[Massachusetts-NFB] elephants and lunch on August 29th

Fri Aug 28 02:37:34 UTC 2026

Shara
 I'm extremely sorry, but Emma and I will not be able to attend. Saturday's
NFB event. I'm currently in the hospital, and I've had a stent placed in my
heart. Hopefully, I will be able to attend. Another event at a later date.
Say hello to everyone for me.

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Mark Paquette
wa2ios.mark at gmail.com

On Tue, Aug 25, 2026 at 8:54 PM Rashad Saadieh via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello Sarah!
>
> Please count me in with one guest.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rashad
> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse brevity and typos.
>
> On Aug 23, 2026, at 11:42 AM, Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <
> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> The elephants await your arrival. Come and walk amongst the herd, feel
> their majesty and peacefulness. Listen to the birdsong in the trees and be
> part of their ancient world. Stand with the matriarchs, touch their immense
> forms and be touched by them. The planet is our home, and theirs. The herd
> is here to share their story of coexistence; that there is room for all of
> us on this planet. We hope this exhibition reminds us of the awe we feel
> when in the company of wild, free animals and inspires us to better share
> our world with them.
>
> It is “a monumental, cinematic and moving work of performance art.”
>
> I visited yesterday and was truly awed by the beautiful and intricate
> artwork. It is such a special exhibit, and I would love for many of us to
> experience it together!
>
> If you would like to join us as an NFB group, please meet us for lunch at
> Stephanie’s on Newbury. They offer a wonderful variety of dishes and a wide
> range of prices, so there should be something for everyone. I’ve included
> the menu link and address below.
>
> 🥗 Joining us for lunch? Please let me know so I can reserve the right
> amount of space.
>
> 🎨 Not joining us for lunch? No problem! Please plan to meet us outside
> the restaurant around 2:00 p.m. If you plan to meet us there, please let us
> know so we can make sure we don’t leave anyone behind.
>
> I am also working on securing a few sighted guides to help make the
> experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible for everyone. If you
> have someone you can bring as your own sighted guide, especially if you
> would benefit from having one, that would be very helpful. I’ll provide an
> update on volunteers later in the week.
>
> I truly hope to see many of you there! 💙 We’re going to make this a
> wonderful day filled with art, friendship, laughter, and time together.
>
> I can’t wait to experience it with all of you! ✨
>
> Stephanie’s on Newbury
>
>
>
> *See menu*
> <http://links.opentable.com/ls/click?upn=u001.Xw1UZFgFVf2urHUB4IssFijfMnOEnJICdXKd5LVVmf2QXtsIz2o5h2NpM5SuhiAQ9cDJ8lPVvKcALyXZniO-2FyV5AHkNP6q-2FODoGJODmsciKF-2BRzkpw-2F239ihx36uRxnzO7Cd0P2Wadky0Ydkj8LHSQ-3D-3D1OqI_jzj7dISVkxo-2BkmUVSQiL2OseH1FIcS3kAzCiruF2EW0f4HuX9VkOjH9oT9Fo9vvbVv-2FxATUGTjNPwXYd-2BJF5VQ2qfHYKx-2BY2MVdx7SAyYqIFVJQqcGYMB-2FzO-2Ff2HtNKT4C3BwAW6DPkLprJb2l1eJV9GqokUeN-2BFb8FFo7H1IOiPmWeM4bRszJnXrNhGgluKfOi4x9CSUVeaaF8R6XF5LchEk-2F78ZbYhac-2FMtBhM-2BYxD2GA8oWbqjBl5X9XhnIztKxCBKE5vKChVEFZ-2BlrF54qJvbs7QEewrQ1XjejuqkVUt5aWFcX1j5-2B5E7GuAi-2FLjcxTF-2FCmNUfLZBQRn66m7-2FlnrTNBy-2Fy-2FPfM0weuet8FdEz1WA-2BS6eTpDf7vNOrcIYbi2VarBTUsxR2mL24iZUztZOSseSI37nAQ5OJgkjxctgvT6ECeMLeHjwcAbL-2FYV2z4j5eS7z4kyY1qgg3Hwfu-2FdWc90fXn5so8hx3rn12-2BaiK3nS5X5HJfbg1U5flDLN9hcrPN2bHl4d94fipsOEXhCuT4RoMp6AAIYUtLfzST-2FLEvabgtVREak37-2BB2kSq0MCZYcYUx0qzg8raELKu96ZlBYDM4pCZgSJRHCUwy1K8-3D>*
> | **Get directions*
> <http://links.opentable.com/ls/click?upn=u001.Xw1UZFgFVf2urHUB4IssFlQRgkCIpCH8WRBLudGnGzBX1QPzXdI4jb-2BA5QhkD4GqI-2BI3-2BvpYgpWEfexgdP7pWH1OwboOX0AEeKspUlu5ZdWstPPuCQiHrIMCZEdvD-2FqO-2F-2BxjsVLzsLVmybn31CDOuBL5WKMxTfzis4Ip7avdpCRYlJgQMkUyXQKiwb1hUNb-2FJimK_jzj7dISVkxo-2BkmUVSQiL2OseH1FIcS3kAzCiruF2EW0f4HuX9VkOjH9oT9Fo9vvbVv-2FxATUGTjNPwXYd-2BJF5VQ2qfHYKx-2BY2MVdx7SAyYqIFVJQqcGYMB-2FzO-2Ff2HtNKT4C3BwAW6DPkLprJb2l1eJV9GqokUeN-2BFb8FFo7H1IOiPmWeM4bRszJnXrNhGgluKfOi4x9CSUVeaaF8R6XF5LchEk-2F78ZbYhac-2FMtBhM-2BYxD2GA8oWbqjBl5X9XhnIztKxCBKE5vKChVEFZ-2BlrF54qJvbs7QEewrQ1XjejuqkVUt5aWFcX1j5-2B5E7GuAi-2FLjcxTF-2FCmNUfLZBQRn66m7-2FsZAF1ops-2BuxQfTk9IJwaXlSHEiY6OU0wljh-2FYm4qHhutDEVZeReX4FVjRKx7iU2Z8aLw0os-2F90NydQ-2BN2Oh9n5RZVqf6-2B7eybmGScQBPJPuVb9S-2Fbk6QkGRieK5KmVcyLE7KQsTRQ43IbTfftaWL2IwdtIC6S98k-2FAKdFJi9lwG46Gx4-2Bfd1dasZoWaJbAqfuzYSikh25iuaw-2BTQ-2BSILtMuYGQjgWD2-2FIbFdVaGctbo9tYEReK6ExxCKJkfPqeWb1ONB6PxFrxYLKnPC7zLw4s-3D>
>
> 190 Newbury Street
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> Boston, MA 02116
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/190+Newbury+Street+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02116?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
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>
> Best,
>
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/190+Newbury+Street+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02116?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Shara
>
>
>
> Please text, call or email me, if you will be joining us. Thank you.
>
> 617-600-8130
>
> SharaWinton at gmail.com
>
>
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