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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>RE: Join us on our first conference call for 2019! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: Review of the 2018 SENIOR RETREAT; from participant Patricia Pyle <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(The 2018 retreat announcement is copied at the bottome of this message; 2019 will be similar, but watch for its announcement for current details)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: Thursday March 26<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 4:00 Eastern, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, 1:00 Pacific time <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone Number: 1-515 603-3166 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access Code 759633 pound <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The conference will be recorded and will be both, placed upon our Seniors Division webpage, and also accessible by phone ( to be posted here after the recording is available).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**Last year’s program announcement:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SENIOR RETREAT 2018<span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn to Live the Life You Want <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn from experienced blind instructors techniques and skills of blindness to enhance your quality of life. Become empowered— remain independent and actively engage in hobbies, work and social activities with confidence. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Seniors Division of the National Federation of the Blind is sponsoring our first Senior Retreat for legally blind seniors with a strong desire to learn nonvisual techniques to enhance and enrich their quality of life. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where: Rocky Bottom, South Carolina This is a beautiful rural setting with great hiking and fishing opportunities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: October 14-20, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost: $300.00 per attendee. Please note this is the cost of the training. The nearest airport is Greenville, South Carolina. Transportation from the airport to Rocky Bottom and again, back to the airport will be provided. Participants must make all other transportation arrangements and pay these expenses. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Classes Offered: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cane Travel, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cooking and Daily Living Skills,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Basic Computer Literacy and Technology Training,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adjustment to Blindness Seminars, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille and Tactile Labeling Techniques, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Problem-Solving Strategies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To Apply: Send an email to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> rsager78@gmail.com or call Ruth Sager at 410 602-9030 or write: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7634 Carla Road, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pikesville, MD 21208 for a paper application. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Submit any questions or comments to the above addresses or phone number. All applications must be received by August 15, 2018. Money is due by September 1, 2018 to: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ruth Sager, President, NFB Senior Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Submitted by – Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Vice President, NFB Seniors division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>robertleslienewman@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>