June 2015 Calendar of EventsDATE EVENT DETAILS3 Residential Committee 3:30PM, Arc Administration5 Fiesta of Five Flags Block Party 1:30 PM, North 10th Avenue11 Aktion Club 8AM, Pollak Training Center11 Dr. Ron Lucchino Presentation 5 - 6:30 PM, Pollak Training Center12 Employee In-Service All Day Programs Closed13 BINGO @ AmVets Post 292 12 - 3 PM, 955 Dogtrack Road17 Arc Foundation Meeting 12 Noon, Arc Administration18 New Opportunities Committee 12 Noon, Arc Administration20 Recreation’s trip to Gulfarium 8AM - 2:30PM (See Cover)23 Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 PM, Arc Administration25 Aktion Club 8AM, Pollak Training Center

3932 North 10th AvenuePensacola, Florida 32503850-434-2638www.arc-gateway.org

June 2015

SPOTLIGHTDawna Ritter

The Red Wagon is a publication of The Arc Gateway, Inc. Email your news and photos to bwhitehurst@arc-gateway.org for consideration in the next issue. Many thanks to our corporate sponsors, the Home Builders Association of West Florida, SAE Alumni, CommStructures, Inc. and Combined Insurance Services for their support in bring the Red Wagon to you.

Summer Fun at The Arc Gateway!

Saturday, June 20, 2015Fort Walton Beach, FL

How to Register:RSVP with your name and phone number

before Friday, June 5 by calling Arc Gateway administration, 434-2638

or Janet McIndewar, 432-3490. There is a $5 Refundable Deposit to hold your place.

Only the first 50 people with confirmed reservations will receive free admission and lunch, so be sure to make your

reservations early!Transportation:

Limited free transportation will be available from The Arc Gateway’s Pollak Training Center

10th Ave & Fairfield Dr. Leave at 8:00 a.m. and Return at 2:30 p.m.

This trip is made possible by the generosity of the Zelica Grotto,

in honor of their 100th Anniversary.

2015 Crab Cake Cook-OffPresented by Dr. Stu Bonnin, “The Kids’ Dentist”Hosted at Seville Quarter • Wednesday, July 22 • 6 - 8 pm

Who’s got the best crab cakes in town?You decide!

Unlimited Crab Cakes from several area restaurantsAn Appetizing Silent Auction

Delectible Wine and Beer TastingSale of artwork made by artists of The Arc Gateway.

Tickets are NOW on Sale for $60Don’t delay, tickets are limited.

Sponsorships are availableHelp us ‘Top Off’ the night by sponsoring this tasty event!

Want to Judge? We are raffling off slots for TWO lucky Crab Cake Connouisseurs to

officially judge the Cook-Off! Raffle Tickets are $5 each and will be drawn July 15.

Want to Sponsor, Buy a Ticket or Have Questions?Visit www.arc-gateway.org or contact Grier Halstead at

850-434-2638 x 1105 or email ghalstead@arc-gateway.org

Summer Sale

Save 25% Off Entire Store**

June 2 - 6

Summer Survival Garden Tips SeminarSaturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Arc Gateway Plant NurseryThe Summer heat is here! Learn how to keep your

garden beautiful all summer long! Be prepared with tips about watering, pruning, and fertilizing.

Cost: $5 donationPresented By: Darlene Bonelli, Nursery Manager

Seating is limited, please RSVP to 469-0849

Dawna has been a member of the Pollak Training Center family for 27 years. During that time, she has grown from a quiet, shy, insecure young lady to a still quiet but confident, dependable woman. She is a reliable worker who can be trusted to independently work on an assigned contract. She can work our most complicatedcollating contracts, answer phones, take messages, and forward calls to the correct extensions. She frames and packages photographs for one of our long-standing customers, sorts and prepares documents for shredding, and assists in completing any task asked of her. She loves to help our supervisors and her peers when they need assistance. You will never hear her complain about working and even when

she lets you know about something being done incorrectly or about a peer acting inappropriately, it’s in the most positive way possible. She is a joy to work with and always makes our days with her greetings and short visits to catch up on family, activities, and vacation plans. **Offer Excludes Beads and Artwork made by Arc Gateway artists

What’s happening at Arc Gateway? MEMBERSHIPS & CONTRIBUTIONSJoshua kicks off ‘Pennies for Pearl Nelson” for its fourth year!

Joshua Wilhelm is holding his fourth annual “Pennies for Pearl Nelson” fundraiser! Joshua received therapies from Pearl Nelson Child Development Center when he was two years old. To date, Joshua has raised over $5,000 for the Pearl Nelson Center. Please donate your “change” to help Joshua support Pearl Nelson Center’s life changing work. Please contact us if you would like a collection jar for your business! Also, Joshua has once again used his creativity to make stationery with his artwork to raise additional funds. Please contact the Pearl Nelson Center at 434-7755 for details.

Aktion Club gets a visit from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos “Kazoo”! *Starting June 11, Aktion Club will meet at Pollak Training Center*

The Arc Gateway loses two great friendsGreg Hobbs lived in one of the first Group Homes of The Arc Gateway on Forsythe Drive. He was a dedicated worker at Pollak Industries for over 20 years. Greg was a great performer and actor as he loved to play ‘air’ guitar, and even performed in several Red Wagon Revue shows.Kim Weston worked at the plant nursery for several years, and was one of the fastest ‘pluggers’ the nursery has ever seen. She had the natural ability to make people laugh. Kim never met a stranger and everyone became an instant friend.

You will be missed dear friends!

PALS Students “Get to Work” with Summer Internships and Career ExplorationIn May, PALS students started their first of three summer internships on campus at Pensacola State College. For Micah, he is practicing his graphic art skills at the PSC Foundation. For Josh, he’s trying out two career areas, culinary arts and public safety. By the end of their summer term, PALS students will be able to better plan their future career and focus their studies in those areas this fall. In addition to the internships, PALS students gain experience in a variety of job opportunities each week during their community career exploration. PALS students were “flying high” as each individual got the chance to personally fly an aircraft in simulators at the National Flight Academy. After their flights, students received tours of the amazing facilities, enjoyed an IMAX movie, and learned about our rich history and job opportunities at the Naval Aviation Museum. A special thanks to Chip Yarborough for leading the way through this special day!

Single John AmbersleyKaren DyessMary Ann Gantt*Scott GrissettJanet GuntherAdrian Hammond, Jr.Virginia KeatingElaine McDanielMaria MitkeviciusStephanie MutzLee PuttCarla SchoppDorothy SimsKim SmithMargherita SouleMarie Young

StaffMary Dickson Quina

FamilyDixon & Bett AdamsJoel & Robin BalistreriSally Cooey & Leland

Leonard*Frances EdwardsJohn & Eulalie

GallimoreDenise Gunn & Steve

WeathersbyGary & Susan HarmsCharles, Gaye & Ashley

Hawk in memory of Wendell

Tiffany Maybin*Meredith & Les SolbergDavid & Bettie

Sundstrom

SupportingMalcolm DavisDorothy & John

EichelbergerDr. Sandra Hastings &

Priya RajahCol. & Mrs. Richard

HootonSara & Norman HydukJean JohnsonElizabeth LeMayGloria & Alan

McMillan*Leon & Donna NelsonLori & James O’MalleyMary Joyce PriceJames & Julie SmithKaren SmithFrances Van Horn

*New Member

PatronMalcolm JonesCraig & Grace McLeodEd & Trisha Morrison

DonationsTruistDr. Bruce McCraw for

Document ShreddingWells Fargo

Community Support Workplace Campaign Gift

Wells Fargo Foundation – Community Connection Grant

Pilot Club of Pensacola for Senior Adult Program

Virginia Richmond

In Memory of William Woolever, Jr. for Senior Adult

ESP Benevolent Fund

In Memory of Erwin Penniman

Lewis & Belle Bear

In Memory of Greg Hobbs

Diane SassonCharlotte Hobbs’ Bunco

GroupBen & Lynn CastelLaurie WethingtonTina Condon

In Memory of Gene Smith for Pearl Nelson Child Development Center

Annette Smith

In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Jimmy Jones’ 50th Wedding Anniversary

Belle & Lewis Bear

Non-Cash ContributionsLinda BloomStephanie HoffInnisfree HotelsThe Global GrillZelica GrottoLemox Coffee

DistributionRobert MontgomeryCommstructures, Inc.Denise Gunn/Steve

WeathersbyMarcie Keckhaver

Mike & Connie FrazierJacqui O’Connell

Foundation DonationsPensacola Charitable

Bingo

In Memory of Trudy Morton

Belle & Lewis Bear

In Memory of Ann Bullock

Belle & Lewis BearCharlotte & Larry

NorthupMary & Bill Bond

In Memory of Donna Fassett’s Birthday for the Donna Fassett Memorial Fund

Marjorie Obst

In Memory of Sheila Barfield

Belle & Lewis Bear

In Memory of William Grissett

Belle & Lewis Bear

In Memory of Bill HayesMary Bond

In Honor of Mary Bond for Mother’s Day

Charlotte, Larry & Cameron Northup

Workshop on Aging with Developmental Disabilities

Presented by:Dr. Ron Lucchino, Ph.D.

Thursday, June 11

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Pollak Training Center

This workshop is open to any interested persons served, parents, caregivers, support staff and others.

THANK YOU!ACE SPONSORS

Prizes & Goodies:A.C. Read Golf CourseAcademy Sports & OutdoorsAl Fresco Bay Point Golf and Tennis ClubBill MitchemBubba WatsonColleen RogersDick’s Sporting GoodsEdwin WattsFairfield Inn and SuitesFish HouseFresh MarketGrand Reserve Cigar & SmokeGulf PowerHanock BankHoliday Inn Beach ResortLewis Bear CompanyMarcus PointeMarianne McMahonMcMahon & HadderMiller’s Ale HouseMo’ Money AssociatesNavy Federal Credit UnionOsceola Golf CoursePanera BreadPensacola Sports AssociationPointe South Vacation RentalsPublixRenfroe Pecan Co. Roly PolySammy’s Sandy SansingScenic HillsScott GrissettStonebrook Golf CourseSue StraughnTanglewood Golf CourseTuscan Oven Twin PeaksWal-Mart

EAGLE SPONSORS

PAR SPONSORSABC Supply Co.ActiGraphAdrenaline FundraisingArmstrong World IndustriesBeggs & LaneCox CommunicationsEmmanuel, Sheppard & CondonEngineered Cooling ServicesFidelityGulf Coast Office ProductsGulf Power

Gulftech CommunicationsLandrum Human ResourcesLogo MotionModern Janitorial & ServicesOffshore Inland MarinePensacola Civitan ClubGordon PikeSammy’sThe First Tee of NW FloridaTHG Investments

Volunteers:Frank EnosKelli HaynieMarc HuffNikki HunterJim LongsworthAmber LynchHaley MaloneTracy McKenzieKristi MeyersBill MitchemJames MontavonAggie OglesbyKishane PatelJessica PattersonPensacola NASCarson QuillinanRhonda RimmerCindy SowersAlicia LeidnerLori StoreyTodd TorgersenArc Gateway StaffPSA Staff

Golf Committee:David Hawkins, ChairGordon Pike, Co-ChairChad BonnerScott GrissettLane HarperChris JonesJim LongsworthBill MitchemSue StraughnJodie WebbArc Gateway StaffScenic Hills StaffPSA Staff

Special Thanks for donating meals:Hot Spot BarbecueJerry’s Drive In

FLAG SPONSORS TEE SPONSORSWhite Technology ServicesPepboysCommStructures, Inc.SmartBankConnell & Manziek Realty

Frontier MotorsGulf Coast Plastic SurgeryPure Water TechnologyThompson-Walden InsuranceScully’s Pest ControlGreater Pensacola Aquatic ClubElite Services Quality CleanRory CassedyMarcus E. Paul D.M.D.McNease AssociatesDavid Hawkins

TEAMS & PLAYERSNancy & Robert BakerBob Bloom Jerry’s Drive-InGene EngGayle WinchesterUniversity of West Florida