March 2016 - Hope Association

Hope Connection
March 2016
In This Issue
Employee Spotlight
Participant Happenings
Calendar of Events
Years of Service to Hope
What Not Shop Specials
Hope Association would like to recognize Debbie Averill
as one of our team members.
Debbie has been employed by Hope for 12 years.
NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle!
Our Monthly Recognition,
VFW
Thank you for supporting and donating to
Hope Association!
Vision Statement:
Hope Association envisons a world
Where all people are treated with
respect
MISSION STATEMENT:
As partners in our community,we will provide
leadership, residential, case
management,vocational and community support
services to individuals and their families through
programs that enhance independence, dignity,
choice and individual well being.
Debbie works at Community Support Services as a Direct
Support Professional. She is the head coach for Special
Olympics Track and Field events.
Debbie developed and implements the camera and video
program at CSS. She has organized some fundraising events.
Debbie definitely “thinks out of the box.”
She states the best part about her job is “It’s close to
home.”
Debbie has had CPI training and she states “All trainings
are helpful in some way.”
She worked at Rumford Group Homes Inc. for 6 years
prior to joining our team.
Debbie has shown commitment and is an important part
to our team.
Thank you Debbie for all you do!
For an extended version of our newsletter, please visit Hope Association at:
www.facebook.com and www.hopeassociation.org
Congratulations to Angela Theriault and Mary
Wentworth for completing their Direct Support Professional
training held here at Hope Association.
Welcome to our team!
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FROZEN RUSH AT SUNDAY RIVER
Participants enjoyed watching the qualifying races of Frozen
Rush. Some participants were able to watch outside and some
watched on a big screen from inside. They really enjoyed
meeting all the ladies working that day! Pictured are Matt
Shaw, Nick Gross, and Jamie Williams Jr. standing with some
of the ladies for a very nice photo shot.
Submitted by: Patty F.
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New Hope home held a going away party for
Melissa. Attending the party where her current
roommates, Carol, Devon, and Cheryl. Crystal
and Roger Pineau also joined the festivities.
Staff April, Sue, Malinda and Amber were also
in attendance. Also attending was Kristen, who
will be moving into New Hope. Kristen’s family,
Monica and Crystal were also able to attend.
New Hope would like to wish Melissa all the
best.
Submitted by: Kelly D.
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James “Brad” Gallant (1956-2016)
Brad passed away January 20th .
Hope Association would like to thank all those who contributed in Brad’s memory.
Hope Association is very proud of its Participants, Frank Sweatt and
Chris Sparks for the job well done at the Winter Special Olympics
held at Sugar Loaf February 2, 2016.
Frank and Chris (Sparky) enjoyed the day’s events with Hope
Association staff by their side. Frank brought home two 1st place gold
medals for 50 meter dash and the 100 meter dash. Chris participated and
received ribbons in 50 meter and placed 6th then the 100 meter dash and
placed 8th. They ended the occasion by dancing and social time with all
participants that attended.
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Donation from Sherwin Williams
Peter of Sherwin Williams donated boxes of color cards and
wallpaper samples that where picked up by Eric Gamez, Nick
Gross, and Frank Sweatt. These items will be recycled and used
for crafting items and are greatly appreciated.
Seen here is one of the crafts made by our participants
Annette Demers, Debbie Wright, and Betty Wood.
Submitted by: Dee J. and Patty F.
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Another Successful Fashion Show!
Staff and participants held their annual Winter
Fashion Show recently. The festivities began with
the glee club performing “God Bless America”,
and “Let it snow”.
Then participants and staff walked the aisle with
outfits from the What-Not-Shop to some of their
favorite songs. Many family and friends looked
on.
CCM Sandi Tate commented “I had a blast at the
fashion show! Thanks. I am so impressed with
the staff at Hope Association!!!!!!!!!!!”
Providing quality services for over 50 years.
85 Lincoln Ave
Rumford, Me 04276
Phone: 207-364-4561
What’s Happening…
Visit our website at www.hopeassociation.org and look for
the Facebook tab and click “Like” on our Facebook page!
March 2016
15th
Board of Directors Meeting
18
th
Hot Lunch/ Guardian Appreciation Banquet
25
th
Fundraiser Dance @ the Eagles
Fawn & Noel 7p-10p
WE ACCEPT DEBIT / CREDIT CARDS!!
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
85 Lincoln Ave, Rumford
364-2139
April 2016
1st
Vehicles for Hope Raffle
th
8
Lest We Forget art contest
16th
nd
22
Scrap for Hope (see insert app.)
Bowling Banquet
Congratulations to the following employees who
will be adding on another year of service in March.
Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
Vickie Morton – 27 years
Denise Chessie – 12 years
Stormy Cogley – 7 years
Erin Laliberty – 2 years
Cassandra Stevens – 2 years
Sandra Gordon – 2 years
Terri Irish – 1 year
Joshua Shaw – 1 year
Angela Theriault – 1 year
MARCH Specials!
Clothing Tag Color PURPLE ~ 50% off
Item Tag Color PINK ~ 50% off
Toys ~ BOGO FREE
All Winter Jackets - 50% off paper tag
Sheets – 50% off
CLEARANCE
DOUBLE YELLOW TAGS ALL 50% OFF
Books-VHS-Glass cups = $0.10
Look for our Pop-Up sales!
Reminder: We cannot accept large appliances or
child/infant car seats.
Ask about our Customer Appreciation Program.
Remember to check our Facebook page for
upcoming specials!
*for large drop-offs, please call ahead.
Go to www.smile.amazon.com and search Hope
Association. Amazon will donate 5% of every
purchase you make to Hope Association!
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