Hosted by Sherry Christian of WHP21 News

Friday, April 18, 2008
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn East Harrisburg

• Casino Style Gaming
• Live & Silent Auction
• Hot Buffet
• Music -DJ
• Over $19,000 in Prizes

An evening of food, fun and gaming. Proceeds benefit Tri-County Association for the Blind (TCAB).

Tickets are $50 each or purchase a corporate table of 10 for $450.
Contact TCAB by phone at 717-238-2531 or click here to order online.

Tri-County Association for the Blind is a non-profit organization; our mission is to support and promote the interests of people who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise disabled, and to prevent blindness throughout Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.

Get your walking shoes ready!

We need you to help us reach our goal to register 100 walkers!

Now is the time to register to participate with Tri-County Association for the Blind (TCAB) in the Walk for a Healthy Community presented by Highmark Blue Shield on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at City Island in Harrisburg.

The Walk for a Healthy Community is a fundraiser that benefits 26 local nonprofit health and human service agencies in the Central Pennsylvania, including TCAB. Highmark Blue Shield underwrites the cost of the walk so that 100 percent of the money raised by walkers goes directly to support our goal; to support and promote the interests of people whoa are blind, visually impaired or otherwise disabled., and to prevent blindness throughout Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.

Register now at www.walkforahealthycommunity.org to join the 5K or One-Mile Fun Walk, and then raise funds to support TCAB. We need you!

For more information call Laurie Thompson 717-238-2531 or dial 1- 866-620-WALK.

Click here for a Walker Donation Form

Are you looking for a way to fit exercise into your schedule? Then why not join the Walking Club at Tri-County Association for the Blind. The walkers are a group of TCAB clients, board members, support group members and employees that enjoy exercising in various locations around Harrisburg. Click above to find out dates and times for the upcoming walks or call TCAB at 717-238-2531 for more details.

Candle Sales benefit the Radio Reading Service at TCAB!

TCAB stocks hundreds of scents of Blue Mountain candles that are available for sale for only $10.  All candle sales benefit the services of the South Central Audion Network (SCAN) Radio Station. For more information, or to order candles, call Danette Blank at (717) 238-2531.

The Prevention Department is thrilled to host our fourth annual summer camps for children who are blind and visually impaired. TCAB partners skills and staff with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit to host our annual "Upward and Onward", transition camp for teens and our "Out of Site", Jr. camp for elementary school students, who are blind or visually impaired.

Both camps prove to be instrumental in the further development of the children and teens. Through both camps, students are exposed to a myriad of events and activities. First and foremost, they have an opportunity to meet and bond with other children who are blind and visually impaired. Each camp is tailored to the developmental needs of the teens and elementary aged children.

"Upward and Onward Camp"- Teen Camp
The "Upward and Onward Camp" was  held June 18-22 is designed to expose the teens to many different scenarios in an effort to help them transition to independence as they move toward adulthood.

"Out of Site Club Camp" - Children's Camp
"Out of Site Club Camp", tailors activities for elementary aged child and was held July 23-27.The campers were be treated to four days of jam-packed activities full of education, support and fun and the children will be exposed to many new experiences.

Harrisburg Support Group
February, March, April 2008

Important Change: Beginning January 1, 2008, the deadline to sign up for TCAB transportation to support group meetings will be the close of business on the Friday before the meeting. There will be no exceptions to this policy change. We apologize for any inconvenience this change might cause.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 10:00 A.M. – Weatherization. Hattie Woods, Community Relations Coordinator at UGI Utilities, Inc., will speak on tips to weatherize your home that could help you reduce your heating bills.

Reminder: Wednesday, March 5th is the deadline to sign up and pay for the container gardening project on April 2nd.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 10:00 A.M. – Disability Program. Josie Williams, Living Well with Disabilities Specialist from the Living Well with a Disability Program, will provide information on the Living Well with a Disability Program, which includes home assessments for persons with disabilities and exploration of funding assistance for home modifications.

Reminder: Wednesday, March 19th is the deadline to sign up and pay for the square dance on March 26th and the sculpture design class on April 16th.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 10:00A.M. – Tactile Surface Art. Allison Mushalko, Art Student from Harrisburg Area Community College, will lead the group through a tactile surface art design project.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 1:00 P.M. – Square Dance. The support group will be having a square dance at the Faith Presbyterian Church, 1801 Colonial Road, Harrisburg. No prior dancing experience is required as there will be members of area square dance clubs on hand to assist with instruction. A $2.00 per person donation will be collected prior to the dance for our square dance caller, Earl Grimm. Beverages will be provided, and individuals are encouraged to bring a snack to share. If you are interested in attending this activity, please sign up with Marie and pay Bonnie by no later than Wednesday, March 19th. Please let Marie know what snack you will be bringing to the dance at the time you sign up.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 10:00 A.M. – Container Gardening. Allison Mushalko, Art Student from Harrisburg Area Community College, will be conducting a container gardening project with the group. The cost to cover materials for this project is $5.00 per person. To register for this project, please sign up with Marie and pay Bonnie by no later than Wednesday, March 5th.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 10:00 A.M. – Sculpture Design. Allison Mushalko, Art Student from Harrisburg Area Community College, will be leading a class on tactile sculpture design. The cost to cover materials for this project is $3.00 per person. To register for this class, please sign up with Marie and pay Bonnie by no later than Wednesday, March 19th.

Reminder: Wednesday, April 23rd is the deadline to sign up for the tree planting on April 30th.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 10:00 A.M. – Tree Planting. The support group will hold its annual tree planting on the Capital Area Greenbelt with Norman Lacasse. The group will all meet at the Dock Street Dam area in Harrisburg for the tree planting, followed by lunch at 3B Ice Cream, 4701 Derry Street, Harrisburg. Please bring money with you to pay for your lunch. If you are interested in attending the tree planting, please sign up with Marie by no later than Wednesday, April 23rd.

New Bloomfield Support Group
February, March April 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008, 2:00 P.M. – Alzheimer?s Disease. Candy Yingling, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Alzheimer?s Association, will present a program on the signs, symptoms, treatment options, and communication skills for Alzheimer?s Disease.

Thursday, March 13, 2008, 2:00 P.M. – Senior Safety. Tina Sokalzuk, Community Outreach Specialist from Unison Advantage, will provide a program entitled Safety for Seniors.

Thursday, April 10, 2008, 2:00 P.M. – Disability Program. Josie Williams, Living Well with Disabilities Specialist at the Living Well with a Disability Program, will present information about the Living Well with a Disability Program, including home assessments and an exploration of funding sources for home modifications.

Shippensburg Support Group
Episcopal Square Community, Room 101, N. Prince St., Shippensburg
February, March April 2008

Thursday, February Feb 7, 2008, 1:00 P.M. – Can You Hear Me?
K and K Hearing Associates
Stacey Parker

Thursday, March 6, 2008 2008 1:00 P.M. – History of Radio and Broadcasting
WHYL-Radio
P. J. Mullen

Thursday, April 3, 2008, 1:00 P.M. – Sleep Disorders
Central Pennsylvania Sleep Disorders
Brenda Barrick

Carlisle Support Group
1 West Penn Community Room, 1 W. Penn Street, Carlisle
February, March April 2008
Third Wednesdays @ 2 PM

Wednesday February 20, 2008, 2:00 P.M. – History of Radio and Broadcasting
WHYL-Radio
P. J. Mullen

Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 2:00 P.M. – Rescuing Greyhounds
Personalized Greyhounds Sue Clausen

Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 2:00 P.M. – Sleep Disorders
Central Pennsylvania Sleep Disorders
Brenda Barrick