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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=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>From: Renee Valdez<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Hello to our NFBV Comrades! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>As if you didn’t know…the Greater Alexandria Chapter, in collaboration with the NFBV Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, is into something BIG once again! Can you say CALIENTE! (That means HOT!) As in SPICY HOT! As in you’d-better-drink-some-water-or-your-tongue-will-burn-off HOT!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>That’s right! Back by popular demand and SPICIER than ever before…it’s the KICKASS SPICY MAMAS! To celebrate Mother’s Day only as SPICY MAMAS can, we are in for a night of steamy fun with a hint of NAUGHTY, and a whole lot of telling it like it is!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Featuring our totally extraordinary Spicy Mamas, Lakisha Holmes (San Antonio, TX), Denna Lambert (Greenbelt, MD), LisaMaria Martinez (Bay Area, CA), and Terri Rupp (Las Vegas, NV), we have a full evening planned with good ‘ole Spin the Bottle, Tell It Like It Is Q&A, and our interpretation of Dear Abby, Dear Spicy Mamas! With these wise and somewhat unpredictable women at the mic, you’re never quite sure if you’ll be wiping away a tear…or blushing! So…tune in and fasten your seatbelt ‘cause you’re in for the ride of your life!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>OH! Did I mention there will be door prizes? Yesss indeeeedie!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here’s how to get in on the fun:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>WHEN: Wednesday, May 15<sup>th</sup>, 2024 (YES! This coming Wednesday!)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>WHERE: We’re on Zoom! Here is the link - <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6025022255" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6025022255</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <span style='color:black'>Or dial by phone: 646-558-8656,,6025022255#</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>TIME: 7:00 p.m. SHARP! Please plan to Zoom in a little early so we can get you settled and enter you in our door prize drawings!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>If you would like to submit a question to our Spicy Mamas, please send it to me via email at <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank">reneerome@yahoo.com</a> by Monday night, May 13<sup>th,</sup> and we will include your question in our DEAR SPICY MAMAS segment! Questions can be about pretty much anything, as these Spicy Mamas are happy to share their wisdom and insight on most topics!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Soooo…Whip up your favorite beverage, serve up your yummiest snack, put on your comfy socks and get ready to be ohhhhh soooo CALIENTE!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>See you there! (I’ll be the one with the garden hose! Hee, hee!)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa0bb2ce3msonormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Renee Valdez</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(703) 966-0836</span></b><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>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 NFBV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<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>STRONGER TOGETHER!<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>