NewsLetter
March - April 2010

BVIM Happenings

Monthly Luncheons

Celebrate St. Patricks Day!

March 13        Noon - 1:45 pm
Menu: Corned beef & cabbage.
Entertainment: Phil Shepard & Band (Irish Music).

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Happy Easter!

April 10        Noon - 1:45 pm
Menu: TBA
Entertainment: Al Bernes & Ukelele Friends of Ohana, Marin.

Board of Directors Meetings
*Tuesday, March 16, 10am - 12pm
Monday, April 19, 11am - 1pm
Monday, May 17, 11am - 1pm

*The time for the March meeting has been changed from Monday the 15th at 11am to Tuesday the 16th at 10am.

Meeting are held at
930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael

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Board Officers for 2010

President,
Richard Oettel

Vice President,
Gerard Bourguignon, PhD

Treasurer,
Steve Olian

(The new Secretary will be chosen at the March meeting).

To listen to a recorded message of BVIM Events, just call 415 459-5066 anytime.

MemberNews

SALUTE TO BVIM VOLUNTEERS
The following people have been volunteers for BVIM for 10 or more years: Patrick Fontenot, Marge Hughes, Augie Hoth, Richard and Les Oettel, Chris Rodas, and Linda Sampson
Thank you so much!

THANK YOU GENEROUS DONORS!
Helen Cahill, Pat & Craig Corelli, Pat Gryson, Howie & Lorraine Herrin, Wendy Kaplan, Jean LaFond, Steve & Marita Olian, Jean Price, Bob & Marian Weiss, Barbara Mitchell, Richard & Lynette Schrieber, Margaret VanCamp, Alan Weber.

HAPPY MARCH BRITHDAYS!
Alda Alexa, Anabella Denisoff, Gerry Brown, Vera Gaudiani, Dick Gotcher, Victor Hugo, Marcy Taylor, Vera Reynolds, Patricia Silva, Harriet Schneider, Bob Weiss.

HAPPY APRIL BRITHDAYS!
Billi Forbes, Eleanor Hansell, Pam Oncina, Nancy Peters-Janover, Bernie Robinson, Ellen Wright.

(If your birthday has not been acknowledged in the newsletter or at the luncheon it is because we do not have the information in our master file. Please let us know your birth date).

Alda Alexa and Norma Hunt are attending the "Living with Vision Loss Class" (sponsored by the Lighthouse). Both new members are enjoying the class and learning valuable information.

Jean LaFond is recuperating well from her bout with pneumonia and hopes to attend the April Luncheon!

Jean Moser has begun volunteering in the BVIM office. Thanks Jean!

Joan Yates will be moving to the Redwoods soon.

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In Memorium

The staff and Board of BVIM extend our sincerest sympathy to family and friends of BVIM members Nadine Lowrie and Josephine Bennett.

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EVENTS

FYI: LOW VISION CLINIC

A new state of the art low vision clinic will open at the Earle Baum Center, Santa Rosa campus beginning on Mondays in March. Call the EBC at (707) 523 - 3222 for more info.

QUARTERLY SUPPORT GROUP
FACILITATOR MEETING

Wednesday, March 24th
10:30 am-12 noon
WhistleStop, 930 Tamalpais Ave.,
San Rafael
The agenda includes discussion and selection of Facilitator and/or Co-facilitators to lead Anabella's San Rafael Group when she leaves for Arizona.

MARIN CENTER EVENTS

If you would like to be on the calling list to receive complimentary tickets to events such as the Marin Symphony and/or other performances please call the office @ (415) 459 - 5066 and give us your name and phone number!

RAFAEL THEATRE
"THE EYES OF ME" FILM

Monday March 15, 2010
12 noon - 1:15 pm
This film follows four blind students at the Texas School for the Blind as they navigate a world without sight. This is an intergenerational program free to Students, Seniors and Blind citizens in the community. The film will be audio described with headphones available. We have a group reservation - please call the BVIM office at 459 - 5066 to reserve your spot.

Call Suzan or Barbara at (415) 459 - 5066 or (415) 460 - 9739
for more info on any of these events
or to add your news in the next BVIM newsletter!