Participants in The Arc of Essex County’s Adult Recreation, Group Respite, and Community Inclusion programs enjoyed a very active February. Recent activities included:

• A Valentine’s crafting session on February 2, where participants made gumball-machine-inspired candy dispensers at Studio Arc together
• A pre-Super Bowl party at the Opportunity Zone on February 9, with personalized nacho trays, Super Bowl commercial bingo, and game predictions
• A busy Hotel Respite weekend February 21 to 23, with a special trip to the New Brunswick Art Museum
• A Community Inclusion trip to the Mirror Maze at the American Dream Mall on February 23

The Adult Recreation program is always looking for new ways to enrich the lives of its participants and provide them with enjoyable and meaningful experiences. If your loved one with intellectual or developmental disabilities is interested in educational programming, community experiences, seasonally themed events, or weekend group respite programs, you can learn more about all of these activities at The Arc’s Recreation Services page, and view the newly redesigned Winter Recreation Catalog. Activities include crafting at Studio Arc, day trips to local attractions, seasonal parties, and more. Contact Assistant Director of Creative Services in Adult Services Dacia King-Sarkodie at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1272 or [email protected] for more information.