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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following announcement and information comes from Judy Sanders, president of our Seniors’ Division:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Many of you have heard about the Virtual Senior Retreat. Those of you who are seniors may want to consider attending this year’s activity. And if you are not yet old enough to partake in this event please encourage your older friends to do it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will summarize some of the details but a more comprehensive document follows.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEN: January 22-26, 2023.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Who is eligible? Any senior who is dealing with blindness or progressive vision changes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What will happen? There will be classes in such things as cooking and other skills in the home; accessible technology; shopping in person or through online services; long white cane skills; and more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHERE? Anywhere and everywhere on Zoom!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How much does it cost? $50 payable to the NFB Senior Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are more details that have been shared with our national membership and we have added that information below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have more questions or want assistance in applying call 612-872-9363. The deadline for registering is January 13.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>Subject:</b> the senior retreat flyer including the sign up info inside friends<br> <br><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>It is my hope all that want to attend this fabulous week, do<br>Take a step out of your comfort and learn, share, and enjoy all the fun and facts to make your journey a bit easier.<br>***<br></span> <br> <br>what<br>Seniors Division Annual Retreat – Virtual Version! <br>When<br>Sunday, January 22nd – Saturday, January 28th, 2023 (All times are Eastern.)<br>Meet & Greet and Wrap-up<br>Will be Held 1 PM – 2:30 PM<br>Monday thru Friday, Noon – 5 PM<br>Where<br>Via Zoom<br> <br>FEATURING: Cane Travel; Daily Living Skills; Beginning Braille; Organizational Skills & Tactile Learning; Useful Aids & Devices; Cooking Techniques & Food Preparation<br>Technology Topics: Newsline<br>web address<br>seniors.nfb.org<br> <br>eligibility<br> Legally Blind<br> Strong desire to learn nonvisual techniques<br> Over 50 preferred<br>Cost<br>$50<br>application<br>Now available on <br>seniors.nfb.org <br>on the Senior Retreat page through January 9, 2023.<br>Questions should be directed to <a href="mailto:nfbseniors@gmail.com">nfbseniors@gmail.com</a> or to 443-681-9345. If you have difficulty completing the online form, call or email us for assistance.<br>email<br><a href="mailto:nfbseniors@gmail.com">nfbseniors@gmail.com</a><br>address<br>Duncan Larsen<br>CO Center for the Blind<br>2233 W Shepperd<br>Littleton CO 80120<br> <br> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>