The Arc Advocate

Tuesday, November 10 | 12:00–5:00 PM

Cheyenne Children's Museum, 1618 O'Neil Ave., Cheyenne (corner of 17th & O'Neil)

We have something really special to share with our Arc family! 💙

The Arc is partnering with the Cheyenne Children's Museum to host an exclusive afternoon just for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The museum is usually open only to children, but on Tuesday, November 10, they're opening their doors from 12:00 to 5:00 PM just for our community.

That means the whole museum is ours for the afternoon. There won't be big crowds and nobody will be rushing you. You can explore the hands-on exhibits at your own pace, play, laugh, and spend time with friends. 🏛️🧩

🏛️ About the Museum

The Cheyenne Children's Museum opened its doors in downtown Cheyenne in August 2025, after more than a decade of hard work by community members who dreamed of a place where people could learn through hands-on play. The museum's exhibits are built around science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Many of them celebrate some of Wyoming's most unique features, so there's a little bit of home in every corner! 🤠🔬🎨

Many of our members have driven past the museum and wondered what's inside. Now's your chance to find out!

✂️ Make an Ornament for the Tree Lighting 🌟

From 1:00 to 3:00 PM, The Arc will host a craft session where members will make ornaments for the upcoming annual Tree Lighting. All the supplies will be ready and waiting for you. You just need to bring your creativity! 🖍️✨

Every ornament made that afternoon will help decorate the tree for our whole community to enjoy this holiday season. When the lights come on this year, you'll be able to point to the tree and say, "I made that!" 🎄

It's a wonderful way for our members to leave their mark on a Cheyenne tradition and be seen as part of the community they belong to. Watch for more details about the Tree Lighting so we can all go see our ornaments shine together!

💙 Why This Matters

At The Arc, we believe everyone deserves to be welcomed, included, and celebrated in every part of community life. That includes museums, parks, holiday traditions, and every space in between.

Too often, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are left out of experiences others take for granted. Sometimes a place feels too crowded, too loud, or too rushed. Sometimes nobody thought to send an invitation. Events like this one change that. When a community partner says "this space is for you," it sends a powerful message: you belong here.

💛 A Note from Charity

"I'm so excited for this afternoon! Our members don't always get the chance to explore a place like the Children's Museum without feeling hurried or out of place. This is their time and their space. And making ornaments for the Tree Lighting means our members will be part of something the whole city sees and celebrates. I can't wait to see their faces when that tree lights up!"
— Charity Henning, Executive Director

🌈 Tips for a Great Visit

👟 Wear comfortable shoes. There's lots to explore!
🍎 Eat lunch before you come. That way you can dive right into the fun.
📸 Bring your camera or phone. You'll want to remember this day!
🕐 Come when it works for you. Drop in anytime between 12 and 5, and plan to be there 1–3 if you want to make an ornament.
🤝 Bring a buddy. Support persons, caregivers, and family members are welcome to come along!

📸 Share the Fun!

We'd love to see your museum adventures and ornament creations! Tag The Arc of Laramie County in your photos or send them to us at arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org. We'll share our favorites in a future newsletter and on Facebook. 💫

🙏 Thank You, Cheyenne Children's Museum!

We're so grateful to the Cheyenne Children's Museum for making room for everyone. Partnerships like this are what inclusion looks like in real life. A space usually set aside for one group is opening its doors to welcome another, and we can't wait to fill it with smiles. 😊

Questions? Call 307-632-1209 or email arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org

Our hearts are full! The Cheyenne Moose Lodge chose The Arc for their Heart of the Community Drive, and wow, did they deliver! 🎉

The lodge made a generous donation of their own and reached out to Moose chapters near and far to collect even more support for our members and families. 💰✨ On top of that, they gathered games and craft items 🎲🎨 that will bring even more fun and creativity to our game nights and activities.

The Moose family already feels like home to us 🏡. Every Thursday they open their doors so our members can share a meal, play games, dance, and spend time with friends. This gift is one more reminder of how lucky we are to have them in our corner. 🤝

A huge thank you to the Cheyenne Moose and to every chapter who answered the call! When you see our Moose friends, be sure to tell them thanks! 💙🫎

On Sunday, October 4th, Arc members and their support people enjoyed an afternoon of laughter, music, and fairytale fun at Shrek The Musical at the Mary Godfrey Playhouse! 🧅✨

We're so grateful to Cheyenne Little Theatre Players for the tickets that made this outing possible. Live theatre has a special kind of magic, and they truly understand that it belongs to everyone. 💚

It was the perfect show for our Arc family, too. Shrek is all about celebrating what makes each of us unique and being proud of who we are, a message we live every day! 🐴👸🌟

Thank you, Cheyenne Little Theatre Players, for helping make theatre a place where everyone belongs. 👏💚

Get ready, Arc family, because this year's Halloween Party is going full Forks, Washington! 🌙✨ On Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, we're taking over the Cheyenne Moose Lodge (1019 S. Greeley Hwy) for a Twilight-themed afternoon that's spooky, sweet, and just a little bit sparkly. 🎃

✅ Sign-up is NOT required and 🎟️ admission is FREE! Just show up and join the fun!

Whether you're Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team "I Just Want Snacks," there's a place for you here. 🧛🐺 We'd love to see your best Bella, Alice, Emmett, or even a member of the Volturi, but any costume is welcome. Witches, superheroes, pumpkins, you name it! And if dressing up isn't your thing, that's 100% okay too. Come as you are. 💛

The afternoon will be packed with Twilight-themed fun, including games like the Hold On Tight Spider Monkey Toss 🐒, Twilight Musical Chairs 🪑, and even a trip to the Volturi Castle! 🏰 Plus trivia and dancing all afternoon long. 💃 Don't miss our costume contest, which is open to ALL costumes, and be sure to check out our Twilight-themed carved pumpkins featuring sparkly vampires, wolf silhouettes, and the Cullen crest! 🎃✨

Snacks will be available for purchase 🍿 at $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Each snack bag includes chips, a fruit snack, cookies, and a special packed sugar-free "blood bag" fruit punch 🩸🥤. Snack bags are limited to the first 75 people, so plan to arrive early! Gluten-free options will be available, but we can't accommodate sugar-free requests for the other snack items.

Want to help make the magic happen? 🕸️ We're looking for members and family members to help run games, snacks, and musical chairs. Volunteers arrive at 12:30 PM for setup, and as a special thank-you, family members who help will receive a $5.00 off coupon for their membership dues! 🎁 We're also gratefully accepting candy donations 🍬, which can be dropped off at The Arc Office (4515 E Pershing Blvd, Ste F) or brought with you to the party.

To volunteer or donate, give us a call at 📞 307-632-1209 or email arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org.

We can't wait to celebrate with you, sparkles, fangs, or neither! 🐺🧡

We're inviting our community to help decorate the Annual Capitol Christmas Tree for the 2026 Capitol Tree Lighting on December 2nd at 1:00 PM! ❄️

This year's theme is "Frosty Wonderland" — celebrating the crisp, sparkling beauty of a frosty winter's day. We'd love for kids and adults with and without disabilities to create ornaments together, promoting friendship and inclusion across Wyoming. 🤝✨

🎨 Ornament Ideas:

• Frosty snowmen and snow globes ⛄
• Delicate frost patterns and lacy snowflakes ❄️
• Sparkling icicles and frozen ponds
• Bundled-up winter animals (polar bears, penguins, snowy owls, arctic foxes) 🐻‍❄️🦉🦊
• Frosted pine trees and snow-dusted branches 🌲
• Jack Frost and frosty windowpanes
• Or anything that captures a crisp, frosty winter chill!

📅 Important Details:

• Deadline: Ornaments must arrive at our office by Friday, November 13th, 2026 — late submissions won't make it onto the tree, so please mail early!
• Delivery: Mail to P.O. Box 1812, Cheyenne, WY 82003, or call 307-632-1209 to arrange drop-off
• Note: We can't pick up ornaments, and drop-off containers won't be returned
• Names: First names only, please, if you'd like to add one

Thank you for helping us fill the tree with frosty winter magic! ❄️🎄

Contact:
The Arc of Laramie County
307-632-1209 | arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org | arcoflaramiecounty.org

🎄 Christmas Party Update: We're Sold Out! 🎄

Thank you, Arc family! The response to this year's Annual Christmas Party has been incredible, and tickets are now officially sold out. We're so grateful for your enthusiasm and can't wait to celebrate with everyone.

🎅 For those with tickets:
📅 Saturday, December 5th
⏰ Check-in begins at 11:15 AM, and the party runs until 3:00 PM
📍 LCCC (Laramie County Community College), Clay Pathfinder Building

🎁 A few reminders:

• Tickets are transferable but non-refundable, so if your plans change, you're welcome to pass your ticket along to someone else.
• Now that we're sold out, we're unable to accommodate any additional guests.
• If you need a support person with you, please make sure they have a ticket as well.
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Thank you for making this such a special tradition.

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Membership Type

Current Rate

Individual

$30

Family

$50

Corporate 1-5 Employee’s

$160

Corporate 6-10 Employee’s

$175

Corporate 11+ Employees

$190

Membership Details

Individual - covers 1 person.

Family - Covers two or more related people living in the same house. Individuals residing in a provider's shared housing are not eligible for a family rate.

Corporate -Covers all business employees or staff employed by the provider agency. Staff who are covered under a corporate membership receive the same benefits as individual members, such as free entry into weekly events and member pricing on extra events.

Entry Fee's- some events may have an additional cost for both members and Non-Members. Please see event information for more details.

📞 Office Hours

Closed Monday's

• Tuesday: By appointment only, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Available by phone and email 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

• Wednesday: In-person appointments 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Available by phone 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

• Thursday: Same as Tuesday — by appointment only, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Available by phone and email 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

• Friday: In-person 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Available by phone and email 7:00 AM–2:00 PM

Appointments can be made at a time convenient to your schedule by calling 307-632-1209. Due to meetings and appointments that might take place during operating hours, those needing to conduct in-person business are encouraged to call to make sure we are open and staffed.

Email: arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org
Website: www.arcoflaramiecounty.org
Location: 4515 East Pershing Boulevard STE F, Cheyenne, WY, USA
Phone: 307-632-1209
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