[NFBV-Announce] Training retreats for Seniors

[jackibruce6 at gmail.com]

From: Rene Valdez

 

 

Hello Friends!

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

>From hands-on lessons to thought-provoking discussions ... from classic
confidence building to new friendships, this just might make the list of
your favorite things you do in 2024.

Haven't heard of Silver BELLS yet?  Here is just a short list of benefits


* It’s camaraderie in the company of new friends.

* It’s learning confidence in the comfort of a safe environment.

* It’s getting answers to your gnawing concerns from people who get it.

* It’s you, and us, working side by side to tackle day-to-day independent
living skills.

* It’s games and socializing when we aren’t doing the hard work.

* And this is only the start of what we hope will be an ongoing partnership.


If you have the desire to be the most independent version of yourself, we
invite you to apply to attend one of our three weekend retreats!  You will
have the opportunity for hands-on fundamental training in home management,
technology, travel, and communications. Learn to take charge of your own
personal tasks. Just because you are low vision or blind does not mean you
need to rely on someone else. 

The retreats are scheduled to begin on a Thursday evening and end by 10 a.m.
on Sunday.  We are accepting applications for the following weekend
retreats:

March 21st through the 24th in Sterling

April 25th through the 28th in Richmond

 

You can access the online application directly from the website by clicking
on the words highlighted in blue, “Register for the program”, or you can
click on this link Silver BELLS Registration | NFB of Virginia
<https://www.nfbv.org/silver-bells-registration> .

 

This opportunity is provided free of charge to Virginia residents thanks to
a grant from the Virginia Board for the Blind and the National Federation of
the Blind of Virginia.  Space is limited so if you are interested, please
visit our website at

 <https://www.nfbv.org/silverbells> https://www.nfbv.org/silverbells for
more information and a short video that may answer some of your questions.  

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing or completing the
online application, please get in touch with our Program Coordinator, Sandy
Halverson via phone at: 703-400-6890, or by email at:
<mailto:silverbells at nfbv.org> silverbells at nfbv.org.  

Spaces are filling quickly so reserve your spot today!

 

Renée Valdez

NFBV Silver BELLS

Outreach Coordinator

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

https://www.nfbv.org/silverbells

 

 

Peace,

 

Jacki Bruce

 

Corresponding Secretary NFBV

mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com

tel:(757)291-1789

 

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STRONGER TOGETHER!

 

 

 

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