October 4 –  Open House & Retirement Gathering at The Arc NW for Chris Lerchen.
3:00 – 6:00pm. 26049 Five Mile Rd., Redford, MI 48239. Come celebrate!

October 4 –  “Beyond Group Homes”.   In this presentation in the After I’m Gone series,  a speaker will discuss the various community living options available to people beyond group homes with support from the Mental Health System.

October 12 – Just Fun Club Halloween Dance. 7:00 – 9:30pm at Thurston High School, Redford, MI. Annual dues in the JFC are $5. There is a separate charge for each monthly JFC event. If you are not a member of the JFC, call Lana Richardson at The Arc NW (313-532-7915).

October 12 – Special Olympics Benefit – Wayne/Westland Area 23. At: Stevenson School, 38501 Palmer Rd., Westland, MI 48186.  From 7 – 9pm.  General Admission: $10, Special Olympics Athletes $5. Ticket Info – Beatrice at: 734-721-1011 or gwhistle@comcast.net.

October 25 – “Supporting People in Decision Making”.   In this After I’m Gone presentation, Attorney Roxanne Chang will discuss the various options available to people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee status, and Trusts.

All After I’m Gone sessions are held Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Information sessions are held monthly during the school year.

To RSVP, or for more information on the sessions, contact The Arc Western Wayne County at 734-729-9100 or The Arc of Northwest Wayne County, 313-532-7915.

The After I’m Gone Program assists families who have a child or an adult with a disability in planning for their future when they are no longer able to provide care.

This program is offered free of charge by The Arc of Western Wayne and The Arc Northwest Wayne County.

AFTER I’M GONE INFORMATION SESSIONS ARE AT A NEW LOCATION – 10218 Arthur Street, Livonia, MI 48150. (Formerly Garfield Elementary School.)

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