[Nfbmo] National Senior Division Retreat

[Shelia Wright]

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Subject: our National senior division Retreat for you to share with others

 

Hello all

We are pleased to announce our first Senior Division National Retreat and
hope you will share with your chapters or divisions.

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LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! SENIOR RETREAT

Sponsored By The National Federation Of The Blind Senior Division

When:

October 8-14, 2017

Where:

Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center. This is a rural setting, a camp
owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB. It is a
beautiful location in the mountains.

Cost:

$325 per attendee. This does not include transportation to and from
Greensville, South Carolina, the nearest airport to the camp. Transportation
will be provided from Greensville to Rocky Bottom. Cost includes room,
board, training, and any activities during the retreat. Applicants are
encouraged to look for sponsors from service organizations, state agency, or
to fundraise if necessary.

Who Is Eligible?

Legally blind seniors age 55 and older with a strong desire to learn
alternative, nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Must be
responsible for taking all medications independently and have stamina to be
actively engaged for five full days of activities.

Classes Taught:

cane travel, daily living and cooking skills, computer and other technology
such as using digital recorders, pen friend; discussions on adjusting to
blindness with family, community and social interaction, self-advocacy,
confidence-building, and leisure activities.

How Do I Apply?

Send a letter requesting a retreat application to the attention of Mr. David
Houck.

119 South Killbourne Road

Columbia, SC 29205

Send the completed application back to the above address. All applicants
will then have a telephone interview with officers from the Senior Division
so we can learn more about your needs, desires and you will be able to ask
your questions and learn more about what the retreat entails. Deadline to
apply is August 1. Space is limited so if truly interested, don't wait until
the deadline. Applicants will be notified by August 15 if accepted. Monies
are due at the very latest by September 1, 2017 and payment can be made to
the NFB Senior Division, Care of Duncan Larsen, Colorado Center for the
Blind,

2233 West Shepperd Avenue

Littleton, CO 80120

For further information contact Ruth Sager, President, Senior Division of
the NFB

rsager78 at gmail.com <mailto:rsager78 at gmail.com>