NCC Newsletter

NCC Newsletter
WINTER
HOLIDAY
Norcom Community Center News
December, 2014
Wednesday & Thursday,
Dec. 24 & 25, 2014
NCC Closed
Day Services Events
•
Friday, Dec. 12th
Winter Formal
6pm-9pm $25
Advance reservations required.
•
Friday, Dec. 19th
SPIN Holiday Food
Auction 1:15pm in
the NCC Theatre
Contact Dave Miazio
(215) 698-3020 to donate food items.
•
Tuesday, Dec. 23rd
Pajama Day 1pm-3pm
Wear your pajamas to
NCC and please bring a
snack to share!
S.P.A.R.C.
Self-Advocacy
Sheila Mack, Very Important Person at NCC
Sheila make was born on August
14, 1964 in North Carolina,
where she lived with her grandmother and her aunt. She was
the oldest of two. Sheila moved
to Philadelphia at the age of 18
and she lived with her mom for
several years before moving into
a group home, where she resided for several years. Sheila’s
best childhood memories are of
spending tome with family and
visiting other relatives in the
south. Math was Sheila’s favorite
subject in school. Sheila has
worked for several companies,
such as a candy factory and at an
Estee Lauder factory. Sheila
found out about NCC through
her case manager, Joy. She has
been coming to NCC for about
a year. Sheila stated that she
loves coming to NCC and seeing
all her friends and having fun.
Sheila loves classes at Norcom,
such as music, art, BINGO, and
some cooking classes. Sheila
stated that she likes everything
about NCC and she likes
everyone here. Presently, Sheila
has her own apartment and
lives by herself. She has staff to
support her in the morning,
and her mother lives in the
same apartment building and so
she sees her every day. Sheila
has no pets and does not have
an interest, even though she
said, “I love dogs.” While at
home, Sheila likes to listen to
music, cook her own food, and
Sheila Mack
spend time with family. In the
December, 2014 V.I.P.
community, Sheila enjoys shopping at the mall, going to the
movies, and eating out. As for
she thought about being voted
the future, Sheila would like to
NCC’s Very Important Person,
travel and to be more healthy.
Sheila stated that she was so
She also wants to visit family
excited to be VIP that she was
down south soon. Sheila’s
crying. She wants to say “Thank
hopes and dreams are to meet
you!” to everyone who voted
a nice man and get married one
for her.
day. When asked what
See quotes about Sheila on page 2
Meeting
Wednesday
December 17th
@12:00—1:00 p.m.
NCC Meeting Rm.2
Bring your lunch and
join us!
Come and enjoy a spectacular night of dining and dancing with friends!
“Snowflake Winter Formal”
December 12th, 2014
6:00-9:00pm
$25 per person. Reservations are required. See page 9 for details.
Please Contact
Elinore Spiotta or
Patrick Cahill for info
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Why Sheila Mack Is Our V.I.P
“Miss Mack... to the sweetest lady I have
ever met. She is polite and has a great
personality. She loves the music class and
helps out with others that need help.
Congrats, Sheila.” ~Pat Ski
“Sheila, you are a VIP to me and a joy.”
~Steph Spoon
“Shelia is nice and she’s cute.”
~John Capella
“Congrats to a very special and caring
person!” ~Natasha Wallace
“She’s my friend. She’s nice.”
~James Garfield
“I like Sheila. She is a nice lady and she’s
kind. We are good friends. Sheila is
sweet, wonderful, and beautiful to me.
She makes me smile. We go to cooking
classes, Wii games and Wii Dance. She is
a good dancer. She is the best. She is
good at Zumba and she’s a good singer.
She’s good at karaoke. We go to yoga
and Morning Music. I’m happy for her
being the VIP. Sheil is awesome and a
good friend to me. She is nice to me and
she is a nice person. Awesome job!”
~Chris Feltwell
“Sheila is my friend. She’s a nice lady.”
~David Richardson
“Sheila is nice. She has a good smile and a
good sense of humor.” ~Meghan McCabe
“Sheila is my best friend. and I like her.
She’s a nice girl.” ~Moira Regan
“Sheila is very nice and respectful.”
“Sheila is my buddy. She’s beautiful and
has a pretty smile and a nice voice.”
~Phillip Barrett
“That’s my girl! I love Sheila… she’s the
sweetest!” ~Latifah Johnson and Tam
“Sheila is a nice girl and she has a great
singing voice. I see Sheila in art class.”
~Ed Boharsik
“I enjoy Sheila in my classes, she has a
great personality. Way to go Sheila,”
~Mrs. B
“Sheila is a good looking person and I like
to take classes with her, like Melissa’s
cooking class, crafts, Hangman, or watching movies. I like to eat lunch with her.
She has a good personality and she makes
me smile al the time. Way to go, girl!”
~Megan Sledzianowski
“Congratulations, Sheila! Your bright
smile and hearty ‘Good Mornings’ make
you the perfect NCC VIP.”
~Dave Miazio
“Sheila is a caring and friendly woman.
She has a great smile and she is always
willing to help others. Congratulations
Sheila!” ~Patrick Cahill
“Sheila is funny. She makes me laugh. She
makes me smile every time I see her.”
~Adrienne Daniels
“Sheila is such a nice caring lady. I enjoy
watching and seeing her sing and dance.
She always sits at the table and eats
lunch with me. She keeps me laughing
throughout the day. Congrats, Sheila! I'm
happy for you.” ~Shanta Williams
“She’s nice. She’s pretty.” ~Nick Colletta
“She’s pretty and she’s my friend.
She says good morning.” ~Harriet Levin
“She is nice and she’s a good friend.”
~Kathy Connors
“I love her! She’s so sweet!”
~Christine Anderson
“Sheila is a sweet friend and she has a
good personality.” ~Angela Picciano
“Sheila is like a sister to me. She has good
manners and she’s nice.”
~David Armbrister
“Sheila is a nice friend and she says Hi to
me all the time.” ~Peggy Furey
“I think she’s very nice and very cute.”
~Lori Copestick
~Nene
“Sheila is terrific and she’s nice. She’s my
friend.” ~Tiffany Kelly
“She is a good person. I like cooking class
with her.” ~David Espada
“Tiffany is nice and she’s a good friend.”
~Keith Richardson
“Sheila is a nice person. I like her hair. She
has a pretty face.” ~Debbie Butler
“I like Sheila. She’s quiet but she is very
friendly.” ~Amanda Anderson
and Colleen Devaney
“Sheila is nice and she’s pretty and very
friendly.” ~Jackie Saidel
“She’s my lovely friend She looks so
beautiful.” ~Megan Shepherd
“She’s nice and she’s funny.”
~James Rainey
“She’s funny. She gets excited easily, and
she laughs at my jokes. We hang out
sometimes at music class and at lunch.
She’s kind to everybody and caring.”
~Chris Rivera
“She is happy, nice and beautiful.”
~Kenny Czerniak
“She gives me lots of hugs. She’s very
friendly.” ~Tracy Bowman
“She’s nice. She talks to me in the lunch
room.” ~Margie Ramos
“Sheila always talks to me and asks me
about my weekend.” ~Ken Czerniak
“Sheila and I always talk on the bus. She
has a good personality and her words
come out nice and clear. She has money
skills and science skills.” ~Jerry McCreery
“She’s nice. She’s a friendly girl and she’s
funny.” Shane McCoy
“She’s a pretty girl. I like her a lot.”
~Joe Raciti
“She’s a happy person and a nice person.
We hang out and eat lunch together.”
~Michelle Kakolowski
“I like her. She’s a very nice lady. She’s
very sweet, too!” ~Kelly Kirk
“Sheila is nice, thoughtful and kind.”
~Terrie McNulty
December 2014
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To the
We would like to welcome Jill McCullough and Tyler Donnelly to the NCC team!!
Jill has joined the NCC as an Administrative Assistant and will be the star of the west desk. She will be here in the afternoons until
closing and on Saturday’s. Tyler has joined the team as a Personal trainer and Fitness Class instructor. His hours will vary based on
clients and classes. Please join me in welcoming both Jill and Tyler with a quick email or stop by the desk to say Hi!
~Maureen Geiss
PSPCA Volunteering Program
by Melissa Newman, NCC Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Cheryl Cole has recently started volunteering at the PSPCA (Philadelphia
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and wants to share her
experience with you! The PSPCA was organized in June 21st, 1867 and
throughout the years they have dedicated themselves to improving the
lives of Pennsylvania Animals through their core programming that
includes, but is not limited too: humane law enforcement, humane
education classes, adoption centers, and lastly low-cost wellness clinics.
Like any non-profit organization they are heavily reliant on the support
that they receive from their volunteers. Cheryl, as proud lover of animals
(who has three cats Sandy, Tigger, and Baby; plus one Dachshund name
Sparkles at home) decided to lend her support to their organization
starting this past October 25th, 2014. Since starting her volunteer
orientation at the PSPCA, Cheryl has contributed to the daily operations
of the volunteer department in order to help ensure its efficient
performance. As a volunteer Cheryl is responsible for providing shelter
essentials: assembling litter boxes, making cat toys, and giving treats to
the animals. And hopes to soon begin working as a “Feline Friend” that
provides much need socialization to incoming cats at the PSPCA in order
to increase their chances of adoption to a good home.
If you are interested in learning about how you can contribute to the
PSPCA volunteer program contact: Jennifer Johnson (volunteer manger at
the PSPCA) at 267-463-2328 or by email at [email protected].
“I feel like I’m making a difference and I’m having
a lot of fun working here and learning a lot too!”
~Cheryl Cole, PSPCA Volunteer and NCC Member
NCC will be CLOSED on
December 24th & 25th
for the Winter Holiday.
All of us at NCC wish you and your
loved ones Happy
Holidays !!
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December Birthdays
1 Pat Ski
3 Toni Hinkle
6 Mike Doyle
6 Anna Pawlus
7 Holly Lamartine
8 Marian Garczynski
8 Megan Sledzianowski
10 Todd Snyder
14 B.J. Carolan
15 Davy Czarnecki
15 Aniah Williams
19 Sharemah Gambrel
20 Jermaine Fore
20 Krystal Konrad
21 Celina Bonaparte
21 Trudy Rushton
Patrick Cahill CREATIVE WRITING Class:
22 Mattie Szafranski
23 Dan Green
26 Dan Leonard
Chris Feltwell: “I am going over my Uncle’s house for Christmas dinner. I am
going to open my gifts and I am going to give gifts to my family. My birthday is
on Tuesday, December 30th. I will be 28 and I am going to Outback for my
birthday dinner. I might have a steak.”
Onyx Whitfield: “I celebrate Christmas and I hope to get a bike and an iPad.
I am going to a Christmas party.”
Anna Pawlus: “My birthday is December 6th. I am going to have a big party at
my house. I am going to have cake, chicken, hoagies, and ice cream.”
Ken Czerniak: “I am looking forward to 2015. On New Year’s Eve I like to
stay home and relax.”
Ron Mintz: “I like the holidays. I am going to bake cookies for Christmas and I
am going to cook breakfast on Christmas morning.”
27 Pam Hoffman
28 Nick Quattrone
28 Leslie Walker
29 Sonia Stella
30 Lynda Bermudez
30 Chris Feltwell
30 Bruce Kauffman
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What did you think of the SPARC Summit?
“I liked it. I spent time with friends and the food was good.”
~James Rainey
“I liked listening to the presenters talk about what SPARC members
have done. The food was good and I really liked the stuffing and
cranberries.” ~Brian Meehan
“I had a good time. I liked when SPARC members read about what
the groups have done during the year. I liked meeting people from the
other SPARC groups. The food was so wonderful. The turkey, stuffing,
potatoes, and dessert were awesome.” ~Chris Feltwell
“I had fun at the Summit. I enjoyed listening to the speakers and
spending time with friends.” ~Onyx Whitfield
“I enjoyed getting together with everybody, listening to the
presentations, and looking at the slideshow pictures.” ~Patti Gross
“We had fun at the Harvest and everybody enjoyed themselves.”
~Jackie Saidel
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SPARC Wishes For Advocacy
“That Harrisburg continues to support
our programs.” ~Ed Boharsik
“To have more political influence.”
~Barbara Romanisky
“There will be no more institutioins.”
~Gina Coccia
“For all people to treat people with
disabilities with respect.” ~Tiffany Kelly
“That people could live alone if they want
to.” ~Harriet Levin
“I wish I could have my own house with
24/7 staff.” ~Clair Hall
“Leadership training.” ~Jackie Lutts
“Move out of the city.” ~Kelly Kirk
“To live with my friends.” ~Peter Whelan
“To be in control of where I live.”
~Carole Richardson
“Receive needed services.” ~Aimee Cattie
“To choose my own healthy life plan.”
~Allen Johnson
“To be part of a knitting club”
~Kathy Connors
“To be more involved in a group.”
~Susan Gaughan
“Plan activities for the group.”
~Dottie Schaeffler
“To have computer social skills.”
~Mitchell Gaskins
“Close all the state institutions.”
~Patti Gross
“People over age 60 can come to
Norcom.” ~Megan Sledzianowski
“To one day live on my own.”
~Lori Copestick
“For people with disabilities to vote for
people in government that support them.”
~Brian Meehan
“For people with disabilities to make
decisions about their lives.”
~Ken Czerniak
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Norcom Community Center News
December 2014 & Future Events
December 3, 2014, Wednesday
Winter Whiteout Birthday 1pm-3pm
Wear white for our snowflake theme party!
December 12, 2014, Friday
Winter Formal 6pm to 9pm $25
Advance reservations required. Please contact
Toni Hinkle: 215-698-3066 or
[email protected]
Please give us
your
e-mail address
and enjoy the
NCC Newsletter
in full color,
online!
December 19, 2014 Friday
SPIN Holiday Food Auction 1:15pm in
the NCC Theatre. Please contact Dave
Miazio (215) 698-3020 to donate food items.
Holler with your dollars!!
December 23, 2014, Tuesday
Pajama Day 1pm-3pm
Wear your pajamas to NCC and please bring a
snack to share!
WINTER HOLIDAY
Wednesday & Thursday
December 24 & 25th
NCC is CLOSED
More Upcoming
Events…
January 1, 2015
Thursday
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NCC Day Program Closed
January 19, 2015
Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
NCC Day Program Closed
January 14, 2015, Wednesday
Zumba in the New Year Party 1-3pm
Please bring a snack to share!
January 23, 2015, Friday
Clue Mystery Night 6pm-8:30pm $10
NCC turns into a “Clue” mystery game, and
you decode clues to solve the mystery and win!
www.nccfun.org
NCC Newsletter
December 2014
Norcom Community Center
10980 Norcom Road
Philadelphia PA 19154
Phone: 215 - 613-1070
Fax: 215 - 613-1078
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