Artists at Work

Members of ARC of Rockland's Sibs Club created unique designs on keepsake boxes during a recent Sibs Club gathering. Under the guidance of professionals, children ages 5-13 have a great time with peers who share their life's experiences. The informal setting gives sibs the opportunity to discuss some of the joys and challenges they face as brothers and sisters of youngsters with disabilities. Crafts, games, snacks and conversation create lasting friendships. To learn more about Sibling Support, please contact Susan Wallach at 845.267.2500, ext. 3051 or Dale Fisher at 845.735.5135.

Pictured from left: Allie Leen, Emily Fisher and Jenna Davidson.

Induction of Officers

Thomas Zugibe, Esq., left, administered the oath of office to members of the ARC of Rockland Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 15.

Pictured with Mr. Zugibe from left: First Vice President Karen Feinstein, President Richard Sirota; Second Vice President Audrey Tarantino; Rita Rameau and Linda Meltzer.

ARC Artists Compete Statewide

Artwork by six ARC of Rockland artists will be submitted to the ninth annual state-wide, juried VOICE! Art Exhibition to take place in July at the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery in Oneonta. Artwork by individuals, ages 18 and over with intellectual or other developmental disabilities are eligible for consideration.

Pictured left to right with their work: Lucrezia Belardo, Karen Gritmon, Maddie Katz and Barbara Brown. Pictured below: Mark Picarelli, left, and Jason Allen.

One for the Books

The Scholastic Book Fair is in full swing at Prime Time for Kids Early Learning Center. For every book purchased, the children are eligible for an additional free book. Computer games may be all the rage, but there is nothing quite like curling up in a cozy corner with a book. 

Pictured from left: Renata Fernandez, Sharo Karim and Christelle Jose.