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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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>It’s almost here! Read on and be a part of the excitement!! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><font size=5 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%'>Silver Bells Returns in 2023: Empowerment Weekends for Blind and Low Vision Seniors<o:p></o:p></span></font></h1><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We're drawing closer to the “ringing” of the NFB of Virginia’s 2<sup>nd</sup> year of our Silver BELLS Program! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Once again, we're empowering seniors 55 years and older. From hands-on lessons to thought-provoking discussions ... from classic confidence building to new friendships, this just might make the list of your favorite things you do in 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>If you have the desire to be the most independent version of yourself; join us for hands-on fundamental training in home management, technology, travel, and communications. Learn to take charge of your own personal tasks. Just because you are low vision or blind does not mean you need to rely on someone else.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Please attend our kickoff meet and greet, via zoom, on Saturday, January 7<sup>th</sup> from 1 thru 3 PM, We’ll give you a sneak peak of what’s in store, but the real magic happens at one of our three weekend retreats scheduled in Virginia Beach, from February 23<sup>rd</sup> thru 26th, Northern Virginia from March 23<sup>rd</sup> thru 26<sup>th</sup>, and in Richmond from April 27<sup>th</sup> thru 30<sup>th</sup>. These weekends are provided free of charge to Virginia residents thanks to a grant from the Virginia Board for the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Haven't heard of Silver BELLS yet? Do you have questions? <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Visit NFBV.org/Silver Bells for more information or get in touch with our program coordinator, Sandy Halverson via phone at: 703-400-6890, or by email at:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:silverbells@nfbv.org">silverbells@nfbv.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The details for accessing the January 7 Open House via Zoom or your telephone are provided below:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Can’t make the January 7 Open House, reach out to us and we can share details about later events.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Why Silver Bells? Because you deserve and have earned the right to FREEDOM, RESPECT, and DIGNITY!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President, Greater Williamsburg Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com"><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</span></font></a></span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'><br></span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" target="_blank"><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>tel:(757)291-1789</span></font></a></span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'><br></span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></font></a></span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'><br></span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank"><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbv.org</span></font></a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222'>Live the life you want.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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. 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