ACE-IT I is an adult day service for adults with developmental disabilities with a happy atmosphere that anyone entering our doors will feel. There is not a day at ACE-IT I that I don’t look forward to. Consumers and staff are all smiles and every morning there is enthusiasm and excitement about the day ahead. Our over-sized activity board draws a large crowd in the morning as consumers pick their activities and outings before our morning meeting. I especially enjoy our morning meeting which generally starts with current events, but takes on a life of its own as consumers contribute their thoughts, ideas and feelings. After our meeting consumers get ready to leave for their job and volunteer sites, or for outings to museums, parks, stores and an ever changing list of community experiences. Our in-house activities are also popular including theatre performance classes, independent living skills, art, academics and our new ACE IT I Cooking Academy. Please take a moment to check out our monthly newsletters which describe our many adventures. It is a joy to participate in the successes of the people we serve, and I am forever inspired by what they are able to achieve! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
The Sacramento State University Art Gallery presents a mix of local, professional and alumni artists as well as traveling exhibitions.(5/16)
Coloma Community Center is a beautiful two-story, tile-roofed brick building that was converted from the old Coloma Elementary School into a visual and performing art center. (5/18)
Sacramento Fine Arts Center (5/18)
The Consumnes River Preserve offers trails along the river that take visitors through a variety of different habitats (5/25)
Old Sacramento (5/25)
Rivercats Game (5/30)
All programs will participate in an indoor soccer game at the Indoor Soccer Arena 2000! (6/21)
The annual 4th of July BBQ/picnic (7/3)
Easter Seals will be represented at the State Fair (7/19)
Sacramento Tree Foundation Volunteers (twice every month)
SELF ADVOCACY AT ACE IT I
On May 8, 2012, Easter Seals ACE IT III came from Yuba City to give us a power point presentation to help empower our People First of California Self Advocacy Group. They brought information on the Lanterman Act and how to advocate with our elected government officials. The Lanterman Act was passed into law in 1969 giving people with developmental disabilities and their families the right to receive services and the support they need.
Clients at ACE IT I have already met Representative Steinberg and are looking forward to our meeting with Representative Pan. We are working on a letter that lets our representatives know our needs regarding supported employment.
ACE-IT I Cooking Academy
On February 23rd, ACE-IT I kicked off their culinary academy with a proper ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by David Edgar, Executive Chef at Serna Bistro. All in attendance had a fabulous time and enjoyed some hors d'oeuvers and sparkling cider.
The academy will be taught in 5 stages, each focusing on a different area of cooking and prep. The training will include field trips, videos, recipe building and general food skills. Each student will recieve a certificate at the end of the sessions/testing and there will be a graduation ceremony to help celebrate at the end!
Arthia is an inspiration to all of us. She is a reminder that our golden years can be filled with meaning and purpose. Arthia's life could be a novel filled with her adventures and action packed travels across the country. Her stories make you laugh until your stomach hurts. We are so blessed to be benefiting from Arthia's gracious and giving spirit. She is dearly loved and appreciated by all of us at ACE IT I.
We recently had an outing to the Shop Smart discount mall south of here, where we met a wonderful, outgoing guy who was really happy to see that we were from Easter Seals! His name is Joseph Gorman, and he was very, very welcoming to our consumers and staff. We got some great bargains from him, and as we got to talking, he told us his story. It turns out that way back in 1979, he had suffered a serious head trauma accident. Starting in 1980, he began receiving services through the HTR Program at Main Center on Hurley. He said that all of the staff there were amazing and treated him with such great kindness, compassion, and professionalism that he is eternally grateful. He wanted to give special thanks to his Speech Therapist, Dorothy (he couldn’t remember her last name). Joe says that Dorothy literally changed his life. He is now happy, independent, and he and his wife Amy are busy running their own successful business booth called Amy’s Toys at Shop Smart. He’s going to try and help us locate some props for our new Performing Arts show!
Thanks, Joe!
OUR HERO!
Rich Monroe, Master Technician with TES-Automotive Repair at 13336 Highway 88 East, Lockeford, California, saved the day when he volunteered his mechanical skills to save the ACE IT I van.
Our van, which we affectionately call “Old Nell”, has provided many years of service transporting consumers to job and volunteer sites. Last month Old Nell experienced a mechanical problem which almost put our faithful steed out to pasture. Unfortunately, after obtaining several repair estimates that exceeded the value of Old Nell, we thought she was a goner. It was a tough time for all of us.
Rich heard of our plight through his wife, ACE IT I employee Michelle Milton-Monroe. He all but said “Here I am to save the day” when he volunteered to fix Old Nell and return her to a productive life with her loyal companions at ACE IT I.
And fix her he did! We are happy to report Old Nell is back in service transporting consumers to their jobs and volunteer locations. Thank you, Rich, for your concern, your hard work, and for volunteering your valuable time to help us in our time of need. You are our hero!
- ACE IT I Staff and Consumers
The ladies of Hats and Taps did a wonderful musical review for the folks at ACE-IT I in honor of St. Patrick's Day! This is the performance in it's entirety. it is 35 mins long but the ending is awesome! THANK YOU HATS AND TAPS!!!
*If you want to skip around, hit play; then hit pause. Let it load (aka the gray bar progress), and you can do just that!
Thank you to all of the teachers from St. Francis High School who volunteered at Project Ride. Everyone had a blast and we can't wait to see you again!
Splash of The 60's
On September 30th, 2010The ACE IT-I Splish Splash Theater Proudly Presented their 60's review! Consumers and staff worked together to cover some of the best dance and song hits of the 60's, some dramatic flair and even a period fashion show! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it possible!
After the resounding success of last year’s ACE IT I production of A Splash of the 60’s, we can’t wait to see this year’s Dive into the Big Band Era USO Style. Coming Soon!
ACE-IT I Would like to give a big THANK YOU to the "Hats and Taps" dance troupe!
These woman really know how to srtut their stuff! Come on out next year and see them again!
All members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, this group has formed a strong bond by practicing and performing together. Members include 5 retired teachers or counselors, a retired state departmental chief, a business manager at McClatchy broadcasting, and a current real estate agent.
