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“ The
Iris Network was great. They made me feel I was part
of a community. They were my support system,
my cheerleaders and most of all, I could count on
them to be there when needed.” - BA |
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Announcements
- THE
IRIS NETWORK LECTURE SERIES
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Huntington Common
Did you know that people
with vision loss can
retain their
independence and stay
fully active? Vision
Rehabilitation Services
are the key to adjusting
to the loss of sight
without giving up a high
quality of life.
The Iris
Network is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides training
programs, education, and support to people with vision loss
around the state. They are teaming up with Huntington Common, an
independent retirement and assisted living community in
Kennebunk, to offer presentations followed by
question-and-answer sessions on managing vision loss.
The incidence
of vision loss due to age-related eye diseases is about one in
five after age 75. Leading causes are Age-Related Macular
Degeneration, followed by Glaucoma, Diabetes and Strokes.
Come and learn about living with vision loss from Vision
Rehabilitation Specialists. This lecture series is generously
sponsored by Huntington Common and will be held at their
community in Kennebunk.
| April 16 |
Managing Vision Loss |
| May14 |
Technology Advances |
| June 11 |
Safe Mobility |
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Summer |
Break |
| September 10 |
Maximizing Remaining
Vision |
| October 15 |
Low Vision Services |
| November 12 |
Adjustment to Vision Loss |
All
events are 2-3 pm.
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For
More Information
Contact:
Huntington Common
1
Huntington Common Dr.
Kennebunk, ME 04043
To
Register Please call
(207) 985-2810
the
Sunday prior to the
event.
Thank You!
10th Annual Golf Classic
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Sable Oaks Golf Club, South Portland
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Friday, June 13, 2008
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Registration Begins at 8:00 AM
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Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM
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Golf for one $100
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Please Join Us!
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Enjoy a great day of golf, network with
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friends and support a great cause!
“I play
in six or so golf events a year, and the Iris Network Golf Classic is
one of the best. The event is well-run, and everyone in our group always
enjoys themselves. Put us down for 2008.”
— Matt McKenzie, AAA
For more information, registration form, list of
sponsors, sponsorship opportunities and more go to
our Golf Classic page or call Terri at 774-6273.
7 Day Cruise
for the Blind and Visually Impaired
American Star
Travel offer luxurious
7 days cruise from Boston to Bermuda from October 5, to October 12,
2008. For blind and visually impair. Group will have tour orientation on
the ship at arriver, special assistants to help you to get on and off
from the ship if you need it and
you get the best accommodations, the
newest innovations at sea and with Freestyle cruising you're free to do
whatever. all the elevators and the numbers on
the cabins are brail and large print there are also limited cabins has
special accommodation for wheel chair and also for hearing impair first
come first serve and guide dogs are welcome.
Click here for more
information
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You
are cordially invited to attend the
RP support group:
- When: Thursday,
May 15th
, 2008
(3rd Thurs. this month
only)
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Time: |
4:30
pm – 6:00 pm |
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Where:
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The Iris Network
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189 Park
Avenue
Portland, ME
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Phone#
774-6273
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Facilitator: |
Cammy Moraros, LSW |
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Agenda
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Meet
and Greet!
Jim Phipps, new CEO
of The Iris Network
will be joining us
for the first part
of our meeting. This
will be an
opportunity to meet
Jim and discuss with
him the future
direction of our
agency.
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****If you are interested in attending please call to
register for the group by May 5th. Please call # 774-6273.
If you register and then can
not attend - PLEASE call to let us know.
You are cordially invited to
attend our
informational/recreational
meeting:
~ AGING with G.R.A.C.E. ~
When: Wednesday May 21st,
2008
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Time: |
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10:00
pm – 2:00 pm
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Please bring a “brown
bag” lunch.
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Where:
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The Iris Network
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189 Park
Avenue
Portland, ME
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Phone#
774-6273
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Facilitator: |
Cammy Moraros, LSW |
Agenda
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Southern Maine
Agency on Aging (SMAA)
Guest Speaker: Larry
Gross, Executive
Director of SMAA
will join us to
provide information
and updates about
the programs and
services available
through this agency.
You will not want to
miss this
opportunity to learn
everything you ever
wanted to know about
SMAA and more,
including contact
information.
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The Iris
Network: Our Faces and
Places!
This will be part III of
this series. You will
have an opportunity to
“meet” our
Southern Maine staff.
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Morning Refreshments will be
provided.
- Lunch: On your own.
****If you are interested in
attending please call to
register for the group.
Please call # 774-6273
before May 12th. If
you register and then can
not attend - PLEASE call to
let us know. Someone else
might be able to attend if
you can’t.
If you register and then can not attend - PLEASE
call to let us know.
*****If you want to have
your name removed from this mailing list – please call.
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- Free Rides in
Western Maine
- includes Franklin,
Oxford and Androscoggin counties
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Thursday, February 16, 2006
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Dear Client,
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I am writing to inform you that through a
program of the Department of Health and Human
Services and Western Maine Transportation
Services, Inc., you may be eligible for free
transportation.
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Individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired,
who are blind or visually impaired or who have a
chronic physical disability are eligible for
free transportation services. Even if you do
not qualify for Mainecare you may be eligible
for this program.
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Please fill out the enclosed application and
mail it back as soon as possible to start
receiving free transportation with Western Maine
Transportation Services on a bus or with a
volunteer driver.
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions. My phone number is (800)393-9335
ext. 202 or in Lewiston Auburn (207)784-9335
ext. 202.
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Sincerely Yours,
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Glenn Gordon
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Community Relations Director
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Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc.
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Click here for the DHHS
- Transit Application Form
Support Groups
Aging With Grace,
Iris Network, 189 Park
Avenue, Portland. 3rd Wednesday of every month
from 10-2. FMI call The Iris Network at 774-6273.
RP
Support Group The
Iris Network, 189 Park Avenue, Portland, 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:30 pm. FMI call Carol Wernig
at 774-6273.
Visually Impaired Persons Sharing:
Rumford, Mexico areas.
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30
at the Oxford Lanes Bowling Alley, Route 2, Rumford followed
by a lunch somewhere in the area. FMI call Phil Roberts
562-8724
The
Wells Support Group:
For people with vision impairments and their significant
others, Wells Congregational Church, Post Road (US Route 1)
1st Thursday of the month (except July and
August), from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. FMI call Brenda
Bacon 646-7079.
VIP
Group of Boothbay Harbor:
St. Andrews Village Gregory Conference Room on Emery Lane.
1st Tuesday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30. FMI
call Molly Moore at 663-3810 or Joan Stark at 633-2498.
The
Sunshine Club: Meets the 1st Monday of each month
from 11:00 to 1:00 at the Lobster Trap on 25 Bay St.
Winslow. Contact the Division for the Blind and Visually
Impaired in Augusta for the current President and more
information. 207-624-5191 or 1-800-760-1573.
The
Rainbow Club: Meets the 2nd Monday of each month
at the Inn at City Hall, 1 Cony St. Augusta, ME. Contact the
Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Augusta for
the current President and more information. 207-624-5190 or
1-800-760-1573.
For
more information please contact the Iris Network at
774-6273
Bert's Eye View
"Coping with Macular Degeneration"
Written by Bert Silverman
This easy to read large print book provides information on helpful adaptive aids and
devices from the perspective of a person living with macular degeneration.
| Cost per book |
$ 10.95 |
| Tax / Shipping |
$ 2.00 |
| Cost per book |
$ 12.95 |
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If interested, please click here
for a printable Order Form
The 2007 Iris Network Large
Print Calendar
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Big Blocks
Big Black Numbers |
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A Great Gift Idea
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The Iris Network large print calendars (17 x 22) can be ordered by sending a
check payable to the Iris Network and mailing to the Iris Network c/o calendar, 189 Park
Avenue, Portland, ME.
It’s yours for $8.95 each plus shipping and handling or with a tax deductible
gift of $35.00 or more
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Cost of calendar ( includes tax) $ 9.40
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Shipping Cost $2.67 Total $12.07
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To order a
Calendar please click here for a printable Order Form
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