[il-talk] Fwd: Ski for Light Annual Event taking place near you. Please spread the word

[Denise Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want



> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: "Bonnie O'Day" <bonnoday at gmail.com>
> Subject: Ski for Light Annual Event taking place near you. Please spread the word
> Date: October 4, 2015 at 4:44:56 PM CDT
> To: <davant1958 at gmail.com>, <rb15 at iquest.net>, <dprime at mchsi.com>, <jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com>, <peduffy63 at gmail.com>, <johnfritz66 at gmail.com>
> Cc: <bobmhartt at gmail.com>, <bonnoday at gmail.com>
> 
> Hello NFB President:
> 
> My name is Bonnie O'Day and I am an NFB member who is a sports and
> recreation enthusiast. I have learned firsthand the importance of
> participation in fitness and recreational activities for people who are
> blind and visually impaired and would like to share the announcement below
> with others. I would appreciate very much if you would post the following
> announcement to your listserv or publicize it in any other way.
> Thank you very much.
> ***
> Hello NFBers.  
> 
> Ski for Light is holding its international week in Michigan this winter.
> That means you will have significant savings on airfare compared to years
> when Ski for Light is held further away, in places like Colorado, Utah or
> Alaska.  More importantly, it's a great way to  learn a new skill, improve
> your fitness and meet others who have high expectations for blind people to
> participate in sports and recreation activities.  
> 
> An announcement similar to the one below will appear in the October issue of
> the Braille Monitor.  Please consider applying well in advance of the
> November 1 deadline so your state will be well represented.
> 
> The 41st annual Ski for Light  International Week will take place in
> Northwest Lower Michigan on the grounds of Shanty Creek Resorts in Bellaire.
> It will take place from Sunday January 24th to Saturday January 30th, 2016. 
> Located 45 minutes from the Traverse City airport, Shanty Creek Resorts is a
> 4,500 acre complex.  It contains three housing and entertainment villages,
> both cross-country and downhill ski trails, a tubing hill, several swimming
> pools and hot-tubs, a fitness center and spa, and more. 
> 
> Applications are requested by November 1.  Late applications can only be
> considered on a space available basis.  Partial scholarships are available
> to first and second-year participants in financial need. More details about
> the event and the fully accessible online application, which  can be
> completed on the Ski for Light website, can be found at www.sfl.org/event.
> 
> If you are a novice and want to learn how to cross country ski, or if you
> have skied before and just want to be matched with an experienced guide and
> meet new friends for a wonderful week of fun in the snow, this is the event
> for you!  
> 
> You can also contact me, Bonnie O'Day, or my husband Bob Hartt at (703)
> 845-3436 or bonnoday at gmail.com. 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Bonnie O'Day and Bob Hartt
> Alexandria Virginia
> 
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