Max Higbee Center Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 5th
YASA
4:30-6:30pm
2602 McLeod Road
Friday, May 6th
Downtown Artwalk
6-9pm
Max Higbee Center
Saturday, May 7th
Procession of the Species Parade
4pm
Downtown Bellingham
Friday, May 13th
Autism Support Group
12-1:30pm
2602 McLeod Road
Friday, May 13th
Art Education & Family Night
5-7:30pm
Boundary Bay Beer Garden
Saturday, May 14th
Adaptive Cycle Expo
11am-2pm
Civic Field
Monday, May 16th
SPIN Dance
6-8pm
Senior Activity Center
Theme: 80s Night
Sunday, May 29th
Ski to Sea
7:30am-5pm
Varied Locations, finish at Marine
Park in Fairhaven
May
2016
HIGBEE HAPPENINGS
* * * * Updates * * **
Recreation Mentor Program
MHC’s newest program is gearing up and we want you to check it out!
Members now have the option to work one on one with a MHC staff in a
personalized setting. This program will focus on member’s specific recreation
interests, goals, needs and abilities. The cost of this program will be $15 per
hour, and scheduling is flexible depending on member’s availability!
For more information, contact Kait Whiteside:
360-733-1828 [email protected]
Summer is on its way!
We want to remind everyone to please come to program prepared and
dressed appropriately for the weather changes! A bottle of water,
comfortable shoes, and sunscreen is imperative for us to have a fun and safe
spring and summer!
Extended Day: Saturday, May 7th
MHC will be participating in the Procession of the Species Parade! Arrive at
MHC at 3pm where we will get dressed up and head to the parade start. We
will then head back to the center for Weekend Program after the festivities.
Please dress up as your favorite creature! MHC will provide a few small
costume items for folks to wear.
For more information, contact Sadie Holwegner at:
360-922-2450 or [email protected]
April Member of the Month:
Loren Hubbard
One of Loren’s favorite activities at MHC is
going to Out of the Ashes. We see him
every Tuesday dancing and having a great
time while we jam out to OOTA! He is very
excited about the change in weather
because he has an arm pedaling bike that he
loves to ride. We asked Loren if he had
some safety tips for bike riders, and he said,
“Always wear a helmet, be safe, and keep
your eyes on the road!” He is looking
forward to biking to Civic Field for the
Adaptive Cycle Expo on May 14th; maybe
he’ll see you there!
Max Higbee Center Newsletter
Meet Our Newest Recreation Leaders!
Jordan Wendland
Jordan has been interning
And volunteering with the
Max Higbee Center since
January 2015. Her involvement
has ranged anywhere from
working with MHC's wonderful
events to volunteering directly
with members during programs. She has a passion for
creating community, empowering individuals, and learning,
and is very much looking forward to fostering these passions
further as a Recreation Leader. In her free time she loves
trivia, karaoke, live music, and just spending time with
people she loves.
Lizzy Dragseth
Lizzy has been surrounded by
people with all abilities since
she was a child, attending
different events to support her
older brother. Lizzy is also a
job coach at another nonprofit in Bellingham, and loves
to spend her weekends working
at the center. Her favorite
part of the job is helping foster community among the
members as well as with the volunteers and rec staff. In her
free time Lizzy enjoys hiking and going to Mariners games.
Thank you for another
memorable ABD!
MHC raised over $120,000!
May
2016
Uplifted Down Syndrome
The author of this book is one of MHC’s very own members, Beth
Margolis. Uplifted Down Syndrome is a compilation of Beth’s
artwork, poetry, and photos culminating her life story. It can be
purchased on her website at:
http://www.uplifteddownsyndrome.com/ or she will also be selling
copies at Max Higbee Center during this month’s Artwalk.
Congratulations, Beth, on this wonderful accomplishment!
Adaptive Cycle Expo
Bellingham Parks and Rec and The Outdoors for All
Foundation are collaborating to put on this
community event happening at Civic Field on
Saturday, May 14th from 11am-2pm. Celebrate
National Bike Month and discover why cycling is
for everyone! This event is free and all are
welcome!
The Arc's Young Adult Self Advocacy (YASA) group helps
young adults with developmental disabilities become
strong self-advocates. Self-advocates are people with
disabilities who speak up for themselves and others;
self-advocacy enables people with disabilities to live a
fulfilling life in the community with the support they
need.
YASA meetings are tailored to the specific needs and
goals of its attendees. Meetings create a safe
environment for learning and growth, and help
participants identify and address their questions and
concerns. Participants learn valuable communication
and advocacy skills gaining tools and confidence
needed to express personal needs and build healthy
relationships. YASA members are also involved in
planning and volunteering in community projects to
help build relationships, practice skills in
communication and advocacy, and increase awareness,
respect and rights of individuals with disabilities.
For more info, contact: [email protected]