NewsLetter
September - October 2011

BVIM Happenings

Monthly Luncheons

The BVIM Annual Picnic
September 10
at McNear's Beach Park
Come rain or come shine!
Menu: BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.
Beer & wine served.
We need volunteers to help cook.

October 8
12 Noon - 1:45 pm
Menu: TBA
Entertainment: TBA
9 Ross Valley Rd, San Rafael
(415) 459 - 5066

BVIM Board Meetings

September 19, 10 am - 12 pm
October 17, 10 am - 12 pm
In the Board Room at Whistlestop.

Dear BVIM Members, Volunteers & Friends,
As many of you know, I will be leaving BVIM at the end of September. I just want to let all of you know how much I have enjoyed working with you. It has been a pleasure! Hope I get a chance to say goodbye to everyone at the Sept. picnic or at the Legion of Honor Access Day on Sept 26th.
Suzan

Member News

Monday, Sept 5
Labor Day - The office will be closed

Wednesday, Sept 21
Changes to Redwoods Support Group

There are several changes to the Mill Valley Support group starting in September:
•   The group will meet on a new day, the 3rd Wed of each month (instead of the 4th Wed) from 1:30 - 3 pm in the conference room at the Redwoods in Mill Valley.
•   The group will have a new peer facilitator: long-time BVIM member, Howie Herrin will lead the group. (Kathy Hazard will no longer facilitate the group).

The September 21st meeting promises to be interesting and informative. The first half of the meeting will be reserved for getting acquainted with the new facilitator; the 2nd half of the meeting, will feature Richard Scheutz, from A+E Adaptives, who will demonstrate adaptive equipment - the "pebble", talking watches & clocks, magnifiers, and sunglasses, etc.

This is a great opportunity to try out equipment without having to make the trip to the Lighthouse store in San Francisco. And... you don't have to live at the Redwoods to attend! Everyone is Welcome!
Call (415) 459 - 5066 for more info.

Monday, September 26
Access Day at the Museum

Dutch and Flemish Masterworks Exhibit at the Legion of Honor. $5 each for Museum Members and their guests; $10 each for museum non-members.
Reserve ASAP by calling (415) 459 - 5066

Monday, Oct 17
"Coming Out of the Dark About Vision Loss", the documentary.

As part of BVIM's outreach and in celebration of World Sight Day and White Cane Day, we will screen the award winning documentary "Coming Out of the Dark About Vision Loss" on Monday, October 17 at 2:30 pm in the Jackson Café at Whistlestop.

Tuesdays, On-going Cardio-Yoga

10:45 to 1:45 am in the Caboose Room at Whistlestop. FREE. Call Whistlestop at 415 456-9062 for more info.

Wednesday, Oct 19
Senior Information Fair

This year's theme is 'Seize the Day!' Don't miss this fun, annual, FREE event! 135 booths; lifestyle info; health screenings; flu shot clinic; entertainment all day; music by Bread & Roses; big band music & dancing; prizes; Jan Wahl, emcee; and more! Free Roundtrip shuttle service courtesy from Whistlestop. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 9 am - 3 pm.

Welcome New Members!

Frances Herschkorn
Morgan Jones
Jean Dumont

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Thank you, new volunteer!!
Jettie Tofdahl, volunteer driver

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We need Volunteers!

•  Help out at the Sept. 10 picnic at Mc Near's Beach park & at the monthly luncheons
•  Help staff the BVIM booth at the Senior Fair
•  Drive our members to events

HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
Bill Barker, Gerry Bourguignon, Christy Graham, Vilma Holmes, Suzan Singleton, Larriece Stuart, Kay White.

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HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
Marlene Boitano, Victor Cuervo, Hilda Gotcher, Hope McCrum, Jean Price,
Linda Sampson, Teresa Vega.

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¿¿Questions??

Please don't hesitate to call the BVIM office at (415) 459 - 5066 anytime. And, don't forget about the 24-hr events line.

Just dial (415) 459 - 5066 & press 1 at the prompt, for a list of BVIM events for the month.