2016 Fall/Winter Connection

Non Profit Org.
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Permit No. 501
Glens Falls, NY
The Moreau Community Center
144 Main Street
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
FALL/WINTER 2016
WS-CAR-RT-SORT
POSTAL CUSTOMER
MOREAU COMMUNITY CENTER
CONNECTION
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I always know when my calendar indicates that the Washington County
Fair is looming that the summer is waning. Fortunately, as of this
writing, my family’s annual trip to Provincetown in Cape Cod is still to
come. There is no time at the Moreau Community Center to mourn
summer, however. Fall keeps us busy and energized with our 4th Annual
Block Party on September 10th, bigger and better than ever. Backpacks
full of school supplies are ready to go, our first ever blood drive is
scheduled for 9/20 from 1-6, and of course the community-sponsored
Holiday Caring program is set to launch in October. Help us support
the needs in the wonderful community in which we live by donating
your treasure, your time, or your talents.
Donna C. Nichols
We will take them in any combination!
September 10th, 2016
The Moreau Community
Center
CLOSING DOWN
NEW STREET
9:30AM Bolt Around the 1PM Glens Falls Tae
Block with
Kwon Do
Gunnar (ADK Thunder) 2PM SGF High School
10:00AM-4:00PM
Cheerleaders
Bounce House/Rock Wall/
5-8:00PM Live Music w.
Zorbie Balls/SGF Fire
Truck, Grant’s Cottage,
DJ– Mike Dubray
10:00AM-2:00PM
Face Painting
10:00AM-3:00PM
Basket Raffle Tickets
sales/drawing @ 3PM
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Vendor Displays
11-2PM Dunking Booth
12:30PM - Pumpkin Art
6:00PM 50/50 Drawing
Demonstrations
11AM Tai-Chi/Kung Fu
12 PM Bolton Dance
Academy
Country Express
Common Roots Brewery
SUMMER 2016
served over
150 children
Provided
13 scholarships!
Field trips included
The Trampoline Park, Liberty Ridge, Bowling,
Usher’s Park, Animal Land, ADK Adventures
Ropes Course, Children's Museum of Science &
Moreau State Park.
A special thanks to
Available all day
Center’s Food Booth
Cotton Candy
Free Balloons
C.C.F.W.- Nutrition/wellness class
MacDonald’s - weekly Tae Kwon Do
Prevention Council - teaching team building
for providing no-cost services.
Event Sponsors
They had a BLAST,
either all summer or
just a week, they
packed more in a
day (with the help of
our trained staff) than
thought possible.
Beach day, arts/crafts, athletic/other recreational
activities, gardening or just simple board games
were all part of the package. Sibling discounts
and scholarships help make this program great.
Fall Community Dinners
GET READY TO YELL……
September 19 &
October 17
B I N G O!!!
Also we are offering EAT IN or
TAKE OUT options.
Join us with rolling seating
from 4:30PM-6:00PM or if your schedule doesn’t allow you to eat in, call ahead & order your dinners for pick
up. This has become very
popular especially with our busy families
(athletic, school & other activities).
Let us do the cooking while you enjoy your family.
$9.00/Adults $5.00/Kids
Moreau Community Center Bingo
Every Thursday @
St. Michael’s Church
80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls.
$1400 prize fund including2 Split Pot games
Progressive Game - Bell Jar
Doors & Snack Bar open at 5PM,
BINGO starts at 6:30PM.
Under 3 Free
Reservations Required - Thursday Before
18+ ONLY-HOUSE RULES
Day of walk-ins are limited
NO BINGO
Oct. 13th, Nov. 24th, Dec. 22th or 29th .
Sit down with a stranger & leave with a friend
Sponsorships, volunteers or in-kind donations are always
welcome
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Bring your winning attitude!
Kids Korner
Looking for a safe, activity-oriented,
certified program for before and/or after
school?
Kids Korner, run by the Moreau
Community Center, provides affordable
before and after-school programs at the
SGF elementary schools.
County Assistance
Accepted
Open enrollment
application on line
Nursery School
30+ years
Our Nursery School offers *1/2 day programs
*3 days a week for 3-4 year olds
A parent said: “We chose this nursery school on the
recommendation of friends. After seeing first hand how well
our daughter adapted to school, how fast she was learning &
how much she loves it, we knew we made the right choice.”
“Back to School”
Parent meeting Sept 7th.
“First Day of School”
Sept 9th.
Still openings for 3-4 year
olds-afternoon classes
Annual DESSERT
CARD PARTY
Where is your child attending
nursery school this Fall?
Wednesday, October 26th
5:00-8:30 pm
This is always a fun evening.
Finger sandwiches, desserts, sherbet punch,
coffee and tea.
Many door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
ONLY $5.
Not a card player? Bring a board game.
2016 Back To School
Program
On behalf of the Moreau Community Center’s
Board of Directors, staff and those who we assist
through this program, we would like to thank you
for your support. This year we were able to
provide 30 children with necessary school
supplies and a gift card for clothing and shoes.
Each year the Moreau Community Center
continues to advance its mission of meeting the
multi-generational needs of the community.
Without support from individuals and businesses
in our community, important programs such as
the Back to School Program would not be
possible.
We can’t thank you enough
Books are available at the Center for $25
Buy the New 2017 Book Today!
for making a difference in the lives of the people
of our community.
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35th Annual
Moreau Community Center, Inc., 144 Main Street, South Glens Falls
Friday, November 18th
4:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, November 19th
9:00AM-3:00PM
Chance to win a beautiful hand-made quilt.
BROWSE AND SHOP OVER 25 TABLES
Visit our Food Court for breakfast, lunch and dinner (take out available)
Stop by our Cookie Walk for some homemade cookies.
Don’t forget to participate in the Lucky Draw Raffle!
Thrift Store will be open upstairs...
Check out our website:
www.moreaucommunitycenter.org
Winter
Antique
Garage
Sale
Please welcome Vanessa Ross as the Center’s
new Senior Program Assistant
UPDATE on Connie’s Recognition Tree:
The final work is being completed and the
“tree” will be here SOON!!!!
Complete with ROOT DONATIONS
names and leaves commemorating some
of our past recognized volunteers and
Level donors accordingly. Our plan is to
add LEAVES annually in recognition of those who make a
difference in moving our mission forward.
Saturday January 7, 2017
9AM-3PM
Find your treasure with our vendors,
crafters and individuals selling antiques,
garage sale items, and more.
WOOF,
For information on any of the articles in
this issue or other programming,
please give us a call 518-792-6007
Max Moreau
CHECK OUT OUR FOOD BOOTH
FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Want to rent a table? Give us a call!
What a great way to make money & clean house!
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Volunteer Spotlight
Pat John popped into the Moreau Community Center one
day to “see what it was all about.” Luckily for us, she decided she liked
what she saw and has stayed. Pat started with our mailings, then added
the Osteobusters class. She has helped with the Annual Garage Sale and
Block Party the past two years. Volunteerism is in Pat’s blood. When her
daughter was in school, she volunteered in the office at St. Michael’s and
St. Mary’s Academy. She was a Girl Scout Leader, volunteered in the office for the Wood
Foundation, and gave her time at the Sandy Hill Historical Library.
When asked about why she volunteers, Pat’s answer is simple. “I like getting something done
that other people need done. It gives you drive.” Prior to her husband’s passing, he and Pat
hiked a lot. At one time, they had their eye on the 46 Club. “We didn’t get near it, but it was
something we loved to do,” Pat says. Pat is very humble and always thinks someone else is
more deserving than she. We think differently – Pat does everything with a smile and to the
best of her ability. “It’s an honor for me to be a member of the Moreau Community Center
with so many outstanding people. Participating in the activities is always filled with fun and
laughter.” And very often, Pat’s smiling face is leading the laughter..
The Center appreciates that time and talent are
precious and wants every minute that you
volunteer with us to be worthwhile. Currently we
are working to revise our volunteer process to
include standardized forms, training, schedules,
tracking, and recruitment.
With the myriad of volunteer opportunities, we
plan to define job descriptions, make the right
match between skills and interests, and
promote recognition of your services.
Center Volunteers
Average over
500 Hours per Month
Thinking of volunteering or need to fulfill a
service requirement? NOW is the time to reach
out to the Center. We work with school
programs, service organizations and courtmandated individuals to provide a meaningful
volunteer experience. Without your service, we
would not be able to meet the needs of those
who live in our community. Our goal is to
ensure the most effective
utilization of your volunteer service in fulfilling our
commitment to meet the
needs of our community.
ARE YOU RECORDING YOUR
VOLUNTEER HOURS?
PLEASE sign in and help us keep track of the
good you are doing.
Our volunteers exemplify this altruistic activity
while promoting goodness and improving human
quality of life. The Center strongly relies on our
volunteers. Please know how deeply appreciative
we are of your service .
Thank you!
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2016 Holiday Caring Program
Once again the holiday season is approaching. The holidays inevitably cause us to focus on how richly we
are blessed. There is an almost universal understanding of what we really have to be thankful for; family,
friends, and lasting relationships. In this spirit, the Board of Directors and Staff at the Moreau Community
Center send you our sincere thanks for supporting us in the past. We are a Community Center that derives its
identity from the support of our community members.
Friends of the Moreau Community Center form a unique circle, a circle whose support nurtures the spirit just
as much as it makes the day-to-day work possible. Through this support, we are able to embrace the
challenges to our community of today and tomorrow. So this holiday season, please accept our gratitude for
your time or resources that you may have contributed.
With your generosity and support, last year we were able to help 167
families (67 elderly, 197 adults, and 210 children) at Thanksgiving with a
turkey and all the trimmings for a wonderful dinner; and 177 families
(67 elderly, 199 adults, and 218 children) at Christmas with food,
clothing, and toys.
The Holiday Caring Committee is in full swing already and we expect
there will be more people this year applying for assistance. The goal is to
make sure that all of our friends and neighbors in the Town of Moreau
and the Village of South Glens Falls who are in need will be helped.
Applications for recipients are available at the Center during regular
business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM beginning
October 3rd, 2016.
If you wish to make any kind of donation to this worthwhile community
project just fill out the form at the bottom of this page and send it to us or
drop it by the Center Monday through Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. We’ve prepared a food list and personal care
items we could use for this program: Instant potatoes, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, canned or
packaged gravy, stuffing mix; personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, soap,
shampoo, etc.
Thanks again for your generosity, and we look forward to working with you again this year!
Money donation (In remarks column of check please write
“Holiday Caring Program”).
Adopt a family or child (Please check the appropriate lines).
Food
Clothing
_____Toys
Food donation
Toys up to age 12 (DO NOT WRAP).
Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________
Contact Address: _____________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _______________
Phone: ________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________
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Join us for
“Moreau Max Day of Giving”
24 hours on Giving Tuesday November 29th.
Donate to the Moreau Community Center and help us
make a difference in your community!
PRESENTS
A COMMUNITY DISPLAY
An Emergency Services Recognition Exhibit,
showcasing the history of the SGF/Moreau
Fire, Police and EMS departments.
Saturdays
Aug. 20th—Oct 8th
1-4 PM
More information contact:
Are you planning a special event such as a
celebration, class or meeting?
Center Event Space
Room Rentals
Available at Reasonable Rates!
Non-profits free
Tables & Chairs also available for rent for
your OFF-SITE parties as well.
Community
Outreach
Mon. - Sa.t.
Social
Activities
Our goal is to provide the best service possible. Is there a
service or program you would like to suggest?
We welcome your input.
Please let us know.
Respite Care
The Moreau Community Center is proud to work collaboratively
with many worthy organizations within our County and Community!
SARATOGA COUNTY WIC
at
The Moreau Community Center
Sept. 14, 2016
Oct.12, 2016
Nov. 9, 2016
Dec. 14, 2016
Jan. 11, 2017
Feb. 8, 2017
Mar. 8, 2017
Child & Family Health
Enrollment assistance
Any NY State Resident call Saratoga Co. WIC for an
Appointment 518-288-3232
Call for appt. 518-580-2056
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For All Your Banking Needs!
Stop by our South Glens Falls Office
or call 793-4431
Your Local Bank
Glens Falls National
Bank and Trust Company
The mission of the
Moreau Community Center is to meet
the multi-generational needs of the
community in a
compassionate
and
inclusive environment.
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Board of Directors
Tom Cumm, President
Debbie Fitzgibbon, Vice President
Jean Tedesco, Secretary
Craig Seybolt, Treasurer
Allie Myott, Student Liaison
Kevin Elms
Laura Bykofsky
Donna Merrithew
Sonya Jurnak
Joe Orlow
William MacDuff
Betty Wimette
Staff
Donna C. Nichols, Executive Director
Gloria Osier, Finance Manager
Jeanne Gutheil, Senior Program Dir.
Vanessa Ross, Senior Program Assist.
Jennifer Rich, Youth Program Dir.
Rosemary White, Resource Manager
Barbara Powhida, Dial-A-Bus Operator
Jennifer Smith, Nursery School Teacher
Allison Daigle, Nursery School Assist.
Kelly Obermayer, Development Dir.
Arthur Gadway, Cleaner
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