For the prevention and conquest of blindness, Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind.

January - February 2012

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR BI-MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWSLETTER SENT VIA EMAIL, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH “NEWSLETTER” IN THE SUBJECT LINE TO Jennifer@wilkesbarreblind.com.

A Word About Blind Association Activities and Events

The Association for the Blind offers a variety of social, recreational and other events for the therapeutic benefit of our blind and visually impaired neighbors. Unless otherwise stated, the activities and events at the Blind Association are offered free of charge for each visually impaired person and one guide. Additional guests are welcome, as space permits, at a cost specific to each activity. Additional guests for Lunch & Learns pay $5; additional guests for Bingo Dinners, $10. If needed, we will also arrange FREE transportation for visually impaired individuals to most of our activities and events (unless otherwise noted).

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Adaptive Aids Store

Looking for a holiday gift for a visually impaired loved one or friend? Check out our adaptive aids store. We have low cost items such as talking clocks, bathroom scales, and calculators; low vision pens and other writing aids; large number kitchen timers and various adaptive cooking aids; as well as much, much more. The store is open from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, on Monday afternoons. We can also open the store by appointment by calling the office at 693-3555.

Did You Know?

The definition of Low Vision is 20/70 or worse acuity in the better eye with best correction. The definition of Legal Blindness is 20/200 or worse acuity in the better eye with best correction. Please tell anyone you know who can benefit from our services that we are here to help.

Calendar of Events

Unless otherwise stated, all events are scheduled to be held at the Association for the Blind facility, 1825 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. See notes below about registering for events and van transportation.

December 26th thru 30th: Office Closed for the Holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

January 2012 Events:

Wed. 4th: Book Club, 2-3:30PM.

Tue. 10th: Sit, Stretch & Breathe Yoga, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, RSVP by 1/6.Wed.

Wed. 18th: Book Club, 2-3:30 PM

Thurs. 19th: Pizza & Bingo, 5:30-7:30PM, RSVP 1/13.

Tue. 24th: Sit, Stretch & Breathe Yoga, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, RSVP by 1/20

Tue. 24th: Descriptive Video Movie, 1:00-3:30PM, [if not attending Yoga, must provide own transportation for movie], RSVP by 1/20.

Wed. 25th: Lunch & Learn 11:30-1:30PM, TOPIC: "Show & Tell: Bring your favorite gadget to share with the group". Menu: Ham & Cheese Sub, RSVP 1/20.

February 2012 Events:

Wed. 1st: Book Club, 2-3:30 PM

Tue. 14th: Sit, Stretch & Breathe Yoga, 12:00-1:00 PM, RSVP 2/10.

Wed. 15th: Book Club, 2-3:30 PM

Thurs. 16th: Hot Dog & Sauerkraut Dinner & Bingo, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, RSVP by 2/10

Tues. 28th: Sit, Stretch & Breathe Yoga, 12:00-1:00 PM, RSVP 2/17.

Tue. 28th: Descriptive Video Movie, 1:00-3:30PM, [if not attending Yoga, must provide own transportation for movie], RSVP by 2/17.

Wed. 29th: Lunch & Learn 11:30 - 1:30 PM, RSVP by 2/24. TOPIC: "Glaucoma Screening & the Aging Eye". MENU: CheeseSteak.

2012 Large Print Calendars

We will once again be distributing large print calendars free of charge to our blind and visually impaired clients. If you are blind or visually impaired and you receive this newsletter, you will be mailed your new calendar before the end of January 2012. We will also have calendars available for individuals who are not blind or visually impaired, but wish to purchase one. Call us at 693-3555 for a calendar order form, or stop by the office after January 2nd to pick one up. The cost is $5 per calendar.

Information

Our past several Lunch & Learn sessions have been very informative and have generated a lot of interest. If you have questions on these topics, please feel free to contact the presenters at the numbers below.

For more information on Special Needs Plans for Medicare/Medicaid, contact Frank Annis at 394-0488 or 271-0322.

For more information on CEO Weatherization Program or Chore Program, contact Theresa at 288-8458,

Kitchen Safety and Food Preparation Course

Ø Make kitchen tasks safer and easier.

Ø Learn about adaptive aids for the kitchen.

Ø Regain your confidence in the kitchen!

Ø Classes are FREE & transportation will be provided.

Now enrolling for Spring.

Call Jennifer at 693-3555 for more information.

Reminder:

Please remember to call in your reservations in advance and no later than the RSVP date indicated for each event. Also, if you will not be able to attend an event that you already called in for, please be courteous and call to notify us. Thank You.

A Note On Transportation:

As a service to our visually impaired friends, we offer free transportation to and from our facility for many of our activities and events. This transportation is for visually impaired individuals only and is offered on a first come-first served basis. Our newsletters will always indicate when transportation is offered for specific events. If you need transportation for an event, you must let us know when you call in your reservation.

Contact Us

(570) 693-3555

www.wilkesbarreblind.com