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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>From Renee Valdez, </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Greater Alexandria Chapter.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>You are cordially invited to join</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>GREATER ALEXANDRIA CHAPTER</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>for a virtual murder mystery</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>FUNDRAISER.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>DATE: September 30, 2026</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>TIME: 7:00 p.m.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your Zoom meeting link </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Will be provided.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>COST: $5</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Send payment via Zelle to:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM">NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you have any questions, contact Renee Valdez,</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>703-966-0836 or <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com">reneerome@yahoo.com</a></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>The story so far…</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Christmas. Love it or hate it, it comes around annually and there’s nothing that says ‘Christmas’ more than the annual office Christmas Party.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>This evening’s event is hosted at the local art gallery and includes both friends and family of the graphic design studio. The drink is flowing and the guests are surrounded by walls covered in semi-nudes and statues adorned with Santa hats. It’s no wonder that strange things are afoot. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>The music is loud and the gallery is dark and moodily lit. In the middle of the room there’s a rather intriguing sculpture entitled ‘Death Cometh’. Everyone has been stepping around it, assuming it’s another piece of modern art. When someone has the intelligence to look a little more closely at the fluid surrounding it, they realise it’s not so much a piece of modern art as a piece of art-inspired-death! A scream sounds and the police are called in.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>With the gallery closed due to a VIP presence, it means the killer must be one of the party guests inside. The question is… who?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Suspects:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Gray Shades - </span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Art gallery event organiser.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Well turned out, Grey is very easy on the eye but is a bit of a wallflower. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ben Downingstreet - </span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Prime Minister.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>A young bachelor, Ben is continually conscious of his presentation and is never seen without a suit and tie in public.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Parker Penn - </span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Writer.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fond of Arran sweaters and continually scribbling, Parker is always preoccupied and rarely notices anything that goes on. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dilly Duster - </span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Maid.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>A Londoner through and through, Dilly is conscious of her foul mouth but sparkles despite her uniform. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mia Culpa - </span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Portuguese housemaid.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Unassuming and plain when working, Mia has really come to life at the party with a fabulous designer dress. When she smiles she is a rare beauty. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Crystal Bahl - </span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Newly-wed.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dazzlingly beautiful and with delicate features, Crystal turned heads at her wedding and continues to shine. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></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><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">membership@nfbv.org</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><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>