[NFBV-Seniors] FW: [NFB-Seniors] Fw: senior retreat links for registering and agenda : also agenda in the body as well friends

Wed Aug 18 21:53:50 UTC 2021

This is a reminder of the upcoming National Seniors Retreat including how to register and submit the $50 payment.     It will be held virtually from September 19-25.  Virginia seniors who attended last year's Retreat found it interesting and helpful.  

Forwarded with this email is additional Retreat information from the National Seniors Division including links to the registration form and agenda.  You can either pay with a check or by PayPal. 

Please note: the deadline for registration (including the $50 payment is August 30.     

Nancy Yeager

NFBV Seniors Division

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Subject: senior retreat links for registering and agenda : also agenda in the body as well friends

Hello All
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline is approaching as it is August 30 and wouldn’t want anyone that wants to attend to miss out as it proves to be a valuable and worthwhile week.

Here is the direct link to the online registration form:
https://seniors.nfb.org/senior-retreat/registration
Direct link to the online agenda:
https://seniors.nfb.org/senior-retreat/agenda

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Here you go:
NFB NATIONAL SENIOR DIVISION
VIRTUAL RETREAT
“LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT”
September 19 - 25, 2021
AGENDA
Sunday, September 19, 2021
4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Note: All times will be listed as such.
Meet; Greet; Gather; Overview of the Week. What are Non-Visual Techniques and Who Can Use Them? NFB’s Philosophy on Using the Term "Blind." Presenter: 
Ruth Sager, President, NFB Senior Division.
Monday September 20, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel — Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
What the Cane Can Do for You! Why Such a Long Cane? Different Kinds of Canes. Proper Length for Your Height. Techniques for Holding, Gripping and Using the Long, Rigid Cane.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques — Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. Topic: Cooking with Shelley — Step-by-Step Dinner Preparations.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Divide into Smaller Groups; Ask Questions; Make Comments.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology — Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
topic: Mail, Mail and More Mail presenter Lori F.
4:00 PM (EDT) Information and Guest Speakers — Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Shopping Online, In-person.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel — Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC; Topic: 
Indoor Travel; Finding Landmarks; Using Cardinal Directions; Arcing Cane; Noting Sounds; Echoes; Floor Textures.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living and Skills Techniques — Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. Laundry; Labeling Clothing; Color Identifiers. 
Presenter, Katie Keim
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions; Make Comments; Divide into Smaller Groups for Socializing.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology — Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: Focusing on Independent Living Using Instacart and Walmart for Grocery Shopping and Product Delivery to Your Door. Uber and Lyft for Independent Travel; Be My Eyes When Sighted Assistance Is Required. 
Presenter, Michael Lauf.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speakers — Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Accessible
Pharmacy:
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel — Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
Outdoor Travel, Sound Cues, Using the Sun for Cardinal Directions; Traffic Flow; Entering Buildings.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques — Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. Topic: The Printed Word, Presenter, Frank Loza and Others.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions; Make Comments; Divide into Smaller Groups.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology — Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: What's New with NLS, Including Newsline, Digital Book Player.
Presenters: Adam Szczepaniak and Christian Riehl, New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speaker — Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: 
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as We Age. Presenter, Lynn Baillif, Diabetic Educator and Nutritionist.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel — Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
Crossing Streets with Lights, with Stop Signs, with No Markings. Shorelining Curbs, Sidewalk.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques — Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. Clean Sweep: Cleaning The House, Presenter, Shannon Cook.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions; Make Comments; Divide into Smaller Groups.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology — Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: Accessibility Settings and SIRI’s Value. Presenter, Matt Vollbrecht.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speaker — Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. To Be Announced. Topic: Home Maintenance and Repairs.
Friday, September 24, 2021
12:00 PM (EDT) Cane Travel— Lead Instructor, Winford Haynes, NOMC. Topic: 
Cane Traveling on Public Transportation; Stowing the Cane; Finding a Seat; Standing on Subways; Air Travel.
1:00 PM (EDT) Daily Living Skills and Techniques — Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. "Finish The Dinner," with Shelley Coppel.
2:00 PM (EDT) Break. Ask Questions, Make Comments; Divide into Smaller Groups.
3:00 PM (EDT) Technology — Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein.
Topic: Having Fun with Alexa. Presenter, Jerry Moreno.
4:00 PM (EDT) Guest Speakers — Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Hadley Institute for the Blind and the Free Classes They Offer.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
1:00 PM (EDT) Final Wrap-up! Ask Questions. Share ideas. Conclude by 2:30 PM.
woo hoo
Keep Smiling,
Janie Degenshein
Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!
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