[Nfb-seniors] Our National Senior Retreat info inside for you to share

[Janie Degenshein]

Hello All
We are excited to release the following information about our upcoming 
retreat in October. . .
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! SENIOR RETREAT
Sponsored By The National Federation Of The Blind Senior Division
When:
October 8-14, 2017
Where:
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.
Cost:
$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.
Who Is Eligible?
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.
Classes Taught:
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.
How Do I Apply?
Send a letter requesting a retreat application to the attention of Mr. David 
Houck.
119 South Killbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
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,
2233 West Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
For further information contact Ruth Sager, President, Senior Division of 
the NFB
rsager78 at gmail.com

Keep Smiling,
Janie Degenshein
Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!
Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)
state affiliate board member
President of the senior division of the National Federation of the Blind of 
New Jersey
President of the Technology division of the National federation of the Blind 
of New Jersey
NFBNJ Newsline co-ordinator
jdegen16 at comcast.net