Posts by South East CT Community Center of the Blind, INC
Valentine Gnomes Craft Workshop
A group of members had a delightful time creating charming pink gnomes to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Following their crafting session, they mingled and enjoyed their lunches together.
Read MoreCheck out Board Member Mike Coughlin’s Podcast
Last fall, Mike Coughlin read a wonderful book entitled Thunder Dog: The True Story of A Blind Man, His Guide Dog and the Triumph of Trust by Michael Hingson. The book chronicles Michael’s life as a person, blind from birth, who lived in the sighted world, earned several degrees in physics and had a rewarding…
Read MoreLunch & Learn with Lions Low Vision Center
Twenty-one members and guests recently had the pleasure of meeting guest speaker, Steve Martin to hear about the services that are available to people who are dealing with low vision. You do not have to be legally blind to request the services of the Lions Low Vision Center. There is an application to be filled…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Sight or Sound
If you have any eyeglasses kicking around that you no longer use, bring them to the Center. We have recently acquired a drop box from the Lions Club. In addition to eyeglasses, the Lions also collect hearing aids of any age, brand or model. Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center sorts the glasses to determine those that…
Read MoreA Festive Holiday Dinner at Langley’s
The grand success of our yearly festive dinner was evident as over 60 members and guests joyously gathered, including attendees from as far away as Massachusetts! The restaurant exuded a seasonal charm, adorned with white tablecloths, red napkins, and vibrant poinsettias. Everyone had a delightful time, and the festive spirit extended as eight fortunate members…
Read MoreLunch and Learn with Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
On December 5, our Lunch & Learn speaker was Renee LaBonte from RSVP, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. This program is part of TVCCA, Thames Valley Council for Community Action, which is a local non-profit organization offering many services for those in need. The RSVP program looks for seniors 55+ to volunteer in the community…
Read MoreHoliday Craft Workshop
Tammy dehydrated sliced oranges, lemons, and limes in preparation for this month’s holiday craft. Nine members gathered around the table, each with a handful of dried fruit, cranberries, bells, and ribbon. The room filled with the sweet smell of dried fruit as the crafters created their garlands and festive tunes played in the background. The…
Read MoreNovember Lunch & Learn – Non-24 Sleep/Wake Disorder
Approximately twelve individuals participated in the Lunch & Learn session held on November 28. Vicki Preddy, a Registered Nurse Educator, delivered an insightful presentation aimed at increasing awareness of the Sleep-Wake disorder, particularly prevalent in individuals with vision loss. This disorder interferes with the normal 24-hour circadian sleep and wake cycle, resulting in various sleep…
Read MoreLego Robotics Team from Massachusetts Visits the Center to Tryout Braille Letter Beads
Six students from the Oak Middle School Lego Robotics team in Shrewsbury visited the Center on November 21. As this year’s community project, they wanted to make beads with Braille letters on them so blind or low-vision people could make their own letter bracelets. Several of our members offered to test drive the project. The…
Read MoreJuliet 120 Braille Embosser
Tammy and Wendy recently received 3 hours of training on our new Juliet 120 Embosser. It is very easy to use. Members wishing to print their documents in Braille can connect to our Wi-Fi to print to the Braille embosser from their Bluetooth-enabled device. We ask that you make an appointment with the Center before…
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