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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hello Mark,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Get well soon!!! Wishing you speedy recovery!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Inky<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Mark Paquette via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Mark Paquette <wa2ios.mark@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] elephants and lunch on August 29th<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from Gmail Mobile<br>Mark Paquette <br><a href="mailto:wa2ios.mark@gmail.com">wa2ios.mark@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Tue, Aug 25, 2026 at 8:54<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM Rashad Saadieh via Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Sarah!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please count me in with one guest.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rashad<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse brevity and typos.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Aug 23, 2026, at 11:42<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>AM, Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>It is \u201ca monumental, cinematic and moving work of performance art.\u201d </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you would like to join us as an NFB group, please meet us for lunch at Stephanie\u2019s on Newbury. They offer a wonderful variety of dishes and a wide range of prices, so there should be something for everyone. I\u2019ve included the menu link and address below.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🥗</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Joining us for lunch? Please let me know so I can reserve the right amount of space.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎨</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 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\u2019t leave anyone behind.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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\u2019ll provide an update on volunteers later in the week.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I truly hope to see many of you there! </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💙</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> We\u2019re going to make this a wonderful day filled with art, friendship, laughter, and time together.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I can\u2019t wait to experience it with all of you! </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Stephanie\u2019s on Newbury</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="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" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>See menu</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> | </span></b><a href="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" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Get directions</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 0in 0in 0in' id="m_-4639935957752067867address"><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/190+Newbury+Street+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02116?entry=gmail&source=g">190 Newbury Street</a><br><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/190+Newbury+Street+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02116?entry=gmail&source=g">Boston, MA 02116</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Shara</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please text, call or email me, if you will be joining us. Thank you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>617-600-8130</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:SharaWinton@gmail.com" target="_blank">SharaWinton@gmail.com</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/rashad.saadieh%40hotmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/rashad.saadieh%40hotmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/wa2ios.mark%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/wa2ios.mark%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></body></html>