
The Arc Mid-South hosted a holiday luncheon for our Elder Care clients and family
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L.E.T.S. students performed at the McWherter center for AT&T Pioneers Retirement Christmas luncheon. |
L.E.T.S. students of The Arc Mid-South |
On Friday, December 21, 2012 The Arc Mid-South hosted a delightful “Snow Flake Ball” for our L.E.T.S (Life, Education, Training and Skills) students. The ball was organized by the Career Development and Job Placement (CDJP) Department of The Arc Mid-South who creatively transformed the room used as the dance hall into a winter wonderland with dangling snowflake ornaments, sparkling Christmas lights, and frosted windows. The ladies came dressed in beautiful ball gowns while the gentlemen were dressed in suits and ties. Everyone looked absolutely breathtaking!
Throughout the night there were lots of laughs, delicious treats, and dancing. Everyone was bursting with lots of holiday spirit while showing off their best dance moves! Executive Director, Carlene Leaper, Business Manager, Ruth Kirby, and Bookkeeper, Matthew Eastburn also joined in with the students, dancing to the musical beats of the “Cha Cha Slide” and the “Cupid Shuffle”. Beautiful holiday pictures were made as the students posed with Mr. & Mrs. Claus beneath the Christmas Tree.
Toward the end of the night, many of the students’ parents joined in on the infamous “Soul Train" line dance, with everyone sharing their coolest dance moves while shuffling down the aisle in full motion.
The “Snow Flake Ball” was a night for the students to “let their hair down” (or in this case, put their hair up and dress up) to celebrate their many successes from working diligently in the classroom over the past year. The L.E.T.S. students fully enjoyed themselves and had a blast!
Here at The Arc Mid-South we “Empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential” by demonstrating equality and inclusion within the Mid-South community, and haven proven that we can also have fun while doing so!
Scotty M. and Christina R. at the Snowflake Ball |
Students and staff dancing at the Snow Flake Ball |
The Arc Mid-South students gather around the Christmas tree |