L’Arche North Carolina

Inclusive Dance Party
2023-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
EVENT POSTPONED!!
From Bull City Summit:
Friends,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Inclusive Dance Party scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd has been postponed. We are incredibly sorry to be letting you know the day before. We do hope to reschedule the Dance Party in the coming months and will let you know the details when we have them.
Again, we were looking forward to hosting the event and apologize for needing to postpone.
-The 2023 Bull City Summit Team

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About the 2023 Inclusive Dance Party:
Bull City Summit is a week-long conference and event festival, focusing on science, technology and innovation during the day, and music and arts at night!
L’Arche North Carolina (co-sponsor) is a community of belonging for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. L’Arche NC envisions a just society where diverse people with and without disabilities thrive.
This Inclusive Dance Party is designed to be a safe and fun night out at a popular Durham venue, providing a club experience for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as other disabilities, to come together for a night of fellowship and fun!
Motorco is an accessible venue so people with mobility challenges are encouraged to attend. Attendees with sensitivities to audio/visual effects are encouraged to bring aids like sound-deadening headphones and/or sunglasses to make their time at the Inclusive Dance Party more enjoyable.
Bull City Summit and Motorco carry all event liabilities for the Inclusive Dance Party, and therefore L’Arche NC is not liable as a co-sponsor of the event.

Play Together (Zoom)
2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online: Zoom
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces for Play Together! During this event, friends across the triangle will gather to play fun and engaging games.
For this month, we will be playing Skribble! Skribble is an online Pictionary game that welcomes people of all drawing abilities. The top two winners will receive a $10 gift card to Amazon or Starbucks!
To participate, friends will need a working computer, a phone or a tablet with access to zoom. Get ready to awaken a little creative imagination and fun!
We ask everyone to RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 9/24 if you plan to attend. Participants will receive their zoom link via email on the day of the event.
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Cook Together: Mini Fall Pies
2023-10-05 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together (Formerly known as Cooking with Community). This week, we will be making three different Fall flavors of miniature pies – Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Apple! We’d love to have you join us to kick off the Fall season with these delicious treats. All are welcome!

What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into teams of 3-4 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat. If we have extra time, we may play a game.
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news!
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 10/3 if you plan to attend.

Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Fall Work Day
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00
🎶Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere! Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share!🎶
L’ Arche NC is hosting a Fall Work Day on October 8th 2-4PM at the NEW L’ Arche house in South Durham!
We’ll work as a team to tidy up the house, making it ready for future residents and events. Get to know the house as we beautify it together, and make it an everlasting L’ Arche home.
Outside work involves yardwork and creating lampposts. Inside work includes sweeping, mopping, removing nails and scrubbing.
All are welcome, and thank you in advance!
Please sign up HERE by Friday October 6th, so we can make sure you recieve the right information in your email!

Craft Together: Sip & Paint!
2023-10-10 14:00 - 16:00
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for Crafting Together. This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to get creative and make something awesome. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies. We will be enjoying a cup-full of cider while painting Fall canvases!
What to expect:

At the beginning of our time together, we will go around the circle and introduce ourselves. One of the best things about L’Arche events is making new friends. We usually have a “this or that” question to help break the ice of getting to know someone new (such as Cats or Dogs? Beach or Mountains? Pepsi or Coke?)
After the introduction, one of our fabulous team members or volunteers will explain the crafting activity or project.
The rest of our time, we craft and chat with our new friends and old buddies. It’s a great time and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 10/8 if you plan to attend.

Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!!

Disability Inclusion Day at the State Fair!
2023-10-15 12:15 - 12:45 | NC State Fair, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
October 15th is Disability Inclusion Day at the State Fair!
Join us at 12:15 pm at the “Got to be NC” section of Dorton Arena for a meet and greet and photo opportunity with L’Arche NC and partner organization, Smiling While Sending Hope. There will be a 30 minute performance by Paige King Johnson.
Come early or stay after and enjoy fair festivities!
Learn More about AccessAbility Day at the NC State Fair.

Y’all Belong Here
2023-10-18 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-15 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-12-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2024-01-17 12:30 - 13:00, 2024-02-21 12:30 - 13:00 | Online: Zoom
All are welcome to join L’Arche Atlanta and L’Arche North Carolina’s community of people with and without disabilities for our monthly 30-minute interfaith virtual prayer service on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm EST. All religious and/or non-faith traditions are welcome at this gathering.
Each gathering is about 30 minutes and may include:

Welcome and passing of the peace/sharing hello
Something to reflect on, such as a reading or video
Individual reflection
Sharing with small group
Closing with prayers (community joys & concerns)

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Fall Bingo (Virtual)
2023-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Online: Zoom
Join us for Fall-Themed Bingo! We are excited to welcome new friends from HOPE NC this month. HOPE NC is a nonprofit organization based in Chapel Hill that strives to create inclusive communities of belonging for people of all abilities through accessible housing, individualized support, and social opportunities. Join us to find out more about HOPE NC and to create new connections!
The top three winners will receive a $10 gift card to Amazon or Starbucks.
To participate, friends will need a working computer, a phone, or a tablet with access to zoom.
Sign up by October 20th at 12 PM to receive your digital Bingo Card and Zoom link via email.
CLICK here to sign up!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Cook Together
2023-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together! This week, we will be making biscuits! All are welcome to join, and toppings will be provided!
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into teams of 3-4 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us).
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat. If we have extra time, we may play a game.
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news!
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Craft Together
2023-11-07 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together. This week, we will be getting into the holiday spirit with a Thanksgiving themed craft! It’s time to be thankful and think about all the things we love in our life!
What to expect during this afternoon time of craft and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”
2. Next, we review the craft we are making for the day.
3. We create the craft together, following the step-by-step directions (no crafting experience is needed to join us).
4. If we have extra time, we play games.
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news!
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Move Together
2023-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Move Together! 🌟 This week, we will be engaging in a fun accessible yoga regimen hosted by Sarah Henderson, a professional instructor from Charlotte, NC. She has done extensive work in providing accessible forms of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices. 🧘‍♀️
We’ll meet at the Bulla Center: 301 W. Jones St, Raleigh NC at 2PM.
We are excited to move with you this Thanksgiving Month!
Food and drinks are provided!
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Play Together
2023-11-28 14:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Play Together. This week, we will be playing Name That Tune! 🎶🎉
This event is a HYBRID event! This means you can either join virtually through Zoom or in-person at the Bulla Center!
What to expect during this afternoon time of fun and fellowship:
1. We first take some time to introduce ourselves, both Zoom participants (“Zoomies”) and those in-person (“Roomies.”)
2. Next, we go over the rules of the game. ✅
3. Then we play the game together, completing round after round, until a winner is announced! 🎉
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we know who’s coming to the event.
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Cook Together 🍽️
2023-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together 🍽️! This week, we will be making sugar cookies. Ingredients and icing will be provided.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. ✅
3. We create the recipe together in groups, following the step-by-step directions 🔢(No cooking experience is needed to join us ).
4. While the recipe bakes and cools, we’ll play games together.
5. We ice our treats, then eat them! 😃
6. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news!
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Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Craft Together 🎨
2023-12-12 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨! This week, we will be creating our own holiday cards out of scrapbook paper.
What to expect during this afternoon time of craft and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the craft we are making for the day. ✅
3. We craft together. There will be guided suggestions, but there are no rules when it comes to art! 🎨
4. We write messages to loved ones on the card. Once that’s done, we play games.
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news! 🎉
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Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Move Together 😀
2023-12-21 14:00 - 16:00
Join us on Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM for Move Together! We’ll be exploring the Natural Science Museum in Raleigh!
What to expect from our time together:

We will gather as a group at the Edenton Street Bulla Center in Raleigh (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603).
We will launch our time together with introductions and our weekly check-in
We will walk as a group to the Natural Science Museum. We will divide into teams and explore the museum. If we have more time, we will conclude with a team building game!
We will walk back to the Bulla Center for snacks.

To prepare: L’Arche will provide mini water bottles at the beginning of our session, but we encourage all to bring their own water bottle. The walk to the museum is two blocks. Friends are welcome and encouraged to suggest an inclusive get-to-know you game to play together!
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Play Together ✨
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00
Make the holiday cheer last with our December 28th Holiday Bingo! ✨🎁💸 Zoom only! 📧
A L’Arche NC classic, Bingo is an event celebrated every holiday from Valentines 💖to Christmas🎄! Our bingo is fully accessible, with pictures 🖼️ for every square and repeated audio 🔊descriptions for every piece called!
Every round has a winner, and every winner gets a prize! 🎁 Bring your family to the event, and increase your chances! 📈
So if you’re looking for some holiday fun afer the holidays, join us at L’Arche NC’s Holiday Bingo, December 28th, 2-3PM. 📌
Sign up here! ✅

Cook Together 🍽️
2024-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together 🍽️! This week, we will be making delicious 😋 coconut truffles! 🥥 Come and have fun with this easy winter ❄️ treat!
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. ✅
3. We create the recipe together in groups, following the step-by-step directions 🔢(No cooking experience is needed to join us ).
4. We decorate our coconut truffles to look like snowmen! ⛄
6. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news! 🎉
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Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Sunday Meetup! 🎲
2024-01-07 15:00 - 16:30
Miss Sunday Meetups? 😢 No fear! We’re starting them up again! 🎉
The first meet up of this year will be in Durham, at our very own L’Arche house! 🏡

Please register in advance ✅. We will send the address (located in South Durham about a mile from the Lowe’s on Fayetteville Rd) to everyone by January 6th!

Parking: We kindly ask that those who are able to do so park a bit further down the street. This will help ensure that there is ample parking space closer to the house for those who may have difficulty walking longer distances. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will make the event more accessible for everyone.

Accessibility: As previously noted, this house is in the process of renovations that are not yet complete, including an accessible bathroom and entrance to the kitchen. Guests using mobility aids (such as walkers or a wheelchair) will have very limited access during the event. We look forward to the future when everyone visiting the L’Arche house will be able to participate in our community space fully.

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POSTPONED! Craft Together 🎨
2024-01-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨!
This week, we will doing a workshop with the one and only Debra Wuliger! ✨ Debra is a local artist with a passion for abstract art, describing it on her website as “the open ended emotional resonance of interlocking shapes and color.”
But not only is she an expert at painting, she is also is an expert at teaching painting! 👩‍🏫
Debra has years 🗓️ of experience working with other artists at schools and at her home studio, where she runs her own art workshops and summer camps.
This particular workshop is called “Playing with Shapes and Color!”
What to expect during this time of art and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, Debra will introduce the workshop, explaining the purpose. ✅
3. We will paint for an hour. There are some guidelines, but this is mostly a free-form exercise. 🖌️
4. We will discuss our paintings. 🖼️
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news 🎉!
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Play Together 🎲
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Play Together 🎲, Thursday, January 18th from 2-3 PM!
This month we will be testing our knowledge with ❓Trivia. This is a Zoom only event, meaning you must have access to a smart device to participate. Please prepare cards that say A, B, C, or D, and/or type in the chat the letter of your choice!
What to expect during this afternoon time of fun and fellowship:
1. We first gather around and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the rules ✅
3. We play the game. There will be three rounds, with one winner for each round.
4. If we have time left, we celebrate life’s victories! 🎉
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Serve Together ❤️‍🩹
2024-01-23 14:00 - 16:00
Introducing our newest event: “Serve Together ❤️‍🩹” ! During “Serve Together”, we will work on projects to support local non-profits and charities – from dog treats 🦴 to luminaries 🕯️, we will try our best to give back to the community!
The first Serve Together event will be tie blankets! 🛏️
What to expect during this afternoon time of service and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the project we are making for the day. ✅
3. We create the project together in groups, following the step-by-step directions 🔢(No cooking experience is needed to join us ).
4. If we get finished early, we take a break to play games together. 🎲
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news! 🎉
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Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Craft Together 🎨
2024-01-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States

Cook Together 🍽️
2024-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together 🍽️! This week, we will be making delicious seven layer dip to celebrate football season! All ingredients + chips will be provided!
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. ✅
3. We create the recipe together in groups, following the step-by-step directions 🔢(No cooking experience is needed to join us ).
4. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news! 🎉
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Sunday Meet Up at the Nasher!
2024-02-04 15:00 - 16:30 | The Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Drive
The Nasher Museum of Art welcomes you! 🎊
Diana Peña, who works for the museum, has kindly offered L’Arche NC a GUIDED TOUR of the museum! From the art to the architecture, the Nasher is something to behold! Bring your friends, bring your family – this is not an occasion to be missed!
Taking place February 4th from 3-4:30 PM, this tour is the perfect way to learn about the art world around you, from the past to the future. One of the exhibits, “Act as If You Are a Curator,” is an AI generated exhibition!
Note: There is limited space available on the tour, so sign up fast! Because the tour is guided, it is strongly advised that you come on time, lest you be left behind!
The Nasher Museum is located at 2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27705.
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Craft Together ✂️
2024-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨! This week, we will be creating a bouquet of felt flowers to celebrate Valentines Day! All supplies are provided.
What to expect during this afternoon time of craft and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the craft we are making for the day. ✅
3. We craft together. There are multiple flower options that can be mixed-and-matched, so feel free to get creative!
4. We wrap our flowers in paper and tie it together with a ribbon. 🎀
5. We clean up together and chat about our loved ones!
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Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Play Together! 🎵
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Play Together. This week, we will be playing another round of Name That Tune! 🎶🎉
This event is a VIRTUAL event! This means you can either join virtually through Zoom.
What to expect during this afternoon time of fun and fellowship:
1. We first take some time to introduce ourselves.
2. Next, we go over the rules of the game. ✅
3. Then we play the game together, completing round after round, until a winner is announced! 🎉
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we know who’s coming to the event.
Sign up here!

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Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!
