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

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Awesome! That sounds delicious Ana. We will definitely be looking forward
to it.

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Ana Perez via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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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