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Entries from October 2007

A Message from RRCD’s Social Chair

October 31, 2007 · No Comments

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Hello Vendors and Friends,

On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, the Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf on 1564 Lyell Ave is hosting three separate events:

* ROTARY CLUB BREAKFAST
Serving breakfast at the clubhouse from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.
No RSVP required. Come and bring your family!

* MINI EXPO/CRAFT SALE
Begins at 9:00 AM and goes all day.
The best part about the craft show is that when you sell your products, you keep the money! To sell your things, you must rent either a card table for $5.00 or a long table for $10.00. If you need more space than the table, please contact me and I will give you a price.

I am hoping that this early notice will give you enough time to make things to sell! It would be appreciated if you could donate something to the Deaf Club.

We would also like volunteers to set up games to be played by customers to win a prize. The money raised from the table rentals and games will go to RRCD Building Fund.

Please RSVP to me and pay in advance to reserve your spot. “First Come First Serve” space is limited!

* ST. MARY’S 7TH DINNER GATHERING
It is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM. RSVP is needed by October 27th for this event. Contact Steven DeBottis via e-mail or VP at (585) 334-7898.

Thank you for your support.

Colleen Evenstad (aka) Pouliot

Source: RRCD Website

Categories: Events · RRCD

Friday: Watch Candidates via Webcast at RCIL

October 31, 2007 · No Comments

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Hi everyone!!

On Friday at CDR and RCIL’s office, we will provide a web cast that will show several presidential candidates. If you would like to come to our office and watch it. Please feel free to do so. It would be great if we could have a few deaf people together and discuss as the candidates are done.

Hope you can join us!! Please read below for more information.

Dean DeRusso
Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL)

—–Original Message—–
From: Center for Disability Rights [mailto:acameron@rochestercdr.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 1:03 PM
To: Dean DeRusso
Subject: PRESIDENTIAL FORUM ON DISABILITY - Come Join Us to Watch!

PRESIDENTIAL FORUM ON DISABILITY - Come Join Us to Watch!

On Friday, November 2, 2007, the Center for Disability Rights (CDR), and the Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) will host a webcast viewing of the National Forum on Equality, Opportunity, and Access at 497 State Street, in Rochester, NY. Several presidential candidates, including Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Senator, Chris Dodd (D-CT), Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will participate in this forum.

Plan to be at CDR/RCIL at 9:30 am for the opening remarks by Andrew Imparato, of AAPD. At 9:55 am, Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) will be the first candidate to speak. You can join us for as much of the forum as you want… arrive and leave at times that work for your schedule.

Lunch is on your own at 12:30, so please bring your own lunch, or money for lunch. There are several places near the office where you may purchase food.

See you on Friday!

Schedule for Friday’s webcast of the Presidential Disability Forum:

8:30 am Registration

9:00 am Opening Ceremonies
- Presentation of Colors- National anthem
- Welcome by Clyde Terry, Executive Director of Granite State Independent Living Center
- Grace Sullivan, Executive Director, Manchester Community Television

9:25 am Opening Remarks - Andrew Imparato, President & CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

9:35 am Moderator - Ted Kennedy, Jr. - AAPD Board Secretary

9:45 am - NH State Senator Lou D’Allesandro

9:55 am - CANDIDATE: Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY)

10:30 am - Entertainment - Keith Jones

10:45 am - BREAK

11:00 am - CANDIDATE: Senator Joe Biden (D-DE)

11:30 am - CANDIDATE: Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT)

12:00 noon - Entertainment - Keith Jones

12:30 pm - LUNCH

1:30 pm - CANDIDATE: Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM)

2:00 pm - CANDIDATE: Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)

2:30 pm - CANDIDATE: Former Congressman David Bonior, Campaign Manager for Senator John Edwards (D-SC)

3:00 pm - CANDIDATE: Senator Mike Gravel (D-AK)

3:15 pm - BREAK

3:30 pm - CANDIDATE: Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

4:00 pm - CANDIDATE: Invited - Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-NY)

4:15 pm - Retiring of the Colors

4:25 pm - Wrap Up

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Categories: Events · Govt · RCIL/CDR

November Events at RRCD (the Deaf Club)

October 31, 2007 · No Comments

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RRCD Elected Officers
NOVEMBER EVENTS AT THE ROCHESTER RECREATION CLUB OF THE DEAF
Friday, 2 –
RRCD General Meeting & Election at 7:00 PM
Saturday, 3 –
Rotary Deaf Club Breakfast at RRCD from 8:00 to 11:00 AM
Mini-Expo & Craft Sale at RRCD from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — FREE ADMISSION
St. Mary’s 7th Dinner Gathering at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 7 –
Division One of Euchre League at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 14 –
D.E.A.R. & Thanksgiving Celebration (at noon) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Division One & Trump Club (Division Two) 1st Game of Euchre League at 7:00 PM
Thursday, 15 –
Poker League at 7:30 PM
Friday, 16 –
Friday Night Euchre League at 7:00 PM
Saturday, 17 –
Thanksgiving Dinner at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 21 –
Division One of Euchre League at 7:00 PM
Friday, 23 –
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, 24 –
CLUBHOUSE CLOSED
Wednesday, 28 –
D.E.A.R. from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Division One & Trump Club (Division Two) 1st Game of Euchre League at 7:00 PM
Friday, 30 –
VLSP Tax Clinic Workshop from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Friday Night Euchre League at 7:00 PM

Source: RRCD Website

Categories: Events · RRCD

Rathskellar Show Coming to RSD in December

October 30, 2007 · No Comments

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December 13, 2007 - December 14, 2007
Rathskellar Show at RSD

Coming to Rochester, NY
ASL storytelling, A-Z mime, ASL poetry, Hand shape stories, Dance, and more…

RATHSKELLAR
Road Tour 2007-2008
Fundraising for RSD Class of 2008
Supporting senior promo and senior trip.

WHEN: Two performances - December 13 & 14, 2007

TIME: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

COST:
Adults: $20
Students w/ ID: $12 (student ID required at the door)

WHERE: Rochester School for the Deaf Auditorium
1545 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14621

Purchase tickets through WWW.RATHSKELLAR.COM

> NOW ON SALE … for Individual Tickets ONLY <
50% OFF!! Limited Time Offer!!! < download flyer
(Discount will apply at Checkout)

QUESTIONS: Contact Ron Rood, RonRood@RSDeaf.org

It’s a must see show! Thanks for supporting RSD Class of 2008!

Sponsored by www.CACDHH.org and XVRS.TV

Click HERE for more information.

Categories: Events · RSD

Sign Up for DeafROC Emails

October 29, 2007 · No Comments

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A new feature has been added to DeafROC.com. You can now sign up to receive emails whenever something new has been added to the site. Just click on the link that says “Subscribe to DeafROC by Email” (under SUBSCRIBE at the top of the right column). It will take you to another page where you type in your email address and the special code they give you. Then you will get an email to confirm that you want to be on the list; be sure to click the link in that email to confirm your subscription. Thank you to reader Wendy Dannels for suggesting the addition of this service.

UPDATE: I wasn’t sure how this was going to work, whether the service would send an email each time something new was added, whether they would only send the link, etc.  Now that I’ve signed up, I  see how it works.  They send one email per day with all the full posts from that day along with any illustrations.  It’s pretty neat and I encourage readers to sign up so they won’t miss any news in DeafROC.com.

Categories: DeafROC

Former RSD Employees Enter Halls of Fame

October 29, 2007 · No Comments

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Retired RSD Principal Ames Curchin Inducted into University of Rochester Athletics Hall of Fame

Mr. Ames Curchin, retired Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD) principal will be inducted into University of Rochester’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Curchin will be honored during Rochester’s Homecoming, October 19-20, 2007. The 1948 Rochester graduate was an athlete on the university’s baseball, basketball, football and swimming teams from 1937-39. Curchin’s college career was interrupted by WWII. He served in the US Army as a communication specialist and officer for 5 years with the 627th Tank Destroyer Battalion in Hawaii. READ MORE.

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Former RSD AD Paula Hanson Inducted into Batavia HS Athletic Hall of Fame

Paula Reed Hanson, former Rochester School for the Deaf athletic director and physical education teacher, was inducted into the Batavia (NY) High School (BHS) Blue Devil Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held Saturday October 13, 2007, in Batavia. READ MORE.

Source: RSD Website

Categories: RSD

RSD Plans Town Meeting Thursday November 1

October 27, 2007 · No Comments

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RSD Town Meeting Nov. 1, 2007

The next Rochester School for the Deaf Town Meeting will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007, from 6 to 8 pm in the school auditorium. Light refreshments will be served in the auditorium foyer starting at 6 pm, and the meeting will start at 6:30 pm.

The Town Meeting agenda will include:
• An overview of RSD’’s recent accomplishments and challenges
• A general discussion about issues raised by those in attendance

Members of the RSD community are encouraged to attend.

Source: RSD Website

Categories: Events · RSD

Sunday — Harvest Festival at Alpha Lutheran Church

October 27, 2007 · No Comments

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The Alpha Lutheran Church of the Deaf will hold its Harvest Festival Open House tomorrow, Sunday October 28, featuring a pig roast and BBQ chicken, available for eat-in or take-out. The meal will be served at 1 pm following the worship service. Entertainment, bake sale and other events are planned. It costs $10 for adults (13 and up), $8 for seniors (55 and up) and $6 for kids ($4-12). The church is located at 1969 S. Clinton Ave. in Brighton, across from Tops Plaza. The festival chairperson is Charles V. Schutz, CharlesVS@rochester.rr.com, 585-377-7088 VP. Click the thumbnail below for a flyer for this event.

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Categories: Events

DeafREC Plans Trip to Buffalo Bills Game Nov. 18

October 27, 2007 · No Comments

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SIGN UP BY NOVEMBER 2!!

Community Day Event
November 18, 2007

Group: DeafRec Rochester
Event: Pro Football Game Day at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Time: 1:00 P.M. - NA

We are going to watch Buffalo Bills game again. Please join us to watch New England Patriots vs Buffalo at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

A $70 price includes the following:
game ticket, tailgate party, parking, and transportation

Our seats are located in Section 224, Rows 12, 13 and 14. We will have an excellent view of the field and scoreboard!

Deadline for purchasing your tickets is November 2. Please order tickets at your earliest convenience as they can run out fast! You will not want to miss the fun.

For more information, contact Ted Lord – DeafUmp@aol.com to get the application.
Location: Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Contact: Ted Lord
Fee: $70

Source: DeafREC Website

Categories: DeafRec · Events

HLAA Rochester Chapter November Programs

October 27, 2007 · No Comments

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Hearing Loss Association of America
Rochester Chapter

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Programs

Daytime meeting 11 am to 1 pm (Program audio looped)

“THE STORY BEHIND GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE AND MUSEUM” with Stuart Bolger, Director emeritus

Genesee Country Village and Museum was conceived and founded by John L. Wehle, CEO of the Genesee Brewing Company. Mr. Wehle, a lifelong collector of sporting art, noticed that by the 1960s the work of regional carpenters, builders and housewrights was fast vanishing. He proposed a museum village showcasing 19th century vernacular architecture and related handicrafts.

Mr. Wehle and architectural historian Stuart Bolger superintended creation of the village on a rise above Oatka Creek near Mumford. Opened in 1976, it now comprises over 600 acres with more than 69 buildings moved to the site from their original locations. Costumed villagers portray daily life of a 19th century country village in authentically furnished dwellings, stores, and churches. Mr. Bolger tells us how it all came about.

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Evening meeting 7-9 pm. (Program audio looped, captioned, interpreted)

“HELLO? TELEPHONE AND CAPTEL PHONE”

Until Alexander Graham Bell perfected the voice telephone, interpersonal communication was either face to face or in writing. But Bell’s creation left out an entire hearing impaired population.

With the New York Relay Captioned Telephone Service, hearing-disabled callers can see and read the other party’s conversation on a five line screen. Our New York Relay ambassador presents a hands-on demonstration of CapTel and its features, contrasting it with voice carry-over Relay.

She differentiates between one and two line CapTel and advises on purchasing a CapTel phone for home or business. There are many features on CapTel phones that even owners are not aware of like saving captions.

Current CapTel users will be on hand to comment on their experience with the phone. It has been available in New York since January.

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Both programs are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Avenue and Westminster Road, across from George Eastman House. Enter door at rear of church, go up a few steps and enter room on right. Refreshments available.

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Questions: Call (585) 266-7890 or visit www.hlaa-rochester-ny.org.

Hearing Loss Association of America (formerly SHHH) is a nationwide organization for people with hearing loss, opening the world of communication through information, education, support, and advocacy.

Source: HLAA Rochester Chapter Website

Categories: HLAA