ARC/Kiwanis Club 2025 Family Fun Day – Saturday, July 12, 2025 12 – 3 pm – Pittsford Recreational Center – Sponsored by the Rutland Kiwanis Club.
ARC 2025 Summer Splash – Sunday, June 22, 2025 12 – 3 pm – Lake Bomoseen Pavillion – Sponsored by Come Alive Outside – If you plan to attend, please RSVP to 802-775-1370.
ARC 2025 Sweethearts Dance
As our Valentine’s Dance had to be canceled due to a storm, this year we held a Sweethearts Dance in its place on Sunday, May 18 at the Rutland Elks Lodge #345. A delicious lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries was enjoyed by all courtesy of the Elks, followed by cake for dessert and dancing. The song “Angels Among Us” was played- dedicated in memory of beloved ARC member Herman Goldberg. ARC is very appreciative of the Rutland Elks Lodge for hosting and sponsoring this make-up dance and of all the volunteers who made it all work .
2025 GMSA Voices and Choices Conference
On April 29th, members of our Self Advocates Becoming Empowered – Rutland (SABE-R) group attended the GMSA Voices & Choices Conference in Burlington. They took part in various workshops related to self-advocacy and enjoyed a nice lunch. At the awards ceremony, Colleen Duffy received the Self-Advocate of the Year Award and Jess Corey the Ally of the Year Award for our SABE-R group. Congratulations Colleen & Jess!
ARC Pays Homage to Herman Goldberg
ARC pays homage to one of our own – our beloved Herman Goldberg – who passed away on Sat. April 12 at the age of 90. Many of you knew Herman from his many decades as an ARC member, where he served on our Board of Directors as well as being Treasurer for both the Self-Advocates and AKtion Clubs for many years. When he lived in Rutland, Herman also volunteered in the ARC office by sorting mail, assembling newsletters, rolling change. He attended most all of ARC’s events, both indoors and outdoors, including many car wash and bake sale fundraisers with the AKtion Club. Herman also made an annual donation to ARC to cover the cost of the SABE-R group attending the annual GMSA Voices & Choices Conference. Not much stopped Herman from participating and being with his peers and friends. He served his community well by raising funds for various causes, participating in the community and being a good friend to many. He will be sorely missed. Herman Goldberg will forever have a place in our hearts at ARC and in this community. Rest peacefully our dear friend.
ARC 2025 Spring Fling Dance
On Sunday March 23, ARC held its 2025 Spring Fling Dance at the Castleton American Legion. ARC members enjoyed a lunch of Domino’s Pizza with cake for dessert followed by dancing and socializing with friends. ARC Rutland Area extends its sincere gratitude to all who assisted in making this dance a success: The Castleton American Legion for hosting the dance; Domino’s Pizza for providing a variety of pizzas; and event volunteers: John Wing, Jen McNeil. Terry Stevens, Bobby Poquette, Jasper Kingsley, photographer Dmitri Beliakov, and Wayne Snow.
ARC 2024 Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Dinner Dance
We had a wonderful time and turnout at our 2024 ARC Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Dinner Dance on Sunday, December 15th at the Rutland Elks Lodge #345 with 114 attending.
At the meeting, Exec. Dir. Diane Drake reported on ARC’s 2024 happenings and financials. The membership elected board officers: Melissa Stevens as President, Tim Wing as Treasurer, and Jennifer McNeil as Secretary. Certificates of appreciation were given out to ARC volunteers. A special Valued Partner Certificate was awarded to the Rutland Elks Lodge #345 and accepted by Brian. Following the meeting, we enjoyed a delicious pasta meal courtesy of the Rutland Elks Lodge #345. During the meal, Santa and Mrs. Claus passed out gifts to ARC members. After dessert of cake, the dance floor was opened up.
ARC Board and staff extend our sincere appreciation to the Rutland Elks Lodge #345 for hosting this event and providing the meal; the Green Mt. Chapter G.E. Retirees for their donation in support of this event; and to those who helped out at the dance. And thank you also to Dmitri Beliakov for photos.
ARC Rutland Area 2024 – Year in Review
ARC Selected to Receive a Bowse Health Trust Foundation Grant in 2025
ARC Selected as a December 2025 Recipient of Lawson ‘s Finest Sunshine Fund
For a complete list of our meetings, events, and activities, please see our Calendar page.