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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Tara Chavez [mailto:tmatzick06@hotmail.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 03, 2017 7:28 AM<br><b>To:</b> Tonia Trapp<br><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: [Chapter-presidents] our National senior division Retreat for you to share with others<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=compose-container><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="98%" align=center></div><div id=divRplyFwdMsg><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> Chapter-presidents <<a href="mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces@nfbnet.org">chapter-presidents-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> on behalf of Janie Degenshein via Chapter-presidents <<a href="mailto:chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org">chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 1, 2017 9:36:31 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list<br><b>Cc:</b> Janie Degenshein; ruth sager<br><b>Subject:</b> [Chapter-presidents] our National senior division Retreat for you to share with others</span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Hello all</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>We are pleased to announce our first Senior Division National Retreat and hope you will share with your chapters or divisions.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>***</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! SENIOR RETREAT<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Sponsored By The National Federation Of The Blind Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>When:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>October 8-14, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Where:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center. This is a rural setting, a camp owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB. It is a beautiful location in the mountains.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Cost:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>$325 per attendee. This does not include transportation to and from Greensville, South Carolina, the nearest airport to the camp. Transportation will be provided from Greensville to Rocky Bottom. Cost includes room, board, training, and any activities during the retreat. Applicants are encouraged to look for sponsors from service organizations, state agency, or to fundraise if necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Who Is Eligible?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Legally blind seniors age 55 and older with a strong desire to learn alternative, nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Must be responsible for taking all medications independently and have stamina to be actively engaged for five full days of activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Classes Taught:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>cane travel, daily living and cooking skills, computer and other technology such as using digital recorders, pen friend; discussions on adjusting to blindness with family, community and social interaction, self-advocacy, confidence-building, and leisure activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>How Do I Apply?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Send a letter requesting a retreat application to the attention of Mr. David Houck.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>119 South Killbourne Road<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Columbia, SC 29205<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Send the completed application back to the above address. All applicants will then have a telephone interview with officers from the Senior Division so we can learn more about your needs, desires and you will be able to ask your questions and learn more about what the retreat entails. Deadline to apply is August 1. Space is limited so if truly interested, don't wait until the deadline. Applicants will be notified by August 15 if accepted. Monies are due at the very latest by September 1, 2017 and payment can be made to the NFB Senior Division, Care of Duncan Larsen, Colorado Center for the Blind,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>2233 West Shepperd Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Littleton, CO 80120<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>For further information contact Ruth Sager, President, Senior Division of the NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:rsager78@gmail.com">rsager78@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Keep Smiling,<br>Janie Degenshein<br>Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!<br>Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)<br>state affiliate board member<br>President of the senior division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>President of the Technology division of the National federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>NFBNJ Newsline co-ordinator<br><a href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.ne">jdegen16@comcast.ne</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>