Community Council Newsletter, October 2026

Alcatraz Island

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 14th: ETC Kayaking

Wednesday, October 14th: Bluegrass Performance at 10:30am in the Main Hall

Wednesday, October 21st: Community Council Voting Rights Presentation at 1:00pm in the Main Hall

Thursday, October 29th: Halloween Dance from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Main Hall

Friday, October 30th: Halloween Costume Runway 10:30am - 11:45am in the Main Hall

Friday October 30th: Halloween Dance Party & Treats at 1:00pm in the Main Hall

What is your favorite Halloween Candy?

🍫 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Alex, Briana, Jerry

🍫 Chocolate: Tyrone, Valerie, Carol

🍭 Starbursts: Eric, Katy, Cory

🍬 M&M’s: Gareth, Raymond

🍫 Hershey’s Chocolate: Rica

🍫 Kit Kat: Mark

🍭 Twizzlers & Red Vines: Harrison

🍬 See’s Candy: Cyndi

🧸 Haribo Gummy Bears: Julie

🍫 Twix: Daniel

🥥 Almond Joy: Elliott

🍫 Hershey’s Kisses: Lutchie

🍫 Milky Way: Aidan, JJ

🍎 Caramel Apple Lollipops: Jose

OneCenter Class Spotlight

Snack Shack is our Hawaiian-themed snack stand offering a variety of healthy and affordable snack options! The menu changes regularly, with rotating weekly premium specials such as bagels with cream cheese, popcorn, and Vienna sausages, giving everyone something to look forward to. Beyond enjoying tasty snacks, Snack Shack provides a great vocational learning opportunity where participants can practice important skills such as money exchange, customer service, making choices, communication, and completing purchases. Most importantly, the class encourages independence and gives participants the opportunity to build confidence while working in a fun, welcoming environment.