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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Received from Debbie Azzarone who received from Trisha Ebel.</DIV>
<DIV>Please share with others.</DIV>
<DIV>Any questions, concerns and or comments, please contact Trisha
Ebel.</DIV>
<DIV>Her contact info is provided below.</DIV>
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<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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<DIV>Hello Viners,</DIV>
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<DIV>Me again.</DIV>
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<DIV>I wanted to get this out to you soon because it sounds like fun, and I
think you should get your reservations in early if you would like to
attend.</DIV>
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<DIV>This is an email sent from Trisha Ebel, whose number for RSVP-ing is at
the
bottom of her message to us.</DIV>
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<DIV>Subject: It's time to ROCK and ROLL!!!! Who's ready for a trip to the
Meadowlands... rsvp required </DIV>
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<DIV>Hi All!</DIV>
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<DIV>I am so happy to let all of you know that we are receiving a very
generous
donation from some very special people who you will have the opportunity
to meet if you join us!</DIV>
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<DIV>On Monday, October 21 we have set up a trip to the Meadowlands
Environmental Center located in Lyndhurst. The day will consist of 3
different activities with a nature walk at the end (optional).</DIV>
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<DIV>It is imperative that you give me your word and a firm commitment if
you
reply yes and plan to attend! </DIV>
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<DIV>A little about the MEC:The Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC)
was
formed to increase awareness and enjoyment of the Meadowlands District’s
unique
and vital urban ecosystem. The agency and Ramapo College of New Jersey
entered
into a partnership in 2003 to develop a comprehensive environmental
education
program for schools and the general public. Together, the NJSEA and
the
experienced team of educators from Ramapo College encourage the use of the
environment as a classroom, increase awareness of the natural resources of
the
Meadowlands, and help communities recognize the critical issues that affect
the
region.</DIV>
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<DIV>This is a wonderful place to have a lot of fun and learn at the same
time!</DIV>
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<DIV>Between 2008 and 2010 I was lucky enough to be able to work alongside
with
the MEC and the National Science Foundation to assist with making it
assessable
for individuals that are blind and visually impaired.</DIV>
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<DIV>Through the coarse of the day we will be doing a few different
activities
listed below.</DIV>
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<DIV>We are asking for an arrival time around 8:30 am, at this
time
up until 9:15 we will be providing coffee and donuts. Our start time
for
the activities will be 9:30 am sharp! We will break for
lunch
and snacks which will be provided for all and the end time will be
3:30
pm. </DIV>
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<DIV>Schedule of Events</DIV>
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<DIV>8:30 am – 9:15 meet greet, eat and socialize</DIV>
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<DIV>9:30 Activities begin- entire group will be divided into 3 groups with
a
rotation of different activities.</DIV>
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<DIV>Food Lab, making a tasty birds nest salad while having fun learning
about
different plants</DIV>
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<DIV>Creating your own plant to take home with you</DIV>
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<DIV>3rd activity to be announced, we have a few to choose from</DIV>
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<DIV>12 noon, breaking for lunch and enjoying each other’s company.</DIV>
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<DIV>1 pm back to activities</DIV>
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<DIV>2:30 pm Nature hike along the Hackensack river. This takes place
along a boardwalk, this is all flat and also optional if you wish.</DIV>
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<DIV>The MEC is Access Link Assessable. I really need to stress that I
need a firm commitment from you if you plan to attend. The cost per
person
is $40 and it is non-refundable, payment is due 3 weeks ahead of time.
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<DIV>So please rsvp to me (don’t reply to all please by or before Friday,
October 4, first come first serve, we can invite up to 30 people.
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I will add you to my list and I look forward to a really fun filled
Monday!</DIV>
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<DIV>I did check with access link and they have rides going to the MEC
typically
every 25 minutes and the same for going home, please try to book at
least
7 days in advance for your convenience. If you really want to attend
and
can’t get a good ride contact me in the office.</DIV>
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<DIV>Address:</DIV>
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<DIV>Meadowlands Environment Center </DIV>
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<DIV>Cross street is Valley Brook Avenue</DIV>
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<DIV>2 DeKorte Park Plaza</DIV>
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<DIV>Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 </DIV>
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<DIV>Sincerely,</DIV>
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<DIV>Trisha Ebel</DIV>
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<DIV>(201) 996-9100 EXT. 19</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks Trish</DIV>
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<DIV>Your Blind Vine Team</DIV>
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care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR>Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for
the
blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking
<BR>www.carshelpingtheblind.org <BR>or call 855 659 9314<BR></DIV>
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