[NFBV-Announce] What's happening and zoom!

Wed Dec 6 02:21:26 UTC 2023

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

The Holiday Season is here. I hope you and your Families find peace and
enjoy! 

Kudos Corner

If you or your chapter are celebrating this Holiday, or you have important
information, share with your NFB Family by emailing me, on or before 5 PM on
the Friday prior to the Monday you would like your announcement to be
posted. Thank you!

Spotlight On

SAVE THE DATE!

Hello NFBV Family! 

The Greater Alexandria Chapter is hosting another FANTABULOUS Holiday Party
this year and we would love it if you joined the fun! There will be food,
fun, and lots of frolicking!  Ho, ho, ho! 

This spectacular night of HO, HO, HO will be held on the evening of
Saturday, December 16th, on location in Alexandria, Virginia!  The time and
location will be provided in the next announcement.

The cost to attend is $20.00 which can be paid via Zelle to our Greater
Alexandria Chapter account at  <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM>
NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM 

Please send your payment in by Thursday, December 14th and send an email to
<mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> reneerome at yahoo.com letting me know the names
and emails of those who will be attending. 

As is our tradition, we will be doing the White Elephant Gift Exchange, so
please bring a wrapped unisex gift of no more than $10 in value and come
prepared to wheel and deal!  Ha, ha! 

We hope you all will plan to join the fun on December 16th!  See you then!

Questions?  Please contact Renee Valdez at reneerome at yahoo.com
<mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> 

Renee Valdez

(703) 966-0836

Hello Friends!

(Please share the following information with your network!)

In case you haven’t heard, there is this really awesome opportunity
available for people who are 55 years and older, who are experiencing vision
loss, live in Virginia, and who have the stamina to embark on an exciting
training opportunity!

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia cordially invites you to
apply for its brand new initiative, Silver BELLS. Up to 60 participants will
come together at one of three weekend retreats scheduled between February
and April to learn valuable skills to help you take charge of this exciting
new chapter in your life.

If this has piqued your interest, then we hope you will join us for a
“virtual” Meet & Greet on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. on Zoom, see links below.  You will learn all about Silver BELLS and
meet the staff; meet others who are also experiencing vision loss; and visit
with people who understand. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Program
Coordinator, Sandy Halverson, via phone at: (703) 400-6890, or by email at:
<mailto:silverbells at nfbv.org> silverbells at nfbv.org

Renée Valdez

NFBV Silver BELLS

Outreach Coordinator

OUTREACH at NFBV.ORG <mailto:OUTREACH at NFBV.ORG> 

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 <mailto: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:  Please contact President, Bob Meter for meeting
information. Phone: 850-755-0181, email: rcmeter at comcast.net
<mailto:rcmeter at comcast.net> .

Virtual Meeting Information:  No virtual access is being offered.

Peninsula Chapter

Chapter meeting:   Third Saturday of the month from 11:30 to 1 PM, Faith
Community Church, 657 Harpersville Road, Newport News, 23601

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:   Uses Affiliate Zoom.

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 

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

 Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you have to keep
moving -Albert Einstein 

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Email: jackibruce6 at gmail.com <mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com> 

Phone: 757-291-1789

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