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Subject: BSA NOVEMBER EVENTS
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:32:02 -0400 (EDT)
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*BLIND SERVICE ASSOCIATION-NOVEMBER 2011***
*16 N. Wabash Ave/17 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60602 ***
***312-236-0808 ● www.blindservice
<http://www.blindservice/>association.org***
*_Events for Nov._**-Also posted on the hotline: 312-458-9006__*
*_
_*
***All events take place at BSA, unless otherwise stated.For all events,
RSVP is required; please call 312-236-0808. *
*
_Recurring events_
*
*
·Healthy Living/Weight Loss Club—Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm
·Walking Club—Tuesdays 12:15pm-1:15pm, call to sign up
·Bridge Club—Mondays 1pm—call Sally for details
·Knitting Club—1^st & 3^rd Fridays-Nov. 4^th & 18^th 11am-1pm
·BSA is open on Saturday, November 19^th 9am-4pm
·Short Story Book Club Mon. November 21^st 12:30pm-2:30pm
·_Special Events for this month—details inside_
·BSA’s Annual “Light the Way” Benefit—Sat, Nov 5^th 6pm
·Time to “Fall Back” Daylight Savings Ends—Sun, Nov 6th
·DePaul Theatre School--/Faustus/—Sun, Nov 13^th 2:00pm
·Meditation for Beginners—Mon, Nov 14^th 10am-11:15am
·SARA CE Available at BSA—Nov 14^th -Dec 9^th by appointment
·Holiday Shopping Excursion—Tues, Nov 15^th 8:30am-3:00pm
·Documentary—Frida Kahlo—Wed, Nov 16^th 1:00 pm-3:00pm
·Computer User’s Seminar—Sat, Nov 19th 9:30am-12pm
·Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra—Sun, Nov 20^th 7:30pm
·BSA CLOSED—November 24^th & 25^th for Thanksgiving
·Columbia College’s /Celestial Bodies/—Sat, Dec 3^rd 7pm
·*Drury Lane “Sound of Music”—Thursday, December 15th*
*
*SUPPORT GROUPS *
*Young Adult/Midlife: Wednesday, Nov. 9^th 5:45pm-7:45pm*
*Men’s Group: Thursday, November 10^th 1:30-3:30pm *
*Midlife: Wednesday, November 16^th 5:30pm-7:30pm*
*Senior Group #1: November 11^th 10am-12pm *
*Senior Group #2: Friday, November 18^th 10am-12pm *
*_Consumer Advisory Board Meeting—Tues. Nov. 8^th 3:00pm_*
*At this meeting we will discuss ideas on new excursions and
presentation topics for 2012 as well as thoughts on our new Supper
Club.If you have suggestions on any of these topics, please come to the
meeting or email ideas to Karine at bsakrosvold at aol.com
<mailto:bsakrosvold at aol.com>.*
*_The Theatre School at DePaul University presents /Faustus/_*
*_Sunday, November 13, 2011 2:00pm at Theater Wit //_*
**
*Wittenberg, Germany, 1509: Faustus, doctor and scholar, vows to conjure
the devil.London, England, 2001: Jake and Dino Chapman attempt the
ultimate art taboo-meddling with a set of Goya etchings.From the gothic
cathedrals of the 16^th century to the lair of the seven deadly
sins-Faustus challenges the limits of life and art in pursuit of
immortality.Please RSVP and pay your $5 deposit by Monday, November 7^th
.Theater Wit is located at 1229 West Belmont.*
*__*
*_Meditation for Beginners—Mon, Nov. 14^th 10:00 am-11:15am_*
*Sue Cox, certified meditation instructor, will be teaching the many
benefits of meditation in this class geared toward beginners.You will
learn proper postures, breathing, and some easy meditation techniques,
as well as how to create space in your home to practice.This class is
limited to 16 participants and you must RSVP by November 10^th . *
*_SARA CE Available at BSA November 14^th -December 9^th _*
*Come and meet SARA CE at BSA!We will have a SARA CE (Scanning And
Reading Appliance, Camera Edition) on loan from Woodlake Technologies
and available for consumer use by appointment for four weeks at our
Chicago office.SARA CE can scan and read and also download any printed
material to a memory stick to be played later on your computer or
digital talking books player.You can call BSA at 312-236-0808 to
schedule an appointment to use SARA CE and staff will give you a quick
intro on how to use the machine.*
*_Holiday Shopping Excursion-Tues, Nov. 15^th 8:30am-3:00pm_*
*_RSVP:_**Tues. Nov. 8^th _COST:_ $20 for the bus ride*
*Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and value retail shopping
destination in Illinois and includes more than 200 stores including
Neiman Marcus, Bed Bath and Beyond, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and many
more.You will be paired with one of our volunteers to help you shop and
lunch is not included in this price (restaurants include Ruby Tuesday &
the Rainforest Café, among others).Be at BSA by 8:30am, bus leaves at
9am and will be back at 3pm.***
*_Documentary on Frida Kahlo—Wed, November 16^th 1-2:30pm _*
*/The Life & Times of Frida Kahlo/**is a biography that reveals Kahlo’s
life story as well as the events that shaped her life and artwork. Frida
Kahlo's tragedies and triumphs are examined, including her tumultuous
marriage to muralist Diego Rivera.Join us for this intriguing PBS
biography, hot popcorn included!*
*_Chicago_**_Youth Symphony Orchestra—Sun. Nov. 20^th 7:30pm_*
*The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing Samuel Barber’s
/Second Essay/, op.17, Richard Strauss’ /Don Juan/, Sergei Prokofiev’s
Sinfonia Concertante, op 125, and Alexander Scriabin’s /The Poem of
Ecstasy/ at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall on Sunday, Nov. 20^th at
7:30pm and BSA has complimentary tickets available.Please call by Wed.
Nov. 16^th to reserve your tickets.*
*_Computer User’s Network—Sat. Nov 19^th 9:30am-12:00pm _*
*This month the Computer User’s Network topic is “Facing up to
Facebook”.Social networking is now an accepted medium for communication,
so come and learn the ins and outs of making a profile, finding friends,
sending messages, and using Facebook to your advantage.The class will be
live at the BSA office and by webinar.*
*_Short Story Book Club—Mon. Nov. 21^st 12:30pm-2:30pm_**__*
*We are beginning a new thriller entitled /The Chopin Manuscript, /in
which each chapter is written by a different author.Join us for thrills,
chills, and a good discussion at the BSA Short Story Book Club! *
*_Columbia College Theatre School Presents /Celestial Bodies/ _*
*_Saturday, December 3^rd 7:00pm @ 72 East 11^th Street_*
*It’s 17^th century Italy and Galileo is one of the world’s great
scientists.Maria Gamba wants to learn from this great professor, but she
can do so only disguised as a man.Lisa Schlessinger, a Chicago
playwriting professor, is the author of this controversial play which
deals with religious doctrine, class and gender roles.Please RSVP with
your $5 deposit by November 28^th .*
*_Annual Jewelry Bazaar--December 6^th -9^th 10am-4pm daily _*
*Find great bargains on vintage, costume, and fine jewelry at our annual
jewelry sale December 5^th -9^th 10:00am-4:00pm (open until 6:30pm on
Wed. Dec. 7^th !).*
*_Preview Night & Appraisals on Monday, December 5th_*
*Get to the goodies first with Preview Night on Monday, December 5^th
from 4pm-7pm—a $10 donation is requested at the door.That same night,
jewelry appraisers Sue Klein (author of **/Mid-Century Plastic
Jewelry/**) **and Lorraine Oakes (from the Chicago Gem Lab) will be on
hand.Limit 5 pieces, each appraisal is $10.Vintage jewelry appraisals
with Sue Klein 5:30-7:00pm and fine jewelry appraisals with Lorraine
Oakes 6:00-7:00pm.*
*_Jewelry Donations: _**We are taking donations of jewelry in good
condition at any time, all proceeds go to BSA programming &
services.P**lease drop off items at BSA anytime during office hours.If
you require a letter for tax purposes, please include a list and
description of the items.***
***Flyers for this event are available for pick up at BSA!*
*Drury Lane “The Sound of Music”—Thursday,December 15^th *
*_TIME:_**10:00am to 5:30pm_COST:_ $53 (includes bus, lunch, gratuity
and musical)_RSVP:_ ASAP because the discounted cost shown above is
dependent on numbers attending. Send checks to BSA made out to “Blind
Service” no later than November 15^th *
*_LUNCH:_**when you call to reserve please indicate your entree*
*1.**Salmon Filet*
*2.**Roast Turkey Breast*
*3.**Vegetarian Entree*
*There will also be a spinach mandarin salad (spinach leaves, mandarin
oranges, almonds, feta cheese, tomatoes, and poppyseed dressing), garden
vegetables, potato or rice, bread, dessert, and choice of non-alcoholic
beverage.*
*_THE SOUND OF MUSIC_**:*
*“Experience the legendary classic that has captivated the hearts of
generations!”_INFO:_ Please arrive at BSA at 10am on Dec 15^th . *
*_Upcoming Events & Opportunities at BSA_***
*DIY MESSIAH—RSVP BY NOVEMBER 21^st NOON.DIY Messiah is introducing a
small $10 ticket charge this year.If you want to attend the event with
others from BSA, please sign up and pay your $10 in cash or check made
out to: International Music Foundation by November 21st.We will be
attending the Monday, December 19^th performance.*
*TECHNOLOGY SHOP OPEN—Woodlake Technologies will open shop with their
low vision aids and adaptive technology products on December 7^th
3:30-6:00pm at BSA.**__*
**
*VISION EXPO—JANUARY 18^TH --BSA will be hosting workshops, guest
speakers, and vendors that will address information relating to vision
loss.Read more details in the December newsletter.*
*_Around Town: Information on Non-BSA events & resources_**Please
contact the organization directly for more information.__*
·*The Free Reader’s Ensemble presents /Angel Street/ by Patrick Hamilton
on Sunday, November 20^th at 3pm.//These performances take place at the
Oak Park Library and are free!__*
·*Chicago Uptown Lions Club will be having their 90^th Charter Night
Anniversary on Saturday, November 19^th , 6:30-10:00pm at Furama
Restaurant.Tickets include dinner, dancing, musical entrainment, and
guest speakers.Ticket donations are $30 per ticketor $250 for a 10
person table. Call 773-338-4435 to buy tickets and RSVP by November
10^th .__*
·*Freedom Scientific has three demo Rubies (handheld video magnifiers)
for sale, each for $399.00 (nonnegotiable price) with a one-year
warranty. These Rubies are the original design and they usually retail
new for $545.00.Please call Colleen Wunderlich, Freedom Scientific
North Central Regional Manager, if you are interested 800-444-4443 ext.
1015 *
·*NFB is sponsoring the “Braille Readers Are Leaders” contest for any
adult Braille reader (as well as students in K-12).You can win prizes
and improve your reading skills by reading as many Braille pages as you
can from November 1^st until January 4^th .You can register and find out
more at www.nfb.org/bral <http://www.nfb.org/bral> *
·*Chicago Park District has a Water Aerobics class at Homan Square Park
(3559 W. Arthington) geared toward the visually impaired.To find out
more or to sign up, call Volanda Smith at 312-746-6650. *
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