[NFBV-Announce] What's Happening and Zoom!

Mon Apr 24 00:57:46 UTC 2023

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

Please join us for one of our goings on this week. If you haven't done so
already, please mark your calendars for our May 13th Board Meeting in Tysons
Corner. Enjoy your week!

Kudos Corner.

The Greater Alexandria Chapter wants to put a bug in your ear. Not a REAL
bug!

We just want to remind you about our MOSAIC & MILKSHAKES "one-of-a-kind,
totally unique, roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-creative event that will bring
out the Picasso in you-REALLY!"

This SUPER FANTABULOUS event is hosted by the Virginia Association of Blind
Students and the Greater Alexandria Chapter!

We have invited Carol Erickson, a stained glass motif extraordinaire, to
share her talents in designing and teaching the art of stained glass
creations to all of us!  A little information about our esteemed
artist-Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts.  She has been
working with stained glass for over 25 years and is an award-winning glass
artist.  She also works in mosaics and fused glass, and has been teaching
"Paint Nights" to all ages for 9 years.  Carol loves to share her creativity
and encourage exploration in all facets of art.  Her motto is:  Let your
creativity soar!

Here is how you can get in on this very AWESOME event!  (This event will be
limited to 20 participants.)

Date:    Sunday, May 7, 2023

Time:   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Fairfax, VA (Address will be shared with those who successfully
RSVP)

Cost:    $30 per participant (includes an apron and all necessary tools and
supplies, a delicious

            milkshake with all the fixings, and you get to keep your
beautiful mosaic creation!)                                          RSVP
Deadline:  Tuesday, May 2, 2023

How to pay:  All payments will be collected through Zelle.  Please send
payment to  <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM> NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM. 

After you have made your payment to our Zelle account, please send an email
to  <mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> reneerome at yahoo.com and include the name of
the participant and any guests who might accompany the participant, such as
a parent. 

This event will be open to Project RISE and the Guides Program, as well as
all NFBV members.

Now, remember those yummy milkshakes!  We will have a MILKSHAKE BAR
featuring the most delicious milkshakes EVER, with fun fixings to your
liking!  All paid participants are invited to enjoy a milkshake, included in
their package!  Parents or other guests are encouraged to purchase a
delicious milkshake at the price of $5.00 per milkshake.  All proceeds from
the sale of these extraordinarily yummy treats will go to the Virginia
Association of Blind Students!  So, drink up!

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Renee
Valdez,  <mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> reneerome at yahoo.com or (703) 966-0836.

Renee Valdez

(703) 966-0836

Spotlight On.

Greetings, all!

Our next monthly division meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 26, at
7  p.m. over Zoom. We'll hear from Melody Roane about the upcoming senior
retreats at the Rehab Center in Richmond, and after that we'll start a
discussion on accessible games. If you could plan to get on the call a
little early so that we can start promptly at 7, it would be appreciated. 

Also, here's the information on the National Division's monthly call which
may be of interest: Join us for our next senior conversation where the topic
will be all about traveling with a long, white cane. We will hear from
Duncan Larsen who has many years in teaching blind seniors and others to go
out into the world and walk proudly with their white canes out in front of
them. Among other things she will focus on walking with a support cane,, a
walker or a wheel chair along with a cane.

Duncan has administered the program for seniors at the Colorado Center for
the Blind for many years. Don't miss this chance to share Duncan's pearls of
wisdom. 

When: April 25: 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Daylight time.

Where: Free Conference call. You will only be charged if you do not have
unlimited long distance. See below for contact number.

free Conference call number: 

716-427-1410 

Access code: 759633#

Have more questions? Call 443-681-9345 or  <mailto:nfbseniors at gmail.com>

e-mail: nfbseniors at gmail.com <mailto:nfbseniors at gmail.com>
<mailto:nfbseniors at gmail.com>

The Zoom info for our meeting is below.

https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09

One tap mobile

tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# 

Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592

Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#

If needed the password is 20201940

Cordially,

Patty Droppers,

President,

NFBV Seniors Division

The Greater Alexandria Chapter wants to tie a string on your finger!

We want to remind you to join us (on Zoom) and help us celebrate our 6th
anniversary on Thursday, April 27th. At 7:00 p.m.! 

We have something very special planned for our Anniversary meeting and we
hope you will be there and be ready to learn, laugh, cry.if you are so
moved(!), and make it an evening to remember!

It is also time for our annual election of officers!  It will be very
important for all members of GAC to attend this meeting and cast your vote
for your leadership team!  Remember, only paid Greater Alexandria Chapter
members are able to vote, so, if you have not yet paid your dues of $5 for
the year, please send it via Zelle to  <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM>
NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM as soon as possible!  If you do not have Zelle, you can
mail a check in the amount of $5, payable to The Greater Alexandria Chapter
to:

Renee Valdez

3934 Woodhue Place

Alexandria, VA 22309

Please plan to Zoom in by 6:55 p.m. so we can start on time.

This meeting will take place on the NFBV Affiliate Zoom  see below in the
how to join information: 

Here's how to join our Affiliate's Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09

One tap mobile

tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# 

Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592

Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#

If needed the password is 20201940

Chapter Information:

Eastern Shore Chapter

Althea Pittman

Phone: 757-787-3853

E-mail: vaescil at gmail.com

Contact the chapter for current meeting times.

Chesapeake Bay Chapter

Chapter meeting:  Fourth Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Gus and
George's Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach,
23452.  

Virtual Meeting Information: None, in person only.

Fairfax Chapter

Chapter meeting:  Third Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM, virtual meetings only. 

Virtual Meeting Information: Uses the Affiliate's Zoom

Greater Alexandria Chapter

Chapter meeting:  Fourth Thursday of most months from 7 to 9pm.  

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom.

Greater Williamsburg Chapter

Chapter meeting: First Saturday of each month

>From 1 to 3 PM at the James City Rec. Center,5301 Long Hill Road,
Williamsburg, 23188.

Virtual Meeting Information:  

Peninsula Chapter

Chapter meeting:   Third Saturday of the month from 11:30 to 1 PM, My
Neighbor's Pub, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 23602.

Virtual Meeting Information:  Phone 605-475-4825 passcode, 549778#.  

Potomac Chapter

Chapter meeting:     Second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Virtual Meeting Information:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255

Meeting ID: 602 502 2255

One tap mobile +13017158592,,6025022255 <tel:%20+13017158592,,6025022255> 

Prince William Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month, from 2 to 3PM. 

Virtual Meeting Information:   Phone 605-313-5562 passcode, 293383.

We occasionally meet at Bar Louie, 15001 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge,
22191, follow this weekly announcement to learn when we will be in person.  

Richmond Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Fourth Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM in the
assembly room of the Administrative Activities Building at VDBI, 401 Azalea
Ave. Richmond 23227. 

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom.

Tidewater Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month from 2PM to 3:30PM at Ynot
Italian, 1507 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, 23517 (lunch begins at 1 PM).  

Virtual Meeting Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09

Meeting ID: 366 168 5508
Passcode: 21211955
One tap mobile
 <tel:%20+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955>
+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Washington DC)

Dial by your location
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Winchester Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at
Sollenberger True Value Hardware, 832 Berryville Ave., Winchester, 22601.

Virtual Meeting Information: Uses Affiliate Zoom. 

At-Large Chapter

Chapter meeting:   Third Tuesday of the month from 8 PM to 9 PM, August
through May, with a face to face reception held during state convention.

Designed to meet the needs of Virginians who do not live near a local
chapter.   

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom.

Seniors Division

Chapter Meeting: Fourth Wednesday the month from 7 PM to 9 PM 

Virtual information: Uses Affiliate's zoom

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength -Oprah Winfrey 

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator

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