[NFBV-Seniors] National senior division Retreat

[Tracy Soforenko]

I’m sending this on behalf of the NFB National Senior Division.  It sounds like a great event.

 

See below.

 

Nancy Yeager

 

 

Hello all

We are pleased to announce our first Senior Division National Retreat and hope you will share with your chapters or divisions.

 

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! SENIOR RETREAT

Sponsored By The National Federation Of The Blind Senior Division

When:

October 8-14, 2017

Where:

Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center. This is a rural setting, a camp owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB. It is a beautiful location in the mountains.

Cost:

$325 per attendee. This does not include transportation to and from Greensville, South Carolina, the nearest airport to the camp. Transportation will be provided from Greensville to Rocky Bottom. Cost includes room, board, training, and any activities during the retreat. Applicants are encouraged to look for sponsors from service organizations, state agency, or to fundraise if necessary.

Who Is Eligible?

Legally blind seniors age 55 and older with a strong desire to learn alternative, nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Must be responsible for taking all medications independently and have stamina to be actively engaged for five full days of activities.

Classes Taught:

cane travel, daily living and cooking skills, computer and other technology such as using digital recorders, pen friend; discussions on adjusting to blindness with family, community and social interaction, self-advocacy, confidence-building, and leisure activities.

How Do I Apply?

Send a letter requesting a retreat application to the attention of Mr. David Houck.

119 South Killbourne Road

Columbia, SC 29205

Send the completed application back to the above address. All applicants will then have a telephone interview with officers from the Senior Division so we can learn more about your needs, desires and you will be able to ask your questions and learn more about what the retreat entails. Deadline to apply is August 1. Space is limited so if truly interested, don't wait until the deadline. Applicants will be notified by August 15 if accepted. Monies are due at the very latest by September 1, 2017 and payment can be made to the NFB Senior Division, Care of Duncan Larsen, Colorado Center for the Blind,

2233 West Shepperd Avenue

Littleton, CO 80120

For further information contact Ruth Sager, President, Senior Division of the NFB

rsager78 at gmail.com 

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