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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The NFB Senior retreat runs from February 8-14 and is virtual so all seniors can attend. I will post some important information regarding this retreat below. I want to say that I have been blind since birth and now that I am a senior I find my skills are not as sharp as they used to be. I used to be able to find anything I dropped but now, even though I do not have a hearing loss, I have more trouble locating dropped items. I am less confident about crossing streets, and have issues in other areas. I plan to attend this retreat and hope you will too, if you are a senior. If the cost is an issue please reach out to me at <a href="mailto:marianne@denningweb.com">marianne@denningweb.com</a> or by phone at 5136076053. I don’t want cost to be the reason you can’t attend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2026 Virtual Senior Retreat<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>February 8-14, 2026</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><br>Anywhere and Everywhere<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>This virtual retreat promotes a sense of well-being and self-confidence regardless of your lack of vision. Our collective experience has taught us that learning about blindness from competent blind people, while sharing the camaraderie of fellow retreat members, strengthens personal growth and guides seniors to advocate for themselves. Participants can look forward to receiving training in basic nonvisual skills, the development of new strategies for solving problems, and an introduction to valuable resources, all to be better able to determine for themselves what steps they can take to live the Life they want. We cannot overstate the positive impact an individual will experience as a member of a group of seniors, working together and sharing life-changing activities in a retreat of this nature. Just ask one of our recent graduates!</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NOTE:</span></u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> All times listed are in Eastern Time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=930 style='width:697.5pt;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:.5in'><td width=298 valign=top style='width:223.5pt;border:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sunday, February 8, 2026</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;border:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-left:none;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:00 PM to 2:30 PM</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=99 valign=top style='width:74.25pt;border:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-left:none;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meet & Greet</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:.5in'><td width=298 valign=top style='width:223.5pt;border:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13, 2026 </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-right:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00 PM to 5:00 PM</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;background:transparent;padding:11.25pt 3.75pt 11.25pt 3.75pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>Classes</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:.5in'><td width=298 valign=top style='width:223.5pt;border:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday, February 14, 2025</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-right:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:00 PM to 2:30 PM</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=99 valign=top style='width:74.25pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;border-right:solid #E7E6E6 1.0pt;background:transparent;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt;height:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt'>Wrap Up</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Legally Blind<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Strong desire to learn nonvisual techniques<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>50 or over<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Featured Topics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cane Travel<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Daily Living Skills<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Beginning Braille<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Organizational Skills & Tactile Learning<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Useful Aids & Devices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cooking Techniques & Food Preparation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Technology Topics<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB-NEWSLINE®<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Registration Form<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The registration form for the 2026 Senior Retreat can be found below. You should complete your registration form and make payment by January 31, 2026. Anyone needing help to complete the registration process is welcome to call 281-968-7733 for assistance. Just select 0 for the operator when the phone is answered, and let whoever answers know that you need assistance completing the Senior Retreat registration form. If you will also need help making a payment, have your method of payment ready when you call, and whoever is helping you can assist with the payment process as well. Our helpers work with the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, and they are generally available weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM Central Time. The office will be closed from December 24-26 and December 31, 2025 and January 2, 2026 for the holiday. They will be available before the 24th if you want to get your registration completed early. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs2_zBEFyDgVc1j6WMRsv_wg_FIcDIFJtPrJTBuzaVFP1eYw/viewform" target="_blank"><b>Registration Form</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cost<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The cost to participate is $50 per attendee. Payment must be received by January 31, 2026. Payment can be made by check, PayPal, or Zelle. PayPal accepts credit cards and debit cards.<br>If you prefer to make an instant payment using Zelle, you may do so by choosing to send money and adding NFB Senior Division as a recipient. When asked whether you want to add a mobile number or email address to send, choose mobile number and use 979-583-6343 as the number. Using PayPal or a card to pay costs us merchant fees, so if you have access to Zelle and choose to use it, you will save us those fees. <br>Checks should be made payable to NFB Seniors Division with 2026 Senior Retreat in the memo, and sent to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB Senior Division<br>c/o Duncan Larsen<br>304 East Simpson Street<br>Lafayette, CO 80026-2326<br>To pay using PayPal, complete the online registration form and then complete the checkout process. You can pay via PayPal by using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. To use thie method, use the link below.<br><br><a href="https://seniors.nfb.org/donate-now">https://seniors.nfb.org/donate-now</a><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>