[NFBNJ] NFBNJ President Linda Melendez Notes, Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind for Week Ending March 27, 2021

Wed Mar 24 10:08:39 UTC 2021

Greetings all,

Included in this email are the following:

   1. Final reminder: Monday, March 29 New Jersey Commission for the Blind
   & Visually Impaired (CBVI) Town Hall with participation details; all are
   invited
   2. Reminder: NFBNJ Senior Division April Book
   3. NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind
   4. Water up Fire Down Class
   5. 10th ANNUAL Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) Golf Classic
   6. Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA) Spring General Meeting
   7. New Jersey Health Care Network April Meeting
   8. 65+ flyer to share for filling targeted appointments in South Jersey
   9. Atlantic County Funding available for people with disabilities

If you would like to submit an event for consideration send an email with
complete details 14 days prior to the event to Linda Melendez at
president at nfbnj.org

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org

Please do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only mailbox.
Final reminder: Monday, March 29 for NJ CBVI Town Hall, hosted by the
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ); all are invited!

Join the NFBNJ on Monday, March 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm as we hear from Dr.
Davis Executive Director NJ CBVI. Submit questions for consideration by
Wednesday March 24 s to Linda Melendez at president.nfbnj.org and write
Town Hall questions in the subject.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Reminder: NFBNJ Senior Division April Book Club Request for distribution
form Janie Degenshein, President NFBNJ Senior Division

No time like the future: an optimist considers mortality DB101333
Fox, Michael J. Reading time: 6 hours, 1 minute; Read by Michael J. Fox.;
Stage and Screen; Biography

Memoir of the actor and author of Lucky Man (DB 54265) who has lived with
Parkinson's disease for thirty years. He shares personal stories and
observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and
friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach
mortality. Unrated Commercial audiobook 2020

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Time: 6 PM

NFBNJ Conference Call Line
Dial: 605-468-8005
Password: 460994 followed by the pound sign
Water up Fire down ClassRequest for distribution by Trish Ebel, Board
Member Sports and Recreation Division

Our practice focuses on opening our meridian paths and energy circulation
in our body through stretching, tapping, breathing and meditation. Each
class will include warm-ups, stretching exercises to open our joints and
circulation, and deep breathing and energy meditation. The warm up and
stretching exercise will help us relax deeper during meditation. You will
lead you through the exercises and guide you through deep/mindful breathing
and energy meditation. For questions about this event contact Trish Ebel at

*patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net <patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net>*

Date: Thursday, Mar 25, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your
calendar system.Weekly:
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NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind:

Monday, March 29 7 PM NJ CBVI Town Hall

Tuesday, March 30 7:30 PM At-Large Chapter Meeting

Thursday, April 1 7 PM Diabetic Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 7 6 PM Senior Division Book Club

Monday, April 12 7 PM Technology Division Meeting

Wednesday, April 14 7 PM Student Division Meeting

Monday, April 19 7 PM Senior Division Meeting

Wednesday, April 21 7 PM Sports and Recreation Division Meeting

Tuesday, April 27 7 PM At-Large Division Meeting

*The following information is being forwarded by the National Federation of
the Blind of New Jersey as a courtesy, in accordance with our continued
efforts to share information that may be of interest or benefit to
individuals who are blind/vision-impaired and should not be construed as an
official endorsement.*
10th ANNUAL Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) Golf Classic Request for
distribution from Ken Lawrence

Come out and support our FREE public library that helps thousands of NJ
residents each year. The NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center is
a library that provides no-cost, home-delivered services to children, teens
and adults in NJ who have difficulty reading standard print or trouble
holding a book, due to a visual or physical impairment. Questions contact
Linda Cerce at 800-792-8322 ext. 835 or lcerce at njstatelib.org. Additional
information and to register visit www.njstatelib.org/donate
lcerce at njstatelib.org. Additional information and to register visit
www.njstatelib.org/donate

Location: The Bedens Brook Club

Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Time: 7:30 AM start

   - 7:30 to 9 AM Registration, Golf Range Open & Continental Breakfast
   - 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
   - 2:00 PM After Golf Reception – lunch, prizes & auction

Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA) Spring General MeetingRequest
for distribution from Brian Mackey

For those residing in Southern New Jersey or surrounding Philadelphia area
and interested in playing golf as a blind individual, you are in luck! The
Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA) has been allowing blind
individuals the opportunity to play the game of golf with a sighted
partner, called coaches, since 1948. MABGA will soon be starting its 2021
season in the next couple of weeks. This year’s golfing schedule will be
posted to the MABGA’s website very soon. Please join MABGA at their annual
Spring General Meeting taking place on Wednesday, March 31 at 10am via
Zoom. To learn more about MABGA, please visit www.mabga.org, or contact the
organization at 215-745-2323 or info at mabga.org.

Topic: 2021 MABGA Spring General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2021

Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time

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New Jersey Health Care Network April Meeting

New Jersey Health Care Network is proud to offer virtual networking!

Join us and our host Bancroft NeuroRehab
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for an online networking meeting! Connect with
health care professionals throughout New Jersey! To learn more and RSVP for
April visit

Meeting Registration - Zoom
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf-2gqD8iHNbUp4Jx4gA1C5KmLvBCLaJ0>

LOCATION: Zoom Meeting

DATE: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

TIME: 9:30 - 10:30 am
65+ flyer to share for filling targeted appointments in South Jersey

COVID-19 vaccine scheduling information for seniors age 65+ can call the
senior specific hotline at 856-249-7007 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to schedule
appointments or call Wal-Mart stores directly for dedicated appointments

https://www.walmart.com/store/directory/nj

For more information, please visit https://covid19.nj.gov/vaccine
Atlantic County Funding available for people with disabilities

Atlantic Center for Independent Living received funding through the CARES
ACT to respond to the needs of individuals with disabilities in Atlantic
County. These funds are specifically allotted to people who were
detrimentally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and who do not have other
resources available to pay for the needed items. The guidelines allow ACIL
to provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities who
without this help could not purchase needed items such as:

·     Adaptive Technology

·     Computers

·     Durable Medical Equipment

·     Educational assistance (such as a tutor to assist with improving a
student's grades)

·     Essential Household Supplies

·     Food

·     Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

·     Prescriptions

The program is effective from March 2021 to June 30th, 2021. Attached is an
application, brochure, and flyer that provides more information about the
program. Please share the material with anyone who you think will benefit.

All applicants must reside in Atlantic County and must be living with a
disability. If you have any questions or need assistance filling out the
application, please call us at 609-748-2253 extension 4. Funding is
limited. If you are interested in applying, time is of the essence.

Executive Director, Donald Campbell
Atlantic Center for Independent Living

160 South Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ Suite 3 and 4 08205

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Phone: 609-748-2253 ext. 4

Again, please do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only
mailbox.
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Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
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