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.
Looking down from the top of Sabino Canyon.
Glowing yellow trees with rocky backdrop of the Sabino Canyon wall.
Fall colors abound with vivid yellow tees throughout 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.
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.
Barbara soaks up the sun 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.
Dutch takes a stroll in Sabino Canyon
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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!
Ruth takes in the day at Sabino Canyon.
Geri and Hema chat it up during lunch at Sabino Canyon.
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.–
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.
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
Barbara in her Annie Oakley costume with a sparkly red hat and big smile.
Can you guess Hema’s costume?
Monk Wesley on left with a seriously devilish Gerri on the right.
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.
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.
Julio, Frank and Wesley enjoying lunch at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.
Joe and Annie staying hyrdrated at the Fall 2016 Pool Party.
M.t Lemon Day Trip
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 during day trip 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.
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, can you guess who is who?
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.