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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Jane Degenshein has provided an opportunity to raise your expectations
by
joining this week long program to educate and learn that blindness can be
reduced to a nuisance.</DIV>
<DIV>For those that have registered, congratulations!</DIV>
<DIV>For those that have not registered, consider the c challenge and
register.</DIV>
<DIV>I guarantee that this will change your attitude and provide the
encouragement to live the life you want!</DIV>
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<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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the national senior division virtual retreat details inside</DIV>
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color=#000000 size=4>Hey Joe</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
size=4>Wondered if you might send this out as the deadline is getting
closer.</FONT></DIV>
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style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">RE: The NFB Seniors
Division’s 2020 Virtual Senior Retreat</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Please consider this
training opportunity for yourself, and/or pass it on to other seniors! Below
find an informational flyer, followed by a registration form. This virtual
training event will temporarily replace our face-to-face
retreat.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">**</FONT></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
</FONT><SPAN class=DefaultParagraphFont1></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR
RETREAT</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Sponsored by the NFB
Seniors
Division</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">October
18th-24th</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This virtual retreat focuses on promoting a sense of
wellbeing and self-confidence despite living with newly acquired vision
loss,
and/or lifelong blindness. Our collective experience has taught us, that
learning about blindness from competent blind people, while sharing the
camaraderie of fellow retreat members, strengthens personal growth and
guides
seniors to advocate for themselves. Participants can look forward to
receiving
training in basic skills in adaptive techniques, development of new
strategies
for solving problems, an introduction to valuable resources, all to be
better
able to determine for themselves, what steps they can take to Live The Life
They
Want. We cannot overstate the positive impact an individual will experience
as a
member of a group of seniors, working together, sharing the life-changing
activities in a retreat of this nature; just ask one of our recent
graduates!</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Please use the registration form which follows this
flyer, or visit our website http://seniors.nfb.org to fill out the
registration
form and pay the entrance fee, before September 30<SUP>th</SUP>. Come join
with
us to explore the possibilities of taking control of your life, and
accepting
vision loss by learning from a supportive, caring group of successful blind
Americans.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cost of the retreat: $50.00 per participant. This
covers
the entire week of training, and a list of valuable resources.
</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">For any questions you may have, please contact Ruth
Sager, President, National Federation of the Blind Seniors Division.
</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Phone: 410-602-9030</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Email: rsager78@gmail.com </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Much more information relating to blindness can be
found
on our Seniors website: http://seniors.nfb.org</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">***</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">LIVE THE LIFE YOU
WANT</FONT><SPAN class=DefaultParagraphFont1></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR
RETREAT</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">October
18th-24</FONT><SUP><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">th</FONT></SUP></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Registration
Form</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Provide us with the
following information and submit it no later than September
30<SUP>th</SUP>.</FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Name: </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Email Address: </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Preferred Phone Number: </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Address, Street: </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">City: </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">State, Zip Code: </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Have you had any skills training in blindness
techniques
in the past? Yes- No- </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">When did onset of blindness occur? Within the
past
year- Within the past three years- More than five years-
More
than ten years- Longer- </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Check the classes you are most interested in
learning:
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cane Travel (cane required, preferably, NFB
straight,
rigid cane)- </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Beginning Braille- </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Daily Living- </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Organizational Skills- </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Exploring Hobbies- </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Basic information on iPhone and IOS devices-
</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Meaningful Discussions on Living With My
Blindness- </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Our greatest gift to you during this training, is to
teach you how to think as a blind person needs to think. All your
instructors
are competent blind people who use these skills on a daily basis, and have
been
sharing this knowledge for years.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style='face: "Times' roman? new><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Note: It is highly recommended that you acquire a
long,
rigid white cane, free from the National Federation of the Blind. to
practice with the instructors as you learn techniques for proper use,
storage,
and traveling with a white cane. The proper length of your cane, when
standing
it vertical at your front, it should extend up to your chin but not higher
than
your nose. Canes should be ordered no later than September 5th, in order
that
you receive it in time to participate in this retreat. Please contact the
National Federation of the Blind- on-line at- </FONT><SPAN
class=MsoHyperlink><A
style='href:
"https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE:
12pt">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program</FONT></A></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">or by phone at- 410-659-9314. </FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Also, if you checked (yes) to having an interest in
learning beginning Braille, you will receive a Braille booklet. Note: If you
do
not own a slate and stylus, the long-time tool for writing braille, the NFB
will
give you one, free! Here is the link to have one sent to
you.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
style='href:
"https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-slate-and-stylus-program"'><FONT
style="face: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE:
11pt">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-slate-and-stylus-program</FONT></FONT></A></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The cost per attendee for this retreat is $50.00. It
can
be paid on our website via PayPal, or credit card. Or, by check and sent to
our
Treasurer:</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Seniors Division</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Duncan Larsen</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Colorado Center for the Blind</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2233 West Shepperd Ave.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Littleton, CO 80120. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The check should be made out to: NFB Seniors
Division.
In the memo field, write- SENIORS RETREAT.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note: Submitting a completed registration form can
be
either: Included with your payment being sent to the above address. Or, for
those who use email, copy this registration form, or download a copy,
and
paste it into a message, fill in the blanks, and send it to: </FONT><SPAN
class=MsoHyperlink><A style='href:
"mailto:nfbseniorsdivision@gmail.com"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE:
11pt">nfbseniorsdivision@gmail.com</FONT></A></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Fees are nonrefundable; money will be considered a
donation to the Seniors Division. The registration fee must be
received no
later than September 30<SUP>th</SUP>. </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Should you have any questions, please contact Ruth
Sager, President NFB Seniors Division </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Phone: 410-602-9030 or</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Email: rsager78@gmail.com </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note: Once your registration has been reviewed, the
retreat team will send you the information necessary for you to call into
the
classes that you are scheduled for; this phone platform is Zoom. If you need
Some assistance in knowing what to do to make this work for you, please
email,
or call! this platform will work for the person using a landline phone, or a
smart phone, or a computer.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT style="face:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We look forward to your participation in our
first-ever
virtual Senior Retreat. </FONT></FONT></P>
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style="face: calibri"></FONT> </P></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ">Keep Smiling,<BR>Janie
Degenshein<BR>Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you
already
have!<BR>Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)<BR>state affiliate
board
member<BR>President of the senior division of the National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey<BR>to join the senior list
serve:<BR>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org<BR>President
of the Technology division of the National federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<BR>To join the tech div list
serve:<BR>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org<BR><BR>NFBNJ
Newsline co-ordinator<BR>jdegen16@comcast.net</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000">Keep
Smiling,<BR>Janie Degenshein<BR>Happiness isn't having what you want, but
wanting what you already have!<BR>Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts
Open)<BR>state affiliate board member<BR>President of the senior division of
the
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<BR>to join the senior list
serve:<BR>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org<BR>President
of the Technology division of the National federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<BR>To join the tech div list
serve:<BR>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org<BR><BR>NFBNJ
Newsline
co-ordinator<BR>jdegen16@comcast.net<BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>