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Mission Statement

To advance the independence of people who are blind or visually impaired and help prevent vision loss through services and education

Announcements and Events

RUN FOR SIGHT
A run/walk to benefit the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired organized by Shoreline Vision. There will be a 4 Mile Run, a 4 Mile Walk and a Fun Run for children.

WHEN: Labor Day, September 1, 2008
7:00 am - Registration
8:00 am - 4 Mile Walk
8:30 am - 4 Mile Run
9:30 am - Fun Run for children

WHERE: Mona Shores High School
1121 West Seminole RD
Norton Shores, MI 49441

REGISTRATION:
Register at www.signmeupsports.com.

Early entry fees must be postmarked by August 25 and be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee of $20 for the 4 Mile Run and $10 for the 4 Mile Walk.
Day of run/walk registration will be $25 for 4 Mile Run and $15 for 4 Mile Walk. Registerd participants will receive a run t-shirt. Shirts will be given on a first come first served basis for late registration.

MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact either Jennifer Schofield by phone: (231) 737-4717 or
jscofield@shorelinevision.com
or Greg Gould by phone: (616) 850-3900 or
greg@runningcircles.com

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE WORKSHOPS
Date: First Friday Each Month
Time: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Place: Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
456 Cherry, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI

August 8, 2008 - "Low Vision - Magnifiers and Devices To Assist You In Your Daily Needs"
September 5, 2008 - "Accessible Pedestrian Signals - What Are They and How Do They Work?"

SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTATIONS

Monday, July 7, Kent County - Picnic Potluck, 11 AM - 1 PM, Pinery Park, Wyoming
Monday, July 14, Newaygo - Picnic Potluck, 12 PM - 1:30 PM, Vida Weaver Park, Hesperia
Wednesday, July 16, Muskegon County - Picnic, 11 AM - 1 PM, Hackley Park, Muskegon
Monday, July 21, Mason/Oceana/Lake County - Picnic Potluck, 11 AM - 1 PM, Municipal Arina, Ludington
Wednesday, July 23, Ionia County - Potluck, 11AM - 1 PM, Valley View Apts., Ionia
Monday, August 11, Allegan County - Lions Picnic, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Jaycee Park, Allegan

For locations of support group meetings visit our Support Group Web Page.

Please contact John McElheron with any questions about the support groups.
By phone Extension 331 at (616) 458-1187 or (800) 466-8084
Email John McElheron

Serving the Counties of:

Allegan
Barry
Ionia
Kent
Lake
Mason
Mecosta
Montcalm
Muskegon
Newaygo
Oceana
Osceola
Ottawa

Office Location:

456 Cherry S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Map to Office

Phone: (616) 458-1187
Toll Free: (800) 466-8084
Fax: (616) 458-7113

Low Vision Clinics are available in Grand Rapids, Ionia, Ludington, and Muskegon.