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LIVE WELL WITH LOW VISIONProviding a broad range of FREE SERVICES for people of all ages
throughout Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino Countiesthanks to the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
FREE Programs,
Classes, & Events
Winter 2019 Session | January 2 – April 4, 2019
R A N C H O M I R A G E
OUTREACH SERVICES IN YOUR AREA
BENEFIT FROM FREE IN-HOME SERVICES
In order to serve residents from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including those who cannot get to our Center in Rancho Mirage, we “take the show on the road” with our Outreach Program.
FREE! OUTREACH CLASSES ...Now At Your Location*
If you are living with Low Vision, learn techniques that help with everyday tasks through Daily Living Skills classes. Choose from any or all of the following classes:
• Assistive Technology
• The Business of Living
• Getting Around Town
IN ADDITION, WE ALSO OFFER:
• Presentations on Braille Institute Services
• Educational Seminars
• Collaborative Partnerships
All services are available free of charge at locations throughout our service area. For more information, please contact Frank Pefley at (760) 202-6111. Our outreach services are also available in Spanish.
*Available for groups of 6 or more.
By focusing on each person’s specific goals, degree of sight loss and home environment, our consultants offer instruction to people unable to attend on-campus or outreach classes.
Services help people reach their individual goals and include:
• Kitchen Confidence & Safety
• Technology
• Orientation & Mobility
• Low Vision Consultations
• Kitchen Confidence
• Looking Good: All About You
FRIENDS OF BRAILLE INSTITUTE
100th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON Saturday, February 16, 2019
Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage
Rose Mallett is known for her singular voice, her striking appearance, and her frequent appearances in local clubs and theaters. The Moreno Valley resident has entertained throughout Southern California, in Las Vegas, and on-screen, and she can be seen locally at both Woody’s and the Purple Room in Palm Springs, and will be at Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Rose has captured the essence of vocal delivery that some say reminds them of the range and texture of Sarah Vaughan; the joy and playfulness of Ella Fitzgerald; the foreboding pain of Billie Holiday; and the regal articulation of Lena Horne. Her voice is simply beautiful.
Friends of Braille Institute Rancho MirageBecome a Friend of Braille Institute! In the past year alone, we raised
over $50,000 to renovate and improve our Art Program facilities.
Be a donor! Join our Fundraiser Committee!Contact Rita Skwara: (951) 267-3054
100th ANNIVERSARY
LUNCHEONFeaturing Rose Mallett
Reserve your seat today! Call (760) 459-6331
DISCOVER FREE RESOURCES TO LIVE WELL WITH LOW VISION
Our Braille Institute Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist provides free low vision rehabilitation services at our Rancho Mirage Center, in your home, or in your community.
• Learn strategies to cope with sight loss
• Benefit from one-on-one assistance with independent living skills
• Sign up to receive an easy to use, talking book machine and electronic downloads of audio books, magazines, and newspapers
• Learn about adaptive and mainstream technology (i.e. computers, iPhones, Androids, iPads, Kindles, and other devices)
• Sample adaptive products (i.e. hand-held magnifiers, talking watches, printing guides, and large print materials)
FREE LOW VISION SERVICES
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (760) 321-1111 Ext. 6105 or visit BrailleInstitute.org
Nuestro centro cuenta con programas gratuitos y servicios ofrecidos en español, gracias a nuestros
empleados bilingües. ¡Llámanos!
Braille Institute Library Services can bring the joy of reading back to those who have low or no vision, all free through the Library of Congress’ National Library Service.
Register to receive:
• A free, easy-to-use talking book machine
• Access to thousands of free book titles from bests= to classics
We also offer instruction on our BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) service that allows access to almost 50,000 audio books and magazines from your home computer, smart phone, tablet, or e-reader.
FREE HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS &TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS The following are devices available:
• iPhones and iPads• Android devices and tablets• Magnifying Devices
For an Appointment call (760) 202-6107
CLASSES OR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION!
LIBRARY SERVICES
DISCOVER TECHNOLOGY AT...the Latestv
ROLLOVER YOUR IRA
By rolling over all or part of your IRA’s “required minimum distribution” (“RMD”) to Braille Institute, you can help reduce your tax bill while helping us serve thousands of folks in need!
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a gift of up to $100,000 from your IRA to help further our mission. Contact your IRA administrator to get started with your gift. While you will not receive an income tax deduction, you will not pay taxes on any distributions made to us, reducing your tax burden even if you do not itemize!
As always, you may designate your contribution to the location or program of your choice!
Call our Philanthropy Department today to learn more: at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553), Ext. 1256
This information is not intended as tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult your personal financial advisor for information specific to your situation.
• Pay no income tax on your gift
• Help support people with vision loss
• Build your charitable legacy
TRANSPORTATION
BRAILLE BUS PICK-UP LOCATIONS:
Mondays: Yucca Valley (Stater Brothers)
Desert Hot Springs (Vons)
Tuesdays: Redlands (Vons on N. Orange Street)
Yucaipa (Stater Brothers)
Calimesa (Stater Brothers)
Yucca Valley (Stater Brothers)
Banning/Beaumont (Pass Hospital)
Wednesdays: Moreno Valley (McDonald’s, 23831 Sunnymead Blvd.)
Thursdays: Hemet (Camelot and Brookdale)
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES:
- Riverside Transit Agency (800) 795-7887
- Coachella Valley Sun Dial (760) 343-4231
- City of Beaumont Pass Transit Dial-a-Ride (951) 922-3252
- Banning Dial-a-Ride (951) 922-3252
- Reach Out Morongo for Yucca Valley/29 Palms (760) 369-8671
- OmniTrans (800) 966-6428
If you are scheduled to be on our bus, you must call one day in advance if you will not be attending classes the next day. Call (760) 202-6117.
Outreach Services funded by The William & Margaret Fern Holmes Family Foundation.
January 7Registration/Riverside update
January 14Apps
January 28Support Group
February 4Current Events
February 11Tai Chi
February 25Getting Around Town
March 4Adaptive Technology
March 11Support Group
March 18Social Security/Disability
March 25Fire Safety
April 1Historic Walking Tour
CLASSES FOR RIVERSIDE WINTER 2019
NOW OFFERING CLASSES IN RIVERSIDE!Classes are held on Mondays
For location and time, please call (760) 202-6111
WINTER 2019 SCHEDULE of CLASSES
MONDAYDAILY LIVING SKILLS:
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking
Healthy Food Alternatives NEW
Life Skills
Sensory Awareness
ARTS & HEALTHY LIVING:
Civility – Have We Lost It In Our World?
Expressing Yourself Through Watercolors
Horticulture**
Preguntas de la Vida*
Singing in Spanish*
DAILY LIVING SKILLS:
Aging with Wisdom
Braille
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking
Life Skills
Living with Vision Loss
Sensory Awareness
ARTS & HEALTHY LIVING:
Art
Crocheting
El Inglés como Segundo Idioma*
Karate NEW
Knitting & Basketry**1
Our Laws and Justice System
Piano
Sopa de Pollo para el Alma*
Woodworking**
TUESDAY
In 2018, volunteers donated more than 94,000 hours of service to help keep our programs free. To volunteer, please call: Caryn Gates (760) 202-6108
VOLUNTEERSMake a Difference!
MORNING CLASSES 10:00AM–11:30AM
AFTERNOON CLASSES 12:45PM–2:15PM
Our WINTER session is January 2 – April 4, 2019. For more detailed information on the following, please visit
BrailleInstitute.org/RanchoMirage or call (760) 321-1111.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAYDAILY LIVING SKILLS:
Braille en español*
Computadoras*
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking
Healthy Living
Life Skills
Sensory Awareness
ARTS & HEALTHY LIVING:
Art
Exercise/Balance
Games for your Mind
Potpourri with Peter NEW
Pregunte al Doctor*
Singing Just for Fun
Sopa de Polla para el Alma*
Tai Chi
DAILY LIVING SKILLS:
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking – Vegetarian NEW
Life Skills
Living with Vision Loss through Meditation
Sensory Awareness
ARTS & HEALTHY LIVING:
Art
Clase de Artes*
Digital Photography
English/Spanish and/y Español/Ingles**
Exercise/Balance
Games for your Mind
Knitting & Basketry1
Line Dancing
Beginning Piano NEW
Reminiscing Through Music
Tai Chi
Viviendo Saludable*
* Classes in Spanish ** Classes in English and Spanish *** Class fee applies 1 First class features applied skills trip to purchase materials
FRIDAY WORKSHOPSat Rancho Mirage
HEALTHY LIVING10:00AM –12:00PM
Jan. 18 - Introduction & Overview. Decoding Nutrition
Jan. 25 - Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables. Juicing Recipes for Health
Feb. 1 - Easy Healthy Recipe(s)
Feb. 8 - Caring for the Mind, Spirit and Body
HORTICULTURE AND GARDENING10:00AM –12:00PM
Feb. 22 - Soil - What’s in yours?
Mar. 1 - Time for Tomatoes
Mar. 8 - Herbs and Greens
Mar. 15 - Butterfly Gardens
TECHNOLOGY AND LOW VISION AIDS10:00AM –12:00PM
Mar. 22 - Intermediate Apple Smart Devices
Mar. 29 - Intermediate Apple TV and Amazon Fire Stick
Apr. 5 - Amazon Alexa
Apr. 12 - Low Vision Aids
Call to Register, (760) 459-6334
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