[NFBNJ] Sunday June 11 Trenton Thunder Fun At The Ballpark

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!

Providing information from our chapters, divisions and committees is the 
policy of the state affiliate to promote educational, motivational and 
inspirational activities for all to consider.
Please distribute to others as all activities are open to family, friends, 
neighbors, co-workers and whoever else you can think of.
Thanks to the members of the Capitol Chapter, the following opportunity is 
available for all to enjoy.
  Promotion is the KEY!

The informational flyer is below.
Once again, Thanks for your continued support to change what it means to be 
blind by raising expectations to live the life we want!

We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org
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Sunday Afternoon at the Ballpark
Are you looking forward to the summer? Would you like to share one day 
during this season of nice weather with friends and family and people you 
may not have seen for a long time? Do you like live baseball? If you can 
answer yes to any of these questions, you may be interested in attending a 
Trenton Thunder baseball game, the Double A affiliate of the New York 
Yankees, on Sunday, June 11. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:00 pm, 
however prior to the first pitch, pre-game ceremonies will honor NFBNJ 
Capitol Chapter member, Don Wardlow. He broadcasted baseball, football and 
basketball on WGLS, the college radio station at Rowan University in 
Glassboro. From 1991-2002 Don became the first blind radio broadcaster in 
pro baseball. There is now a second who may not have been hired without the 
work Don did earlier on. Finally Don has written a baseball blog and is 
working on his autobiography, targeting blind readers and hoping they enjoy 
his story.

In addition, all members of the NFBNJ will have the opportunity to line up 
on the first base line to cheer Don as he delivers the ceremonial first 
pitch. Upon completion of the game, all children under 12, will run the 
bases.

The Capitol Chapter is sponsoring this event. Tickets are $11.00 per person.

The action on the field should be interesting. In addition to seeing the 
game, you can buy souvenirs at the Thunder Store, eat good food, including 
chicken and roast beef sandwiches for those of us who are watching their 
weight and have a good time.

The stadium is located at Arm and Hammer Park and the address is 1 Thunder 
Road, Trenton, New Jersey. The location is Access Link-accessible and the 
cross street is Lamberton Street.

Please note that we will not be receiving the tickets until May 22, However, 
we are taking orders and payment for tickets now. If you have any questions 
about the procedures which must be followed, please contact Mary Jo Partyka 
at 609-888-5459 or by email at choirnfb at gmail.com. Please send all ticket 
orders and money to John Lipton whose address is 2 Forman Drive, Hamilton 
Township, NJ 08690. Make checks payable to NFBNJ Capital Chapter and put the 
word “baseball” in the memo field of the check. Since the tickets will be 
mailed back to you, please include your address and the names of the people 
in your party who will be attending. Tickets will not be sent if payment is 
not received.

I hope you will consider joining us on June 11.