UPCOMING EVENTS
Hello BWL Family Members
Well friends it is down to the wire meaning that fall is knocking at our
door. I hope everybody had a great summer hopefully we will have a
great fall. I know that I am late getting this update out it has been a
busy few days for me their doesn't seem to be very many hours in a day
anymore. But I guest it was for the best because of one of our member
passing, Yes we loss another family member Mae Kent has been a member
of BWL for 20 years or more even tho she move to Wyoming MI. she stayed
as a BWL member. Mae was a active member of BWL when she live here in
Port Huron she love going to winter camp with some of us and also to
the State Convention. Mae will be miss from all who knowing her from
BWL to Vib to the 2 Lion's club where she was a member, Mae rest in
peace, You are with your heavenly family you will be miss from all your
family and Friends.
On Thursday August 18th we had our Ice Cream Social at the Country
Market we would like to thank the owners for letting us use one of
their room. Their was 14 of us that attended Michael Geno brought some
music for us to listen too it was a nice day being with everybody. We
will have a virtual meeting on Thursday September 21th at 7pm we will
discuss what we would like to plan for the next few months. I would
also like you to think about something that is if the Michigan Council
of the Blind and Visually Impaired decides to hold a State Convention
next year in 2024 as a face-to-face convention would you attend it.
President Casey would like to know by the State Convention for the
board meeting being held on Saturday October 21th at 2pm, If we get
enough members to go the United Way may help out for us to get their so
please think about it and let us know at the meeting on 09/21/23 hope
to see you their
Birthday's for this month is Judy LaVere, Michael Geno we wish you a
very big Happy Birthday May your special day be full of fun and joy and
happiness
I hope all of you had a great Labor Day and hope you enjoy the rest of
the summer and we will see you in the fall. I just wanted you to know
that the information for the MCBVI state convention will be coming to
you soon, the cost of the convention will be $30 this year. Also below
is the information for the BWL book club and all the name of the books
for the next few months and the information is below
Everybody keep healthy and safe see you next month in the update
Come and join the Blue Water League of the Blind Virtual Book Club in
partnership with the St. Clair County Library System Library of
Assistive Media and Talking Books.
Book club is held every month on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3pm.
The titles that will be discussed over the next few months will be:
Book title for Thursday, September 21, 2023:
The Edge of Summer
By: Viola Shipman
Book number:
DB 110111
Book title for Thursday, October 19, 2023:
Teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy: A Tribute by the Foster-Child of her Mind
By: Helen Keller
Book number:
DB 59301
Book title for Thursday, November 16, 2023:
America’s First Daughter
By: Stephanie Dray and Laura Croghan Kamoie
Book number:
DB 88020
Book title for Thursday, December 21, 2023:
The White Christmas Inn: A Novel
By: Colleen Wright
Book number:
DB 92951
All are welcome to join if you have read the book or would just like to
join the conversation.
If you have any questions please send an email to
bluewaterleagueoftheblind@gmail.com
Thank you!
Below is the Zoom information for book club.
Topic: Book Discussion (Third Thursday)
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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