Annual Fundraiser
March 5 and March 6 TSB Benefit Concerts, 8111 E. Broadway, Fellowship Square, Villa 2 Great Room, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Silent Auction, Raffle drawing, Concert tickets are $10 each.
Thursday, March 5 Performers are Rob Boone on Trombone and Christine Vivona on Harp, playing Jazz and Broadway Tunes. Friday, March 6 performer is Bill Gantz, an outstanding Western singer playing Western tunes on his guitar
Christine Vivona
Thursday, March 5
Bill Ganz
Friday, March 6
We welcome all with visual impairment
Serving Tucson and Pima County
Welcome to the Tucson Society of the Blind, TSB, website. TSB provides social and educational programs for those individuals with low or no vision. TSB provides valuable resources on coping with blindness and vision impairment. It is wonderful to meet other visually impaired seniors who can act as mentors and provide emotional support.
Join Us at our Weekly Meetings
Tuesday mornings from 9:30am- 1:00pm.
Christ Presbyterian Church
6565 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
Includes topic as noted on our calendar, followed by games.
Calendar
FEBRUARY
4 Janet Dylla from Desert Low vision, “Showing the Latest Technology”. Let Barb know what you are going to bring to the February 11 potluck
11 Bill Martin guitar player, playing “oldies, country, rock and roll tunes.” Potato Bar Potluck, stay until 12:30
14 TSB Board Meeting 10:00am-1:00pm Biscuit Country Cafe 7026 E. Broadway
18 Tarik Williams, Orientation and Mobility Instructor from SAAVI and President of the National Federation of the Blind Tucson Chapter
25 Researchers from University of Arizona. Pam Sands, “Chair Exercise and Meditation”
MARCH
3 Reid Park Zoo trip and visit to Purple Penguin Candy Store. See details in announcements below
Thursday, March 5, TSB Spring Concert 8111 E. Broadway, Villa 2 Great Room, 6-8:30p.m.
Friday, March 6 TSB Spring Concert, 8111 E. Broadway, Villa 2 Great Room,
6-8:30p.m.
10 Hungry Fox Restaurant, 4637 E. Broadway, 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m., Enjoy a good lunch and play a fun game
12 TSB Board Meeting 10:00am-1:00pm Biscuit Country Cafe 7026 E. Broadway
17 TBA
24 Jeff Babson, Biologist, “Desert Animals”
31 John McCann, American Council of the Blind
History
In November of 2003, thirteen individuals organized Tucson Society of the Blind. TSB is now recognized throughout the community as an organization that serves those with limited sight.
TSB is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. TSB provides social, recreational and educational programs for legally blind adults and those coping with vision loss. Membership has grown to more than 80. Increased donations have allowed a greater range of programs and field trips.
Mission Statement
Tucson Society of the Blind exists to enhance independence and quality of life for individuals with vision loss
TSB Members Enjoy Varied Programs Such As
- Informative guest speakers
- Luncheons
- Field trips
- Crafts
- Bingo
- Music
"We might not have a lot of sight, but we have a great deal of vision. 11
Benefits of Being a Member
- Informative newsletters
- A resource packet
- Weekly meetings
- Support groups
- Friendship
Membership Dues are $15.00 a year
TSB Members participate in various fund raising activities
TSB now provides, free of charge, low vision resource packets to Tucson ophthalmologists for their patients.
New Members receive Welcome Packets that include:
- A Resource List
- Sun Sounds of Arizona
- Catalog information for visually impaired
- Macular Degeneration information
- And many more items
Volunteers Needed
--MAKE A DIFFERENCE --
TSB needs sighted volunteers to:
- drive
- assist with activities
- help with luncheons, field trips, and fund raising events
IRS # 84-1636485
TSB is a 501c3 Organization
Or mail your donations, which is 100% tax-deductible to:
Tucson Society of the Blind
P.O. Box 57655
Tucson, AZ 85732
Thank you for your support
For membership and general information contact:
Barbara Macpherson, President
(520) 298-2427
Tom Young, Director
(520) 721-1029
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