March-April 2025 Calendar and Newsletter
GO! (Get Outdoors)
March 12h: FSU Newman Center 1-3 p.m.
April 9th: Hannah’s Clay Creations 10-12 noon
The DAC’s very popular GO! (Get Outdoors) Program continues as our way to increase the recreational, social, and fitness opportunities available to individuals with disabilities in Marion County.
NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ALL GO ACTIVITIES. SPACE AND TRAVEL IS LIMITED. ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION. PLEASE CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
NEW Program: Workplace and Community Wellness
Life Coaching, Stress Management, Holistic Wellness
March 14th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (For DAC Staff)
Employee Wellness: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
April 15th 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(For Families, Caregivers, Volunteers)
Stress Management
Thanks to funding from Hope Gas, the DAC is proud to be offering a customized Workplace and Community Wellness Program with Jennifer Kelly of ZenJen. This program will provide training, support, and resources for our staff, volunteers, and families to better handle stress, set boundaries, unlock the keys to overall wellness & live a more balanced life.
Monthly sessions with ZenJen will alternate for staff and parents/caregivers accordingly, providing the personalized training opportunities to better meet the needs of both groups.
Save the Date for these upcoming sessions (additional sessions will be provided through November):
May 16, 2025: Staff Training: Setting Health Boundaries
June 17, 2025: Parent/Caregiver Training: Setting Health Boundaries
CEO Workshop (Career Exploration Opportunities)
April 21-24, 2025 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to Division of Rehabilitation Clients (both in-school and out-of-school), ages 14-21 who are in need of life skills, career readiness, job and higher education exploration and more. See Cheyann for more details.
DAC Talent Show
April 25th, 2025 5-7 p.m.
Back by very popular demand is the DAC Talent Show…a chance to show off the amazing abilities of our members, friends, and staff! Sign-ups are open now and DAC staff are available to help you prepare for the big show!
Experience IT Co-Op
Full STEM Ahead and Creative Arts
A partnership of the DAC and Homestead Farm Center
The DAC and HFC are pleased to continue the very successful Full STEM Ahead and Creative Arts classes that include:
- Make it Mondays: March: Portrait Patchwork April: Print Making
- Tuesday STEAM: March: Earth Science April: Math Fun
- Try This Thursday (TTT): March: Inspirational Instruments April: Best Life
All Morning Enrichment program will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. and will be held in 1-month blocks. Please plan to attend the entire monthly session from the start. Check the calendar for full details and descriptions of classes.
DAC SUB SALE
April 10 and 11, 2025
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It’s time again for our Semi-Annual Sub Sale!
Order forms will be available on our website and at the DAC front desk.
Our goal is to surpass the 2,000 Sub Mark and and keep up our record setting sales!
Volunteers are also needed on April 10th and 11th to prepare for the sale, make the subs, deliver the subs, and help out in any way possible.
Most of all we need to SELL THOSE SUBS!
Please call the center (304) 366-3213 and sign up if you are interested in volunteering!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS:
DAC Basket Bingo
May 4, 2025 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
Tickets for our Annual Basket Bingo will be available in March. Liz is working hard already on preparing some amazing baskets and prizes for this fundraiser. Donations and volunteers are always appreciated.
HFC RURAL Program
RURAL has expanded to a 6-month education and training program at the Homestead Farm Center. Applications for new farm trainees will be available March 1, 2025 and must be returned by April 30, 2025. The program will begin on Fridays in April 2025 for returning farm trainees. NEW trainees will start with the summer program in June.
Please contact Ann Burns for more information.
DAC/Mallamo Golf Tournament
June 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Volunteers, Golf Tournament Sponsors, and of course golfers are needed to participate in this year’s tournament. This tournament is one of our largest fundraisers and the longest standing Golf Tournament in Marion County. If you are interested in being a part of the tournament, please contact Julie at the Center at (304) 366-3213.
Camp CAN-DO: DAC Lights, Camera, Action
July 21-25, 2025 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Camp details and registration will be released in June.
