Community Council Newsletter, August 2025
Universal Studios Overnight Trip
Welcome to the Fall 2025 OneCenter Session
We’re excited to kick off another amazing Fall session of OneCenter, running from August 18th to December 12th!
OneCenter is modeled after a community college, offering a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities. We focus on four core areas: social interaction, community integration, physical functioning, and leisure skills—promoting independence, well-being, and a healthy, fulfilling life.
Pomeroy’s person-centered approach empowers participants to build their own schedules, explore new interests, and set personal goals. We celebrate diversity, respect individual choice, and support lifelong learning for people of all abilities.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 5th, Environmental Travel Companions (ETC) presentation in the Main Hall.
Wednesday, August 6th, Pomeroy’s Got Talent at 10:30am in the Main Hall.
Wednesday, August 20th, Bluegrass Performance at 10:30am in the Main Hall.
Spirit Week
Staff Spotlight
Katy Dyas
Katy grew up outdoors, spending her childhood hiking, swimming, and riding horses alongside a menagerie of pets -dogs, cats, parrots, lizards, ferrets, and even geese. Though she jokes she has no hobbies, she thrives on adventure, especially through travel.
Some of her favorite places to visit are Chicago (a favorite despite the winters), New Zealand, Ireland, London, Maui, and Île-de-Ré in France. Her favorite memory? Whale watching in Cabo. Next up: New York and, hopefully, Frankfurt, Boston, Lake Baikal, and a horseback safari in Botswana.
Katy’s favorite movies include The Lion King, Now & Then, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, and Notting Hill. Her playlists span Broadway, ’90s country, hip-hop, and true crime podcasts.
She found the Pomeroy Center while job hunting after earning her degree in Recreation Therapy. Though initially drawn to rehab and adaptive sports, her experience at Pomeroy shifted her focus to building community - work she now feels deeply connected to.
Guiding Vision: Organizing enriching trips and outings, hosting impactful fundraising events, and actively advocating while engaging with our community to foster greater unity and cohesion.
