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The Tucson Society of the Blind continues to offer a variety of weekly programs specifically geared for blind and vision impaired persons.  Have a look at our recent adventures and plan to join us in the near future!

Sabino Canyon – December 9, 2016

On the tram at the top of Sabino Canyon.
On the tram at the top of Sabino Canyon.

Looking down from the top of Sabino Canyon.
Looking down from the top of Sabino Canyon.

Glowing yellow trees with rocky backdrop of the Sabino Canyon wall.
Glowing yellow trees with rocky backdrop of the Sabino Canyon wall.

Fall colors abound with vivid yellow tees throughout Sabino Canyon.
Fall colors abound with vivid yellow tees throughout  Sabino Canyon.

Taking in nature at a picnic area in Sabino Canyon.
Taking in nature at a picnic area in Sabino Canyon.

Looking up the tall walls of Sabino Canyon from the picnic area, where a large out cropping of rocks is purhed at the top. Seguaro cactuses speckle the hills soaking up the sun on this cloudless day.
Looking up the tall walls of Sabino Canyon from the picnic area, where a large out cropping of rocks is purhed at the top.  Seguaro cactuses speckle the hills soaking up the sun on this cloudless day.

Over a dozen members and volunteers of TSB rode the Sabino Canyon tram to the top and stopped at a lovely quiet picnic area on the way back down where they enjoyed bagged lunches.
Over a dozen members and volunteers of TSB rode the Sabino Canyon tram to the top and stopped at a lovely quiet picnic area on the way back down where they enjoyed bagged lunches.

Annie enjoys the afternoon at Sabino Canyon.
Annie enjoys the afternoon at Sabino Canyon.

Barbara soaks up the sun in Sabino Canyon.
Barbara soaks up the sun in Sabino Canyon.

Joe and Hema smile as they converse after lunch in Sabino Canyon.
Joe and Hema smile as they converse after lunch in Sabino Canyon.

Marilyn takes in the peaceful surroundings at the Sabino Canyon picnic area.
Marilyn takes in the peaceful surroundings at the Sabino Canyon picnic area.

Dutch takes a stroll in Sabino Canyon.
Dutch takes a stroll in Sabino Canyon

.Mike sits and enjoys his lunch at the Sabino Canyon picnic area.
Mike sits and enjoys his lunch at the Sabino Canyon picnic area.

Tom feasts on his high tech meal which he cooked by just adding water. He gets an "A" for being prepared!
Tom feasts on his high tech meal which he cooked by just adding water.  He gets an “A” for being prepared!

Ruth takes in the day at Sabino Canyon.
Ruth takes in the day at Sabino Canyon.

Geri and Hema chat it up during lunch at Sabino Canyon.
Geri and Hema chat it up during lunch at Sabino Canyon.

Wesley inspects a skull at the Sabino Canyon Nature Center.
Wesley inspects a skull at the Sabino Canyon Nature Center.

 

Desert Museum comes to TSB

Dora pets a turtles front foot while Desert Museum docents talk about our desert neighbor.--
Dora pets a turtles front foot while Desert Museum docents talk about our desert neighbor.–

Julio runs his finger down a King snakes long body while docents describe the colors.
Julio runs his finger down a King snakes long body while docents describe the colors.

A quail purches on a T shaped branch as TSB members Erma and Vicki watch the bird maintain its focus on some peanut butter placed on a toothpick held by a Desert Museum docent.
A quail purches on a T shaped branch as TSB members Erma and Vicki watch the bird maintain its focus on some peanut butter placed on a toothpick held by a Desert Museum docent.

Wesley curiously glides his finger along the body of a King snake while docents describe our desert neighbor.
Wesley curiously glides his finger along the body of a King snake while docents describe our desert neighbor.

Halloween Costume Party 2016

President Erma greeting ghostly Bill at TSB's Halloween 2016 Costume Party
President Erma greeting ghostly Bill at TSB’s Halloween 2016 Costume Party

Barbara in her Annie Oakley costume with a sparkly red hat and big smile.
Barbara in her Annie Oakley costume with a sparkly red hat and big smile.

Can you guess Hema's costume?
Can you guess Hema’s costume?

Monk Wesley on left with a seriously devilish Gerri on the right.
Monk Wesley on left with a seriously devilish Gerri on the right.

Thankfully Superwoman Annie was there to save the day.
Thankfully Superwoman Annie was there to save the day.

Pool Party Fall 2016

Ruth the birthday girl with her daughter and son in law, plus Vickie and Erma
Ruth the  birthday girl with her daughter and son in law, plus Vickie and Erma.

BBQ Chef Tom and helping hand Annie grilling up lunch at the Fall 2016 Pool Party
BBQ Chef Tom and helping hand Annie grilling up lunch at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.

Bobbie on left of Jean and Bill, plus Marilynn and Barbara sitting across table on right.Bobbie on left of Jean and Bill, plus Marilynn and Barbara sitting across table on right.

Julio, Frank and Wesley enjoying lunch at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.
Julio, Frank and Wesley enjoying lunch at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.

Joe and Annie staying hyrdrated at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.
Joe and Annie staying hyrdrated at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.

 M.t Lemon Day Trip

A long view looking off Mt Lemon, with rocks at edge of ridge and pine woods over rolling hills in distance.
The beauty of Mt. Lemon is unsurpassed on a magnificent day in early fall as TSB members take a day trip to enjoy the views.  Many thanks to vollunteer drivers who help members enjoy special outings like these.

Mt Lemon volunteer drivers Dutch and Marilyn back row; Vickie, Julio, Dick and Barbara up front, standing for posed picture on Mt. Lemon
Mt Lemon volunteer drivers Dutch and Marilyn back row; Vickie, Julio, Dick and Barbara up front during day trip on Mt. Lemon

Julio wearing a white baseball cap and vivid blue shirt with hotizontal pin stripes, stands while enjoying the day on Mt. Lemon
Julio enjoying the day on Mt. Lemon

Making Ice Cream

Erma, Dora, Joe, Gerrie and Barbara learn the process of Making Ice Cream
Erma, Dora, Joe, Gerrie and Barbara learn the process of Making Ice Cream.

Richard, Ruth, Beverley, Erma and Annie spend the morning Making Ice Cream
Richard, Ruth, Beverley, Erma and Annie spend the morning Making Ice Cream.

Trip to the Dollar Store

Wilma and Vickie show off their new masks at the Dollar Store with inflated balloons in the backround along with 99 cents signs hanging from the ceiling.
Wilma and Vickie show off their new masks at the Dollar Store, can you guess who is who?

Julio tries on a white cap, while Joe gets a new pair of eyes at the Dollar Store.
Julio tries on a white cap, while Joe gets a new pair of eyes at the Dollar Store.

Barbara and Marilynn find hats, glasses, and masks perfect for a masquerade party at the Dollar Store
Barbara and Marilynn find hats, glasses, and masks perfect for a masquerade party at the Dollar Store.

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the blind saguaro cactus wearing a white hat with a cane

Buy Jim Click Raffle Tickets

You could win wonderful prizes. The Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle fundraiser provides funds for TSB programs. All funds raised go to TSB to support its goals. Raffle tickets are $25 each and can be purchased either by check, cash, Zelle or Paypal. If by check, make check payable to TSB and send to PO Box 57655 Tucson, AZ 85732. Call Melissa Elias at 520-878-6616. This year Jim Click is donating a 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Roush® Edition as the Grand Prize in this year’s raffle! Second prize is two round-trip, first-class airline tickets to anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply) and third prize is $5,000 in cash! The drawing of tickets will take place in December 2026. Help TSB to provide more services to visually impaired individuals and purchase your Jim Click raffle tickets today.

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Mail your donations, which are 100% tax-deductible to:

Tucson Society of the Blind
P.O. Box 57655
Tucson, AZ  85732

Thank you for your support.
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Timette Middelkoop (President)
520-561-0216

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