Monthly Programs

Our ninth year of monthly educational programs is now set.  Reserve these dates:

“Texas Confidence Builders” - A special program presented by Barbara J. Madrigal, assistant commissioner for DARS Division for Blind Services.  Learn how this state service uses six core blindness skills to assure a more independent life for blind/visually impaired Texans.

Our annual LVC Talent Show - See and hear the best of our club’s talents and enjoy their performances.  This event will be staged by our Special Events Committee headed by Josefina Miller.  If you are interested in performing, call Josefina at 690-4772 but only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

A special program on crime prevention conducted by the San Antonio Police Department.  Topics to be covered will include protection against identity theft, home security, awareness when walking in malls, con artists, etc.  You owe it to yourself to hear their message.

Our annual medical update featuring ophthalmologists who also will answer your questions about eye problems following their presentations.  Learn about the latest advances in treating eye diseases.

Leslie Hoy, author of the book TLC for Caregivers published by the Low Vision Club, will present helpful advice for making the most of your relationship with your care partners.  Before and after the presentation, we will have simulation goggles for various eye diseases available for your care partners to try on so they can better understand your vision problems.

The club’s annual Christmas luncheon with special entertainment and traditional Christmas goodies.  Reservations and advance payment before deadline will once again be required so watch for the announcement flier in your mail in November.

Help Choose Our Future Programs

Club President Bonnie Truax needs help in selecting future programs.  Please let her know what program or type of program would be most beneficial for you.  Write her at 11510 Sandman Drive, San Antonio, TX 78216.  All programs are intended to be educational and helpful to LVC members.  Here is your opportunity to participate in their selection.

LVC Items and Tapes

Don’t forget the LVC has many helpful items in the refreshment area of the Children’s Cancer Research Institute at our monthly meetings.

Cindy Garcia and Elia Pardo, our club’s volunteer information resource specialists, have a number of free items on display.  Also club member Ed Brown has cataloged our library of 341 taped books which play on regular cassettes.  Stop by his table and he will go over the list with you.

Protect Your Eyes From The Sun

Summer is here and everyone needs to protect his or her eyes from damage by the sun. You should wear sunglasses every day, even if it’s cloudy. The sun’s damaging rays can pass through the clouds and haze. Choose sunglasses that guarantee to block 99% to 100% of Ultra Violet rays. (The darkness of the lens is no indication of the amount of UV protection provided by the sunglasses).

Activities Of Your Low Vision Club

Potential new members frequently ask what the club does.  Here’s what you can tell them we do.

And the best part of all, we do not charge dues, but donations are appreciated.

Please notify us if you move or change telephones

Every month the post office returns a number of LVC meeting fliers from people who have moved.  Also our callers can’t find people who have changed their telephone numbers.  When changes occur, please call Bonnie Truax at 344-1479.  We want to stay in touch.  Thanks.

Used Items for Sale

“Video Eye” Flat Screen Monitor, Camera with magnification capability, and Movable “platform” for reading material.  Originally purchased July, 2004 for $4,000.  Will sell for $2,500 without warranty.  Call club member Harold or Frances Miller at 210-494-3961.

Drug Savings

The Independent Connection Newsletter published by NESA Co-op recently advised their clients as follows, “People without prescription drug insurance, regardless of age or income, can access Pfizer medicines for free or at significant savings through a program called Pfizer Helpful Answers.  Call this toll-free number 1-866-382-4300 or visit the website at www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com.”  NESA and the other co-ops in the San Antonio Area lend wonderful assistance.