[NFB-Seniors] 2020 Virtual Senior Retreat - 6 days left to register - Here is Information, Registration, and Agenda
Anahit LaBarre
alabarre at cocenter.org
Fri Sep 25 03:44:16 UTC 2020
Hi there. This is Anahit LaBarre. I wanted to make sure you received the information for Jere Rood. I sent it yesterday.
Thank you
Anahit
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> On Sep 24, 2020, at 1:30 PM, Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi You All
>
> RE: Six days to closure of Registration for the NFB Seniors Division's 2020
> Virtual Senior Retreat
>
>
>
> Please consider this training opportunity for yourself, and/or pass it on to
> other seniors! Below find an informational flyer, followed by a registration
> form, and finally a copy of the agenda for our training retreat. Also find a
> registration form and a copy of the agenda, attached to this message. This
> virtual training event will temporarily replace our face-to-face retreat;
> blindness skills, philosophy, and information. Registration closes September
> 30th!
>
>
>
> Note: First, here are five easy ways of getting your completed registration
> form to us:
>
> #1 By Email attachment: After detaching the registration form from this
> email, bring it into your word processor and fill it out; then attach the
> completed form to an email; Send that email to- nfbseniorsdivision at gmail.com
> <mailto:nfbseniorsdivision at gmail.com>
>
> #2 By pasted into and email: After detaching the registration form from this
> email, bring it into your word processor and fill it out; Then select and
> copy all the text in the completed form, and paste it into the body of an
> email; Send that email to- nfbseniorsdivision at gmail.com
> <mailto:nfbseniorsdivision at gmail.com>
>
> #3 If you do not like attachments, do this: Copy the registration text below
> in this email and paste it into an empty document in your word processor;
> Fill it out; Copy the completed form out of your document, and paste it into
> the body of an email; Send it to- nfbseniorsdivision at gmail.com
> <mailto:nfbseniorsdivision at gmail.com>
>
> #4 By mailing a hard copy: Detach the form from this email; Print it; Fill
> it out; Send it to the mailing address given below. If you are paying your
> fee by check, put it with your registration form in the same envelope.
>
> #5 By visiting our website to pay the entrance fee by credit card, or
> PayPal.
>
> http://seniors.nfb.org/2020Retreat.html
>
>
>
> Finally, get everything to us no later than September 30th. If needing
> assistance, call me: Robert Leslie Newman: 402-660-1743
>
> Email: robertleslienewman at gmail.com <mailto:robertleslienewman at gmail.com>
>
> (I would happily take your information by phone.)
>
>
>
> **
>
>
>
> LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
>
> 2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR RETREAT
>
> Sponsored by the NFB Seniors Division
>
> October 18th-24th
>
>
>
> This virtual retreat focuses on promoting a sense of wellbeing and
> self-confidence despite living with newly acquired vision loss, and/or
> lifelong blindness. Our collective experience has taught us, that learning
> about blindness from competent blind people, while sharing the camaraderie
> of fellow retreat members, strengthens personal growth and guides seniors to
> advocate for themselves. Participants can look forward to receiving training
> in basic skills in adaptive techniques, development of new strategies for
> solving problems, an introduction to valuable resources, all to be better
> able to determine for themselves, what steps they can take to Live The Life
> They Want. We cannot overstate the positive impact an individual will
> experience as a member of a group of seniors, working together, sharing the
> life-changing activities in a retreat of this nature; just ask one of our
> recent graduates!
>
> Come join us to explore the possibilities of taking control of your life,
> and accepting vision loss by learning from a supportive, caring group of
> successful blind Americans.
>
>
>
> Cost of the retreat: $50.00 per participant. This covers the entire week of
> training, and a list of valuable resources.
>
>
>
> For any questions you may have, please contact Ruth Sager, President,
> National Federation of the Blind Seniors Division.
>
> Phone: 410-602-9030
>
> Email: rsager78 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Much more information relating to blindness can be found on our Seniors
> website: http://seniors.nfb.org
>
> ***
>
> REGISTRATION FORM
>
> LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
>
> 2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR RETREAT
>
> October 18th-24th
>
>
>
> Provide us with the following information and submit it no later than
> September 30th.
>
> Name:
>
> Email Address:
>
> Preferred Phone Number:
>
> Address, Street:
>
> City:
>
> State, Zip Code:
>
>
>
> This event will take place on the Zoom platform. Have you had experience
> with it? If so, how would you be entering the call: ___ By land-line phone
> ___ By smart phone ___ By computer
>
> Have you had any skills training in blindness techniques in the past? Yes-
> No- Explain:
>
> When did onset of blindness occur? Within the past year- Within the past
> three years- More than five years- More than ten years- Longer-
>
>
>
> Check the classes you are most interested in attending:
>
> Cane Travel ___
>
> Beginning Braille ___
>
> Daily Living ___
>
> Organizational Skills ___
>
> Exploring Hobbies ___
>
> Basic information on iPhone and IOS devices ___
>
> Meaningful Discussions on Living With My Blindness ___
>
>
>
> Our greatest gift to you during this training, is to teach you how to think
> as a blind person needs to think. All your instructors are competent blind
> people who use these skills on a daily basis, and have been sharing this
> knowledge for years.
>
>
>
> Note: It is highly recommended that you acquire a long, rigid white cane,
> free from the National Federation of the Blind. to practice with the
> instructors as you learn techniques for proper use, storage, and traveling
> with a white cane. The proper length of your cane, when standing it vertical
> at your front, it should extend up to your chin but not higher than your
> nose. Canes should be ordered no later than September 5th, in order that you
> receive it in time to participate in this retreat. Please contact the
> National Federation of the Blind- on-line at-
> https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program
>
> or by phone at- 410-659-9314.
>
>
>
> Also, if you checked (yes) to having an interest in learning beginning
> Braille, you will receive a Braille booklet. Note: If you do not own a slate
> and stylus, the long-time tool for writing braille, the NFB will give you
> one, free! Here is the link to have one sent to you.
>
> https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-slate-and-stylus-program
>
>
>
> The cost per attendee for this retreat is $50.00. It can be paid by one of
> the following two methods:
>
> (Note: please place an "X" alongside the option you have chosen; it will
> help us to match up you and your money.)
>
>
>
> #1___ by credit card or PayPal- Go to the registration page on our website;
> here is the link to that page:
>
> http://seniors.nfb.org/2020Retreat.html
>
>
>
> #2___ By check and sent to our Treasurer:
>
>
>
> Seniors Division
>
> Duncan Larsen
>
> Colorado Center for the Blind
>
> 2233 West Shepperd Ave.
>
> Littleton, CO 80120.
>
>
>
> The check should be made out to: NFB Seniors Division. In the memo field,
> write- SENIORS RETREAT.
>
>
>
> Note: Submitting a completed hard copy version of the registration form can
> be Included with your payment being sent to the above address.
>
>
>
> Fees are nonrefundable; money will be considered a donation to the Seniors
> Division. The registration fee must be received no later than September
> 30th.
>
>
>
> Should you have any questions, please contact Ruth Sager, President NFB
> Seniors Division
>
> Phone: 410-602-9030 or
>
> Email: rsager78 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Note: Once your registration has been reviewed, the retreat team will send
> you the information necessary for you to call into the classes that you are
> scheduled for. We look forward to your participation in our first-ever
> virtual Senior Retreat.
>
>
>
> **Agenda:
>
>
>
> Virtual Retreat Agenda
>
>
>
> **Sunday, October 18, 2020
>
> 4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time. Topic: Meet and Greet; Overview of the Week;
> Discuss any logistical details to make the retreat flow smoothly. Lead
> Instructor, Ruth Sager. Encourage students to ask questions at the end of
> each session or, send them during the meetings.
>
> Second topic: You Don't Have To be Totally Blind to Benefit From This
> Training.
>
> Follow with Question and Answer period.
>
> Third Discussion of the Evening: Lead Instructor, Diane McGeorge. Why Is
> Saying "Blind," helpful to Regain My Independence?
>
>
>
> **Monday: October 19, 2020
>
> 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Cane Travel: Lead Instructor, Wayne Marshall.
>
> Topic: All About Canes-What The Cane Can Do For You! Length of cane, types
> of canes, arcing, tapping, gripping the cane.
>
>
>
> 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. Learning New Hobbies, Retaining Old Favorites and Making
> Adaptations: Lead instructor, Robert Newman.
>
> First topic: Learn what the NFB Independence Market has for us, games,
> Adaptive equipment and supplies needed for a variety of hobbies. Also, learn
> how to adapt some of your favorite games. Presenter- Ellen Ringlein, Manager
> of the NFB Independence Market.
>
> Second topic: Knitting Non-visually. Presenter- Gail Snider.
>
> Third topic: (A duo) A wife and husband team: Wife- Helping others
> trouble-shoot computer problems, sewing, and collecting music boxes and
> their songs. Husband- I am a vocalist, pianist and writer of gospel music; I
> call myself a "choir freak." Presenters- Judy and Chris Jones
>
>
>
> 2:00-3:00 PM EDT. Break.
>
>
>
> 3:00-4:00 PM EDT. Technology: Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
>
> Topic: Basics of iPhone: Learn navigating your iPhone, and some gestures.
> Presenter- Steve Cook, District 2 State Board Member NFBSC.
>
>
>
> 4:00-5:00 PM EDT. Daily Living: Lead Presenter- Diane McGeorge.
>
> Topic: Organizing your kitchen: marking appliances, labeling household
> items, finding items on tables or countertops, pouring liquids, table
> etiquette, maintain proper posture.
>
>
>
> **Tuesday, October 20, 2020
>
> 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Cane Travel: Lead Instructor, Wayne Marshall.
>
> Topic: Indoor Travel- shorelining, detecting various surfaces, using
> different grips, listening for echo sounds, finding open spaces, closed
> areas, traveling on carpeted areas.
>
>
>
> 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. Learning New Hobbies, Retaining Old Favorites and Making
> Adaptations: Lead instructor, Robert Newman.
>
> First Topic: Jewelry maker/artist. Presenter- Carlos Sanchez
>
> Second: Leather crafter; most anything in leather. Presenter- Jack Rupert
>
> Third Topic: Crocheting non-visually. Presenter- Nancy Oltman
>
> 2:00-3:00 PM EDT. Break.
>
>
>
> 3:00-4:00 PM EDT.
>
> Technology: Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
>
> Topic: Step 2 for the iPhone, continuing with more specific information.
> Presenter- Matt Vollbrecht.
>
>
>
> 4:00-5:00 PM EDT. Organizational skills: Lead Instructor, Shelley Coppel.
>
> Topic: Organizing print material, using sighted readers, filing, keeping
> records and calendar for appointment. pen friend, Bible Currier, pocket
> recorder. Presenter- Frank Loza.
>
>
>
> **Wednesday, October 21, 2020
>
> 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Cane Travel: Lead Instructor, Wayne Marshall.
>
> Topic: Outdoor Travel-using cardinal directions, shorelining, using sun
> location, understanding traffic patterns, using traffic flow, outdoor echo
> and sound cues.
>
>
>
> 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. PM - Learning New Hobbies, Retaining Old Favorites and
> Making Adaptations: Lead instructor, Robert Newman.
>
> First Topic: A collector of nautical history and memorabilia on US Navy
> ships carrying the name of, New Mexico. Also, a collector of antique
> firearms. Presenter, Greg Trapp
>
> Second Topic: Gardening in your back yard. Presenter- Ramona Walhof
>
>
>
> 2:0-3:00 PM EDT. Break.
>
>
>
> 3:00-4:00 PM EDT. Technology: Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
>
> Topic: Seeing AI and Introduction to other useful apps. Presenter- Steve
> Cook, District 2 State Board Member NFBSC.
>
>
>
> 4:00-5:00 PM EDT. Informational Seminar: Lead Instructors Judy Sanders and
> Shelley Coppel. Topic: Services and Programs Sponsored By The NFB; other
> useful information.
>
>
>
> **Thursday, October 22, 2020
>
> 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Cane Travel: Lead Instructor, Wayne Marshall. Topic:
> Outdoor Shorelining, finding curbs, driveways, entrances, crossing streets.
>
>
>
> 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. Learning New Hobbies, Retaining Old Favorites and Making
> Adaptations: Lead instructor, Robert Newman.
>
> First Topic: Writing as a hobby, and more. Presenter- Shelley Alongi,
> President of the NFB Writers Division
>
> Second topic: Restoring and caring for vintage cars, and home maintenance.
> Presenter Frank Loza
>
>
>
> 2:00-3:00 PM EDT. Break.
>
>
>
> 3:00-4:00 PM EDT. Technology: Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
>
> Topic: All About Newsline. Presenter- Scots White, NFB Executive Director of
> Sponsored Technology Programs.
>
>
>
> 4:00-5:00 PM EDT. Philosophy: Lead Instructor, Diane McGeorge with Shelley
> Coppel.
>
> Topic: Family Dynamics: How can I maintain my independence and ask for help
> from my family when I need it? Also, how to decline assistance when I don't
> think that I do need their help, without offending them?
>
>
>
> **Friday, October 23, 2020
>
> 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Cane Travel: Lead Instructor, Wayne Marshall.
>
> Topic: Traveling Using ALL Modes of Transportation-public, private; stowing
> the cane, asking for directions, asking for assistance.
>
>
>
> 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. Learning New Hobbies, Retaining Old Favorites and Making
> Adaptations: Lead instructor, Robert Newman.
>
> Topic: Join Jill Rossiter, 1st Vice-president of the NFB Krafters Division;
> First learn about the Krafters division. Then, for a new twist on an old
> chore, Jill will teach how to fold towels into cute shapes which can be used
> to impress your house guests; a sailboat, a rabbit, and a swan. Not only
> will you learn a new craft, but you will develop your listening and
> directional skills to help you with all facets of life.
>
> What you will need:
>
> 3 square wash cloths
>
> 1 hand towel
>
> 1 bath towel
>
> 1 rectangular dish/ drying cloth
>
> 5 rubber bands
>
>
>
> 2:00-3:00 PM EDT. Break.
>
>
>
> 3:00-4:00 PM EDT. Technology: Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
>
> Topic: Amazon Alexa "tips and tricks". Presenter- Jerry Moreno.
>
>
>
> 4:00-5:00 PM EDT. Finding Solutions: Lead Instructors, Judy Sanders, Glenn
> Crosby.
>
> Topic: What If.... Strategizing solutions to those social situations we all
> find ourselves in when we can't think of an immediate good resolution.
> Problem-solve with your newfound blind colleagues!
>
>
>
> **Saturday, October 24 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. RAP-UP Session: Ask final
> questions, share your successes from the week.
>
>
>
> <registration form.docx>
> <2020 Retreat agenda.docx>
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