favorite classes are cooking, dancing, and playing sports games like baseball, and Celina loves watching movies in the theater. Celina loves all of the people at NCC, especially the instructors and her good friend, Bridget. Celina says it's wonderful to be voted Very Important Person at NCC. As for the future, Celina hopes and dreams are to be happy always.

Celina Bonaparte was born in Philadelphia on December 21, 1984 and grew up with her parents and sisters. Celina’s best memory is when her family went to Disney for vacation. Celina has always loved music and dancing. She is very happy living with her family. At home, Celina listens to music, loves to dance, and enjoys cleaning. Her favorite singer is Michael Jackson. Celina has been coming to NCC for two years. Her

Celina Bonaparte, August V.I.P. at N.C.C.

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

V.I.P. 2

Park Cleanup 3

Guess Who 4

Monthly Birthday

5

Community Mural - Choir

6

Focus on Friends

7

SPARC BBQ pictures

8

71 Attend SPARC Self-Advocacy Barbecue

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S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T :

• BROADWAY THEME BIRTHDAY Party August 5th @1-3 with singer Kristen Coryell

• LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY Monday, September 6th NCC CLOSED

• DINNER & A MOVIE and FAMILY BINGO RETURN in SEPTEMBER.!!

N O R C O M C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R

Celina Bonaparte August, 2010 VIP (see p. 2 for quotes!)

SPIN Gives Back

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Many people have heard of SPIN’s SPARC group, but some are unsure of what it stands for or what the group is involved in. SPARC, Self Promotion Advocacy Resource Community, is an effort to support individuals with varying abilities to become more involved in choice and self direction. The advocacy group that began about five years ago has evolved into three distinct self-advocacy groups: SPARC Day, and SPARC Evening Northeast, and SPARC Evening West. Today, there are nearly sixty members. Just recently it was suggested that all three groups come together for an evening to meet each other and share experiences. The idea for a barbeque was suggested by a member of SPARC West. On July 23, SPARC members from all three SPARC chapters gathered together in the NCC gym for a night of food, fun, information and networking. This event certainly did not happen overnight. It took two months of fundraising and careful planning by the SPARC Barbeque Subcommittee, a group made up of representatives of all three SPARC groups. It wasn’t easy to make decisions about the food, the activities, the set up and clean up of the room, and so on. They asked David Losinno, President and CEO of SPIN, to be the keynote speaker at the barbecue and decided to have someone from each SPARC group prepare and give a short speech about SPARC. The hard work was well worth it and there was a great turnout. Seventy-one people attended this event and there was an abundance of delicious food, most of which was donated by the members. David Losinno spoke of the maturation and growth of not only SPIN, but of the people supported by the agency. He also shared the impor-tance of what the group was doing and encouraged them to continue their efforts. After the key-note presentation, each of the groups had a representative speak about their respective SPARC chapter., and then many thanks were shared with Norcom Community Center for the opportu-nity of using the gym for meeting space. Appreciation was also expressed to the SPARC mentors who supported and encouraged this event.

(see page 8 for pictures!)

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Celina and Bridget have become good friends since they met at NCC.

Congrats, Celina!!

N C C N E W S L E T T E R

“Celina Bonaparte is very nice on the inside. She knows how to dance! She’s a good dancer. She is sweet and kind. “

Katie McCool “Celina ‘shimmy shakes’ to her own beat… she is such a beautiful person. Congrats, Celina!!” Maureen Geiss “Celina is an all around AWE-SOME person. She puts a smile on my face every time I see her- especially when she is dancing to Michael Jackson. Congrats Celina!! Katie Clancy “Celina is the sweetest person in the world. You look at her and she makes your smile. She is a pleasure to be around. Keep dancing Celina!!”

Toni Hinkle “Celina is always willing to lend a helping hand and she has a great smile that brightens up the room along with those awesome dance moves.”

Patrick Cahill Celina is one of the most free-spirited, gentle, sweet, and fun-loving people I know. Congratulations! Sarah Clarke “Way to go Celina!!! Keep on smiling as you enjoy this honor.” Dave Miazio “Celina is always in a dancing mood and she always make me feel happy when I see her dance.” Annemarie Loney

“She’s a great dancer.”

Clair Hall & Jenn Harker “Celina is a nice friend and she’s pretty.” Moira Regan “I love the way Celina dances. I like her smile, and when she tickles me.” Katie McCool “Celina is friendly.”

Tony Holiday

“Celina has very good cooking skills. She’s always very pleasant when she comes to class and we love having her here.”

Lorraine Coady “Celina is nice, she’s pretty, and she’s beautiful.” Robin Fisher “Celina is nice dancer. She is a nice dancer.”

Mindy Berger “Celina is a nice person and a great dancer.” Lisa Cades “Celina Is a nice woman. She’s funny and a good friend of mine.” Joe Funk “Celina it is a very nice lady and she has a good smile. She makes me laugh and she’s a beautiful lady. “ Angel Cook “You can always count on Celina’s happy-go-lucky per-sonality to light up a room.”

Melissa Mroz “Celina s a good dancer and she’s funny.” Dianne Levin “Celina is the DancingQueen.”

Chris Anderson “Celina is a pretty girl and a lovely person.” Harriet Levin “Celina is cute and she’s nice and she’s beautiful.”

Jennifer Astacio “She’s my friend.”

Megan Shepherd “Celina is a good friend. She’s nice.” Stephanie Spoon “She’s so pretty and beautiful.”

David Czarnecki “Celina is a nice person. She’s good at Gym Games. She is special to me. She’s wonderful!” Chris Feltwell

“Celina is a wonderful dancer and she makes me smile a lot.”

Sharon Strickland “Celina is a good dancer and she’s very nice.”

Steve Petkovic “I like Celina because she’s very special.” Pam Hoffman “I’d like playing air hockey with her.” Nick Colletta “Celina is a nice person and she’s funny and happy.”

James Rainey “Celina is nice, friendly and I like talking to her.”

Vera Kramaroff “Celina is beautiful, generous, kind and sweet. I like her dancing.” Anne Stoumpas “I like Celina because she does a great Michael Jackson She did good in the Single Ladies act.” Lori Copestick “Celina is a good friend and she’s pretty. I like playing air hockey with her and she’s a good dancer.” Moira Regan “Celina has a good smile and she’s a really good dancer and she’s so funny!” Cristin Durkin “Celina Is nice. I care about her She’s my friend. I went to school (Our Lady of Confidence) with our a long time ago. I like hanging out with her.” Jimmy Kelly “Celina is a good friend and she’s good at sports. I sit with her at lunch. She is amazing!”

Lauren Quinn “Celina is very nice and she smiles a lot. She’s pretty and she’s cute.” Jackie Saidel “Celina is funny and nice and she dances all the time.”

Jillian O’Brien

“Celina is a very nice girl. She always has a smile on her face everyday.” Monica Maye “Celina is a nice person. She’s a kind, woman and she likes Michael Jackson.”

M.J. Leonard “Celina is a good dancer and she dances like Michael Jack-son. She sings good. She’s funny and beautiful.”

Bill McKenty “Celina is a good dancer in the talent show. She loves to dance. I like her as a friend. Sometimes I eat with her.”

Megan Sledzianowski “It is always a pleasure to have Celina in Morning Music and other classes. She always participates and enjoys what-ever she is doing and gets along with everyone. Celina puts us all in a good mood!”

Elinore Spiotta

Day At The Park by Lori Copestick

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S.P.A.R.C. Self-

Advocacy Meeting

Wednesday Aug. 25th @12 noon

NCC Meeting Room #2

Bring your lunch and

join us!

Season 2 of our favorite TV show, Glee, will start on TV on Sep-tember 9, 2010. The show will be on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm on FOX. There will be three new characters: Kurt’s boyfriend, A ri-val for Rachael, and a boyfriend for Mercedes. Cristin likes the show because it’s funny and there’s a cute guy (Finn) in it. Chris Feltwell likes the singers and the girls, especially Mercedes. It is a fun a fun show to watch.

Glee Season 2 on Sept. 9th by Cristin Durkin and Chris Feltwell

On June 17th I volunteered with others from SPIN to clean up Pennypack Park. We did this with help from the Fairmount Park Commission. Our job was to look for trash, pick it up, and throw it away. We were given gloves and trash grabbers to use so we wouldn’t get dirty. There was a lot of trash to pick up and it was hard work. It is important to pick up trash so the park is kept clean and so animals do not think it is food. While picking up trash we also saw an animal bone and a dead fish. We all worked very hard. After we picked up trash a few of us had a picnic lunch at the park. I was excited for the picnic lunch and I took off my shoes to relax my feet. While eating we met a stray cat and talked about the day. I would like to clean the park again.

Lori Copestick helped clean up Pennypack Park with David Mudry, Fran McKeown,

Monica Maye, Pat Slawinski, and Sherry Henderson.

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We Need YOUR Guess Who? Picture

N C C N E W S L E T T E R

This is a baby picture of someone who is now a

FAMOUS ADULT. Try to guess who it is! See next month’s NCC Newsletter for the answer.

**Give your baby picture to Toni Hinkle for our

Guess Who? Game. Toni will scan it in the computer

and return it to you.

Did you guess that the July 2010 Newsletter baby was

Katie Clancy??

If you didn’t already know, the Norcom Community Center has an ongoing Saturday Socialization and Tours Program!

Through this exciting program you will be able to bowl with friends on Saturday mornings at

Boulevard lanes. Also many trips are offered throughout the Fall such as:

• Johnny Appleseed Arts & Music Festival at

Linvilla Orchards • Independence Seaport Museum

• Shady Brook Farm Pumpkin Fest • Spirit of Philadelphia

Lunch tour • And more!!!

Please contact Sarah Clarke @ (215) 698-3032

or sclarke@spininc.org for a brochure

NCC Birthday Party August 5th, 1-3pm

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Aug. 2 Lydia Berger Aug. 2 Karen Cooke Aug. 2 Patti Smith Aug. 2 Kathy Connors Aug. 2 Brian Henderson Aug. 3 Karen Freedman Aug. 4 Laura Fala Aug. 8 Sky Jenkins-Young Aug. 9 Sean Winterberger Aug. 12 Allen Johnson Aug. 12 Peggy Furey Aug. 13 Patrick Flanagan Aug. 13 Art Campbell Aug. 16 Julian Espada Aug. 17 Faith Yeager Aug. 17 Terrie McNulty Aug. 18 Alan Sherman Aug. 19 Sidney Craig Aug. 20 Derrick Williams Aug. 21 Danny Cappio Aug. 22 Denise Masciocchi Aug. 22 Bobby Dougherty Aug. 23 Megan Shepherd Aug. 23 Joe Cammarata Aug. 25 Cristin Durkin Aug. 25 CarolAnn Tillmann Aug. 26 Jackie Saidel Aug. 29 Eddie Toledo Aug. 29 Renay Wallen Aug. 29 Felicia Burch Aug. 29 Patrick Cahill

BIRTHDAY MILE

STONES!

Aug. 2 Patti Smith

* Aug. 12 Allen

Johnson

Aug. 13 Art

Campbell Aug. 23 Megan

Shepherd

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SPIN Choir Sings For Mural Art Dedication

N C C N E W S L E T T E R

The SPIN choir was invited to sing at a Mural Dedication in Mt. Airy on July 13, 2010. The artist, Jon Laidaker, of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, created this beautiful mural at Germantown Ave. and Sharpnack St. The name of the mural is “It’s All About Community.” Approximately 100 people came out on this HOT July day to see the choir and watch the ribbon-cutting of the mural. ~Kate Clancy

Part of the mural at Germantown Ave. and Sharpnack St.

The SPIN Choir singing an original piece by Michelle Kornegay, “It’s All About Community.”

Bill McKenty singing his solo, “I’m Proud To Be An American” at the Mural Dedication.

“It’s All About Community”

Focus On Friends by Toni Hinkle

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These three ladies first met at NCC a few years ago. Shannon Feldman is a member at NCC and Sarah Clarke and Toni Hinkle are Recreational Thera-pists who facilitate the creative and fun activities offered. When it was discovered among them that they each had a fascination with the movie “Twilight,” a strong bond quickly formed. They began eating lunch together in the NCC Café, where they shared Twilight fan literature, new Twilight gear, and movie updates. When the Twilight sequel, “New Moon,” was released on DVD, Sarah hosted a DVD release party at her home and invited Shannon and Toni. When the third movie, “Eclipse,” was released in theaters, all three ladies waited together in line at the movie theater for the midnight showing. They are looking forward to the 2011 release of the fourth Twilight movie, “Breaking Dawn.” It can’t come

Toni, Shannon, and Sarah with a life-size cardboard cutout of Edward and all of the “Twilight” paraphernalia.

Patrick, Sarah, Shannon, Kristian, Toni and Melissa at the 12:01 a.m. movie release of “Eclipse” on June 29, 2010.

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SPARC Self-Advocacy Barbecue

N C C N E W S L E T T E R

I had a good time at the SPARC barbecue on July 23rd. Many people introduced themselves. I didn't realize there were two other groups besides Day SPARC. Terrie and Stacy are two of my friends that said a few words about SPARC. Terrie used a communication board like mine for a short presentation to the group. She did a great job and I'm very proud of her. It was important for everyone with disabilities to get together and talk about being independent and sticking up for ourselves. The food was tasty and the music was rockin’! ~Patti Gross

71 people (42 self-advocates and 29 support persons, mentors and volunteers) attended the SPARC barbecue held in the NCC Gym on July 23rd. The event was a huge success!

SPIN, Inc. CEO David Losinno was our Keynote Speaker.

Please contact Elinore Spiotta at NCC: 215-698-

3059, to find out more about SPARC, our self-advocacy group at SPIN

that meets monthly.

Norcom and SPIN Give Back

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Colleen McPhillips, Katie McCool, Joe Harrigan, Clair Hall, Joe Montague, Angel Cook, and Terrie McNulty took turns selling water ice for “Back On My Feet”. The group raised $100. Back on My Feet is a nonprofit that promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by engaging them in run-ning as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

James Rainey, Lori Copestick, Ron Dorsey, Bob Rosenberg, and Steven Petkovic sold soft pret-zels to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Delaware County.

Thursday, Aug. 26th @8 pm Gifford Playground 575 Tomlinson Rd. (just off Bustleton Ave.) Philadelphia, PA 19116

PA Rep. Boyle Hosts Family Movie Night

Gather up your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic supplies and bring your family to an outdoor screening of... Cloudy with a Chance of

Meatballs For more information, visit www.pahouse.com/boyle

Norcom Community Center 10980 NORCOM ROAD PHILADELPHIA PA 19154 Phone: 215 - 613-1070 Fax: 215 - 613-1078

“A Gathering Place For The Whole Community”

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August 5, 2010 Thursday Monthly Birthday Party Broadway Theme 1-3 Entertainer Kristen Coryell

Sept. 1, 2010 Wednesday Monthly Birthday Party Patriotic Theme 1-3 September 6, 2010 Monday Labor Day HOLIDAY— NCC CLOSED

More Upcoming Events...

Sept. 10 BINGO IS BACK! Friday, 6-8:30pm $6 Bring the Family to the NCC Gym! NCC Annual AIR HOCKEY Tournament Last Week In September Date TBA October 6, 2010 Wednesday Monthly Birthday Party Dinosaur Theme 1-3 October 29, 2010 Friday HALLOWEEN DANCE 6:00-9:00 pm

ATTENTION

NCC’s Thursday Night DINNER & a MOIVE Will be postponed for the upcoming summer months

July 1- September 2

It will resume on THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Enjoy your Summer!!