Activities
We sponsor several activities, an annual banquet, bowling league, a talent show, and Weight Watcher’s meetings.
Annual DOVE Awards Banquet
We recognize people who have made significant contributions on behalf of or for persons who have intellectual and other related developmental disabilities. In 2009 with about 350 people in attendance, twenty-three Dove Awards were presented along with one special Lifetime Achievement Award. Our next Dove Awards banquet is scheduled for April 16th 2010, our Master of Ceremonies and Honorary Chairperson will again be Mr. Dave LewAllen, weekend sports anchor, and sports reporter. Click here to download a invitation and response card: 2010 Dove Awards Invitation NEW
Weekly Bowling in Waterford
We sponsor a weekly bowling program on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., September through April, at the 300 Bowl in Waterford. Bowlers receive trophies at the Annual Bowling Banquet. If you would like to volunteer to assist with our bowling league, please contact The Arc office at 248-816-1900.
Michigan Performing Arts Talent Show
This program is the highlight of the school year giving Michigan performing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to showcase their talents and special abilities before a diverse audience on a professional stage. The program was changed several years ago from a Saturday afternoon format to a weekday morning to involve more of the students coming from various school districts. Due to the fact that bus transportation is more easily accessible on a weekday, more performers from different districts/schools are now able to participate as performers and attend as members of the audience. The next Michigan Performing Arts Talent Show is scheduled for May 5, 2010 at the Community House, Birmingham, Michigan. If you would like to volunteer to assist with the show, please contact The Arc office at 248-816-1900. Please click on here to download the MPATS invitation and Application: 2010 Michigan Performing Arts Talent Show Invitation & Application
Weight Watchers
Sponsored with Weight Watchers, Inc., this class for persons with special needs is held every Tuesday evenings (5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.) at the Big Beaver United Methodist Church. Class participants pay a reduced rate under a Weight Watchers Scholarship Program. There are over 70 people enrolled in this integrated program. volunteer to assist with The Arc’s Weight Watcher’s program on Tuesday nights at the Big Beaver United Methodist Church. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this program please contact The Arc offcie at 248-816-1900.
Coffee House Dance
The Coffee House Dance in Clarkston offers an evening of live music, refreshments and fellowship for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. This program was originally sponsored by The Arc of Oakland, but they became a separate charitable entity in 2005. It is a wonderful weekly recreational event, please visit their website for more information and a schedule of dances.
www.coffeehousedance.org
