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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><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>The leaves are falling, the air is crisp and everyone is gearing up to attend the NFB of Virginia’s State Convention! Our Convention will run from Sunday, October 24<sup>th</sup> through Sunday, October 31<sup>st</sup>. There will be something for everyone, time to chill with friends, interactive seminars and our informative general sessions. Be sure to register, this is one event you don’t want to miss! registration is free and simple:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfbv.org/registration">https://www.nfbv.org/registration</a>. Looking forward to seeing you there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kudos Corner…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are a family of like minded people striving for the betterment of us all. Please support Holly Frisch, from our Fredericksburg Chapter and listen to artists and musicians perform. This concert is on November 1<sup>st</sup>, perfect timing, after Convention, you’ll want to kick back, relax and listen to talented blind performers doing their thing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#00B050'>VOLUNTEERS FOR THE BLIND (VFB) </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#00B050'>Presents </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-style-textoutline-type:solid;mso-style-textoutline-fill-color:white;mso-style-textoutline-fill-alpha:100.0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:.75pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:flat;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:round;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple;mso-effects-shadow-color:#7F7F7F;mso-effects-shadow-alpha:100.0%;mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius:1.0pt;mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance:3.0pt;mso-effects-shadow-angledirection:2700000;mso-effects-shadow-align:topleft;mso-effects-shadow-pctsx:100.0%;mso-effects-shadow-pctsy:100.0%;mso-effects-shadow-anglekx:0;mso-effects-shadow-angleky:0'>GOLDEN HORIZONS</span></b><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black;mso-style-textoutline-type:solid;mso-style-textoutline-fill-color:white;mso-style-textoutline-fill-alpha:100.0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:.75pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:flat;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:round;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple;mso-effects-shadow-color:#7F7F7F;mso-effects-shadow-alpha:100.0%;mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius:1.0pt;mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance:3.0pt;mso-effects-shadow-angledirection:2700000;mso-effects-shadow-align:topleft;mso-effects-shadow-pctsx:100.0%;mso-effects-shadow-pctsy:100.0%;mso-effects-shadow-anglekx:0;mso-effects-shadow-angleky:0'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#00B050'>An online concert of inspirational music </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#00B050'>featuring musicians who are blind </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:#00B050'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:#00B050'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#00B050'>Monday, November 1, 2021 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#00B050'>8:00 p.m. Eastern Time </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Remarkable people of talent will be offering their music, poetry, and artistic gifts to lift your spirits. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>This event is a fundraiser for the VFB. You’ll enjoy excellent music and support this important cause by purchasing your ticket today. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>There are 2 ticket prices: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'> Early Bird Special - >From now until October 15 - $10.00 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'> Full Pricing – >From October 16 to October 30 - $15.00 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Please mail or bring your payment to: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Volunteers for the Blind</span><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:2.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> 13 Lafayette Station </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:2.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Fredericksburg, VA 22401 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Payment may be made by Check, Cash or Money Order. When VFB receives your payment, we will send you all necessary information to log into Zoom and enjoy the concert. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Please feel free to contact us with any questions: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:Volunteersfortheblind@hotmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'>Volunteersfortheblind@hotmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>(540) 899-8847 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>VFB is a 501c3 (nonprofit tax exempt) charitable organization serving blind and visually impaired citizens of the Greater Fredericksburg Area so they can live fuller, happier, and more productive lives. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to VFB programs designed to aid these citizens in their endeavors. On behalf of our blind neighbors, we thank you for your support.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> Another opportunity to support one of our own </span>Deborah Prost , from our Tidewater Chapter as she performs at the 2nd annual Believe You can Talent Show put on by the Keystone Chapter of the NFB of Pennsylvania. Deborah will be competing with others for prizes. Tickets are $10 each. The event takes place on Saturday, October 16 @ 7 PM via zoom. Here are all the details about the event, including how to get tickets. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Hosted by the Keystone Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, this year's event promises to be filled with excitement, fun, and lots of positivity. Join us as we bring you a night packed with singers, dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, and more!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Tickets on sale now!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://believeyoucan.live/">https://believeyoucan.live/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>When: October 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Where: Anywhere you want, via Zoom!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cost: $10 individual ticket, $25 watch party ticket (prices increase on October 10, 2021, $15 individual, $30 watch party)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Why: To have a great night of entertainment and cheer on blind performers, while supporting a great cause.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Get your tickets to Believe You Can! 2021 NOW!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://believeyoucan.live/">https://believeyoucan.live/</a> buy your ticket and vote for Debra.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Spotlight On…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ladies Night…Join your girlfriends this Saturday, October 16<sup>th</sup> starting at 7:00 PM for laughter and good times. NFB Philosophy…Let’s have a philosophical discussion. Sounds deep doesn’t it? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Chapter and Division Meetings are listed below. Please join us in person or via the alternate platform provided and learn something new about your friends from other chapters Please note some meetings have changed because of our State Convention.. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Many of our Chapters are meeting in person, please check the Chapter Meetings section to join in a meeting. All meetings are open to the public. Chapters and Divisions are using the Affiliate Zoom link, 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 style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Here’s how to join:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Zoom Link <a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>One tap mobile<br><a name="_Hlk50492302"></a><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,8297256345">tel: +13017158592,,8297256345# </a><br>Telephone Dial: <u><span style='color:#0563C1'>1 (301) 715-8592</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Chapter and Division Meetings…<o:p></o:p></p><p style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>At Large, Tuesday, October 12<sup>th</sup>, 8 pm conference call number 877-394-5901meeting i.d. <u><span style='color:#0563C1'>6149670</span></u><br><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Potomac, Thursday, October 14<sup>th</sup>, 7:00 PM. St. George’s, Episcopal Church, Arlington, 22203. Also, via our Affiliate Zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fairfax, Thursday, October 21<sup>st</sup>, 7 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Winchester, Saturday, October16th, 10:00 AM. Solenberger’s True Value Hardware, 832 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, 22601. Call in number is 978-990-5395. The meeting id number is 1566808.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Peninsula, Saturday, October 16<sup>th</sup> 11:00 am. Conference call number <u><span style='color:#0563C1'>605-475-4825</span></u> meeting id 549778<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Prince William Saturday, October 16<sup>th</sup> <span style='color:#FF4215;background:#1C1C1E'>from 1 to 3 PM at bar Louie, address 15,001 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge, VA. There is also a conference call line to dial into: </span><u><span style='color:#0563C1'>605-313–5562, passcode: 293383</span></u><span style='color:white;background:#1C1C1E'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tidewater, Saturday , October 16<sup>th</sup>, 2:00 PM (lunch <u>at 1:00 PM</u> ). Bangkok Gardens, <u>417 West 21<sup>st</sup>Street, Norfolk 23517</u>. <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09</a><br>Meeting ID: 366 168 5508<br>Passcode: 21211955<br>One tap mobile<br>+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Washington DC)<br>Dial by your location<br> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greater Williamsburg, Monday, October 18th6 pm. Center Street Grill, <u>5101 Center Street, Williamsburg,23188</u>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Richmond, Monday, October 18<sup>th</sup> 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seniors Division, Wednesday, October 27<sup>th</sup> 7:00 pm <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Greater Alexandria no meeting this month. Tune in next month for another thought provoking meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Chesapeake Bay, Saturday, October 23<sup>rd</sup> 11 AM. Gus and George’s Spaghetti and Steak House, <u>4312 Virginia Beach Blvd.</u>, Va. Beach, zip 23456. Conf. call phone num. <u><span style='color:#0563C1'>605 468 8758</span></u> and the access code is 197498.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'> <span style='color:#222222'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>I am thankful for all of those who said no to me.It’s because of them, I’m doing it myself -Albert Einstein <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'>Peace,</span><o:p></o:p></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>