NFBC Inland Empire Chapter

03/27/2023

Blind United Viejas Casino Bus Trip

Hope that all of you are feeling lucky, lets get ready to go to the
Casino and win some of their money.

Date: Friday May 19, 2023.
Cost is $21 per person non refundable.
We are leaving from McDonalds
9147 Central Ave.
Montclair, Ca. 91763
Cross street Moreno
Pick-up and Drop-off in rear parking lot of McDonalds
Landmark: in parking lot with Ross

Please be there between 8:30AM and 8:45AM.
Bus will be leaving sharply at 9:30AM
Looking at a 2 ½ hour drive.
Remember we will be at the casino for 5 hours.
Should be leaving the Casino at 5:00PM
Expect heavy traffic on the way back, please schedule your ride going
home accordingly.
Consider scheduling a ride around 8:30PM going home.
You may want to bring a light jacket for the bus because of the air conditioner.
There is no mask mandate for the bus or casino.

There is an Outlet across the street.

Please get to McDonalds early and get something to eat.
Please bring a valid State Issued ID Card.
Once you get to the casino, go and get your players card because we
will need your number off the card for the manifest.
You can Zelle your money for the bus trip to Edward Davis at:
[email protected]
In the Memo indicate: Casino Trip May 19

Thank you

08/02/2022

NFB Interest Group Schedule for August 2022

Hello everyone,
Here is the new Schedule for the NFB Interest Groups for August 2022 to send out to participants.

The new Zoom information to use for August, is right below the schedule, which ends with Sunday’s schedule.

Schedule:
Monday:
1.Book Club
Edward Davis
[email protected]
3rd Monday of the month from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Will Meet on Monday August 15, 2022 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM

2. Arts and Craft Origami
Lisa maria Martinez
[email protected]
Fourth Monday of the month from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Will meet on Monday August 22, 2022, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM

Tuesday:
3.Fitness
Brittney Mejico
[email protected]
Every Tuesday of the month at 2:00PM
Will meet on Tuesday August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2022 at 2:00PM
4.Renee
Renee A. Rentmeester
[email protected]
Cooking without Looking
1st Tuesday of the month at 3:00PM pacific time in California
Will meet on Tuesday August 2nd, 2022, at 3:00PM pacific time in California

5. Jewelry Making
Barbara Harrison
[email protected]
2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Will meet on Tuesday August 9th, 2022, from 5:00PM to 6:00PM

Wednesday:
6.Poetry Reading
Tiffany Johnson
[email protected]
1st Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Will meet on Wednesday August 3rd, 2022, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM

7.Technology
Pedro Aguilera
[email protected]
First and third Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM
Will meet on Wednesday August 3rd, 17th, 2022 at 7:00PM

8. Arts and Crafts Knitting and Crocheting
Trena Brown
[email protected]
Second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Will meet on Wednesday August 10th, 24th, 2022 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Thursday:
9.Fitness
Brittney Mejico
[email protected]
Every Thursday of the month at 2:00PM
Will meet on Thursday August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2022 at 2:00PM

10.Membership
Cheryl Thurston
[email protected]
2nd Thursday of the month from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Will meet on Thursday August 11th, 2022, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM

Friday:
11.Self Defense
Tina Thomas
[email protected]
2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:00PM
Will meet on Friday August 12th, 26th, 2022 at 6:00PM

12.California State Department of Rehabilitation
Greg Hoffman
[email protected]
4th Friday of the month at 2:00PM
Will meet on August 26th, 2022, at 2:00PM

13.audio descriptive movies
Lori Dunlap
[email protected]
1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Will meet on Friday August 5th, 19th, 2022 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Saturday:
14.Public Speaking
Brittney Brim
[email protected]
Richard Moore
[email protected]
1st Saturday of the month at 10am
Will meet on Saturday August 6th, 2022, at 10:00AM

15.Gardening
Fashandra Howard
[email protected]
Cheryl Thurston
[email protected]
First and third Saturday of the month at 2:30PM
Will meet on Saturday August 6th, 20th, 2022 at 2:30PM

16.Sports
Michael Richardson
[email protected]
3rd Saturday at 7:00PM
Will meet on Saturday August 20th, 2022, at 7:00PM

17.Game Night
Lori Dunlap
[email protected]
4th Saturday of the month at 6:00PM
Will meet on Saturday August 27th, 2022, at 6:00PM
Sunday:
18.Blind accessible gaming And discussing and advocacy for accessibility
Whistler
[email protected]
Second and fourth Sunday of the month at 3:00PM
Will meet on Sunday August 14th, 28th, 2022 at 3:00PM

19.Business Builders Workshop
Carla Brintley
[email protected]
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 4:00PM
Will meet on Sunday August 7th, 21st, 2022 at 4:00PM

All times on the schedule is pacific time in California.

Zoom Information
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07/28/2022

I just wanted to promote my fitness group. We meet twice a week Tuesday and Thursdays at 2:00 🕑 Pacific standard Time. Today we will be working out to some music and then going over treadmill safety tips.
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07/28/2022

This is a invite to join our new group.
NFB Interest Groups.
We have put together a list of Interest groups that we think you may enjoy.
We have a Book Group, a Technology Group, Fitness Group, Arts and Crafts Group, Gardening Group and many more.
If you don't see a Group you like, you are invited to start it.
Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be a member of the NFB to partisapate or lead a group.
For mor information please visit the NFB Interest Groups FB group or email me at
[email protected]
Hope to meet you in one of the many Interest Groups.
remember, YOU CAN LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT...

07/20/2021

You are cordially invited to a day at the Casino. Celebrating surviving the Pandemic. On Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Held at the VETERANS FOREIGN WAR POST 2070 (V F W)
825 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVE.
MONROVIA CALIFORNIA 91016
CROSS STREET CHESTNUT AND MAGNOLIA

The cost will be $20 per person
There is a cash bar available.

The menu will consist of Mexican style food, Carnitas, Carne Asada, rice, beans, dessert, water and soft drinks.

Come try your luck at blackjack, craps and roulette. Funny money will be used, you must play to be eligible for the drawing. There are 3 prizes, a grand prize, 2nd place and 3rd place.
Door prize drawings will be held throughout the day.

Deadline to turn in money is July 25, 2021.

Make all checks or money orders payable to: Cheryl Thurston Mail to: 8652 Tangelo Court Fontana, CA. 92335 or call 909 821-9589 or email me at [email protected].
Or you can use Zelle by sending it to Edward Davis at 909 532-9513 Everyone is welcome.

06/17/2021

The NFB of California Inland Empire Chapter is inviting you to a workshop with the California Department of Rehab.
We will have a Senior Blind Field Services Coordinator to answer your questions.
He will start off the workshop with his story and how he navigated his way through DOR to achieve his goals .
He will then speak about changes within DOR.
Once he has completed his presentation, he will take question from participants of the workshop.
This workshop will take place on June 19, 2021, at 10:00 am PST via zoom.
If you would like to join us just join the zoom meeting with the link listed below.
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06/07/2021

We would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting with a DOR Counselor.
He will be speaking about recent changes to the program and we will open the floor to questions so you can get the information you need.
Come join us Saturday June 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM PST.
Space is limited so send your request to join the meeting to [email protected] and we will send you the log-in info.
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01/11/2021

Want to make a difference in the disabled community? Join us for SCIL Advocacy Group January 12, 2021 at 10 am.
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12/15/2020

Eloping those in need.

10/08/2020

GREAT NEWS!

The National Federation of the Blind of California Inland Empire Chapter presents the 2020 Virtual Walk a Mile in My Shoes Challenge!
The competition and video submissions has been extended.
Submissions for the competition are now due by October 31, 2020 .

Do you have friends or family that have thought about what it is like to live life blind? We have a great way for your sighted family and friends to gain that experience as we create awareness about the blind community.
The video competition and cash prizes are only available to members of the blind community that submit a video of themselves challenging their sighted friends or family and completing the task together.
Videos submitted for the competition should include friends or family of blind individuals attempting a walk or daily tasks while wearing a sleep shade or blindfold.

Remember to stay safe while performing this challenge!
Each challenge is performed at your own risk. The Inland Empire Chapter shall not be held liable for injuries that may be obtain while taking the challenge
All submissions should be emailed to Ed Davis at [email protected].
Soon after submission you will be tagged with a comment in the NFBC Inland Empire Chapter FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/NFBC-Inland-Empire-Chapter-163023264039822
Your submissions should include in order to raise awareness for this event.
Winners will be chosen November 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm pacific time, by the audience vote via Zoom call.

The top three winners will receive CASH PRIZES!

To qualify for cash prizes, videos must include a blind or visually impaired person!

1st Place - $500
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200

This challenge was created to raise awareness for blindness and related charities which includes: The National Federation of the Blind of California BELL Academy That provides training in Braille and Mobility for blind children to help them with their education and independence.

The National Federation of the Blind of California Inland Empire Chapter we provide Scholarships to members of the blind community by purchasing Assistive technology to help make their lives or job easier:

You will find both of the above charities inside the following link

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The You Cane Give Initiative This organization provides mobility canes to the blind community within 3rd world countries where they are not available or affordable:

http://youcanegive.org/

Please consider donating if you are able. All donations of any size will be greatly appreciated and welcome.
The two links are listed above. We look forward to enjoying your video submissions!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Edward Davis, 2nd Vice President
NFB of California Inland Empire Chapter
(909) 532-9513
[email protected]

You can live the life you want

The NFBC/IE is a local chapter of the NFB .

09/29/2020

From our chapter President to President Obama..
How refreshing it is to salute you Sir! I am Cheryl Thurston, the Chapter President of the National Federation of the Blind of California - Inland Empire Chapter. I am also a Board Member of our California Affiliate. It is such an honor to be able to write you and make a needed request that is beyond the normal "greeting" for a birthday, wedding, or such. To be more specific, the voting rights for the disabled.
I am writing to request a virtual appearance at our upcoming
convention this October 2020. As you may already know, October is
the National Disability Awareness Month observance. At the National Federation of the Blind of California, we want to emphasize the importance of voting despite any disability. With the mounting uncertainties of legitimate voting being overtly suppressed by the current administration, we want to encourage all impaired citizens.
The right to vote based on the American with Disabilities Act (and other federal laws) must be enforced for all citizens. With the recent news of voters in Fairfax, Virginia being blocked and harassed while trying to exercise their right to vote early, our chapter would like an encouraging word to keep up our fight for equality, especially voting.
With the election looming, we do not want disabled citizens to feel threatened by the wayward actions of the current administration. We request a 3-5 minute video to excite our community at the convention and those throughout the United States. Our White Cane Safety Day is October 15, 2020, however, the virtual state convention is October 22 – 25, 2020. Any word of encouragement is welcomed and appreciated.
On behalf of The National Federation of the Blind of California, we thank you in advance. Understanding you and former First Lady Michelle are one of the most admired couples of the world, we know you are busy. We thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Hoping for continued health, prosperity and love for you and your family – thank you for your continued service.
Sincerely, Cheryl Thurston