Old timers may think of a folk group called the Serendipity Singers or a patchouli-scented cafè in Greenwich Village, but there is a Serendipity in downtown Washington.

The Arc of Warren County’s gift shop is located at 40 East Washington Avenue.

The items in the shop are created by individuals with disabilities or individuals who have loved ones with disabilities. In making the items, the clients of the Arc get a meaningful work experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Serendipity supports the individuals who work here by providing an environment that will strengthen their math, business and social skills,” says Beverly Stewart, Serendipity’s Store Manager. “Their responsibilities range from greeting customers to working the cash register. It is one of my goals to foster a workplace that is fulfilling to our employees.”

Serendipity also features vintage and consignment items that are not sold anywhere else in the area. Some of the most popular of the affordable items that are sold at Serendipity are jewelry and handcrafted soaps and lotions.

Serendipity’s hours of operation are: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.