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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>If you are, or someone you know is, 55 and older, experiencing vision loss, live in Virginia, and have the stamina to embark on an exciting training opportunity, please continue reading.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 golden chapter in your life.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s camaraderie in the company of new friends.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s learning confidence in the comfort of a safe environment.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s getting answers to your gnawing concerns from people who get it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s you, and us, working side by side to tackle day-to-day independent living skills.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s games and socializing when we aren’t doing the hard work.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And this is only the start of what we hope will be an ongoing partnership.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visit the link below. Please register at your earliest opportunity. An intake interview will be set up to make sure we understand your needs, and if we’re a good match, we’ll assign you to the weekend session closest to your residence.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Questions? We’re in the process of scheduling in person open houses throughout the state to help answer them. Stay tuned for dates and times for when our team will be in your area. In the meantime, please connect with the program coordinator, Sandy Halverson, via phone at: (703) 400-6890, or by email at: silverbells@nfbv.org.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We can’t wait to meet you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn more and register at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://nfbv.org/silverbells<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To your success,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe Orozco<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>--<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://joeorozco.com/services/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>