<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Blind Service Chicago <info@bsachicago.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 30, 2025 at 10:19:01\u202fAM CDT<br><b>To:</b> Debbie <debbiepittman99@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Blind Service Chicago July 2025 Client News</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Blind Service Chicago <info@bsachicago.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
<!--[if gte mso 15]>
<xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
<o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml>
<![endif]-->
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
<title>Blind Service Chicago July 2025 Client News</title>
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin="">
<style>img { }
table, td { }
.mceStandardButton, .mceStandardButton td, .mceStandardButton td a { }
p, a, li, td, blockquote { }
p, a, li, td, body, table, blockquote { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
.mcnPreviewText { display: none !important; }
.bodyCell { margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; width: 100%; }
.ExternalClass, .ExternalClass p, .ExternalClass td, .ExternalClass div, .ExternalClass span, .ExternalClass font { line-height: 100%; }
.ReadMsgBody { width: 100%; }
.ExternalClass { width: 100%; }
a[x-apple-data-detectors] { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; line-height: inherit !important; }
body { height: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); }
p { margin: 0px; padding: 0px; }
table { border-collapse: collapse; }
td, p, a { word-break: break-word; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; }
img, a img { border: 0px; height: auto; outline: currentcolor; text-decoration: none; }
a[href^="tel"], a[href^="sms"] { color: inherit; cursor: default; text-decoration: none; }
li p { margin: 0px !important; }
.ProseMirror a { pointer-events: none; }
.mceColumn .mceButtonLink, .mceColumn-1 .mceButtonLink, .mceColumn-2 .mceButtonLink, .mceColumn-3 .mceButtonLink, .mceColumn-4 .mceButtonLink { min-width: 30px; }
div[contenteditable="true"] { outline: 0px; }
.ProseMirror h1.empty-node:only-child::before, .ProseMirror h2.empty-node:only-child::before, .ProseMirror h3.empty-node:only-child::before, .ProseMirror h4.empty-node:only-child::before { content: "Heading"; }
.ProseMirror p.empty-node:only-child::before, .ProseMirror:empty::before { content: "Start typing..."; }
.mceImageBorder { display: inline-block; }
.mceImageBorder img { border: 0px !important; }
body, #bodyTable { background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); }
.mceText, .mcnTextContent, .mceLabel { font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; }
.mceText, .mcnTextContent, .mceLabel { color: rgb(0, 0, 0); }
.mceText h1 { margin-bottom: 0px; }
.mceText p { margin-bottom: 0px; }
.mceText ul { margin-bottom: 0px; }
.mceText label { margin-bottom: 0px; }
.mceText input { margin-bottom: 0px; }
.mceSpacing-24 .mceInput + .mceErrorMessage { margin-top: -12px; }
.mceSpacing-12 .mceInput + .mceErrorMessage { margin-top: -6px; }
.mceInput { background-color: transparent; border: 2px solid rgb(208, 208, 208); width: 60%; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); display: block; }
.mceInput[type="radio"], .mceInput[type="checkbox"] { float: left; margin-right: 12px; display: inline; width: auto !important; }
.mceLabel > .mceInput { margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 2px; }
.mceLabel { display: block; }
.mceText p, .mcnTextContent p { color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0px; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; }
.mceText h1, .mcnTextContent h1 { color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 31px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0px; direction: ltr; }
.mceText a, .mcnTextContent a { color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; direction: ltr; }
p.mcePastedContent, h1.mcePastedContent, h2.mcePastedContent, h3.mcePastedContent, h4.mcePastedContent { text-align: left; }
.mceSectionHeader .mceText p, .mceSectionHeader .mcnTextContent p { }
.mceSectionHeader .mceText a, .mceSectionHeader .mcnTextContent a { font-style: normal; }
.mceSectionBody .mceText h1, .mceSectionBody .mcnTextContent h1 { }
.mceSectionBody .mceText p, .mceSectionBody .mcnTextContent p { }
.mceSectionBody .mceText a, .mceSectionBody .mcnTextContent a { font-style: normal; }
.mceSectionFooter .mceText p, .mceSectionFooter .mcnTextContent p { }
.mceSectionFooter .mceText a, .mceSectionFooter .mcnTextContent a { font-style: normal; }
#d13 p, #d13 h1, #d13 h2, #d13 h3, #d13 h4, #d13 ul { text-align: center; }
body, table, td, p, a, li, blockquote { -webkit-text-size-adjust: none !important; }
body { width: 100% !important; min-width: 100% !important; }
body.mobile-native { -webkit-user-select: none; transition: transform 0.2s ease-in; transform-origin: center top; }
body.mobile-native.selection-allowed a, body.mobile-native.selection-allowed .ProseMirror { -webkit-user-select: auto; }
colgroup { display: none; }
.mceLogo img, .mceImage img, .mceSocialFollowIcon img { height: auto !important; }
.mceWidthContainer { max-width: 660px !important; }
.mceColumn { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; }
.mceColumn-forceSpan { display: table-cell !important; width: auto !important; }
.mceColumn-forceSpan .mceButton a { min-width: 0px !important; }
.mceReverseStack { display: table; width: 100%; }
.mceColumn-1 { display: table-footer-group; width: 100% !important; }
.mceColumn-2 { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; }
.mceColumn-3 { display: table-header-group; width: 100% !important; }
.mceColumn-4 { display: table-caption; width: 100% !important; }
.mceKeepColumns .mceButtonLink { min-width: 0px; }
.mceBlockContainer { padding-right: 16px !important; padding-left: 16px !important; }
.mceTextBlockContainer { padding-right: 16px !important; padding-left: 16px !important; }
.mceBlockContainerE2E { padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; }
.mceSpacing-24 { padding-right: 16px !important; padding-left: 16px !important; }
.mceImage, .mceLogo { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; }
.mceText img { max-width: 100% !important; }
.mceFooterSection .mceText, .mceFooterSection .mceText p { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 140% !important; }
.mceText p { margin: 0px; font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; }
.mceText h1 { font-size: 31px !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; }
.bodyCell { padding-left: 16px !important; padding-right: 16px !important; }
.mceDividerBlock { border-top-width: 2px !important; }
.mceDividerContainer { width: 100% !important; }
.mceClusterLayout td { padding: 4px !important; }</style>
<!--
-->
<div style="display: none; max-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">\u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 \u034f \u200c \u2007 </div><div style="display:none;"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAJEAAP///wAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAkAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAgEAAEEBAA7" width="1" height="1" alt="Web Bug from https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=cadcb6ef69&e=4f9afc0dc9" /></div>
<center>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%" id="bodyTable" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244);">
<tbody><tr>
<td class="bodyCell" align="center" valign="top">
<table id="root" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody data-block-id="4" class="mceWrapper"><tr><td style="background-color:transparent" valign="top" align="center" class="mceSectionHeader"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="660" style="width:660px;"><tr><td><![endif]--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="max-width:660px" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:#ffffff" valign="top" class="mceWrapperInner"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="3"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--13" data-block-id="-13" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" id="b1"><table width="100%" style="border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:48px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="1" class="mceText" id="d1" style="width:100%"><p class="last-child"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/e057ef2d699c/blind-service-chicago-july-2025-client-news?e=4f9afc0dc9">View this email in your browser</a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px" valign="top" class="mceImageBlockContainer" align="center" id="b2"><div><!--[if !mso]><!--></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0;vertical-align:top;max-width:187.5px;width:100%;height:auto" role="presentation" data-testid="image-2"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0;margin:0" valign="top"><img alt="" src="https://mcusercontent.com/c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb/images/97206adb-e051-a54d-c67b-b8192c7a448b.jpg" width="187.5" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0" class="imageDropZone mceLogo" data-block-id="2" data-unique-identifier=""></td></tr></tbody></table><div><!--<![endif]--></div><div>
<!--[if mso]>
<span class="mceImageBorder" style="border:0;vertical-align:top;margin:0"><img role="presentation" class="imageDropZone mceLogo" src="https://mcusercontent.com/c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb/images/97206adb-e051-a54d-c67b-b8192c7a448b.jpg" alt="" width="187.5" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:187.5px;width:187.5px;height:auto"/></span>
<![endif]-->
</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td></tr></tbody><tbody data-block-id="11" class="mceWrapper"><tr><td style="background-color:transparent" valign="top" align="center" class="mceSectionBody"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="660" style="width:660px;"><tr><td><![endif]--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="max-width:660px" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:#ffffff" valign="top" class="mceWrapperInner"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="10"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--14" data-block-id="-14" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceGutterContainer" id="gutterContainerId-22"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" class="mceLayoutContainer" id="b22"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="22" id="section_bbc8c9257f37bdc953ad1b8f6eea3e74" class="mceLayout"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--16" data-block-id="-16" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="center" id="b-8"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="-8"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--19" data-block-id="-19" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" id="b21"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="21"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId-20" data-block-id="20" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" id="b19"><table width="100%" style="border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="19" class="mceText" id="d19" style="width:100%"><h1><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Reading \u2014 Resources \u2014 Community</span></h1><h1 class="last-child"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Client Newsletter \u2014 July 2025</span></h1></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" class="mceGutterContainer" id="gutterContainerId-25"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" class="mceLayoutContainer" id="b25"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="25" id="section_a52797c09cf28a2726d677ec3414cdeb" class="mceLayout"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--17" data-block-id="-17" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="center" id="b-10"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="-10"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--20" data-block-id="-20" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" id="b24"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="24"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId-27" data-block-id="27" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:transparent;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-right:24px;padding-left:24px" valign="top" class="mceDividerBlockContainer" id="b28"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background-color:transparent;width:100%" role="presentation" class="mceDividerContainer" data-block-id="28"><tbody><tr><td style="min-width:100%;border-top-width:2px;border-top-style:solid;border-top-color:#000000;line-height:0;font-size:0" valign="top" class="mceDividerBlock"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" id="b26"><table width="100%" style="border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="26" class="mceText" id="d26" style="width:100%"><h1 class="mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="color:windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">BSC CONTACT INFO AND HOURS OF OPERATION</span></span></span></strong></h1><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Phone: 312-236-0808 </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Website: </span></span></strong><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=f31d81e75a&e=4f9afc0dc9"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">www.blindservicechicago.org</span></span></strong></a></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Event Hotline & Weekly Update: 312-458-9006</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Address: 17 N. State St., Suite #1050 Chicago,IL 60602</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">For Summertime the BSC office is open for in-person reading appointments, Braille instruction, and other programs:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Third Saturday of the month: 10:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00p.m. (No Third Saturday in August.)</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">All in-person services are by appointment only.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">The BSC office will be closed for all events, programs, and appointments on Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">COMMUNITY NEWS</span></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Northlight Theatre is offering $15 tickets to all accessible performances in its 2024-2025 season, including Audio-Described performances! Their next show is </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Twisted Melodies</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> - a play following a day in the life of R&B artist Donny Hathaway, as his musical genius and dangerous delusions grapple for control while he seeks solace in his most popular songs. <br>The Audio-Described performance will be on the following dates: Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The Touch Tour will begin at 12:30 p.m.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Use code "TMADNL" to access $15tickets. You can purchase tickets by visiting </span></span></strong><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=53dd8f0e94&e=4f9afc0dc9"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">northlight.org</span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, by calling the box office at 847-673-6300, or in person at the Northlight Box Office.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><p class="mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">HOW TO USE DISCOUNT CODES ONLINE - On the page for your desired performance date, hit the Unlock button before picking seats, and enter code in the popup box \u201cEnter offer passcode.\u201d [There is a different promo code box at the end of the purchase process \u2013 that is for Ticketmaster discounts or gift cards only, the Northlight code won\u2019t work there!].</span></span></strong></p></li><li><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p></li><li><p class="mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">All codes are also usable by phone or walkup!</span></span></strong></p></li></ul><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">If purchasing tickets poses a financial barrier for you, please reach out to </span></span></strong><a href="mailto:artsforeveryone@northlight.org" title="mailto:artsforeveryone@northlight.org"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">artsforeveryone@northlight.org</span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> to request free tickets!</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">For questions about accessibility, contact </span></span></strong><a href="mailto:access@northlight.org" title="mailto:access@northlight.org"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">access@northlight.org</span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> or call 847.324.1126.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p><br></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">From Patrice Johnson at the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center: Summer happenings at the Harold Washington Library.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Happy summer to you and the BSC team! We have some special events coming up this July in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=ef4694ed47&e=4f9afc0dc9" title="https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6850716716b09128003307ab"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Sounds of Summer: Afternoon Concert</span></span></strong></a></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Friday, July 18, 2025<br>2:00PM \u2013 3:30PM</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Harold Washington Library Center</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">400 S. State St., Pritzker Auditorium </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Join us for an energizing, toe-tapping summertime jazz concert featuring Chicago's own legendary music artists, pianist </span></span></strong><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=7f1714e5b7&e=4f9afc0dc9" title="https://www.soulmessageband.com/about-3"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Chris Foreman</span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> and soloist Sharon Hadley, aka "Che\u2019 of Chi." Song selections will include well-known favorites such as </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">After Hours</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">On the Street Where You Live</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Gossip</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Amazing Grace</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Vicky</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">God Put a Rainbow in the Sky</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> and </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Neither of Us </span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">as well as </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Impromptu No 1 in C Minor, Opus 90</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> by Franz Schubert.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=50f4acf3bc&e=4f9afc0dc9" title="https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6855cc26b354fd280026afb9"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Sensing the Garden: Accessible Gardening in Containers</span></span></strong></a></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Thursday, July 24, 2025</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">10:30AM \u2013 11:30AM</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Harold Washington Library Center </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">400 S. State St., 7</span></span></strong><sup><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">th</span></span></strong></sup><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> floor meeting room</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Join us for Sensing the Garden, an inclusive and hands-on gardening program designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This workshop, led by Master Gardner, Kathy Austin, focuses on growing plants for pollinators in containers\u2014making gardening accessible, manageable, and rewarding for all. Fun fact: some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators like bees, butterflies, birds, and other insects or animals. So, whether you're a seasoned grower or brand new to gardening, this program offers a sensory-rich, community-centered experience that brings the joys of nature within reach.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=9f09b224b4&e=4f9afc0dc9" title="https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/683e00d6b354fd2800237163"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Musical Jeopardy and Trivia</span></span></strong></a></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Monday, July 28, 2025</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">11:00AM \u2013 1:00PM</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Harold Washington Library Center </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">400 S. State St., Lower Level, Multipurpose Room<br>Are you a music lover? Come join the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center to test your musical knowledge with a round of jeopardy and trivia! This session will celebrate Disability Pride Month by highlighting musicians and composers who have experienced a disability. Guess the song title and artist or answer a trivia question, and with a variety of genres, there is something for everyone! Compete for prizes, reminisce about your old favorites, and discover new artists.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">For more information on these events contact Patrice Johnson at 312-747-1616.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">CLIENT NEWS</span></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Client Valenzuela Jordan Receives Ph.D.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Longtime client Valenzuela Jordan received his Ph.D. from DePaul University on June 14, 2025.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">After first receiving his master\u2019s degree in 2014, Val had a dream of earning a Doctorate in Leadership Education. A few years later, a fellow BSC client suggested that he pursue a doctorate degree. Soon after, Val was accepted into the University\u2019s doctoral program. He earned his degree while working a full-time job, doing volunteer work at Evanston Hospital and the YMCA, and being an involved father, grandfather and uncle.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Val would like to extend his gratitude to the many BSC volunteers who helped him throughout his journey. Their ongoing support and encouragement was invaluable.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Congratulations, Val, on this extraordinary accomplishment!</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Do you have exciting news to share with fellowBSC clients? Whether a major accomplishment you\u2019ve achieved, a milestone, or something you are involved with that is of interest, let us know and we may be able to include it in the Monthly Newsletter. Call the BSC office or email Marty Kummetz at mkummetz@bsachicago.org</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">HAPPENINGS AT BLIND SERVICE CHICAGO</span></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Please note: While Summertime brings high temperatures and humidity, our building\u2019s A/C is very efficient. If you\u2019re visiting our offices for an appointment or event, it is advised to bring along a long-sleeved shirt or sweater.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Let\u2019s go to the Theatre!</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Thanks to a generous donation provided through the Kay Boehme bequest, Blind Service Chicago has some exciting theater outings planned over the next few seasons. All performances are audio-described, BSC volunteer sighted guides will be in attendance, and tickets for BSC clients are available at a significant discount. Seats are limited.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Here\u2019s what is upcoming: </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Beauty and the Beast</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1:00 p.m., Cadillac Palace Theater, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago SOLD OUT \u2013 TAKING STANDBYS</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">The Sound of Music,</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> Saturday, November 1, 2025, 2:00 p.m., James M. Nederlander Theatre,</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Hamilton,</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:30 p.m., CIBC Theatre</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Hamilton</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m., CIBC Theatre</span></span><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">To reserve a seat and purchase tickets contact Marilyn Green at 312-236-0808 or mgreen@bsachicago.org</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent last-child"><br></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" id="b29"><table width="100%" style="border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="29" class="mceText" id="d29" style="width:100%"><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">EVENTS FOR THIS MONTH</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Special Events By Date</span></span></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Thursday, July 10 - AD Movie</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Tuesday, July 15 \u2013 Supper Club</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Thursday, July 17 - Book Club Discussion</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Friday, July 25 - Trivia Friday</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Thursday, July 31 \u2013 Judd Goldman AdaptiveSailing</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">Special Events in Detail</span></span></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">For the events meeting on our conference line, the call-in number is 312-488-0636.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Audio described movie \u2013 Thursday, July 10, 12:00\u2013 3:00 p.m. in the Bernstein Center at BSC.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> This month we will feature a special screening of the 2024 film adaptation of the hit musical </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Wicked</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> starring Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. The movie will begin one hour earlier than usual, and there will be a 15-minute intermission. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Supper Club \u2013 Tuesday, July 15, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> Explore different cuisines and enjoy fellowship with your BSC friends. This month we\u2019ll visit Greek Islands, 200 S. Halsted. Call the BSA office to sign up by Friday, July 11.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Book Club \u2013 Thursday, July 19, 3:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00p.m. on the conference line.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> This month we read and will discuss: </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Fifty-five Men: The Story of the Constitution</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, by Fred Rodell, DB 12952. Read ahead for August. The selection is </span></span></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">The Teachers: A Year Inside America\u2019s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession</span></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">, by Alexandra Robbins, DB 113037. BSC Book Club selections can be automatically sent to you each month on NLS digital cartridge. Call BSC offices to register.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Trivia Friday \u2013 Friday, July 25, 1:45 \u2013 4:00p.m. in the Bernstein Center at BSC</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">. We will close out the month scratching our heads playing a lively game of Tri-bond! </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing \u2013 Thursday, July31, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> Enjoy a sailing trip on Lake Michigan with Chicago Park District\u2019s Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program. We have eight seats available, first come, first served. Sign-ups for this event will be made starting Wednesday, July 9. The cost for the excursion is $10. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">WEEKLY PROGRAMS</span></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Most events meet on our conference line unless otherwise noted. The call-in number is 312-488-0636.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><br></p><p><br></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">MONDAYS</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Short Selections 1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">7/7 TBA</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">7/14 Poetry Slam</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">7/21 TBA</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">7/28 Janice Rosenberg will continue reading about America\u2019s First Ladies.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">TUESDAYS</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Tai Chi with Dennis Newport 9:00 a.m. \u2013 9:45a.m. </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">A study at the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Center, Decatur, GA determined that after eight weeks of orientation and mobility training and tai chi practice, visually impaired participants' single leg-stance time and total knee flexion work and power improved, as did their frequency of, independence in, and satisfaction with performing mobility tasks. Instructor Dennis Newport has two certifications to teach this art, with five years of teaching experience and over fifteen years of his own classwork. Join him and discover your own potential for better balance, stability, and connection. And it\u2019s fun!</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">WEDNESDAYS</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Coffee Chat 10:00 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> Chat, connect, and share ideas and resources with fellow BSA clients. Most weeks a BSA staff member will join to answer questions.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">THURSDAYS</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Daley Plaza Farmer\u2019s Market 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00p.m.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"> Enjoy the freshest produce of the season and other artisanal offerings at the Daley Plaza Farmer\u2019s Market! Volunteers are available to accompany clients from the BSC office to Daley Plaza, shop at the market, and return to BSC. Call the office to schedule an appointment by Tuesday of the week.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">FRIDAYS</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Knitting Club 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m. in the Bernstein Center at BSC.</span></span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Clients and volunteer instructors gather to knit, crochet, and enjoy crafting camaraderie. Both beginners and advanced members are welcome. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="mcePastedContent last-child"><br></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="background-color:transparent;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-right:24px;padding-left:24px" valign="top" class="mceDividerBlockContainer" id="b8"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background-color:transparent;width:100%" role="presentation" class="mceDividerContainer" data-block-id="8"><tbody><tr><td style="min-width:100%;border-top-width:2px;border-top-style:solid;border-top-color:#000000;line-height:0;font-size:0" valign="top" class="mceDividerBlock"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" class="mceGutterContainer" id="gutterContainerId-32"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" class="mceLayoutContainer" id="b32"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="32" id="section_846ad699b9d8b20f1e7eeacc228a1555" class="mceLayout"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--18" data-block-id="-18" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="center" id="b-12"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="-12"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--21" data-block-id="-21" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" id="b31"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="31"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId-30" data-block-id="30" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" id="b33"><table width="100%" style="border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="33" class="mceText" id="d33" style="width:100%"><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">BSC SERVICES</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">To obtain more information or to schedule an appointment for the following services, please call BSC at 312-236-0808.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- Braille: Instruction in person for beginninglearners or those who need to brush up on their skills. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- One-to-One Reading: Remote, virtual, orin-person reading of printed materials, Internet research, and other tasks withBSC volunteer readers are set up by appointment. Reading sessions are two hoursin duration.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- Recording: Volunteers record printed materials that are not already available for FREE in an audio format. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- Computer and Technology Instruction: Computer classes, Smartphone tutoring for both iPhone and Android, equipment usage, and computer tutoring.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- Senior and Special Interest Programs: Education, support, and social activities for those aged 55 and up.</span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal mcePastedContent"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- Empowerment Groups: Peer-led meetings to support your vision loss journey. </span></span></strong></p><p class="mcePastedContent last-child"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif">- Youth Program: Instruction and resources to assist youth on their journey of independence and connection.</span></span></strong></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" class="mceLayoutContainer" id="b9"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="9"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--6" data-block-id="-6" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceSocialFollowBlockContainer" id="b-5"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" class="mceSocialFollowBlock" data-block-id="-5"><tbody><tr><td valign="middle" align="center"><!--[if mso]><table align="left" border="0" cellspacing= "0" cellpadding="0"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td align="center" valign="top"><![endif]--><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display:inline;float:left" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:3px;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px" valign="top" class="mceSocialFollowIcon" align="center" width="40"><a href="https://" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img class="mceSocialFollowImage" width="40" height="40" alt="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v3/block-icons-v3/facebook-filled-dark-40.png" data-unique-identifier=""></a></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if mso]></td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td align="center" valign="top"><![endif]--><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display:inline;float:left" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:3px;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px" valign="top" class="mceSocialFollowIcon" align="center" width="40"><a href="https://" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img class="mceSocialFollowImage" width="40" height="40" alt="Instagram icon" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v3/block-icons-v3/instagram-filled-dark-40.png" data-unique-identifier=""></a></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if mso]></td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td align="center" valign="top"><![endif]--><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display:inline;float:left" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:3px;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px" valign="top" class="mceSocialFollowIcon" align="center" width="40"><a href="https://" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img class="mceSocialFollowImage" width="40" height="40" alt="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v3/block-icons-v3/twitter-filled-dark-40.png" data-unique-identifier=""></a></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if mso]></td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]></tr></table><![endif]--></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td></tr></tbody><tbody data-block-id="17" class="mceWrapper"><tr><td style="background-color:transparent" valign="top" align="center" class="mceSectionFooter"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="660" style="width:660px;"><tr><td><![endif]--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="max-width:660px" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:#ffffff" valign="top" class="mceWrapperInner"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="16"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--15" data-block-id="-15" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px" valign="top" id="b15"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="15" id="section_b4669bd6663e9ce5a475d91d93b4f475" class="mceFooterSection"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="12" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--3" data-block-id="-3" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px" valign="top" class="mceImageBlockContainer" align="center" id="b12"><div><!--[if !mso]><!--></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0;vertical-align:top;max-width:130px;width:100%;height:auto" role="presentation" data-testid="image-12"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0;margin:0" valign="top"><img alt="Logo" src="https://mcusercontent.com/c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb/images/4ba73454-faeb-9954-6cf1-42b9f2681b4f.jpg" width="130" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0" class="mceLogo" data-block-id="12" data-unique-identifier=""></td></tr></tbody></table><div><!--<![endif]--></div><div>
<!--[if mso]>
<span class="mceImageBorder" style="border:0;vertical-align:top;margin:0"><img role="presentation" class="mceLogo" src="https://mcusercontent.com/c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb/images/4ba73454-faeb-9954-6cf1-42b9f2681b4f.jpg" alt="Logo" width="130" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:130px;width:130px;height:auto"/></span>
<![endif]-->
</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" align="center" id="b13"><table width="100%" style="border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="13" class="mceText" id="d13" style="display:inline-block;width:100%"><p class="last-child"><em><span style="font-size: 12px">Copyright (C) 2025 Blind Service Chicago. All rights reserved.</span></em><br><span style="font-size: 12px">
You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website.
</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px">Our mailing address is:</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px">
Blind Service Chicago
17 N State St Ste 1050
Chicago, IL 60602-3510
USA
</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px">Want to change how you receive these emails?</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px">You can </span><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/profile?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=33d221726c&e=4f9afc0dc9&c=cadcb6ef69"><span style="font-size: 12px">update your preferences</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> or </span><a href="https://blindserviceassociation.us22.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=c93d308f8dee8d11e518caebb&id=33d221726c&t=b&e=4f9afc0dc9&c=cadcb6ef69"><span style="font-size: 12px">unsubscribe</span></a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" class="mceLayoutContainer" align="center" id="b-2"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="-2"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td></tr></tbody></table>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</center>
</div></blockquote></body></html>