🎳 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Silva Lanes, 3010 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Get ready for ARCA’s Annual Bowl-A-Rama, an exciting event that brings families, friends, and local businesses together to open doors for people with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. This is a chance to connect, give back, and make a meaningful impact. From first-time bowlers to seasoned pros, everyone is invited to roll with us and be part of the experience.
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🌿 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: La Paloma Greenhouse, 181 E La Entrada, Corrales, NM 87048
Join us for a relaxed and creative evening at ARCA’s Wine, Plant & Paint Cultivation Event. Bring a new friend to ARCA and introduce them to our mission while enjoying wine and charcuterie, painting your own pot, and planting a succulent to take home.
Set in the welcoming environment of La Paloma Greenhouse, this event is a chance to connect, create, and learn more about how ARCA supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. Whether you’re coming for the creativity or the community, everyone is welcome to be part of the experience.
Please RSVP by July 1, 2026, to JGreenwood@ARCASpirit.org.
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📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The ARCA Foundation Volunteer Appreciation Lunch is a special event dedicated to celebrating the volunteers who have helped make our work possible throughout the fiscal year. This gathering recognizes the time, talent, and commitment of individuals and organizations who support ARCA’s mission and make a meaningful impact in our community.
During the lunch, we will recognize the Employee Volunteer of the Year, Person Served Volunteer of the Year, and Corporate Volunteer of the Year, highlighting the important role volunteers play in strengthening programs, partnerships, and community connections.
For more information about volunteering with the ARCA Foundation, please contact Jennifer Maldonado Greenwood at JGreenwood@ARCASpirit.org.
🎉 ARCA’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Begins
📅 Beginning July 1, 2026
ARCA’s 70th Anniversary Celebration marks the start of a yearlong milestone honoring 70 years of opening doors for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.
Beginning July 1, the celebration will include a series of events, stories, and opportunities that highlight the people, partnerships, and impact that have shaped ARCA’s work. Throughout the year, the community will have opportunities to learn more, get involved, and be part of this important moment.
This milestone year reflects both a celebration of ARCA’s history and a continued commitment to creating opportunity, connection, and belonging in the community.
ARCA’s 70th Anniversary Launch Party
🎉 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ARCA’s 70th Anniversary Launch Party marks the official kickoff of a yearlong celebration of opening doors for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.
This event brings together community members, supporters, and partners to recognize 70 years of impact and to introduce the stories, people, and shared values that continue to shape ARCA’s work. The evening will highlight the Legacy Ambassador campaign and the connections that help expand awareness, visibility, and opportunity across the community.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The ARCA 70th Anniversary Legacy Luncheon is a special gathering focused on honoring ARCA’s enduring legacy and ensuring its mission continues for generations to come. This meaningful event will highlight the importance of planned giving, exploring opportunities to include ARCA in your estate and why these gifts are vital to long-term sustainability and perpetuity.
Guests will learn directly from a professional planned giving expert, engage with current Circle of Promise members, and receive updates on documentation and request forms. The luncheon also provides an opportunity to connect with ARCA leadership, individuals supported by ARCA, and fellow Circle of Promise members while enjoying a delicious lunch in a warm, celebratory setting.
This luncheon is both a celebration of 70 years of impact and a commitment to the future—where legacy, learning, and generosity come together.
The ARCA 70th Anniversary Legacy Luncheon is a special gathering focused on honoring ARCA’s enduring legacy and ensuring its mission continues for generations to come. This meaningful event will highlight the importance of planned giving, exploring opportunities to include ARCA in your estate and why these gifts are vital to long-term sustainability and perpetuity.
Guests will learn directly from a professional planned giving expert, engage with current Circle of Promise members, and receive updates on documentation and request forms. The luncheon also provides an opportunity to connect with ARCA leadership, individuals supported by ARCA, and fellow Circle of Promise members while enjoying a delicious lunch in a warm, celebratory setting.
This luncheon is both a celebration of 70 years of impact and a commitment to the future—where legacy, learning, and generosity come together.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: La Paloma Greenhouse, 181 E. La Entrada Lane, Corrales, NM 87048
Join us in celebrating the holiday season at our Annual Poinsettia Sale! These beautiful, vibrant plants, lovingly nurtured in our greenhouses, are ideal for adding festive cheer to your home or office or for giving as gifts to friends and family. Every purchase supports ARCA’s important work in empowering individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. Come spread some holiday joy with us!
ARCA’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
🎉 Friday, June 11, 2027
The ARCA 70th Anniversary Celebration is the culminating event of ARCA’s milestone year, bringing together community members, supporters, and partners to honor 70 years of impact.
This event highlights the stories, relationships, and shared commitment that have shaped ARCA’s work, while recognizing the individuals and communities who continue to support opportunities for people with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.
The evening reflects both a celebration of the past and a look ahead to the future of opening doors in our community.
More information coming soon!
