Events with The Arc of Hanover
Ongoing classes and book clubs, special events, support group meetings, volunteering opportunities in our community,
and so much more. Join us! Spring programming on the way!!
February Adult Inclusive Art Class to Feature Guided Painting
Our next Adult Inclusive Art Class will be directed by our Seasonal Team Lead for The Arc of Hanover Thrift Store, and local beloved artist, Kristin Donaldson. She will be leading participants through a guided painting for Valentine's Day (see canvas at left).
All are invited to attend. The class will be held Tuesday evening, February 3rd, from 6 to 7:30 PM. The $25 fee covers all your materials. Bring yourself and your smile, meet new friends and leave with a beautiful piece of art that you make!
Sibshops Sibling Support group to begin February 10th
One of our Hanover Community Collaborative partners, Infinite Abilities Counseling, is sponsoring in partnership with The Arc of Hanover a sibling support group -- Hanover Sibshops. Aryn Jentz, LCSW, MBA, a therapist and practice owner of Infinite Abilities Counseling, LLC, will host the monthly groups on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at different locations in Hanover County. The first will be held in the Community Room at The Arc of Hanover building on Tuesday, February 10th.
"When kids have language for their feelings and safe peer connection, they’re more resilient long-term," says Jentz. "We aim to normalize that it’s possible to love your sibling and still feel frustrated, sad, or left out sometimes."
A registration link for the first group is coming soon. Sessions are $10 a person per meeting. Dinner will be served during the session.
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Registrations Accepted for Creative Arts Class
On Thursdays, from 2 to 3 PM, join lead art instructor Melissa Balmer and volunteer art teachers for a one-hour Creative Arts Class at The Arc of Hanover building's Community Room. Each session provides participants with an outlet for personal creativity, fine motor skill development and peer socialization.
The class is free, but registration is required for each session to ensure appropriate room setup. (NOTE: You can register for multiple classes per month on the same form.)
RSVP here!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Aktion Club Returns to Hanover County
We are very excited to announce the re-start of the Aktion Club. Changes and transitions had the club on hold for a time, but it came back in November of 2025, thanks to our partnership with the Ashland Kiwanis Club and Hanover County Parks & Recreation.
Kiwanis International serves the needs of children by helping its members build leadership and service skills through its local clubs. The Ashland Kiwanis has been in existence since 1923. Members of the Aktion Club actually become official members of the Ashland Kiwanis.
Aktion Club has 'action' in its name. Club members will be engaged in the planning and execution of service projects in and around Hanover County. There will also be formal meeting procedures to learn and teaching about core values presented, including character-building, leadership, inclusiveness and caring.
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Next meeting: February 9, 2026
The Aktion Club is open to any disability self-advocate age 18 or older. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at The Arc of Hanover -- unless the service project requires fulfillment off-site. The membership fee for individuals who register has been covered by a generous community donor. Please bookmark this page for details about meetings. In January, we will be making food collection boxes for local agencies and organizations.
"The Journeyers" meets at The Arc of Hanover
Since May 2022, "The Journeyers" has provided a supportive outlet for parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. Born out of the pandemic, the support group has provided a place for an exchange of information, ideas, recommendations and just plain talk.
Originator and facilitator of The Journeyers, Sue Jeantheau, says, "The Journeyers is open to anyone who has a child or adult of any age with a disability. This is not a clinical support group but a group for those who not only need the support but can often provide the best support to others."
The group meets monthly (except for December), generally during the last week of the month on a weeknight. Gatherings run from 7 to 8:30 PM at The Arc of Hanover building in the Community Room. For more information, contact Sue Jeantheau.
The Journeyers 2026 Calendar
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Thursday, Jan. 29th
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Wednesday, Feb. 25th
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Wednesday, March 25th
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Tuesday, Apr. 28th
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Tuesday, May 26th
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Thursday, June 25th
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Tuesday, July 28th
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Thursday, August 27th
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Tuesday, September 29th
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Wednesday, October 28th
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Tuesday, November 24th
Hanover Community Calendar
We are invested in and regularly connect with our community disability partners. We have created this calendar -- through the Hanover Community Collaborative -- to help with your planning given the other events hosted and sponsored by our partners. This collaborative calendar will change often as we invite more partners to join in with us.
Please consult the organization sponsoring an event with specific questions.