ARS is honored to receive a $7,500 grant to aid in funding our monthly adaptive canvas painting classes for 2027.  The Foundation grants focus on the following areas:  the arts, education, historical preservation and community enhancement.  ARS participants have so much artistic talent, and this class, taught by a skilled instructor and self-taught artist, Rhonda Johnson, cultivates that talent and enhances self-esteem and combats social isolation during these monthly evening sessions.

Find many pictures of this event and others that we offer by following us on our Facebook page (Adaptive Recreational Services)

We are excited to receive a $3,000 Minnesota Inclusion Initiative Grant from The Arc of Minnesota!  These grant dollars will be hard at work in 2027 to assist in funding our popular ceramic painting classes at Sota Street Studio in downtown New Ulm.  You can find information about this event on our Facebook page (Adaptive Recreational Services.)

Interested in all of the things that The Arc of Minnesota provides?  You can find information by checking out their website and regional Facebook groups.  www.arcminnesota.org

Donor List and Thank You $10 for 10 Years Fundraiser -click for link

Hello.  The November Newsletter is ready.  It has been handed out at events and will be mailed to everyone else today, 10/28/26.  See you at events.

November 2026 click to open

The October Newsletter is ready here online.  Paper copies will be available at events starting next week and then mailed on September 30 if not delivered in person.  Thanks!

October 2026 click to open

Special thanks to Brad at Concordia Lanes for stopping by ARS with a $1,000 donation to be used towards programming.  A bit of this donation will be used to purchase a retractable bowling ball (info found online is posted below) to be used for our League Bowling which starts on September 21 this year and continues through May 2027.

Back row:  Alex, Karrie (ARS Coordinator), John, Christopher, Brad (Concordia Lanes), Shawn, Collin

Front row:  Kathy, Haley (holding the check), Carrie, Bryce

ARS is the recipient of $750 donation from the Citizens 4 Citizens campaign.  Funds were raised by the staff through “Jeans 4 Change” Fridays, Hungry Hump Days and other fundraising events.  Giving back to the community is what Citizens and community banking is all about.  ARS is so grateful.  Pictured is Karrie (ARS Coordinator) and Denise (Citizens Agency, New Ulm)

Are you registered for ARS Bowling League?  Call or text 507-217-0383 or email arsnu@newulmtel.net to get registered.  You MUST be pre-registered for team placement BEFORE we start on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Info needed to register:

• Your name
• Current phone number
• Do you have teammate preferences (who you would like to bowl with if possible)?
• Do you need a ramp to assist with throwing the ball?
• Do you need any other assistive devices that you don’t have?
• Do you need help paying the $5.00 weekly fee?

Start time is 4:30pm SHARP on Mondays through May 2027.  Please watch your monthly newsletters for the dates.  Cost to each participant will be $5.00 each Monday.  Cash is preferred.  Checks can be written to ARS and will be deposited at the end of each month.  ARS will write one check to Concordia Lanes each week and pay the additional $1.00 per bowler each week as well.  Please reach out if you have questions.  507-217-0383.

Hi all!  The September Newsletter is ready online.  Paper copies will be available at DJ Karaoke and Dance next week and then mailed.  Please check it out and RSVP as necessary.

September 2026  Click to Download