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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><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;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Sue Schaffer <sue.schaffer@verizon.net> <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, November 9, 2025 10:52 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Deborah' <deborahb14@verizon.net>; 63characters@comcast.net<br><b>Cc:</b> topops@aol.com; 'Jill Robbins' <jill@jillrobbins.com>; 'Jane Carona' <jane.e.carona@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Mark Your Calendar-Upcoming Technology and Smart Phone Opportunities at Leisure World<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Hi Debbie, it was great seeing everyone yesterday as well as meeting new people. Please share this information about the two opportunities for learning about assistive technology and smart phones at Leisure World this week with the chapter. MretroAccess comes to Leisure World, everyone will have to stop at the gatehouse, just tell the guard that you are attending a meeting. All are welcome to attend both sessions, you do not have to live in Leisure or be affiliated with the Lions Club.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Lions Vision Support Group‘s (LVSG) next meeting is Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Norbeck Room in Clubhouse II. Please note the change of location for the November meeting. We are very fortunate to have a presentation by James Whitney, Assistive Technology Clinician, from the Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>MDTAP offers a variety of services including assistive technology libraries, short-term device loans, trainings, webinars, and a low-interest financial loan program. The address for Clubhouse II is 3300 North Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>The Leisure World Technology Center is sponsoring a training, “Mastering Smartphone Features for Low Vision” on Thursday, November 13, 1-3 p.m., Potomac Room, Clubhouse I. This program will help users browse and navigate better on their smartphones, that device in everyone’s pocket or purse has hidden powers that can help people with impaired vision. Learn also about a special phone called Blindshell that may be useful. Participants are encouraged to bring their iPhone or Android devices. All experience levels and caregivers are welcome. The address for Clubhouse I is 3700 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Diane Ducharme will be the trainer for the BlindShell phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Contact Sue Schaffer at <a href="mailto:sue.schaffer@verizon.net">sue.schaffer@verizon.net</a> if you have any question. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Looking forward to seeing Sligo Creek members at these events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Sue Schaffer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Co-facilitator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#381850'>Leisure World Lions Vision Support Group</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4C216D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4C216D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>