[NFB-Seniors] 2020 Virtual Senior Retreat - 6 days left to register - Here is Information, Registration, and Agenda
frankandshelley51 at gmail.com
frankandshelley51 at gmail.com
Tue Sep 29 14:32:16 UTC 2020
Hi Anahit,
I got an email from Phyllis in the CCB senior group. She is requesting to come to the retreat, and needs help with the tuition. I have forwarded the message to Ruth, and just wanted you to be aware that I have responded to Phyllis myself. I will try to get an answer for her in the next day or so. Ruth has been rather busy though, with family events. I hope that all is well for you?
Shelley C.
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From: NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Anahit LaBarre via NFB-Seniors
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 Virtual Senior Retreat - 6 days left to register - Here is Information, Registration, and Agenda
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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