SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Aktion Club of Sullivan County was on the move during June, July and August hosting several enjoyable events.  They held a basketball hoop-a-thon on June 21  at New Hope Community in Loch Sheldrake and raised $420, which was donated to the  United Way of Sullivan County along with a large amount of non-perishable food  items.  

On July 15, an awesome  talent show took place at New Hope Theater where  very talented Aktion Club members entertained guests – and each other – with great songs , dances and playing musical instruments. An enjoyable time was had by all.  The  following week several members participated  in the Bethel Woods Hello Inclusion Festival and took turns manning the Aktion Club Informational Table.  This is an annual free, one-day music festival event in celebration of Disability Pride Month.    

The good times continued on July 26 with the Aktion Club celebrating their 10th Year Anniversary with a Spring Fling Dinner Dance held at the White Sulphur Springs Firehouse.  A lot of  dancing, eating and good times were had by all.  

On August 16, they held their Annual Car Wash at the SullivanARC location on lower Broadway in Monticello. The members warmly greeted each customer and did an outstanding job washing the cars, tires and windows with sponges and brushes followed by hosing and wiping the cars down to a deep shine.   There was no charge for the car wash; however donations and tips were gladly accepted and $400 was raised.  This will help the club fund various community service events.  

The Aktion Club of Sullivan County is comprised of adults affiliated with the ARC-Greater Hudson Valley,  New Hope Community and The Center for Discovery and is comprised of individuals with various degrees of disabilities.  It is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Monticello and Woodridge.