Calendar of Events & Activities
What we've been doing. . .
 GDABVI Holiday Movie OutingAn illustrated graphic showing a white snowball-like shape against a blue background. It reads, "Join us for our holiday movie outing, Ticket to Paradise. 12/17/22 from 1-4 p.m." Also shown is a cartoon-like grouping of a film reel, bucket of popcorn and director's board. |  Graphic with illustrated mountains, the GDABVI logo, and a cyclist riding uphill. A white ribbon reaGDABVI was a featured agency at the Detroit Athletic Club's Nonprofit Showcase. Shown is a display table with a white tablecloth covered in items including tactile snowmen stress balls, ink pens, e-newsletter sign up forms, diabetes information, and Bike For Sight sponsorship forms. |  Trunk or Treat staff photoA photo of GDABVI staff at the Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28, 2022. |
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 GDABVI participated in the Troy Senior ExpoA photo of a GDABVI employee at the agency's display table at the Troy Senior Expo. |  GDABVI Farmers Market field tripAn image of people gathered around a vendor booth at the Grandmont Rosedale Farmers Market. |  2022 Planting DayAn image of volunteers placing garden debris in a large paper lawn bag at GDABVI's 2022 Planting Day activity. |
 Speaking eventGDABVI's Executive Director addresses a group of community supporters. She is pictured masked behind a podium with a group committee member seated at a table beside her. |  Top Gun Movie NightAn image of the TopGun: Maverick Movie Night graphic featuring details of the August 6, 2022 agency outing. |  Loyola High School supports GDABVIAn image of a Loyola High School student signing a symbolic big check to represent the school's donation to GDABVI in honor of long-time volunteer John Frazier. |
What's coming up
Open House Celebration
You're invited to our Open House on Thursday, Jan. 26th beginning at 9 a.m. at 26777 Central Park Blvd, Ste. 150, Southfield, MI 48076.
Throughout the day:
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Sign up for services
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Meet the staff
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Get healthy living/vision preservation information
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Apply for board membership
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Learn ways to get involved
Partners on site:
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Lions Clubs
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Leader Dogs for the Blind
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Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
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Macomb Library for the Blind
Activities
1:00 – Educational Series: Practical Braille with Pauline Smith. Learn about Braille’s everyday uses and upcoming classes
2:00 – Join or participate in an iPhone class and learn how to use your phone's accessibility features
3:00 – Hear how we connect clients with social services to meet basic needs
4:00 - Tree of Hope celebration
4-6 p.m. Light refreshments
6-7 p.m. Virtual presentation - Join us on Zoom for an overview of the day's event and a look at the year ahead.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83404839398?pwd=OGpJVTJweEhHcjRwWXFxNHRxMWFZUT09
For additional information or to R.S.V.P, call 313.591.3792 or our main line at 313.272.3900.
We’ll see you there!
GDABVI New Direction Adult Support Group
If you or someone you know could use the social support of other people in varying stages of vision loss, consider joining the agency's New Direction support group. We meet virtually on the second Tuesday of every month from noon - 2 p.m. Our next meeting happens virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 14th at noon. Join the Zoom meeting online or use this one tap phone number: +19292056099,,88381700697#,,,,*034922#. For more information, call 313-591-3790 (or the agency's main number at 313-272-3900).