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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>Hey NFB Family and Friends, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope everyone has had a good week. The registration for our 65<sup>th</sup> annual Virginia State Convention, Charting our course, navigating together toward success, is open!!! Go to NFBV.org/convention to register and be a part of success, yours and the NFBV’s!<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>Mark your calendars for the next Membership Meeting, October 10<sup>th</sup> starting at 7:30,. Way to go John Halverson and the Members who attended. The last meeting was a roaring success! Keep up the great work Membership. Everyone is welcome to join these meetings, share your ideas and “Help build the Federation together.”<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=MsoPlainText>Hello everyone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We will be meeting at Loyal Order of the Moose September 16, 2023 from 1 PM to 3 PM. No conference call line option will be given for this chapter meeting. First hour will be socializing and for those who want to enjoy a meal lunch. Second half of the meeting will be our business portion. The address will be here:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1545 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia 22193<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Oscar Montiel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Prince William Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>LADIES, LADIES, LADIES!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The ladies night crew are back! This Saturday, September 16<sup>th</sup>, starting at 7 PM, we will have a guest speaker, Yasmeen, she is based in Newport News.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. She is asking to talk with some blind and low vision women for a research project on skin care needs. You’ll have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and help make skin care products accessible for the blind! Grab your favorite munchie and drink, settle in and join your BFF’S.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Ladies Night Crew, Uricka and Corlis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Dear Potomac chapter Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Please consider sending this message to friends and family to invite them to join us for the October 7wine tasting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>You are cordially invited to join us for a wine tasting event and seminar to benefit the Potomac Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. The event will fund outreach programs for blind youth, seniors and working age adults. We need to know if you can attend by </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Sun</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>day, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>October 1</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>, so we can provide a final count to the organizers. Drop ins that day will not be accepted. Seating is limited. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The details:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind Wine Tasting</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>October </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>7, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>20</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>23</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>:00 PM - </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>5</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>:00 PM</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Cost: $</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>5</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>0/person. Please make checks payable to PC-NFB. Credit cards </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>and cash </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>are also accepted.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>An exciting variety of wines will be offered along with accompaniments of fine cheeses and chocolate. Tim Morse, an expert in wine and a prize-winning wine maker will be explaining the wines. Each wine will be presented in a relaxed lecture format with plenty of time to enjoy each wine, mingle, and socialize with friends. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>If you have always wanted to learn more about wine or just wanted to expand your horizons, this event will be a great time.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Location </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>in </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Clarendon</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Lyon Village Community </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>House</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>1</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>920 </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>N. Highland Street</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Arlington, VA 2220</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>1</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Metro and bus directions can be provided and free parking is available at the Lyon Village Community House.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The actual entrance to The </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Lyon Village Community House is located down a short driveway from Highland Street</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> adjacent to Lyon Village Park.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> The nearest cross street is Langston Blvd (Rt. 29) but the driveway entrance is about a </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>block from Langston Blvd.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>If you need driving directions or have difficulty , you can contact </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Tracy Soforenko </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>at</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> 202 285-4595. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Traveling via Metro: </span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The building is accessible from the </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Clarendon </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Metro station on Metro's </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Orange & Silver </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>lines. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>It is a ¾ mile walk down N. Highland Street but you will want to walk most of the walk on the East side of the street and only cross to the West side of Highland once you get to Lyon Village Park. . </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For those taking Metro, meet at the </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Clarendon </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>station fare gates at 2:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>0 PM to meet a group walking the short walk to the building. Detailed walking directions can also be provided if you can't meet at 2:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>0 by emailing </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Tracy Soforenko </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>at</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com" target="_blank">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On the day of the event, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Tracy </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>can be reached via his mobile phone at </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>202 285-4595</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Parking directions:</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Easy free parking is available at the building. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Someone will be waiting inside the building to greet you and </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>once in the Lyon Village Community House, you are immediately in the party room. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>If you need assistance on the day of the event or if you arrive after 3:15 PM, contact Tracy Soforenko on his mobile phone at </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>202</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> 285-4595.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To RSVP or ask questions, please contact Tracy Soforenko.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp9dd7c83byiv5839548812ydp9e9a69a9yiv4950372860msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com" target="_blank">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Here’s how to join our Affiliate’s Zoom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter Information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Eastern Shore Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Althea Pittman</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Phone: 757-787-3853</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>E-mail: <a href="mailto:vaescil@gmail.com">vaescil@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Contact the chapter for current meeting times.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chesapeake Bay Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Gus and George’s Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, 23452. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: None, in person only.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Fairfax Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM, virtual meetings only. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses the Affiliate’s Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Alexandria Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Thursday of most months from 7 to 9pm. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Williamsburg Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Please contact President, Bob Meter for meeting information. Phone: 850-755-0181, email: rcmeter@comcast.net.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: No virtual access is being offered.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Peninsula Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 11:30 to 1 PM, Faith Community Church, 657 Harpersville Road, Newport News, 23601</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Phone 605-475-4825 passcode, 549778#. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Potomac Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses Affiliate Zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Prince William Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month, from 2 to 3PM. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Phone 605-313-5562 passcode, 293383.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>We occasionally meet at Bar Louie, 15001 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, 22191, follow this weekly announcement to learn when we will be in person. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Richmond Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM in the assembly room of the Administrative Activities Building at VDBI, 401 Azalea Ave. Richmond 23227. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Tidewater Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 2PM to 3:30PM </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09</a><br><br><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meeting ID: 366 168 5508<br>Passcode: 21211955<br>One tap mobile<br></span><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955#</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> US (Washington DC)<br><br>Dial by your location<br> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Winchester Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Sollenberger True Value Hardware, 832 Berryville Ave., Winchester, 22601.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses Affiliate Zoom. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>At-Large Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Tuesday of the month from 8 PM to 9 PM, </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242;background:white'>August through May, with a face to face reception held during state convention.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242;background:white'>Designed to meet the needs of Virginians who do not live near a local chapter. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter Meeting: Fourth Wednesday the month from 7 PM to 9 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Virtual information: Uses Affiliate’s zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Honest people don’t hide their deeds! -Emily Bronstein<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com"><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></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Live the life you want.</span><o:p></o:p></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</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>