BOLD VENTURES March 2025
Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development
Sponsorship of the March BOLD Ventures is by Terri Winaught in honor of Jim Winaught. Thanks for your generosity!
Facts About March: In Pittsburgh, spring begins at 5:01 am on Thursday March 20. Also, thinking about St. Patrick’s Day the shamrock has been a symbol of Ireland for thousands of years. The word shamrock comes from the Gaelic word “seamrog” which means “little clover.” Have a good March!
IT’S OFFICIAL: THE BOLD 50th Anniversary Party will be on Saturday April 26 at Boyce Park, 4 Seasons Activity Center, 901 Centerview Dr, Plum, PA 15239. The time will be announced later. The festivities will include a hike, relaxing in the park, followed by the party with food, drinks and time to socialize and reminisce. All current and previous members and volunteers are invited to attend to celebrate BOLD’s history and achievements. There will be more details in April’s Newsletter.
There is no charge for the party, but if you would like to be a sponsor, you can make a donation at the party or donate before the party by check or by using the donate button on our website. Our address for sending a check and our website information is at the end of this newsletter. If you pay by check or the website be sure to indicate that you are a sponsor for the 50th Anniversary party. Have fun sponsoring in one of the following BOLD categories:
Brave sponsor, $10
Daring sponsor, $25
Intrepid Sponsor, $50
Audacious Sponsor, $100 or more
Your sponsorship will be much appreciated and listed in the party program. Thank you!
Join us for a fun party and celebrate 50 years of BOLD!
BOLD Pictures: Our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wpabold includes
pictures of BOLD events.
MARCH CALENDAR
Sunday, March 2 at 9 am, Downhill Skiing at Seven Springs Resort. No cost for ski equipment and lift tickets. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch.
If you are interested in being a guide for BOLD’s vision impaired downhill skiers on March 2, contact Scotto Gray at scottog@yahoo.com by Wednesday, February 26 to sign up and get more information. For vision impaired skiers for the March 2 ski day make your reservation by noon Wednesday February 26 with Nancy at 412-561-3972.
Monday, March 3, 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 Saturday, March 1.
Tuesdays, March 4 and 18, 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 sign up by 11 am the Tuesday prior to the walk by calling Peggy at 412-683-6070 or text her at 412-977-2351. So, to sign up for March 4, contact Peggy by 11 am Tuesday, February 25, and for March 18 contact Peggy by 11 am March 11.
Every Thursday in March, from noon to 1:30, Ice skating at the Mount Lebanon Ice Center, 900 Cedar Blvd., Pittsburgh, 15228. Cost is $6. If you’re looking for some exercise consider Thursday ice skating. The ice is great, and accommodations can be made for all experience levels. If you’ve been thinking of trying skating, but you are worried about getting a ride, go ahead and sign up, and we may be able to find you transportation. We need sighted ice skaters to be guides on and off the ice. Sign-up by 8 pm on the Sunday before each date by leaving a voicemail or text for Tammi at 412-951-6528 or email at tswiantek@comcast.net.
Tuesday, March 11 at 2 pm, BOLD Presents, The PA Council of the Blind with its President Debby Hill on the BOLD conference line, 385-799-9487. No charge and no reservation needed. Learn about PCB, what we do, a bit of history, and how to join.
Wednesdays, March 12 and 26, from 7 to 9:30 pm, SE Wisconsin BOLD virtual bingo, for all the sign-up information leave a voicemail or text Tammi at 412-951-6528 or email at tswiantek@comcast.net. Good luck and have fun!
Sunday, March 16 at 9 am, Downhill Skiing at Seven Springs Resort. No cost for ski equipment and lift tickets. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch.
If you are interested in being a guide for BOLD’s vision impaired downhill skiers on March 16, contact Scotto Gray at scottog@yahoo.com by Wednesday, March 12 to sign up and get more information. For vision impaired skiers for the March 16 ski day make your reservation by noon Wednesday March 12 with Nancy at 412-561-3972.
Sunday, March 23 from 2 to 4 pm, Indoor Wall Climbing, Point Breeze Ascend Climbing, 7443 Thomas Blvd. Pittsburgh, 15208. Cost is $15. Equipment will be provided. Climbers will need to sign a waiver, but if you have a waiver on file, you won’t have to sign another one. We will start with some orientation followed by instructors guiding us as we climb. Climbers wear a helmet, and a harness attached to a rope. This activity is somewhat strenuous so we’re allowing time for breaks. Sign up by 8:00 pm Thursday March 20 with Brad either by email at bradleetebbs@gmail.com or by phone 412-600-9661.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, April 26, BOLD 50th Anniversary Party at Boyce Park, 4 Seasons Activity Center, 901 Centerview Dr, Plum, PA 15239. The time will be announced later. No charge. The festivities will include a hike, relaxing in the park, followed by the party with food, drinks and time to socialize and reminisce. If you know of a former member blind or sighted that we could invite to the party, contact Nancy at 412-561-3972 and give her the name and any contact information you have.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in getting information about upcoming audio described plays or the availability of tickets for cultural events such as symphony or chamber music concerts, or operas, please call Joyce at 412-521-4385.
BOLD BITS
Keep those get well wishes going to Natasha Kinder who is dealing with some health challenges.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Joyce Driben who had a successful hip replacement and is receiving in-patient therapy at East End Health and Rehab Center and is doing well.
Thank you to Amelie Colletti for her presentation to BOLD on February 4 about VisAbility Pittsburgh! For more information contact her at Client Intake Specialist 412-368-4400 ext 3414.
Happy March Birthday to: Nancy Gilmore, Jeff Mulkern, Diann Popoleo, Ed Reid, Terri Winaught, and anyone else celebrating a March birthday!
NEWSLETTER RECORDING
Thanks to the fine work of Marty Mathews, anyone can hear a recording of this newsletter by calling 401-252-0029 Access Code: 265365#.
Contact Us
WPA BOLD
PO Box 9101
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Email: boldwpa@gmail.com
Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wpabold
Editors: Debby Hill & friends