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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>Last evening’s meeting got off to a challenging start. Thanks, Jacki and your crew for moving our folks to the breakout room. We missed those of you who weren’t able to join us. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attached and below is the retreat agenda that Karen and Patty discussed last evening. It will be virtual again this year. The dates are: September 19-25. The Retreat Agenda is attached and below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The primary topic for our August meeting is the Senior Seminar at State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nancy Yeager, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBV Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(703) 283-2524<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Nancyyeager542@comcast.net">Nancyyeager542@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT<span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>VIRTUAL SENIOR RETREAT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>September 19-25 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Agenda: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sunday, September 19, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. All times will be listed as such. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meet; Greet; Gather; Overview of the week. What are nonvisual techniques and who can use them? NFB philosophy using the term "blind". Presenter: Ruth Sager, President NFB Senior Division <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday September 20, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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." <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM EDT. Break. Divide into smaller groups; ask questions; make comments. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 PM EDT. Technology—Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein. Topic: <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>⠀⠊⠠⠏⠓⠐⠕</span> Basics—Tips and Tricks. Presenter, Steve Cook. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 PM EDT. Information and Guest Speakers—lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Shopping online, in-person.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, September 21, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 1:00 PM EDT. Daily Living and Skills Techniques- Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. Laundry; LABELING Clothing, Color Identifiers. Presenter Katie Keim. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM EDT. Break. Ask questions; make comments; divide into smaller groups for socializing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 4:00 PM EDT. Guest Speakers—Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Accessible Pharmacy: Presenters: Andy Burstein, Alex Cohen and Alexandra Luzier. Topic: The mission, the services available and how Accessible Pharmacy started. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, September 22, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM EDT. Break. Ask questions; make comments; divide into smaller groups. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 PM EDT. Technology—Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein. Topic: What's New with NLS including Newsline, Digital Book Player. Presenters: Adam Sczcepaniak and Christian Riehl, New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 PM EDT. Guest speaker—Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Maintaining healthy lifestyle as we age. Presenter, Lynn Baillif, Diabetic Educator and Nutritionalist. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THURSDAY, September 23, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 PM EDT. Daily Living Skills and Techniques—Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. Clean Sweep: Cleaning The House, Presenter, Shannon Cook. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM EDT. Break. Ask questions; make comments; divide into smaller groups. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 PM EDT. Technology—Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein Topic: Accessibility Settings and SIRIs Value. Presenter, Matt Volbrecht. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 PM EDT Guest speaker- Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Home Maintenance and Repairs. Presenter, Georhe Wurtzel, blind craftsman and furniture maker who owned and operated a remodeling business. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, September 24, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 PM EDT. Daily Living Skills and Techniques—Lead Instructors, Shelley Coppel and Judy Sanders. "Finish The Dinner," with Shelley Coppel. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM EDT. Break. Ask questions, make comments; divide into smaller groups. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 PM EDT. Technology—Lead Instructor, Jane Degenshein. Topic: Having Fun with Alexa. Presenter, Jerry Moreno. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 PM EDT. Guest Speakers— Lead Instructor, Glenn Crosby. Topic: Hadley Institute for the Blind and the Free Classes They Offer. Presenter Marc Arneson, Director of Community Hadley Institute. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, September 25, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 PM EDT. Final Rap up! Ask questions. Share ideas. Conclude by 2:30 PM. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>