Activities We Sponsor

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 2007 with about 400 people attending, twenty-five Dove Awards were presented along with one special Lifetime Achievement Award. Our next Dove Awards banquet is scheduled for April 4th 2008, our Master of Ceremonies and Honorary Chairperson will again be Mr. Art Edwards, WDIV-Channel 4 reporter/newscaster, and member of our board of directors.

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: Sharon Connelly 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 April 23, 2008 at the Community House, Birmingham, Michigan. If you would like to volunteer to assist with the show, please contact Sharon Connelly at 248-816-1900.

Weight Watchers

Co-sponsored with Weight Watchers and the City of Troy Adaptive Recreation Department, this class for persons with special needs is held every Thursday evening at the Troy Community Center. 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 Thursday nights at the Troy Community Center.  If you would like to volunteer to assist with this program please contact Sharon Connelly, Coordinator, 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