BOLD VENTURES
March 2024
Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development
This BOLD Ventures is sponsored by BOLD’s Fundraising Chair, Terri Winaught, in memory of Jim Winaught, her long-time partner who died in November 2023.
Dues are due: If you haven’t already paid 2024 dues, please do so. The dues for 2024 are $15. There are two ways to pay. You can send a check payable to WPA BOLD to WPA BOLD, PO Box 9101, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Or if you like you can use either PayPal or a credit card at the Donate button at the bottom of this Newsletter or on our website www.wpabold.blogspot.com. If you use our website, be sure to write a note saying that you are paying your dues. If you are new to BOLD and paid your dues after September 30th, you are covered for 2024. If there has been any change in your contact information, please send it to our treasurer Ryan Leverett-Ptak at ryanjleverett1@gmail.com. Thanks!
CALENDAR
March
Monday, March 4th, 1 to 2 pm, Swimming at the Athletic Club, Carnegie library of Homestead. 511 East 11th Ave, Munhall, 15120—this entrance has no steps. There is no charge. When you arrive, use the elevator on the left to go down to the ground floor. The locker rooms, restrooms and pool are on that level. Arrive early, to swim the whole hour. Sign up with Marty by 8 pm Friday March 1st at 412-440-4909 or martymat@sero.email.
Tuesdays, March 5th and 19th from 9 am to 12:30 pm, Mall Walking at the Monroeville Mall. Cost is free. Lunch is on your own at the food court. Sighted guides and visually impaired walkers call Joyce at 412-521-4385. To sign up for March 5th, call Joyce by 11 am Tuesday February 27th; to sign up for March 19th, call by Tuesday March 12th.
Tuesday, March 5th, from 6 to 8 pm, Board Meeting in-person at Western PA School for Blind Children, 250 N. Bellefield Avenue, Oakland. Any non-board Members who want to attend must call Nancy at 412-561-3972 by March 3rd.
Thursdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from noon to 1:30, Ice Skating at the Mount Lebanon Ice Center, 900 Cedar Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Cost is $5. We need sighted ice skaters to be guides on and off the ice. Sign-up by 8 pm on the Sunday before each date with Nancy at 412-561-3972 or nancy.leverett1@verizon.net.
Sunday, March 10th, from noon to 3:00 PM: Bowling at Arsenal Bowl in Lawrenceville, 4310 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201, The address to use for Access Transportation is 212 44th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201. ** Please note the bowling alley is on the second floor and entry necessitates going up a flight of steps. Thanks to the Top Cat Bowling League, guide rails to accommodate blind or visually impaired bowlers will be in place. Experienced bowlers will be available to familiarize newcomers with the use of guide rails. Cost for bowling, including shoes, is $5 for Bold members, $10 for nonmembers. Pay on the day of the event. Payment is by cash only.
There’s talk of taking a short walk for a meal after we bowl. When you sign up to bowl, let Maggi know if you are interested in joining us, at your own expense, for a meal at Industry Public House, 4305 Butler Street. Sign up with Maggi by 8:00 PM Thursday March 7th at 412-613-8592 ormio528@comcast.net.
Sunday, March 10th, 9 am, Downhill Skiing at Seven Springs Resort. No cost for ski equipment and lift tickets. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch. Sighted guides sign up with Scotto Gray at scottog@yahoo.com by the Thursday before. Vision impaired skiers, make your reservation by 9 pm the Tuesday before with Nancy at 412-561-3972.
Friday, March 22nd, from 4:15 to 5:45 pm, Intro to Latin Dancing, Western PA School for Blind Children, (WPSBC) 201 N. Bellefield Avenue, 15213. Cost is $10. Our excellent instructors, Jeff and Collene Shirey, patiently teach us quick dance steps (but not too fast) to match the quick tempo of the music. To add to the fun, we frequently switch dancing partners. To Enjoy the fun, sign up by 8 pm on Tuesday, March 19th with Carol at 484-318-9145.
Wednesdays, March 6th & 20th, from 7 to 9:30 pm SE Wisconsin BOLD virtual bingo, For all of the fun information contact Tammi by text or voicemail at 412-951-6528 or tswiantek@comcast.net.
April
Sunday, April 14th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Tupperware fundraising party, Community room Forward Shady Apartments. Hosted by Terri Winaught. Save the date and look for more details in the April newsletter.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in getting information about upcoming audio described plays or in finding out what tickets are available for cultural events such as symphony or chamber music concerts, or operas, please call Joyce at 412-521-4385.
BOLD BITS
Condolences to the family and friends of long time BOLD members Tina (Kathryn) Wassermann and Brian Rutherford, both of whom passed away earlier this year. Condolences also go out to Eugene Mariani on the passing of his father in late January.
In late January Carol Lubecki welcomed a second grandson, Luke. So, Carol, teach Luke to ride a bike and you can be a tandem stoker forever!
Be a BOLD Ventures Sponsor
Bold prides itself on the fact that our monthly newsletter, BOLD Ventures, is made available to our members in the format of their choice—email, braille, print and large print. But doing this involves various costs. You could help defray some of the cost by being a BOLD Ventures sponsor for a month. If you would like to sponsor one of the BOLD Ventures, just make a $50 donation to BOLD. If you wish, for your donation, you will get your name and a short greeting of your choice in BOLD Ventures. For more information and to set up your sponsorship, contact Nancy at 412-561-3972 or nancy.leverett1@verizon.net.
Happy March Birthday to Nancy Gilmore, Jeff Mulkern, Diann Popoleo, Ed Reid, Terri Winaught, and anyone else celebrating a March birthday!
NEWSLETTER RECORDING
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Contact Us
WPA BOLD
PO Box 9101
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Email: boldwpa@gmail.com
Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com
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Editors: Veronique Schreurs along with Jeff Mulkern & friends