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Upcoming Events
Lions Center Events
Community Events
June 1-3
California Invitational Blind Sailing Regatta
The Lions Center for the Blind is a proud sponsor of the 2012 California Invitational Blind Sailing Regatta!
The Island Yacht Club and the Marin Sailing School Program for the Blind are jointly hosting the 2012 California Invitational Blind Sailing Regatta for sailors who are blind and visually impaired this June 1-3 in the Oakland/Alameda Estuary. Nine teams from the United States and abroad have been invited to participate.
Good luck to Scott Blanks and Erin Lauridsen who will be competing in this event!
For more information, visit the event website marinsailingschool.com/calinvite
Saturday, June 9th
Blind Parents: Be Empowered!
Join the National Federation of the Blind of California blind parents group for their first-ever seminar. This seminar promises to be informative and interactive. You will:
- Learn about your rights as a blind parent
- Find out about exciting work from home opportunities
- Discover how blind parents read with their children
- Trade tips and techniques for traveling independently with your children
- Discuss issues important to parents of children of all age groups
- Mix and mingle with other blind parents
Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
California School for the Blind Theater
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
For more information or to RSVP please contact Angela Fowler via email at: fowlers@syix.com or call 530-902-0987. Lunch will be provided. Childcare will not be provided.
Thursday, June 28th
3rd Annual Senior Health, Wellness & Resource Fair
Broadmoor Plaza
232 E. 14th Street, San Leandro
11:00am - 2:00pm
Focusing on senior needs, this fair will feature dozens of booths with services and products of interest to seniors and their families. The Lions Center will be hosting a table with information about our programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Thursday, July 19th
2012 Healthy Living Festival
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
8:00am - 2:00pm
The 9th annual Healthy Living Festival will features over 70 health and resource exhibitors, health screenings and
financial planning information, walks through the Zoo, and a Medication Drop-off/Disposal Program. Contact the United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County for registration information. 510.729.0852
Stop by the Lions Center table and learn more about our programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Wednesday, August 29th
four Seasons of Health Expo
Fremont Multi-Service Senior Center
40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont
9:00am - 1:00pm
The 2012 four Seasons of Health Expo is an event that promotes wellness and active living for Adults 50 and over. The Expo will host a resource fair, healthy living activities and speakers. The Lions Center we host a table about our programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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