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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spring is in the air. The weather is beginning to get sunny and warm. While you are sitting on your porch drinking a sweet tea, join us on zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spotlight On…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ladies Night join the Virginia Affiliate every Saturday Night for good times, laughter and conversation with your NFB girlfriends. Beginning at 7 pm, Women’s History Month is coming to a close…let’s talk about the strong, resilient, women in your life who have made a difference for you and or the world.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFBV Seniors Division is proud to present:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Blind History Lady, also known as Peggy Chong, NFB of Colorado.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>She will share stories of blind Virginians and other people from previous generations along with their “trials, triumphs and tenacity.” We will see how they were like our ancestors, even though they were blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join the Seniors Division for this free event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: March 24<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Time: 7:00 pm <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope you can join us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We might not be able to eat together, but we can make a great meal together.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join Sandy and Tracy for this interactive cooking class as we share techniques and a few laughs. At the end, you will have a delicious meal and we believe you will want to make it again at your next dinner party.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>While the state slogan was “Virginia is For Lovers,”, we believe that Virginia is also for great dining. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We recognize that we need more hands-on activities that bring us together and have us learn something fun and useful. We are starting a cooking series and we would like you to participate in our initial pilot cooking class. If the initial class is successful, we plan to charge a fee for subsequent classes with proceeds going to the chapters or divisions who organize the classes. We recognize that fundraising for chapters is difficult, so we are eager to provide a means to help our chapters succeed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our recipe for the first class is Pesto Tilapia. Tilapia is a very mild fish. This is one of Tracy’s favorite recipes because it yields a beautiful, gourmet meal that is easy enough for beginning cooks and is incredibly healthy. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When you register for the class online, you will receive the recipe with a list of ingredients and the Zoom link for participation. It will be your responsibility to acquire these ingredients shortly before our April 3 class. Registration closes April 2.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Like any great interactive cooking show, you will be able to both listen and watch Sandy and tracy making the meal. We will be taking questions via chat and addressing questions from raised hands in Zoom. We will be focusing on the alternative techniques used by blind cooks, but the recipe and the class is for blind and sighted participants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We really hope you will acquire the ingredients in advance, get everything ready and prepped in your kitchen, and make the meal in your own home alongside us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meal requires 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cook time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>However, with questions from participants, we suspect that the preparation during this interactive class will take 1 hour.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For those who can turn on their camera, we will have some helpers who can provide visual guidance for those with questions. If we have a tremendous response, we might use break out rooms to provide a more interactive experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Details and Sign Up:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date/Time: Saturday, April 3 at 4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deadline for Registration: April 2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost: Free for this initial class<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Class Instructors: Sandy Halverson and Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration Link: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nfbv.org/cooking">http://nfbv.org/cooking</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We think this class will be fun and educational. Expect bad puns, practical advice on cooking and a great meal that you will be proud you made.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the Virginia Affiliate’s Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public. If a meeting is using an alternate platform, the phone number or instructions to join will follow the meeting name. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s how to join:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Zoom Link <a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<br><a name="_Hlk50492302"></a><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,8297256345"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'>tel: +13017158592,,8297256345# </span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'></span><br>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chapter Meetings…</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Richmond and Fredericksburg </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Monday March 22<sup>th</sup> 6:30 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Seniors Division </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Wednesday March 24 7 pm (see above for details)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Greater Alexandria no meeting this month.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Chesapeake Bay </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Saturday March 27<sup>th</sup> 11 am</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are all set for OUR IN PERSON MEETING The address to Gus and George’s spaghetti and steak House is 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. 23456 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our conference number is <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>605-468-8758 access code is 197498<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>I hope everyone has a great week and an opportunity to get some sun. Have fun and be safe!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><br>Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>tel:(757)291-1789</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>