by Sharon Lovering
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Ski for Light to Rendezvous in West Yellowstone
The secret is out! Ski for Light, Inc. (SFL) will celebrate its 52nd international week in West Yellowstone, Mont., where active adults with visual or mobility impairments will gather to learn the basics of cross-country skiing January 17-24, 2027.
West Yellowstone is a perfect skiing venue for the 2027 Ski for Light International event. The terrain includes long flat areas that will be perfect for beginners as well as hills that will challenge and thrill more advanced skiers.
Each visually or mobility impaired participant is paired with an experienced, sighted cross-country skier who acts as instructor and on-snow guide for a week of skiing, sharing and learning. First-time skiers will be introduced to basic techniques, while returning skiers will have an opportunity to enhance existing skills.
Founded in 1975, Ski for Light is an all-volunteer non-profit. While the focus of the week is cross-country skiing, there are plenty of after-ski activities where participants have an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Join participants from across the U.S. and around the world. Applications and additional information will be available shortly at www.sfl.org; meanwhile, join our community on Facebook (Ski for Light, Inc.), and check out our YouTube channel (Ski for Light International).
Braille Classes for Adults
UR Community Cares is now offering Braille Classes for Adults in Manchester, Connecticut! This engaging, activity-based class is designed to make learning Braille fun and approachable. Participants will be introduced to the Braille alphabet and numbers, with a focus on practical, everyday use, like reading labels, navigating indoor signage, and understanding elevator markings. Whether you're supporting someone with vision loss or simply interested in learning a new skill, this class is a welcoming place to start.
No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
For more information, or to register, call (860) 430-4557, or visit www.urcommunitycares.org.
New at National Braille Press
National Braille Press has a number of new books and other items available.
Just in time for the 4th of July and the America 250 celebration is the new tactile Statue of Liberty. It is a tactile picture with braille and large print description.
What would summer be without picnics? Newly published is “Perfect Picnic Foods,” available in braille and as a BRF. The book includes 10 picnic ideas with a total of 40 recipes. Each recipe is meant to serve eight people. To read the list of recipes, visit https://shop.nbp.org/products/perfect-picnic-foods.
For more information, call toll-free 1-800-548-7323, or visit shop.nbp.org.