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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>Sure, you intended to sign up for our awesome cooking class but life got in the way. Don’t you deserve a great meal made by you?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The individuals who signed up for the NFB of Virginia pilot Zoom cooking class received the recipe and detailed instructions for this free pilot class. They will be prepared to make a fine meal with all the ingredients and useful shortcuts. If you delay or forget to sign up, you will be wondering what is that mystery leftover in your refrigerator. What is holding you back?<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><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>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>