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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T090000
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SUMMARY:Learning Spanish II
DESCRIPTION:We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in September and October. Iris M. will be our instructor again. You’re encouraged to attend all five classes. You’ll be provided with materials prior to the start of the sessions in the format you prefer (i.e. Braille\, Large Print\, or email). \nPlease RSVP to jen@vlrw.org or call Jen at (612) 843-2583.  She will send you materials and Zoom link prior to the first session.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-ii-5/2020-10-01/
LOCATION:Online Only\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200824T150008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T150045Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Spanish II
DESCRIPTION:We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in September and October. Iris M. will be our instructor again. You’re encouraged to attend all five classes. You’ll be provided with materials prior to the start of the sessions in the format you prefer (i.e. Braille\, Large Print\, or email). \nPlease RSVP to jen@vlrw.org or call Jen at (612) 843-2583.  She will send you materials and Zoom link prior to the first session.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-ii-5/2020-09-24/
LOCATION:Online Only\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200824T150024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T174935Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing back the Continuing Education sessions remotely!  Join us as Amy from the MN STAR Program provides information about the MN Federally Funded Assistive Technology Act Program. We will discuss services that the program provides including the “Lending Library”!  We will also talk about the different devices that are popular in the library. \nTo join\, click on the Zoom link below or dial the phone number and enter the meeting ID: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94895535577 \n(312) 626-6799 \nMeeting ID:  948 9553 5577 \nOne tap mobile: +13126266799\,\,94895535577#
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/continuing-education-8/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Tech
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200824T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T173716Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Join Renee Waclaw and Mark Dahlberg for an Around the House discussion – what resources\, equipment and tips are there to help you around your house. You can email questions ahead of time to rwaclaw@vlrw.org. \nTo join\, click on the Zoom link below or dial the phone number and enter the meeting ID: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/92719828605 \n(312) 626-6799 \nMeeting ID:  927 1982 8605 \nOne tap mobile:  +13126266799\,\,92719828605#
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/ask-the-experts/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200824T150008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T150045Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Spanish II
DESCRIPTION:We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in September and October. Iris M. will be our instructor again. You’re encouraged to attend all five classes. You’ll be provided with materials prior to the start of the sessions in the format you prefer (i.e. Braille\, Large Print\, or email). \nPlease RSVP to jen@vlrw.org or call Jen at (612) 843-2583.  She will send you materials and Zoom link prior to the first session.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-ii-5/2020-09-17/
LOCATION:Online Only\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200824T150008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T150045Z
UID:10000992-1599728400-1599733800@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Learning Spanish II
DESCRIPTION:We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in September and October. Iris M. will be our instructor again. You’re encouraged to attend all five classes. You’ll be provided with materials prior to the start of the sessions in the format you prefer (i.e. Braille\, Large Print\, or email). \nPlease RSVP to jen@vlrw.org or call Jen at (612) 843-2583.  She will send you materials and Zoom link prior to the first session.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-ii-5/2020-09-10/
LOCATION:Online Only\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200224T145604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T152539Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Spanish II
DESCRIPTION:If you couldn’t attend the first sessions and have some basic skills\, you’re welcome to join. We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in March and April. Iris M. will be our instructor again. You’re encouraged to attend all five classes and need to pay in full at the first session. You’ll be provided a folder for your class notes on the first day\, it is your responsibility to bring this to each class. If needed\, we can provide notes from the first sessions. Plan your rides for 7pm. Space is limited.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-ii/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200128T204105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T162121Z
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SUMMARY:Informational Meetings for the 2020 Election
DESCRIPTION:This is new for MN as of 2020 for our upcoming presidential election. We will now have a primary election (March 3rd) where you can vote for your ONE choice for our next President. This is a PRIMARY election\, so you vote for one possible presidential candidate in the party of your choice. Then on November 3rd\, those top choices will be on the General Election ballot when citizens choose a new President. Primary elections can be confusing. But they are important to our rights as citizens. There will be a rep. of the MN Secretary of State coming to VLR to explain the process\, when and where you can vote\, and answer your questions. Space is limited.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/informational-meetings-for-the-2020-election-2/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200128T204104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T162133Z
UID:10000942-1582030800-1582034400@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Informational Meetings for the 2020 Election
DESCRIPTION:This is new for MN as of 2020 for our upcoming presidential election. We will now have a primary election (March 3rd) where you can vote for your ONE choice for our next President. This is a PRIMARY election\, so you vote for one possible presidential candidate in the party of your choice. Then on November 3rd\, those top choices will be on the General Election ballot when citizens choose a new President. Primary elections can be confusing. But they are important to our rights as citizens. There will be a rep. of the MN Secretary of State coming to VLR to explain the process\, when and where you can vote\, and answer your questions. Space is limited.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/informational-meetings-for-the-2020-election/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T154500
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20200128T203319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T162536Z
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SUMMARY:Outing: The Bell Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Bell Museum is opening a new AD Planetarium show called “Out of This World”. They would like VLR as a focus group to provide our observations and recommendations. We’ll meet for half an hour for pre-show in a classroom\, attend the Planetarium show\, followed by the debriefing. For those who were able to attend last year\, your input was invaluable. Space is limited. Please schedule your rides for 3:45 pm.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/outing-the-bell-museum/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Volunteers Needed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20191223T174515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T154459Z
UID:10000936-1580479200-1580486400@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota History Center
DESCRIPTION:With our volunteers help\, we will enjoy a self-guided tour of the Minnesota History Center. The exhibits available during our visit will include First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom; Prince\, Before the Rain; and Our Home: Native Minnesota. Space is limited. Please arrange your rides for 4-4:15 pm.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/minnesota-history-center/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20191223T174506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T202617Z
UID:10000698-1579086900-1579091400@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:Learn why it is important to talk about your health care wishes with family and health care professionals\, and how to document them. Representatives from Honoring Choices Minnesota (a collaborative\, state-wide Advance Care Planning initiative led by Twin Cities Medical Society) will be on hand to provide valuable information about this topic. You will learn how to begin the conversation\, what to consider in choosing a health care agent (also sometimes referred to as an advocate\, surrogate\, or proxy)\, how to complete a health care directive\, and much more! Forms and other resources will be available.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/continuing-education-6/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20191125T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T175034Z
UID:10000867-1576776600-1576782000@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Learning Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to communicate with Spanish speakers in your community\, at work and when you travel? Then this class is for you. We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in November and December. Our instructor\, Iris M.\, is a native Spanish speaker and in her country of origin\, she taught English as a second language. In Minnesota she has worked as a Spanish instructor. You are encouraged to attend all five classes and need to pay in full at the first session. At the end of the five-week period we will consider your interest in pursuing more advanced classes. Please plan your rides for 7 pm. Space is limited.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-3/2019-12-19/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20191125T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T175034Z
UID:10000866-1575567000-1575572400@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Learning Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to communicate with Spanish speakers in your community\, at work and when you travel? Then this class is for you. We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in November and December. Our instructor\, Iris M.\, is a native Spanish speaker and in her country of origin\, she taught English as a second language. In Minnesota she has worked as a Spanish instructor. You are encouraged to attend all five classes and need to pay in full at the first session. At the end of the five-week period we will consider your interest in pursuing more advanced classes. Please plan your rides for 7 pm. Space is limited.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-3/2019-12-05/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20191016T162602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T144904Z
UID:10000845-1574248500-1574253000@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:Metro Transit is currently piloting multiple projects which aim to improve the information that customers who are blind and of low vision receive. For one of these projects\, Metro Transit is working on incorporating accessible maps and wayfinding at their high-volume transfer points. Representatives from Metro Transit will be joining us\, and they would like feedback from customers who may benefit from these efforts; this may include their opinions about tactile signage\, digital information\, and more. This session is to gather feedback about how VLR clients receive Metro Transit information (for example\, scheduling and wayfinding between transit stops) and it will not encompass Metro Mobility services or Metro Transit facilities.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/continuing-education-5/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20191016T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T152038Z
UID:10000829-1573147800-1573153200@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Learning Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to communicate with Spanish speakers in your community\, at work and when you travel? Then this class is for you. We have an opportunity to learn basic Spanish over a period of five Thursdays in November and December. Our instructor\, Iris M.\, is a native Spanish speaker and in her country of origin\, she taught English as a second language. In Minnesota she has worked as a Spanish instructor. You are encouraged to attend all five classes and need to pay in full at the first session. At the end of the five-week period we will consider your interest in pursuing more advanced classes. Please plan your rides for 7 pm. Space is limited.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/learning-spanish-2/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20191016T111500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20191016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20190923T195317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T170003Z
UID:10000641-1571224500-1571229000@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:Linda Brant-Malm\, a VLR client and the founder of tactileARTtalks\, will join us to present one of her new tactile art pieces. Her mission is to include people with vision loss in experiencing art. She will be bringing her piece titled “Spiral Paths: A Story of Healing.” \nAt this workshop\, we will learn throughout history that spirals have been found in art from cultures around the world\, and often are considered a path of healing. We will discuss our own paths of healing as we touch and feel many clay shapes\, with a spiral incorporated. We will learn from each other\, as we share our thoughts and experiences of how many kinds of things can be found to have meaning and help us along on our own paths of healing. \nThis is a good exercise in mindfulness and the potential of our storytelling.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/continuing-education-4/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20191015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20191015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20190923T195317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T160209Z
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SUMMARY:Wine and cheese tasting
DESCRIPTION:Lunds & Byerlys pulls out all the stops to provide us with a lineup of new wines and cheeses and a chance to continue our education in this arena. Space is limited. Please plan your pick-up rides for 3-3:15 pm. A repeat of a popular event from earlier this year.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/wine-and-cheese-tasting/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20191009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20191009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20190923T195314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T160308Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee tasting with Bootstrap Coffee\, Seed to Cup
DESCRIPTION:This local purveyor of coffee\, both a roaster and a coffee bar\, is coming to our St. Paul office. They will talk about how they choose their coffee and the process of growing to roasting of coffee beans. We’ll get to sample some of their current choices. Bootstrap Coffee is new to the West side of St. Paul\, just a few blocks from VLR. Bootstrap began in 2014 as a wholesale coffee roaster. In early summer of 2019\, Micah moved his business to our side of town. Space is limited. Please schedule your rides from 11:30 to 11:45.Please note: This is a prepay event. You must RSVP and pay for this activity by Friday\, October 4th. For more information go to the Refund Policy at the end of calendar.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/coffee-tasting-with-bootstrap-coffee-seed-to-cup/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T215855
CREATED:20190815T192354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T134254Z
UID:10000760-1568805300-1568809800@visionlossresources.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interesting presentation on how a retired couple turned their dream and passion into reality. Connie and Michael Wittek will join us to share their adventures on starting a family-run vineyard in their retirement. They will explain what it takes to grow grapes\, harvest them\, sell them to wineries\, as well as how they create their own wine from their grapes. There may even be some wine samples during this fun presentation. \nPlease RSVP for every event: call (612) 843-3439 or email rsvp@vlrw.org. \nLearn about VLR’s event policies and news.
URL:https://visionlossresources.org/event/continuing-education-3/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Loss Resources":MAILTO:rsvp@vlrw.org
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