[Nfbf-l] Reminder: Bowling Social this Saturday

Thu Apr 9 01:37:21 UTC 2009

Marion and prospective bowlers
I'm sure it will be a great time. Jacksonville will be bowling that afternoon as well. We have been bowling for 2 1/2 years now. If you've never bowled before, or are just out of practice, give it a try. Since the Jacksonville group was organized, we have had plenty of opportunities for networking and making new friends. Our group continues to grow and have fun. We wish the best in your new venture. 

Gina Minichiello, Board Member
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Treasurer, Greater Jacksonville Chapter
minichiellog at comcast.net

----- Original Message -----
From: Marion & Martin <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: NFBF List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:58:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Reminder: Bowling Social this Saturday

Dear All,
    I am sending this message as a reminder about the East Hillsborough Chapters bowling activity on Saturday, April 11. We are expecting an awesome turnout with more than forty participants, so far! Plan on joining us, as well! We'll have lots of fun! If you plan to come, please let us know by either replying to this email or giving us a call at 813-626-2789!

fraternally,
Marion Gwizdala, President
East Hillsborough Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
www.blind411.org 

            It is unfortunate that the images of blindness often portray either a helpless blind person unable to perform the simplest task or of the blind person endowed with superhuman powers to compensate for their loss of eyesight. The truth is that blind people, as a group, are no less functional or no more gifted than the average sighted person. Blind people can do most of the things the average sighted person can, and do them as well! This includes bowling! 

The East Hillsborough Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is inviting blind and visually impaired people of all ages to join them for a morning of one of America's favorite indoor sports! With the cooperation of Oakfield Lanes, the NFB will host a social bowling activity on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. The special cost for bowling will be only $2.00 per game plus $2.00 for shoe rental. Oakfield Lanes is located at 1001 Oakfield Drive in Brandon and provides rails for blind bowlers.  The Federation will offer instruction to anyone who wants to learn to bowl using non-visual techniques. In addition, any person who is legally blind will be given an order form to receive a free white cane compliments of the National Federation of the Blind. RSVPs are required in order to ensure enough lanes! A brief Chapter meeting will be held after bowling. For more information about the blind bowling activity, the free white cane offer, or help and support with issues of blindness, please contact

Marion Gwizdala, President

East Hillsborough Chapter 

National Federation of the Blind

813-626-2789

president at Blind411.org

            The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest organization of the blind in the United States.  The Federation provides scholarships to blind students, support for those who are blind or losing their eyesight, advocacy for the blind and educational programs for the general public on topics of blindness.  The NFB is not an organization that speaks on behalf of the blind; we are the blind speaking for ourselves. More information about blindness and the National Federation of the Blind is available at our website http://www.blind411.org

If You Come..

WHAT: NFB Blind Bowling and Free White Cane Offer

WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2009

WHERE: Oakfield Lanes

                1001 Oakfield Drive

                Brandon, Florida

TIME: 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

For More Information or to RSVP call Marion at 813-626-2789.

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