuring, and many

other cooking skills! Meal is provided!

Guy’s Nights

April 4 (RSVP by 4/1)

May 2 (RSVP by 4/28)

Girl’s Nights

April 18 (RSVP by 4/14)

May 16 (RSVP by 4/13)

Location: OWCI

Cost: $15 for Arc members $20 for non-members

RSVP to Amanda Clark at:[email protected]

Teen Food and Friends

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our newest mentee/mentor

matches, Sofia Hermosillo and Hannah Minor

Cosponsored by the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation

Cinco de Mayo Dance!Dance with live DJ, photobooth and light

refreshments!

Friday, May 6, 2016

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Mockingbird Community Center

10242 Mockingbird Drive

Cost $10 (no charge for staff/parents)

Please RSVP to [email protected]

by May 3, 2016

Chelsea Robinson and Victoria Fleming (as well as Karly

Schlecht and CiCi Lampman – not pictured)!

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JUST FRIENDS NEWS(Ages 13 -18)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Page 11

RESERVATION FORM – Just Friends Name:_____________________________________________________ Phone #: (_____)________________

Address:___________________________________________________ Zip: ___________________________ Date of Birth:______________________________ Allergies: _____________________________________ Emergency Contact ________________________ Emergency Phone: _____________________________

I allow the use of images for public relations purposes and release and discharge Ollie Webb Center, Inc. and its employees and volunteers from

any liability as a result of my child’s participation in the Just Friends Program *Signature: ________________________________

PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENT(S) THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PAYMENT

Guy’s Night Food & Friends (April 4) (May 2) ...................................... $15 Arc members/ $20 non-members

Teen Lunch and Film Club (April 16) (May 21) .................................. $15 Arc members/ $20 non-members

Girl’s Night Food & Friends (April 18) (May 16) ................................... $15 Arc members/ $20 non-members

Cinco De Mayo Dance (May 6) ................................................................. $10 Arc members/ $15 non-members

Taking Care of Me Classes (May 13 and May 20) ............................. $15 Arc members/ $20 non-members per class

Total Enclosed: $____________ Please make checks payable to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Return to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc., Just Friends, 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105

All Ages: 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

at Ollie Webb Center, Inc.$15 per class for members / $20 per class for non-members

Friday, May 13: “Taking Care of Me” A basic guide for First Aid/CPR and Staying Safe

The goals of this class are to introduce basic First Aid and CPR training (no certifications) and get students thinking about safe practices at home and in the world. Preventing accidents is just as important as knowing what to do after they happen!

Friday, May 20: “Taking Care of Me” A guide to healthy lifestyle choices, hygiene and body image.

The goals of this class are to show everyone the impact of making good healthy choices and bad unhealthy choices on our bodies and personal body image.

Please email Amanda Clark with questions and to RSVP: [email protected]

“Taking Care of Me” Safety and

Lifestyle Classes

for Teens and Adults

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ADULT SERVICES (Ages 19 and Older)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Page 12

Lunch and Film Club is an afternoon of socializing over

lunch and watching the latest

blockbuster DVD on the large projector

screen at the Ollie Webb Center. (Film and lunch

suggestions are always welcome.)

12:30-3:00 p.m. at OWCI

Cost: $15/Arc member - $20/non memberPlease note:

Class size is limited to 12 people.

Before sending in your check/registration, contact Amanda at 402.346.5220 ext. 31 or

[email protected] to see if space is available.

April 30: Send RSVP form to Amanda by April 25.

May 28: Send RSVP form to Amanda by May 20.

Adult Lunch and Film Club

Adult Food and Friends is a fun way to reinforce basic skills in the kitchen, while spending time with new and old friends. We cook then eat together!

5:30-7:30 p.m. at OWCI

Cost: $15/Arc member - $20/non member

Please note:

Class size is limited to 7 people.

Before sending in your check/registration, contact Amanda at 402.346.5220 ext. 31 or [email protected] to see if space is still available.

April 5: Please RSVP no later than April 1. (19-30 years old ONLY)

April 19: Please RSVP no later than April 12. (30 years and older ONLY)

May 3: Please RSVP no later than April 27. (19-30 years old ONLY)

May 17: Please RSVP no later than May 12. (30 years and older ONLY)

Adult Food and Friends

The theme is a “carnival”..there will be Karaoke, bingo, arts and crafts as well as snacks.

Sunday, April 3, 2016 • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Skutt Ballroom • Creighton - 2500 California Plaza

The history behind the event: This is the 7th annual “Hand In Hand.” Part of the Creighton core values is to serve others and

one way is by putting on Hand-in-Hand, which is not only fun for the guests but also the volunteers. All of the volunteers are

Creighton students- graduate students as well as undergrads who help us with the events and each activity is sponsored and

run by a student group on campus.

Cost $5 - Send in with registration or pay at the door

RSVP to Amanda Clark by March 4,

at: [email protected]

Cosponsored by Creighton University

Hand in Hand

Cinco de Mayo Dance!See page 10 for all the details.

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ADULT SERVICES (Ages 19 and Older)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

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Hand in Hand at Creighton (April 3) (Areas marked with an * are required)... $5 Arc members/ $10 non-membersAdult Food & Friends .................................................................................... $15 Arc members/ $20 non-members19-30 year-olds: April 5 • May 3 - 30 years and older: April 19 • May 17Art Class (April 22) ........................................................................................... $15 Arc members/ $20 non-membersAdult Lunch and Film Club (March 19) ( April 30)................................ $15 Arc member/ $20 non-membersCinco De Mayo Dance (May 6) ................................................................. $10 Arc members/ $15 non-membersTaking Care of Me Classes (May 13 and May 20) ............................. $15 Arc members/ $20 non-members per class

Total Enclosed: $____________ Please make checks payable to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Return to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc., Adult Services, 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105

RESERVATION FORM – Adult ServicesName:_____________________________________________________ Phone #: (_____)________________

Address:____________________________________________________ Zip: __________________________ Date of Birth:______________________________ *Allergies: _____________________________________ Emergency Contact ________________________ Emergency Phone: _____________________________

*T-shirt size (only for Hand in Hand) ___________

I allow the use of images for public relations purposes and release and discharge Ollie Webb Center, Inc. and its employees and volunteers from

any liability as a result of my child’s participation in the Adult Services Program *Signature: _______________________________

PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENT(S) THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PAYMENT

All Ages: 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

at Ollie Webb Center, Inc.$15 per class for members / $20 per class for non-members

Friday, May 13: “Taking Care of Me” A basic guide for First Aid/CPR and Staying Safe

The goals of this class are to introduce basic First Aid and CPR training (no certifications) and get students thinking about safe practices at home and in the world. Preventing accidents is just as important as knowing what to do after they happen!

Friday, May 20: “Taking Care of Me” A guide to healthy lifestyle choices, hygiene and body image.

The goals of this class are to show everyone the impact of making good healthy choices and bad unhealthy choices on our bodies and personal body image.

Please email Amanda Clark with questions and to RSVP: [email protected]

“Taking Care of Me” Safety and

Lifestyle Classes

for Teens and Adults

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ADULT SERVICES (Ages 19 and Older)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Date: April 22nd, 2016 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Location: Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

You Are Invited To Our Springtime Painting Event

For OWCI Participants!

$20 per participant, includes 1 canvas and painting materials, guided artist-instructors (Cathy and Jeff Ballard)

2 glasses of wine (optional), light snacks, punch, lively conversation and fun! Space is Limited

Please RSVP by Apr 15th by emailing:

$20 per gu

2 glas

2nd, 2016 – 8:30 PM ebb Center, Inc.

articipants!

canvas and painting materials, (Cathy and Jeff Ballard) ), light snacks, punch, lively n! Space is Limited r 15th by emailing:

Weather Policies

The following weather may cause us to cancel and/or reschedule events:

• Tornado warnings

• Extreme heat of 90+ degrees and humidity

• Severe thunderstorms and/or lightening

If the weather is questionable, and you are not sure if an event will be held or cancelled, call 402.346.5220 for event updates.

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OLLIE’S PHOTO GALLERY

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Photos are from The Art of Imagination’s latest theatre production, Fear Liath, that premiered at the Blue Barn Theatre

on February 22nd, 23rd, and 24th to sold out crowds.

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The Arc of Omaha & Career Solutions, Inc.1941 South 42nd StreetSuite 122Omaha, NE 68105-2942

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Serving the Programs of Career Solutions, Inc.402.342.4418

Ext.Annie Anderson Education Coordinator 23Dave Brown Independent Living Coordinator 20Lydia Clark Independent Living Manager 24Jim Hoggatt Artistic Director 30Dena Launderville Education Coordinator 15Mike Loftus Education Coordinator 13Robin McArthur Operations Director 12Janey Ulmer Education Director 14Blaine Villafuerte Employment Services Manager 28Amanda Wells Intake & QA Specialist 19

Serving the Programs of The Arc of Omaha402.346.5220

Ext.Judy Bednarz Program Specialist (Stars Basketball)Amanda Clark Program Coordinator 31 (Adult Services, Best Buddies, Just Friends, Sibshops) Denise Gehringer Program Coordinator 33 (Family Services, First Chapter Book Club, Next Chapter Book Club, PRISM, Ultimate Life, Stars Basketball, Tween Scene, Parent to Parent)Jen Rauch Program Specialist (Best Buddies)Aimee Addison Program AssistantMegan Johnson Program AssistantGina Urbanski Program Assistant

Administrative Office Staff402.346.5220

Ext.Laurie Ackermann Executive Director 17Lisa Dougherty Human Resource Manager 22Mavis Hall Accounting Associate 21Jenny Koley Receptionist 11Cathy Smith Controller 26Kerree Taylor Administrative Assistant 10

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