April 2024 newsletter

BOLD VENTURES April 2024

Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development

This BOLD Ventures is sponsored by BOLD’s longtime supporter Gerry Blum.

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 30, 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

April

Monday, April 1, from 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 29 at 412-440-4909.

Tuesdays, April 2 and 16 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 April 2, call Joyce by 11 am Tuesday March 26; to sign up for April 16, call by Tuesday April 9.

Tuesday, April 2, from 6 to 8 pm, Board Meeting in-person at Western PA School for Blind Children, 250 N. Bellefield Avenue, Oakland (across from the school in JS building). Any non-board Members who want to attend must call Nancy at 412-561-3972 by March 29.

Every Thursday 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.

Wednesdays, April 3 & 17, 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.

Sunday April 7 between 1pm and 4pm, there will be a card party at the home of Ray Jablonowski. The limit is 12 people. The address is 4551 Parade St, Pgh. Pa. 15207. We will play the usual card game "Screw your Neighbor". Ray may introduce a similar game. Refreshments will be served but no meal. Every winner will receive $5.00. Feel free to sign up if you have never played before. The game is very simple.  Reservations will be taken by Linda Davis 412-681-9686 by April 3.  

Sunday, April 14, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Tupperware fundraising party, hosted by Terri Winaught, held in the Community Room on the first floor of the Forward Shady Apartments: 5841 Forward Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring your friends!  Everyone is welcome. The reservation deadline with Terri Winaught, (412) 441-0925 will be Wednesday, April 10, by 10pm. When reserving with Terri, she will gladly answer any questions you might have about the food to be provided. Regarding distribution, anyone who orders and pays ahead of time can pick up their items the day of the party; otherwise, items will be mailed to each person’s house. To say more about payment, Dina will accept checks, but prefers money orders, debit cards, and credit cards. Finally, if you would like a catalog to be mailed to you, let Terri know and she will see that one gets mailed in a timely manner. 

Saturday April 27, Pittsburgh Party Pedaler ride, from 1:45 until 4:00, no cost, meeting place at 2524 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh 15222, RAIN, shine, or COLD so dress appropriately. There are 10 seats for pedaling and 5 seats for passengers.  Everyone is required to sign a waiver and there is no room on the bike for guide dogs. No cost for bike ride and food, bring your own drink or we will stop for liquid refreshments at your own cost. Go on a guided tour of downtown and the Strip District of Pittsburgh with BOLD on a 15-passenger bike with a top speed of 5 miles an hour rain or shine. Reservationist Nancy, at 412-561-3972, deadline April 11 by 8:00 pm. Limit 15, and there will be a waiting list if necessary. Let Nancy know if you want a non-pedaling seat.

Looking ahead

Save the date for Ray’s picnic on Saturday June 15 in Highland Park at the Lake Point shelter. Details closer to the time. .

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

Warm wishes for a rapid recovery as Kimberly Smythe continues to recover from recent hand surgery.

Terri Winaught would like to acknowledge how humbled she feels for recently having had a poem accepted for publication.

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 April Birthday to Carrie Fisher, Ray Jablonowski, Jim Wiseman, Larry Wiseman, and anyone else celebrating a April birthday!

NEWSLETTER RECORDING: Anyone can hear a recording of this newsletter, call 401-252-0029 Access Code: 265365#.

Contact Us

WPA BOLD

PO Box 9101

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Donate (this is temporarily not an option via PayPal)

Email: boldwpa@gmail.com

Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com (but you can donate via the website)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wpabold

Editors: Veronique Schreurs along with friends

March 2024 newsletter

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 1^st at 412-440-4909 or martymat@sero.email.

Tuesdays, March 5^th and 19^th 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 5^th, call Joyce by 11 am Tuesday February 27^th; to sign up for March 19^th, call by Tuesday March 12^th.

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 28^th 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 10^th, 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 7^th 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 19^th with Carol at 484-318-9145.

Wednesdays, March 6^th & 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

Anyone can hear a recording of this newsletter, call 401-252-0029 Access Code: 265365#

Contact Us

WPA BOLD

PO Box 9101

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Donate

Email: boldwpa@gmail.com

Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wpabold

Editors: Veronique Schreurs along with Jeff Mulkern & friends

February 2024 newsletter

BOLD VENTURES February 2024

Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development

This BOLD Ventures is sponsored by our previous editor, Debby Hill.  Thank you, Debby!

If you haven’t already paid 2024 dues, do it now.

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 30^th, 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

February

Tuesday, February 6th, from 6 to 8 pm, Board Meeting in-person at Human Services, 1 Smithfield St, downtown. Any non-board Members who want to attend must call Nancy at 412-561-3972 by February 4th.

Thursdays, February 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22, and 29^th 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, February 4^th and 25th, 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.

Tuesdays, February 6^th and 20^th 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 Tuesday, February 6th call Joyce by 11 am Tuesday January 30^th. To sign up for Tuesday, February 20^th call Joyce by 11 am Tuesday the 13th.

Wednesdays, February 7th & 21st, 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.

Wednesday, February 7th, 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 Debby by 8 pm Sunday February 4th at 412-742-4288 or dm-hill@comcast.net.

Possible Wall Climbing event in February, in Point Breeze at Ascend Climbing 7443 Thomas Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15208 watch for an email update for this event

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

Veronique Schreurs was to have resumed her editorship of this newsletter, but did not feel in good enough health.  We’re keeping her in our thoughts.

Condolences to Susan Oberlander whose father died January 7^th.

Peggy Walsh would like to thank all of the BOLD members who supported her with love, prayers, and well wishes during a recent health challenge.

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 February Birthday to: Sherri Crum, Missy Demchak, Mitch Demchak, Jamie Robinson, Aimee Yunt and anyone else celebrating a February birthday!

NEWSLETTER RECORDING

Anyone can hear a recording of this newsletter, call 401-252-0029 Access Code: 265365#.

Contact Us

WPA BOLD

PO Box 9101

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Donate

Email: boldwpa@gmail.com

Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wpabold

Editors: Bruce Leverett, temporarily standing in for Veronique Schreurs, and team