[Nfbmd] FW: Capital Rowing Club Open House - Adaptive Rowing Program

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Hello Everyone,

I thought some of you might be interested in this information from Denna
Lambert.  Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this event, but it
sounds like a lot of fun.

Melissa

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Subject: Capital Rowing Club Open House - Adaptive Rowing Program

Hi Everyone:

I wanted to pass this event invitation along to you all.  I am currently
taking a Novice Rowing Course with the Capital Rowing Club in Washington DC.
They are holding an event next Sunday 5/17 to encourage individuals with
various types of disabilities to look at rowing as a sport.  So far, as a
blind rower, I don't see any real adaptations that need to be made for me to
fully participate.  But this event may be a good opportunity for other blind
folks in the MD/DC/VA area to see what the sport is all about.  Also there
will be a free BBQ.  

I will be there next week after my practice, so I hope to see others there.
The location is easy to get to from Navy Yard Metro Station off of the
Metro's Green Line.  And if you're using MetroAccess or some other
para-transit service provider, let them know in the trip notes that the
location is the Anacostia Community Boathouse near the Navy Yard.  

Please pass this to others who might be interested.  If you have any
questions about my own experiences so far, please feel free to email me at
dlambert at aristotle.net and my phone is (301) 801-6075.   Here is the
information below.  Please RSVP with the point of contact listed below.

TACKLE THE RIVER  . on your terms

Successful rowing combines strength, confidence, and teamwork: the same
attributes required to face life's challenges. Capital Rowing Club is proud
to launch the Capital Adaptive Rowing Program, 

designed to introduce those with physical disabilities to the sport of sweep
rowing.

Please join us on Sunday, May 17 at the Anacostia Community Boathouse to
learn more about the program and meet others who are involved. There will be
an adaptive rowing demonstration by Deb 

Arenberg (WinTech Racing) and lots of food and fun. 

What: Capital Adaptive Rowing Program Open House and BBQ

Who: All adaptive rowing participants, along with families, friends, and
volunteers.

When: Sunday, May 17, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Anacostia Community Boathouse, 1105 O St SE Washington, DC 20003

Please: RSVP by May 14 to CapitalAdaptive at gmail.com; or call Kirsten Powell
(703.566.7694) or Dana Hinesly (703.823.1711).

Interested in being a part of Capital Adaptive Rowing?

The Capital Adaptive Rowing Program is currently seeking volunteers to
assist with our inaugural season. We're looking for dedicated individuals
who can help in a number of areas, including: coaching, equipment
adaptation/repair, organizational support and logistics, fundraising, and
land- or water-based training. To learn how you can get involved, e-mail
CapitalAdaptive at gmail.com.

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Capital Rowing Club is building the Capital Adaptive Rowing Program to
extend its community-based rowing 

programs and to introduce the sport of rowing to people with disabilities,
including spinal cord injuries and 

amputations, as well as visual and cognitive impairments.

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