The Checkmate Chess Club is back by consumer demand! On March 22nd, veteran members got together for an afternoon of laughter and strategy. The Checkmate Chess Club invites any experienced chess player to come and join in on the second to last Tuesday of every month. Players have the opportunity to hone their skills in a friendly environment. If you are interested in joining Checkmate Chess Club please contact CJ Dodge at cdodge@adacil.org , call 732-738-4388, or register on our website.
On March 17th, ACI was decked out in green and had a blast celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. We screened the academy award nominated film, The Secret of Kells. Then we enjoyed a spirited round of Irish related trivia. Guests competed in a shamrock scavenger hunt and two lucky winners went home with stylish new St. Patrick’s Day hats. If you are interested in attending our future events, please contact CJ Dodge at cdodge@adacil.org. call 732-738-4388, or check out our upcoming events page.
In November of 2015, ACI partnered with the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management to conduct a second Overnight Emergency Shelter Simulation at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex. Fifty people with disabilities, as well as emergency personnel, CERT members and volunteers from Somerset County took part in the event.
The purpose of the exercise is to familiarize members of the disabled community with an overnight shelter experience. At the same time, providing emergency managers and volunteers an opportunity to better assist the needs of individuals with disabilities in a general population shelter during a disaster. Individuals with disabilities filled out a survey prior to leaving. For results of the survey, please click here to download the survey results booklet.
We would like to thank PSEG for attending the event and providing funding to make this exercise possible!
Thank you Joy Cutrone, former Mrs Petite NJ and Cheryl Brennan, Essential Bodywear, for the fun workshop on affordable fashion. Participants learned how to mix and match outfits among other fashion tips. Everyone had a great time!
Thank you to Peter Koppisch for his informative and entertaining workshop on developing solid Interview skills, which took place on February 24th. Peter is assistant vice president at William H. Connolly & Co. in Montclair, NJ.
On January 25th, ACI's Men's Peer Support Group hosted a workshop on Men's Health, presented by Amerigroup. Stephanie Paneca-Navarro, Health Educator at Amerigroup, spoke about the effects of smoking and the steps men can take to maintain a healthy life style as they age. ACI appreciates Amerigroup's support for our health and wellness programs. Thank you Stephanie!
