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Donna Barrett was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 11. She grew up with her parents, older sister and their dog, Penny in Bensalem, PA until moving to Jim Thorpe, PA for high school. Donna’s favorite subjects were government, history and gym. In high school, Donna participated in Band, Marching Band, Choir, Cheer- leading, Field Hockey, Softball, Volleyball, Newspaper, Cafete- ria Planning, Library and Ski Club. Donna’s best childhood memories are of swimming, sledding at the golf course, going roller skating on Saturday nights with friends, and Crab & Corn-on-the-Cob dinner nights in the summers. Donna’s interests were reading, watch- ing movies, listening to music and learning the history of other places/cultures. She has great memories of going to visit family in Stone Harbor, NJ and Marco Island and Fort Myers, FL and going to Disney World. Donna has been working for almost all her life. At age 10, she babysat, and when the family moved to the Poconos at age 14, Donna became a Kayak Guide at Pocono Whitewater Rafting and Big Boulder Ski Resort and worked there through high school. In her early 20’s, Donna bartended. After moving to North Wildwood, NJ in 2003, Donna became the Receiving Manager at Home Depot in Cape May Court House ,NJ. Then when Donna moved back to Bensalem in 2010, Donna was hired as a substitute for SPIN Children’s Services and then was a per- manent Teacher’s Assistant at SPIN’s Frankfort site, then Administrative Coordinator for the Parkwood site. When the budget did not pass last year, Donna moved later- ally to Norcom Communi- Donna Barrett, Very Important Person at NCC January, 2017 Norcom Community Center News NCC Newsletter Friday, January 6 Super Science Birthday Party. 1-3pm in the NCC Café. Please bring a snack to share! Friday, January 20 NCC Theater Production of The Mad Hatter. 6:00-8:00pm. $5 admission at the door. Friday, January 27 Evening Candle Art 6-8pm. $10 per person. Advance Registration and Payment Required. Please contact Toni Hinkle 215-698-3066 or [email protected]. S.P.A.R.C. Self-Advocacy Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 25 From 12-1pm Interested? Contact Elinore Spiotta for info! Day Services Events ty Center, and when the budget passed, Donna decided to stay at NCC. Donna was familiar with NCC since her sister has worked for SPIN for 26 years, and her children grew up coming to Norcom at Christmas time to have “Breakfast with Santa.” (Story Continued on Page 2) Donna Barrett January, 2017 V.I.P. Winter Holidays Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 NCC CLOSED
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Donna Barrett was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 11. She grew up with her parents, older sister and their dog, Penny in Bensalem, PA until moving to Jim Thorpe, PA for high school. Donna’s favorite subjects were government, history and gym. In high school, Donna participated in Band, Marching Band, Choir, Cheer-leading, Field Hockey, Softball, Volleyball, Newspaper, Cafete-ria Planning, Library and Ski Club. Donna’s best childhood memories are of swimming, sledding at the golf course, going roller skating on Saturday nights with friends, and Crab & Corn-on-the-Cob dinner nights in the summers. Donna’s interests were reading, watch-ing movies, listening to music and learning the history of other places/cultures. She has great memories of going to visit family in Stone Harbor, NJ and Marco Island and Fort Myers, FL
and going to Disney World. Donna has been working for almost all her life. At age 10, she babysat, and when the family moved to the Poconos at age 14, Donna became a Kayak Guide at Pocono Whitewater Rafting and Big Boulder Ski Resort and worked there through high school. In her early 20’s, Donna bartended. After moving to North Wildwood, NJ in 2003, Donna became the Receiving Manager at Home Depot in Cape May Court House ,NJ. Then when Donna moved back to Bensalem in 2010, Donna was hired as a substitute for SPIN Children’s Services and then was a per-manent Teacher’s Assistant at SPIN’s Frankfort site, then Administrative Coordinator for the Parkwood site. When the budget did not pass last year, Donna moved later-ally to Norcom Communi-
Donna Barrett, Very Important Person at NCC
January, 2017 Norcom Community Center News
NCC Newsletter
Friday, January 6 Super Science Birthday
Party. 1-3pm in the NCC Café. Please bring a
snack to share!
Friday, January 20 NCC Theater
Production of The Mad Hatter. 6:00-8:00pm. $5 admission at the
door.
Friday, January 27 Evening Candle Art
6-8pm. $10 per person. Advance Registration and Payment Required. Please
contact Toni Hinkle 215-698-3066 or
S.P.A.R.C. Self-Advocacy Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 25 From 12-1pm
Interested? Contact Elinore Spiotta for info!
Day Services Events
ty Center, and when the budget passed, Donna decided to stay at NCC. Donna was familiar with NCC since her sister has worked for SPIN for 26 years, and her children grew up coming to Norcom at Christmas time to have “Breakfast with Santa.”
(Story Continued on Page 2)
Donna Barrett January, 2017 V.I.P.
Winter Holidays
Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 Monday, Jan. 16, 2017
NCC CLOSED
“When I walk in and see Donna at the desk, I smile knowing it is going to be a good day. Donna’s organiza-tion and great communication keeps everyone informed, and she genuinely cares about those she works with on a daily basis. Because I don’t have a hat, I must tip my glass-es to honor the kind efforts from Donna B!”-Kim Williams “Yay Donna! Congratulations NCC VIP! You’re a one lady show running the NCC front desk like a pro. You make it seem effortless although we all know it can be crazy at times. You are such a team player and are always willing to help anyone in need. Enjoy your moment in the VIP spotlight ☺.” ~Maureen Geiss “Donna is nice, caring and hardworking!” ~Jamie Demi She’s pretty, she says Hi and Good Morning, and she dresses nice.” ~Harriet Levin “Donna is polite, friendly and organized. Congratulations!”
~Nancy Shah “Donna welcomes everybody when we come in. She’s sweet and kind. Congratulations on being VIP!”
~Lyndsey Prochaska “Donna is organized and nice.” ~Elina Golkova
“I love Donna so much. She’s pretty and she’s nice. She helps me make change sometimes.” ~Bill Cathey “Donna is pretty and she’s beautiful. She’s nice.”
~Angel Cook “Donna is very nice. She always makes me smile when I come through the door. Congratulations on your VIP.”
~Monica Neagu “Donna is a nice person.”
~Cora Boyd “Donna and I love the colors of flowers and all different kinds of bugs. She helps everyone.” ~Bobby Effrig “Donna is very nice. I like her. She’s sweet and she’s the best!” ~Marc Barbato “Donna is a hard worker and she keeps the building very safe. We all care about her.”
~Sarah Golden “Donna is nice and she’s cute.” ~John Capella “Donna is pretty and she’s nice every day. She’s beautiful.” ~Cherakee Taylor “Donna does a good job. She’s nice every morning. She is nice to me when my driver is late dropping me off.”
~Kenny Czerniak
“Donna is a nice person to have at Norcom. I like her a whole lot. I miss her when she’s not here.”
~Karen Freedman “Donna is nice and she is friendly.” ~Brian Banner “Donna is nice. I like her. She is a very nice person.”
~Onyx Whitfield “Donna has one of the tough-est jobs at NCC and she han-dles it with grace! Her great work ethic and dedication is super admirable!”
~Elizabeth Freer “Donna says hi when I pass her desk. She gives warm hugs like a bear and I like that. I like to hang out with her. She is awesome!”
~Megan Sledzianowski
“Donna is very nice. She always says good morning when we come into the build-ing. I like Donna so much. I am thankful you are VIP in January. You work hard so much and you do a good job. Congratulations on being V.I.P.” ~Bill McKenty “Donna always has a smile on her face, and always goes the extra mile to provide assis-tance or answer questions – an all-around great person!”
~Anne Leigh
Donna Barrett, V.I.P. (continued from Cover Page)
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“I like Donna. She is a good dancer and she is nice to me. She is a kind person and she is sweet. She is a wonderful lady and beautiful to me. Donna is so nice to everybody. She makes me smile and she is a good friend to me. She is special to me and she always says good morning to me. Donna is awe-some! Congrats, Donna! You are the best and cool and friend-ly and you have a great smile. You help people out on the bus and you do a wonderful job.”
~Chris Feltwell “Donna is so sweet. She is really nice to me. She is so beautiful. She makes my day because she is very very nice.” ~Carlin Sparks “Donna is nice. She is helpful.”
~Shirlene Scott “Donna is very nice. She’s sweet, too. She’s very cute, too.”
~Kelly Kirk “She’s nice. I really like her. She’s a nice friend and a nice girl. She’s pretty.” ~Moira Regan “Congratulations, Donna! She’s nice. She says Hi to me when I come in and always asks how I am doing.” ~Tracie Cypher “Donna is a nice worker. I’m happy she works here. She’s a nice girl.” ~Ed Boharsik
Currently, Donna lives in Bensalem. She has three daughters. Amanda (age 25) was a teacher in Alaska since graduating college and now she’s a teacher in Nashville, Tennessee. Ashley (age 24) lives in Shalimar, Florida and works in a nursing home while waiting for her Fire Academy/EMT training to start in March. Samantha (age 21) attends Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and is working towards a double degree in actuary and mathematics and a minor in accounting. Donna’s mom, sister’s family (husband and two boys) and cousin are also local. As of now, Donna does not have any pets but she has had dogs, an iguana and a cockatoo in the past. Donna’s home life is quiet unless her kids are home. She still enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, working out and going out with friends. Donna has enjoyed her position for the past year at NCC as a Day Program Administrative Coordina-tor. “I love Norcom because we always have a lot of fun. There is always someone to make you laugh and offer a helping hand. Music in the NCC Theater on Thursdays is my favorite time at work as I can hear the music at my desk.” When asked about her VIP honor, Donna said, “I am honored to be voted VIP. I believe in helping others as others have helped me.” As for the future, Donna is looking forward to visiting her kids that live out of state. Her goal is to finish her college degree and she hopes to be able to travel as much as possible.
Congratulations, Donna Barrett, Our V.I.P.
DONNA is a Dedicated, Organized, Nice, and No-Nonsense Advocate
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Norcom Community Center ANNIVERSARIES!
We extend our best wishes to each of you on your anniversary of service with SPIN. We have enjoyed your dedication and enthusiasm here at NCC.
FROM YOUR FAMILY AT NCC
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Paula Urmson
4 yrs.
January 17, 2017
January 12, 2017
Stephanie Baxter
5 yrs. January 26, 2017
Marilyn Meehan
19 yrs.
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On November 10, 2016,SPIN and Comcast Corporation held an unveiling ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Comcast NBCUniversal Digital Literacy Lab at SPIN’s Norcom Community Center. To make this initiative possible, SPIN received a $20,000 grant from Comcast and a $3000 donation from the Gwynedd
Mercy University - Special Education Club 5K Run/Walk in memory of Alex Valeno.
The new Comcast Digital Literacy Lab offers 20 computers and five tablets with a variety of assistive software and hardware. For individuals with more intensive communication support needs, the lab provides eye-controlled devices that allow them to operate tablets and generate messages with the natural movement of their eyes. Combined with the ongoing support of communication and employment specialists, these technologies will empower more than 300
teens and adults with disability to reach their goals of meaningful employment and greater independence.
The Comcast grant will also support SPIN’s Disability Digital Literacy Expo. Scheduled for the Spring of 2017, the expo will convene over 200 teachers, employers, people with disabilities and their families to explore technologies for
augmented/alternative communication (AAC), independent living, employment, social media self-advocacy, and several other areas. SPIN will also promote Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive high-speed Internet adoption program for low-income Americans, to families in the community to ensure that all children have access to affordable, high-speed internet to support learning and literacy at home.
January Birthdays
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Board Games Please
4 Bobby DeRock
5 Natasha Wallace
11 Keith Richardson
12 Angel Cook
14 Norman Fosbenner
15 John Capella
15 Michelle
Ponce De Leon
16 Danny O’Neal
16 Paula Urmson
21 Mary Jacobs
22 Lisa Konczyk
25 Bea Cooper
25 MJ Leonard
27 Onyx Whitfield
27 Kristen Bernhardt
29 Steven Solomon
31 Greg Callaghan
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Holly Jolly Christmas
Chris Feltwell and Cristin Durkin went on a bus trip to Lancaster with the Special Olympics athletes to see the Holly Jolly Christmas show. There was dancing and singing to Christmas songs. Cristin’s favorite was Jingle Bells and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and seeing Santa Claus. Chris liked the Santa dressed up like Elvis who sang Blue Christmas and Silent Night. Chris said they had so much food! It was like a Thanksgiving feast!
NCC Pajama Day and Cookie Contest
We had 22 delicious homemade cookies entered in our
cookie contest, and four awards were given. The Best
Tasting cookie award went to Elizabeth Freer for her
Reese’s Peanut Butter cookies. Megan Sledzianowski’s
Almond Joy cookies won for Best Texture. Bill Engle’s
Orange Butter Slice and Bake was awarded Best
Appearance, and the Best Overall cookie award went to
Brianna Alne for her Buncha Crunch cookies. The NCC
Rec Department would like to thank everyone who made
cookies and entered the contest. Look for the cookie
recipes in our Spring Showcase Recipe Book!
Nancy Shah, Shanta Williams, and Chris Lepore were comfy cozy for PJ Day!
NCC Will Miss Taylor and Mary Kate!
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 Please complete and submit the below order form with payment to Toni Hinkle by
Wednesday, January 18, 2017.
All orders are due by Wednesday, January 18, 2017.
Please submit orders at NCC attn: Toni Hinkle
All proceeds benefit the NCC Day Program!
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Bobby Effrig likes the live music on Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve. Bobby says he has a lot of good memories of Dick Clark, but Ryan Seacrest does a good job. The show will be on ABC, starting at 8:00pm. This year, they will also have live TV coverage from New Orleans. We will watch the New Year’s countdown in New Orleans, then again watch the ball drop in New York City with Ryan Seacrest. Bobby loves Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, and DNCE, the band with Joe Jonas, who will be performing live from New York. Chris Feltwell can’t wait to see Thomas Rhett, the country music star. Aniah Williams, Nick Colletta, and Brian Banner love Mariah Carey. Lionel Richie will be the first artist to perform following the midnight countdown in NY, and will sing “All Night Long” live from the stage of his New Year’s Eve concert in Las Vegas. There will also be a party in L.A. hosted by Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, starring John Legend, Flo Rida, Fifth Harmony, and other pop acts.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King was a good man. He helped people. He tried to change laws so that everybody was treated the same. -Moira Regan Martin Luther King won the Nobel Prize. He wanted everyone to be free. It doesn’t matter what skin you have. He wanted everyone to be happy. When Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her seat, Martin Luther King fought for her rights. -Carlin Sparks Martin Luther King led people on peaceful marches to change laws too make everybody be treated the same. -Christian Lopez
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Soccer Shots Philadelphia is the children’s soccer experience for children ages 2-8. We are planning for a great indoor season in the Northeast with our program partner at Norcom Community Center! With Soccer Shots, you can expect the best in class coaches, curriculum, and communication to provide your child with a lasting and positive experience that goes beyond the game of soccer.
Enroll Online Today: https://philadelphia.ssreg.org/?sitename=Norcom&input_address=
Norcom Community Center
Sundays, January 8th—March 12th
Weeks and Cost: 10 for $120
Class Times: 3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm
(divided by age group)
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January 6, 2017 (Friday) Super Science Themed
Birthday Party 1-3pm in the NCC Café.
Please bring a snack to share!
January 20, 2017 (Friday) NCC Theater Production of The Mad Hatter 6:00-8:00pm.
$5 admission at the door.
January 27, 2017 (Friday) Evening Candle Art 6-8pm. $10 per person. Advance Registration
and Payment Required. Please contact Toni Hinkle 215-698-3066 or
WINTER HOLIDAYS Monday, January 2, 2017 Monday, January 16, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017 NCC CLOSED
February 3, 2017 (Friday) Sweets & Treats Ice Cream Social
Birthday Party 1-3pm. Please bring an ice cream topping to share!
February 10, 2017 (Friday)
NCC Evening Valentine’s Dance 6-8pm. $5 per person.
Advance Registration and Payment Required. Please contact Toni Hinkle 215-698-3066 or
February 16, 2017 (Thursday) Black History Month Celebration
Please bring a snack to share!
