Summer Memories!

Summer at Loveland Center in Venice has been filled with making memories through learning & expanding skills, trips to the beach, making treats as well as engaging with many community groups through tours and visits! Jamie K. and other participants were able to play firefighter for a few minutes by spraying the fire hose with the Sarasota County Firefighters when they were visiting Building D to educate on stranger danger.

Center Spotlights

Interested in attending the adult day training? Contact Krystal Heater (kheater@lovelandcenter.org)

Trying new things!

Venice Participant Nick has been much more active in the program this past month. He has been involved in music and dance. Nick played the piano and danced on stage in the clubhouse! Loveland Center staff is very happy to see Nick participate in these activities. So proud of you for trying new things, Nick!

Learning life skills through the arts! The Loveland Center Visual Arts program participants, Brandon and Elise, are learning life skills through creating art & learning skills needed to be an entrepreneur. Interested in supporting our awesome artists with disabilities? The Loveland Creates participants will be making art for pop-up booths prior to the store's grand opening later this year.

Stay tuned for the Loveland Store's grand opening!

Our Loveland Creates program participants continue to create items to sell in the upcoming Loveland Store! They showcase their skills and talents by creating unique items such as mosaic coasters, canvas art, glitter stickers, and more. These items are not only beautifully crafted but also reflect the creativity and individuality of each participant.

Upcoming Events

The Loveland Players' performance of The Incredible Bulk at Bikini Beach is coming August 24th-27th! We are so excited and can't wait for you to come to the upcoming performance! We are grateful to the Skinner Family for offering the Skinner Match. Help us reach it by opening night.

Your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $60,000 and make an impact in the following ways:

Loveland Venice has designated Building A as its Performing Arts Center, featuring a black-box theatre, backstage, lobby, dressing room, and dance and motion studio.
The Suncoast Foundation Storage Building will serve as a Scene Shop, with plans to put it under air to preserve sets and props and provide comfort to our volunteers.
Building E will transform into an Art Gallery, Studios, and The Loveland Store for individual creativity, long-term projects, and business development. Shows and sales will showcase Loveland entrepreneurs’ skills and talents.
Our Theatre Manager and Art Instructor have big plans for theatrical performances, art/jewelry shows, and community engagements.

We need your help to reach our goal of $120,000 (your $100, $500, $1,000 annual gift + the Skinner Match of $60,000).

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Upcoming Events

Thank You 2023 Golf Sponsors

We are grateful to the following businesses and families for sponsoring our September 30th golf tournament:

Title Sponsor: Burnt Store Title of SWFL

Classic Sponsors: Ajax Paving, Superior Pools of SWFL, The Clairmont Family, Performance Springs Incorporated

Flag Sponsor: Impact Fire, Babe's Plumbing, Lawman Benefits Consulting

Hole Sponsors: Allstate Insurance with Steve Matthews,Pinkerton Payroll & Insurance Group,The Lewandowski Family

Beverage Sponsor: Jeff Reviews 4 U

We are grateful to area businesses and families for sponsoring our golf tournament.

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

Recaps

Alexa S. greets Sarasota County Commissioner Neil Rainford during his recent visit.

Joyner Family Insurance visit and donation. THANK YOU!

Loveland hosts 2023 Venice Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 21 "House of the Big Dogs" came to Loveland Center Building D to educate on stranger danger. The participants were able to end their time with the firefighters by spraying the fire hose! Thank you to Lieutenant Robinson and your firefighting crew!

AdvoCan Series Events

I Want A Job: Helping Your Loved One with I/DD in Finding, and Keeping, a Job

August 17th, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Loveland Bradenton and Virtual

Presented by Becca Eldredge, Vice President of Programs

Having a job not only helps an individual to pay their bills and have spending money, but provides a sense of pride and purpose. In this session, you’ll learn about ways to support your loved one in getting a job, help them find the right job for them, and support them in maintaining that job. You’ll also learn about rules around social security, disability insurance, and programs to help your loved one have a job while maintaining their benefits.

Give 'Em Something To Talk About: Communication Techniques for You and

Your Loved One

September 21st, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Loveland Venice and Virtual

Presented by Irvin Agosto, ADT Program Manager Venice

A lot of communication is non-verbal and, for individuals with communication support needs, sometimes requires specific techniques and supports to help our loved one communicate their needs. In this session you’ll learn some ways to connect and communicate with your loved one and about a program that supports your loved one’s needs through assistive communication devices.

To join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82919050637?pwd=eFhaM2xVODNvVG95d3pwL0xSSzF3UT09

Meeting ID: 829 1905 0637

Passcode: 304393

Sponsorships for all events are still available.

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