<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Listen, you can rest and start saving money again after the season has concluded. You can make it a New Year’s resolution. Oh, well, maybe not, since we know how that generally goes.<div class="">So anyway, where was I? Oh, yeah, getting ready to get down with our Greater Alexandria chapter:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><br class=""></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="ydpc1e47e33yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family: "bookman old style", "new york", times, serif; font-size: 16px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" class=""><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">HO HO HO, Y’ALL!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">It’s that time again!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Huh!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">What do you mean “what time”?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">It’s THAT time!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Holiday Celebration Time!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">A time to come together once again, IN PERSON, (our first time since 2019 when COVID hit!), to laugh, break bread, sing a few songs, and enjoy the magic and love of the holiday season!</span><br class=""></div><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">In the spirit of all this mushiness, The Greater Alexandria Chapter presents…</span><br class=""></p><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">A Joyful Return to “Happy Holidays”!</span><br class=""></p><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">When?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Saturday, December 10</span><sup style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">th</sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Where?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Arielle’s place, Montebello Condominiums, 5902 Mount Eagle Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303. Detailed directions will be provided to those who RSVP.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Cost?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">$20.00, catered dinner.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">BYOB (Bring your own beverage) if you wish!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Or bring drinks to share, alcoholic or otherwise.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Also, if you feel moved by your sweet tooth, feel free to bring a dessert to share with the rest of the party animals!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">It would be greatly appreciated!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">So, here’s the fun part!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Pay attention!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">F</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">ollowing our catered dinner, we are shaking it up!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class=""> We will have an open mic for all of us who like to sing in public! All you shower singers…c’mon! Take a risk! Sing a song or two with your friends!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">2.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">We will be hosting a Holiday Fashion Olympics complete with a runway and very official Olympic judges! There will be a secret, celebrity judge on hand! Even WE don’t know who it is yet! LOL! So, dig out your most festive holiday outfit and wear it to the party! All will be judged on creativity, uniqueness, and…well...creativity! 1<sup class="">st</sup> prize - $25 Amazon gift card. 2<sup class="">nd</sup> prize - $15 Amazon gift card. 3<sup class="">rd</sup> prize - $10 Amazon gift card.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">3.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE! My favorite! We hope everyone will bring a wrapped gift, under $10, appropriate for anyone! As we play through the process, gifts will be enjoyed and possibly stolen! It makes for great fun, so bring your wrapped gift and get ready to steal…I mean play!</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">4.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">50/50 Raffle! Any money made will be split between Greater Alexandria Chapter and the person who wins! All details will be shared with those who RSVP.</span></div><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Sounds like fun, right!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">So, here’s what you need to do…</span><br class=""></p><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">RSVP by Friday, December 2<sup class="">nd</sup>. To RSVP, please send your payment of $20 to the Greater Alexandria Chapter Zelle account using <a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" class="">NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</a>. If you don’t use Zelle, you can send a check for $20 made out to The Greater Alexandria Chapter. Please write “Holiday” on the notes line. Send your check to:</span></p><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">Renee Valdez</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">3934 Woodhue Pl</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">Alexandria, VA 22309</span></div><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">When you send in your payment, via Zelle or mail, please send Renee Valdez an email at </span><a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">reneerome@yahoo.com</a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> letting me know you did so and I will add you to the RSVP list. Please type “GAC Holiday Party” in the subject line of your email.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> </span></p><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">I</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">f you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Renee Valdez, <a href="https://mail.yahoo.com/d/compose/0375199133?reason=invalid_crumb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" class="">reneerome@yahoo.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class=""> or 703-966-0836.</span></div><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;" class="">We are hoping to burst the seams of Arielle’s party room, so please come to our Greater Alexandria Chapter’s JOYFUL RETURN TO “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” PARTY!</span><br class=""></p><p class="ydpb6279ef1MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">See you there…with bells on!</span></p></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="ydpc1e47e33signature"><div style="font-family: "old times", serif;" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Ren</b></font><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;" class="">é</span><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">e F. Valdez, M.A.</b></font></div><div class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Secretary/Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind, </b></font></div><div class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Greater Alexandria Chapter</b></font></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Chair, NFB of Virginia,</b></font></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee</b></font></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Co-Chair, NFB of Virginia, </b></font></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Fundraising Committee</b></font></div><div class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">Vice President, Northern VA Regional Local Human Rights Committee<br class=""></b></font></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class=""><br class=""></b></font></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1" class=""><b class="">(703) 966-0836</b></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" class=""><b class=""><br class=""></b></font></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class=""><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div>-- <br class="">You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MWABA_news" group.<br class="">To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:MWABA_news+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" class="">MWABA_news+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br class="">To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/MWABA_news/1C2CCC92-5888-4FF5-BE30-5950C9267228%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" class="">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/MWABA_news/1C2CCC92-5888-4FF5-BE30-5950C9267228%40gmail.com</a>.</div></body></html>