[NFBMT] The NFB National Seniors Division Retreat

[Bruce&Joy Breslauer]

The National Association of Blind Seniors is a proud division of the National
Federation of the Blind.  This may be a wonderful opportunity for someone.
Joy 

 

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 agencies, 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 and 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. 

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

 

Joy Breslauer, President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana 

Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/> 

 

Live the life you want

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.