[NFBofAlaska] Information about NFB Senior Retreat

Fri Aug 20 04:03:01 UTC 2021

Hello,

If a virtual retreat for seniors or anyone else, and you don't have to be a
member of NFB sounds interesting to you, then please read. 

From: NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
nfb-seniors-request at nfbnet.org
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 4:00 AM
To: nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org

From: jane degenshein
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 5:56 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: senior retreat links for registering and agenda : also agenda in
the body as well friends

Hello All
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline is approaching as it is August 30
and wouldn?t want anyone that wants to attend to miss out as it proves to be
a valuable and worthwhile week.

Here is the direct link to the online registration form:
https://seniors.nfb.org/senior-retreat/registration
Direct link to the online agenda:
https://seniors.nfb.org/senior-retreat/agenda

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Here you go:
NFB NATIONAL SENIOR DIVISION
VIRTUAL RETREAT
?LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT?
September 19 - 25, 2021
AGENDA
Sunday, September 19, 2021
4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Note: All times will be listed as such.
Meet; Greet; Gather; Overview of the Week. What are Non-Visual Techniques
and Who Can Use Them? NFB?s Philosophy on Using the Term "Blind." Presenter:

Ruth Sager, President, NFB Senior Division.
Monday September 20, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel ? Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
What the Cane Can Do for You! Why Such a Long Cane? Different Kinds of
Canes. Proper Length for Your Height. Techniques for Holding, Gripping and
Using the Long, Rigid Cane.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques ? Lead Instructors, Shelley
Coppel and Judy Sanders. Topic: Cooking with Shelley ? Step-by-Step Dinner
Preparations.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Divide into Smaller Groups; Ask Questions; Make
Comments.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology ? Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
topic: Mail, Mail and More Mail presenter Lori F.
4:00 PM (EDT) Information and Guest Speakers ? Lead Instructor, Glenn
Crosby. Topic: Shopping Online, In-person.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel ? Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC; Topic: 
Indoor Travel; Finding Landmarks; Using Cardinal Directions; Arcing Cane;
Noting Sounds; Echoes; Floor Textures.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living and Skills Techniques ? Lead Instructors, Shelley
Coppel and Judy Sanders. Laundry; Labeling Clothing; Color Identifiers. 
Presenter, Katie Keim
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions; Make Comments; Divide into Smaller
Groups for Socializing.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology ? Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: Focusing on Independent Living Using Instacart and Walmart for
Grocery Shopping and Product Delivery to Your Door. Uber and Lyft for
Independent Travel; Be My Eyes When Sighted Assistance Is Required. 
Presenter, Michael Lauf.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speakers ? Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Accessible
Pharmacy:
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel ? Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
Outdoor Travel, Sound Cues, Using the Sun for Cardinal Directions; Traffic
Flow; Entering Buildings.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques ? Lead Instructors, Shelley
Coppel and Judy Sanders. Topic: The Printed Word, Presenter, Frank Loza and
Others.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions; Make Comments; Divide into Smaller
Groups.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology ? Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: What's New with NLS, Including Newsline, Digital Book Player.
Presenters: Adam Szczepaniak and Christian Riehl, New Jersey State Library
Talking Book and Braille Center.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speaker ? Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: 
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as We Age. Presenter, Lynn Baillif, Diabetic
Educator and Nutritionist.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel ? Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
Crossing Streets with Lights, with Stop Signs, with No Markings. Shorelining
Curbs, Sidewalk.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques ? Lead Instructors, Shelley
Coppel and Judy Sanders. Clean Sweep: Cleaning The House, Presenter, Shannon
Cook.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions; Make Comments; Divide into Smaller
Groups.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology ? Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: Accessibility Settings and SIRI?s Value. Presenter, Matt Vollbrecht.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speaker ? Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. To Be
Announced. Topic: Home Maintenance and Repairs.
Friday, September 24, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel? Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
Cane Traveling on Public Transportation; Stowing the Cane; Finding a Seat;
Standing on Subways; Air Travel.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques ? Lead Instructors, Shelley
Coppel and Judy Sanders. "Finish The Dinner," with Shelley Coppel.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions, Make Comments; Divide into Smaller
Groups.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology ? Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: Having Fun with Alexa. Presenter, Jerry Moreno.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speakers ? Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Hadley
Institute for the Blind and the Free Classes They Offer.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
1:00 PM (EDT) Final Wrap-up! Ask Questions. Share ideas. Conclude by 2:30
PM.
woo hoo
Keep Smiling,
Janie Degenshein
Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!

Here are answers to questions we have received about our retreat.
list of 3 items
1. It is not necessary to be a member of the NFB to attend the retreat. 
2. There is one fee for the entire retreat. You may attend any or all of it.
You can just attend the first day, if you wish, but there are no refunds.
3. The only requirement to attend is that you be legally blind or having
vision loss.
list end
If you wish to reach someone by phone call Judy Sanders at 612-375-1625.
We look forward to your attendance at our retreat.
Judy Sanders
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