[NFBF-Tampa] NFB TB Christmas Party Information & Holiday FUNdraising baskets

[Ana Perez]

Luis and I will be there. We will bring some coquito (traditional Puerto
Rican Christmas drink) and some empanadas.

On Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM Tampa Bay President via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Sounds great! Awesome idea Miranda. Perhaps we can do a “Valentines Day
> Pancake Breakfast” fundraiser 2/14 and raffle off then? Anyone interested?
>
> I also wanted to update everyone on the pick up time for the Holiday
> Party. Barbara said 3:30-4p for pick up will work.
>
> Who else will be there?!
>
> On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Miranda Kilby via NFBF-Tampa <
> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon,
>> Isabella, my niece Nevaeh, and myself will be attending the Christmas
>> party. I will bring something, but at the current time I am still thinking
>> about it. As far as the basket raffles, I think we should postpone the
>> bonefish one until February and do a Valentine’s Day raffle. This would
>> give us more time to sell tickets versus a month. Perhaps we can combine
>> the raffle with an activity or something.
>> --
>> Miranda b. Kilby
>> Ph: (352)942-0417
>>
>> On Nov 19, 2025, at 11:14 AM, Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa <
>> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Unfortunately, won’t be able to attend but have a good time.  When I move
>> to Clearwater next year, hope to get my TD Tampabay transportation all
>> worked out but will take time.  Happy to all!
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Tampa
>> Bay President via NFBF-Tampa
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:03 AM
>> *To:* NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
>> *Cc:* Tampa Bay President <nfbf.tampa at gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] NFB TB Christmas Party Information & Holiday
>> FUNdraising baskets
>>
>>
>>
>> *Good morning NFB Tampa Bay,*
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you to everyone who attended the White
>>
>> Cane walk! It was great to have NFB Tampa Bay representation there. We
>> plan to collaborate with Tampa Lighthouse next year for a blindness
>> equality achievement event.
>>
>>
>>
>> Get excited for our upcoming Holiday celebration Saturday December 6th
>> from 1-3p at Barbara’s house! Here are the details. Please tell your
>> friends and pass the information to our members. Please reach out directly
>> to Christine at 813-493-7691 with any questions.
>>
>>
>>
>> What: National Federation of the Blind Tampa Bay Chapter Holiday
>> Celebration Saturday 12/6 from 1-3p
>>
>>
>>
>> Where: Kindly hosted at the beautiful home of Barbara Gaw
>>
>>
>>
>> Located at: 918 Clearcreek drive Tampa 33613
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/918+Clearcreek+drive+Tampa+33613?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 🚨 Please DO NOT pull in driveway, this includes drop off! Please have
>> rideshare drivers and buses drop you off from the street. Kindly enter
>> through the front door.
>>
>>
>>
>> When: 12:30-1p drop off (party 1-3p)
>>
>>
>>
>> ‼️ Pick up at 3p (sharp please- our hostess has plans that evening)
>>
>>
>>
>> Bring your favorite dish you would love to share! Let us know what you’re
>> bringing so we can fill in any gaps. BYOB (bring your own beverage) -
>> Please RSVP to Christine at 813-493-7691 by Wednesday 12/3 including how
>> many will be joining. The more the merrier!
>>
>>
>>
>> This is the current list:
>>
>> Sherrill - her famous deviled eggs
>>
>>
>>
>> Yvonne- yummy quesadillas
>>
>>
>>
>> Christine & Josh - mixed berry mousse cake with crème anglaise
>>
>>
>>
>> We also have a couple FUNdraising baskets for the festive season. Please
>> see the descriptions below.
>>
>>
>>
>> National Federation Of The Blind Tampa Bay sincerely thanks Bloomin’
>> Brands and Bonefish Grill for making this possible!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 100% of proceeds to the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Federation of
>> the Blind. 100% of the proceeds go to our chapter! Raffle tickets are …#/$
>> (there will be an additional and separate email sent out with this
>> information that includes link to purchase, just wanted to give the
>> information to our members first).
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> In the spirit of treating yo’ self or perhaps gifting a lucky loved one
>> something truly delightful…
>>
>>
>>
>> *Kick off the season with your chance of choice…*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Bonefish Grill Restaurant gift basket*
>>
>>
>>
>> $200 in Bonefish gift cards
>>
>>
>>
>> Gray 42oz Stanley cup with bonefish logo
>>
>>
>>
>> Bonefish Grill socks, and brown leather luggage tag
>>
>>
>>
>> Presented in a metal bucket - gift wrapped with white ribbon
>>
>>
>>
>> The lucky winner for the Bonefish Grill basket will be drawn live on
>> 12/15/2025 at 5p EST via our Facebook Live.
>>
>>
>>
>> Signature Superbowl Staycation Basket
>>
>>
>>
>> Our very own Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mike Evan’s signed Football 🏈
>>
>>
>>
>> Stay at home tailgate items DIY experience!
>>
>>
>>
>> The lucky winner of the Signature Superbowl Staycation Basket will be
>> drawn on Facebook live at the end of our first chapter meeting of 2026,
>> January 24th around 2p EST. Best of luck and thank you again for your
>> continued support! We’re strong together and couldn’t do without you!!
>>
>>
>>
>> I can’t wait for our holiday celebration. Looking forward to seeing ya’ll
>> there!
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> --
>>
>> Christine Copley
>>
>> President, Tampa Bay Chapter
>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>> Ph.: 813-493-7691
>> E-mail: nfbf.tampa at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>> “Don’t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show
>> others what you can do. Only “you” can find your potential.” Marla Runyan
>>
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday
>> we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>>
>>
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> --
> Christine Copley
> President, Tampa Bay Chapter
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> Ph.: 813-493-7691
> E-mail: nfbf.tampa at gmail.com
>
> “Don’t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others
> what you can do. Only “you” can find your potential.” Marla Runyan
>
> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work
> together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>
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