FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 | 33
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ne of the favorite 
activities of adults 
with developmental 
disabilities served by local 
nonprofit JARC is the regular 
bingo nights that often host 
a lively and varied group of 
people who love the game.
JARC hosted nine bingo 
events last year for the people 
they serve. These events took 
place both at JARC locations 
and at Temple Beth El in 
Bloomfield Hills and have 
showcased special callers, 
including fifth graders from 
Farber Hebrew Day School 
and the McDonald Family. 
They also included fun themes, 
such as a Halloween Bingo 
event complete with a costume 
contest and Halloween treats 

and prizes. The people JARC 
serves always love gathering to 
play, catching up with friends 
and meeting new ones, and 
competing to fill in their cards 
to win fun prizes. 
The mission of Bloomfield 
Hills-based JARC is to enrich 
the lives of people with 
disabilities. The nonprofit 
supports this mission by 
raising funds to create unique 
programs, events and activities 
and provide high-quality 
service for those in their care.
If you are interested in 
volunteering with JARC or 
would like to support the 
organization’s fundraising effort 
with a donation to support 
more events and activities, visit 
jarc.org. 

Bingo Lingo Brings 
Joy to People JARC 
Serves All Year 

PHOTOS BY JEFF AISEN

Jeff is all smiles as he 
plays each game of bingo.

Tobi awaits placing 
the next chip on 
her bingo card.

Jonathan is excited to win a 
coloring book in a game of bingo.

Julie, a person served by JARC, 
calls bingo numbers with Teen 
Action Project member Lily Moss.

Denise shows off her bingo 
prize.

Shirley enjoys a snack at the bingo 
event.

Taddy, a JARC staff member, and 
Clay, a person served by JARC, at 
JARC’s Halloween bingo night

Carrie and Steve enjoy playing 
games together at a summer bingo 
event.

A table of people served by JARC and JARC staff members smile 
for a photo as they enjoy a summer night of bingo.

Glen and Barbara mark their bingo 
cards together.

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