Sweet treats were on the menu as The Arc of Essex County’s Group Respite program held a Cake Pop Decorating Party on May 15. The event featured make-your-own cake pops, with participants creating an assortment of delicious and colorful creations. They also enjoyed fruit salad and plenty of time to converse with their peers.

The following weekend, with temperatures reaching the 90s, The Arc’s Community Inclusion group had a perfectly timed trip to Point Pleasant Beach on May 22. Participants enjoyed a walk on the boardwalk, where they took in the scenes, explored the rides and arcades, and cooled off with delicious ice cream.

If your loved one with intellectual or developmental disabilities is interested in educational programming, community experiences, seasonally themed events, or weekend group respite programs, the offerings for individuals 18 and older can be viewed in our Community Inclusion, Recreation, & Respite Calendar. For any questions, contact Manager of Community Supports Services Dacia King-Sarkodie at (973) 535-1181 ext 1272 or dking@arcessex.org.