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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are doing a wine tasting fundraiser to benefit our Potomac Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">See below.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> tracy.soforenko@gmail.com <tracy.soforenko@gmail.com>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'John Halverson' <jwh100@outlook.com>; Halverson, Sandy <sjh300@outlook.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Join Us for the 10/7 Potomac Chapter NFB Wine Tasting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">John – Can you distribute?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">Dear Potomac chapter Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">Please consider sending this message to friends and family to invite them to join us for the October 7wine tasting.
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="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-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sun<span style="color:black">day,
</span>October 1<span style="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><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The details:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">National Federation of the Blind Wine Tasting</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Saturday,
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">October <span style="color:black">
7, </span></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">23</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3<span style="color:black">:00 PM -
</span>5<span style="color:black">:00 PM</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Cost: $</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5<span style="color:black">0/person. Please make checks payable to PC-NFB. Credit cards
</span>and cash <span style="color:black">are also accepted.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="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><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Location
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">in </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Clarendon<span style="color:black">:
</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lyon Village Community <span style="color:black">
House</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:black">1</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt">920
<span style="color:black"> </span>N. Highland Street</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><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">1</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">Metro and bus directions can be provided and free parking is available at the Lyon Village Community House.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The actual entrance to The
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lyon Village Community House is located down a short driveway from Highland Street<span style="color:black"> adjacent to Lyon Village Park.</span> The nearest cross street is Langston Blvd (Rt. 29) but the
driveway entrance is about a <span style="color:black"> </span>block from Langston Blvd.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you need driving directions or have difficulty , you can contact
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tracy Soforenko <span style="color:black">
at</span> 202 285-4595. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Traveling via Metro:
</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The building is accessible from the
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Clarendon <span style="color:black">
Metro station on Metro's </span>Orange & Silver <span style="color:black">lines. </span>
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 style="color:black">For those taking Metro, meet at the </span>Clarendon <span style="color:black">
station fare gates at 3:</span>3<span style="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 3:</span>3<span style="color:black">0 by emailing
</span>Tracy Soforenko <span style="color:black">at</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com" target="_blank">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On the day of the event,
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tracy <span style="color:black">
can be reached via his mobile phone at </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">202 285-4595<span style="color:black">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Parking directions:</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Easy free parking is available at the building.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Someone will be waiting inside the building to greet you and
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">once in the Lyon Village Community House, you are immediately in the party room.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you need assistance on the day of the event or if you arrive after 4:15 PM, contact Tracy Soforenko on his mobile phone at
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">202<span style="color:black"> 285-4595.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To RSVP or ask questions, please contact Tracy Soforenko.</span>
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<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com" target="_blank">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal"><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2021198890msonormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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