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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We are pleased to share the NFB of New
Jersey's September meeting schedule. All meetings and events listed are open to
members, supporters, and anyone interested in learning more about the National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The full schedule is pasted below for your
convenience, and a Word version is also attached for easy reference and
distribution. All meetings will be held via the NFB of NJ Zoom platform.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Please review the complete September meeting
schedule below and mark your calendars accordingly.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
Phone: 908-590-1747<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbnj.org</a></p>
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NJ Zoom Participation Credentials</h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>
Passcode: 460994</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>
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National Federation of the Blind of NJ Diabetic Group </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Ed Godfrey<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:diabetic@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">diabetic@nfbnj.org</a></p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Technology Committee Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Monday, September 14, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:tech@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">tech@nfbnj.org</a> </p>
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National Federation of the Blind of NJ Guide Dog Group </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Wednesday,
September 16, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Tracy Carcione<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:guidedog@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">guidedog@nfbnj.org</a></p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic: National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee Book Club</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Monday, September 28, 2026<br>
Time: 10 AM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:seniors@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">seniors@nfbnj.org</a></p>
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be at 10 AM with the book:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/bard2-web/search/DB43180/?prevPage=search_books&from=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2F%3Ftype%3Dbook%26initialFormat%3Daudio%26search%3Dthe%2Bnotebook%26initialLanguage%3Den" target="_blank" title="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/bard2-web/search/DB43180/?prevPage=search_books&from=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2F%3Ftype%3Dbook%26initialFormat%3Daudio%26search%3Dthe%2Bnotebook%26initialLanguage%3Den" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>The
notebook DB43180</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Author: </b>Sparks, Nicholas</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Reading Time: </b>5 hours, 41 minutes</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Production: </b>National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of
Congress</p>
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reads from a notebook to his wife, who has Alzheimer's disease. Gradually he
unfolds the story of a couple who fell in love the summer after high school and
were reunited by a fluke fourteen years later. But will his wife recognize her
own story? Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.</p>
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Warner Books, 1996.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">And the senior
meeting will be at 7 PM</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Sharing the
senior sessions at our 50th convention Round the Zoom Brags/Drags</p>
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National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Monday, September 28, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:seniors@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">seniors@nfbnj.org</a><span style="font-size:14pt;background-color:transparent"> </span></p>
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National Federation of the Blind of NJ <a name="_Toc227083886">50<sup>th</sup>
Annual State Convention Kickoff</a><span style="font-weight:normal"> </span>Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Tuesday,
September 29, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Linda Melendez, President </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Join us for our
Convention Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM. This
important session will set the stage for a successful and engaging convention
experience. We\u2019ll review key details, share important updates, and ensure
everyone is informed and prepared.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">All convention
attendees should make every effort to attend\u2014this is your opportunity to get
connected, ask questions, and be fully prepared for what\u2019s ahead!</p>
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National Federation of the Blind of NJ Braille Group</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Wednesday,
September 30, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitators: Mary Jo Partyka
& Bea Olivetti <br>
Email: <a href="mailto:braille@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">braille@nfbnj.org</a></p><br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Warmly,<br>Linda Melendez<span>, </span>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</font></p><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Phone: 908-590-1747<br>Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a></font></p><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Website: <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></font></p><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Stay connected:<br>Events Calendar: <a href="https://nfbnj.org/events%5C" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">https://nfbnj.org/events\</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">To set up a 30-minute meeting to talk about the National Federation of the Blind of NJ, please click on the link below</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://calendly.com/lindamelendez220/30min" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><span></span>https://calendly.com/lindamelendez220/30min</a> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font></p></div></div></div>