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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>NWABA Upcoming Events!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Hello Athletes,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>I hope you are all excited and ready for autumn! We will still be outdoors for most October events and then in November we move indoors for swimming. Contact us today to register for events!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Saturday, October 8</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Intermediate Hike at Cougar Mountain<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Renton, WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Sunday, October 9</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Beginner Hike at Owen Beach<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Tacoma, WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Saturday, October 22</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Yoga and Walk at Jefferson Park<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Seattle, WA (10:00am to 12:00pm)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Saturday, October 22</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Youth Spooktacular ‘Goulball’ (Goalball)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Seatac, WA (2:00pm to 4:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Saturday, November 12</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Adult Swimming Clinic at Madison Pool<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Seattle, WA (11:30am to 1:30pm)<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Saturday, November 12</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Youth Swimming Clinic at Tukwila Pool<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Tukwila, WA (3:30pm to 5:30pm)<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Sunday, November 13</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> – Adult Swimming Clinic at Wallace Pool<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Tacoma, WA (4:00pm to 6:00pm)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>October Virtual Programs Schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=m-8517108516496408252m-6052844402264716487msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mondays – Core Stability<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m-8517108516496408252m-6052844402264716487msolistparagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tuesdays – Circuit Workout<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m-8517108516496408252m-6052844402264716487msolistparagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Wednesdays – Zumba<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m-8517108516496408252m-6052844402264716487msolistparagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Thursdays – Cardio<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m-8517108516496408252m-6052844402264716487msolistparagraph style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fridays – Balance & Control/Yoga <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Other Events in the Community:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>October 15: White Cane Day Walk! Contact Alice Klein at <a href="mailto:alice.klein@dsb.wa.gov">alice.klein@dsb.wa.gov</a> to learn more or to participate in the event.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>October 16: Snohomish River Run Half Marathon! Reach out to Richard Hunter at <a href="mailto:rhunter988@att.net">rhunter988@att.net</a> to join the team of blind and visually impaired runners or learn more about the race.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Have a great weekend and we hope to have you join us soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Tara<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Tara Rogowsky | Programs Coordinator</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'>Northwest Association for Blind Athletes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#262626'>Pronouns: She/Her/Hers</span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D47'><br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Mailing:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> PO Box 61489, Vancouver, WA 98666<br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Physical:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> 703 Broadway Street, Ste. 600, Vancouver, WA 98660</span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D47'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Direct:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> <a href="tel:3607877335">360.787.7335</a> | </span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Main:</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="tel:3604487254">360.448.7254</a> <b>| </b></span><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#F04D33'>Web:</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><a href="http://www.nwaba.org/"><span style='color:#0070C0'>www.nwaba.org</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'>Enriching Lives. Providing Opportunities. </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwwest-association-for-blind-athletes">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nwblindathletes">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nwblindathletes/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPE6im_djQrrpxTQ4CB0kA">Youtube</a></span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>