Events

Friends of CVI Luncheons

Please join us for an afternoon program of Fun & Food, 50/50 raffle and prizes!!!!!!!

The Friends of CVI is a support group comprised of alumni and friends of the center who gather every other month to network, learn more about visual impairment and the latest happenings at the Center for the Visually Impaired. Be sure to make your reservations with your transportation carrier several days before the Friends of CVI Luncheon. Are you on our FCVI luncheon mailing list? If not, call Stephanie Katz at 386-253-8879 and inquire about either the East Volusia Luncheon or the new luncheon location for West Volusia starting October 2009. Hope to see you there!

East Volusia Luncheon Location

RIVERBEND MANATEE GRILL

Located at the RIVER BEND GOLF CLUB

730 Airport Road - Ormond Beach Florida 32174

(386) 673-6000 ext:17

Brevard County - Rockledge - Our New Friends of CVI " Brevard Style" will begin in the Fall of 2009!!
Pattie Tedesco Jones, local visually impaired artist from Flagleer County and CVI Board Member, presented her work at the Braille & Talking Book Library. Below is a photo of Pat displaying her artwork. Pattie continues to develop an entire line of cards ranging from pets, flowers, lighthouses and holiday cards. " I do not believe that I have to allow my disabilities to limit my abilities".... Pattie Tedesco Jones - newsight777@gmail.com

VISUALLY IMPAIRED TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAM

Transition Program Schedule
January - May 2009

Jan. 10th – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Cocoa)

- Goal Setting, Goal Achievement

- Ongoing TCFA’s

Jan. 23rd – 7:30 p.m. – Wynton Marsalis Concert

Jan 24th – 10:30-2:30 – Workshop (Daytona)

- Final Selection of Art Show Projects, Discussion of process.

- Reward trip to the Mall.

Feb. 7th – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Cocoa)

- Self Defense

- “Your first place” (Locating apartments and safety)

Feb. 28th – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Daytona)

- Toastmasters: Public Speaking

- Budgeting and checking accounts

Mar. 14th – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Cocoa)

- Grocery Shopping and Planning

- Assistive Technology

Mar. 28th – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Daytona)

- Cooking skills

Apr. 4th – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Cocoa)

- O&M Scavenger Hunt

Apr. 18th – 9:30-4:30 – Art Show (Daytona)

- Location TBD

May 2nd – 9:30-4:30 – Workshop (Cocoa)

- Pre-TCFA’s, DBS Meeting

- Planning a Social Gathering (Prep for May 16th)

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