[nfbmi-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] sports and recreation division announcement

[melinda latham]

thanks fred
MELINDA LATHAM
Youth Outreach Coordinator, NFB of MI
517.803.3800
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Sat, 5/10/08, Fred Wurtzel
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From: Fred Wurtzel <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] sports and recreation division announcement
To: "'NFB of Michigan List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 3:34 PM
-----Original Message----- From: nfbaffiliatepresidents-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbaffiliatepresidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>) Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 11:43 PM To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] sports and recreation division announcement THE SPORTS & RECREATION DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PRESENTS:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> THE 2008 SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA WHEN? - June 29 through July 3 Come learn about and participate in an array of sport events at this year's national convention. The Sports and Recreation Division is hosting a Sports Extravaganza for people of all ages. Learn about a variety of sports from people who just like to be fit and from some of our country's best athletes and coaches. Make sure you pack your bathing suit and sports gear for the many activities during Convention. For more information please contact Christella Garcia at 916-452-8271 or via email at christellablue at gmail.com. Events are as follows: SUNDAY JUNE 29: 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. GOALBALL Come be apart of this opening event to the Sports Extravaganza. Learn how to play and where you can get involved. Four Paralympians and a long time <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Texas coach will get you hooked. Event to be held in the hotel gym. Please contact Joseph Hamilton for more information at <mailto:jhamilton at societyfortheblind.org>jhamilton at societyfortheblind.org. Sunday June 29: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. SUPER SKATE FOR SUCCESS Where? SuperSkate Dallas Who? Parent accompanied children & youth, blind and sighted folks of all ages looking for fabulous fun on wheels. Contact Maurice Peret at 804-746-4332 or at <mailto:mauriceandleigh at verizon.net>mauriceandleigh at verizon.net for more information. MONDAY JUNE 30 SWIMMING AND SPINNING Irish Masters/Paralympic Sports Team will be hosting a swimming and bicycle spinning event. There will be TWO 30 minute swimming sessions from 2-2:30 and 3-3:30 at the indoor swimming pool at the Anatole Hotel. From 4-4:45 pm, there will be a super spinning bicycle class in the health club. Space will be limited so sign up soon to Annie Sawicki at 574-876-9467 or <mailto:seahorse5 at mac.com>seahorse5 at mac.com TUESDAY JULY 1: 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. THURSDAY JULY 3: 1:00 P.M. TO 5:30 P.M. INDOOR ROWING Everyone can do it! Young, old, big or small rowing is a fantastic way to get exercise. The Concept 2 rowing machine is a unique machine that requires no buttons to push or flat screens to mark, The Company is developing software that eventually will be downloadable on to a Braille Note or other pocket PC device with speech software, that will provide feedback on elapsed time, stroke rate, and power produced. Erg Chatter software will be available to demo. Come to the indoor rowing event for all ages. You will learn the basics of rowing, and then can compete in a rowing competition. Prizes will be awarded for age groups and gender. The University of Louisville crew team will be providing the rowing machines and volunteers to instruct on the use of the machines. For more information contact Aerial Gilbert at <mailto:agilbert at guidedogs.com>agilbert at guidedogs.com. Wednesday July 2: 6:00 P.M. TANDEM BIKING AT WHITE ROCK LAKE Please join the NFB Sports and Recreation Division and the Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts (DATES) for a fun-filled evening of tandem bicycling around White Rock Lake. Whether you've never experienced the thrill of zooming around on a bike or you are an experienced cyclist, this event is for you! The bus will be leaving the hotel at 6:00 p.m. sharp to take us to White Rock Lake. There, we will be paired with members of a local tandem club who will serve as pilots. Bikes and helmets are being provided by local cyclists and bike shops. Following the 10-20 mile ride (depending on your speed and stamina) we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant together. The only cost to you for this event is the price of dinner which should be between $7 and $15. Those of us who participated last time we were in Dallas had a blast and relished the chance to get in a good workout after sitting in meetings all day. We have room for 20 participants in this event. If you are interested or have questions, please email Kathy McGillivray at <mailto:kjm at usfamily.net>kjm at usfamily.net or call her at 612-822-9174. She will then send you a form to fill out so we can be ready to roll on July 2. Lisamaria Martinez, M.A., NOMC President, Sports and Recreation Division National Federation of the Blind No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.14 - Release Date: 5/9/2008 12:00 AM
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