White Cane Walk - Oct. 15

We are having a walk for White Cane Awareness Day, which is October 15. Details of the route are below. More details to come at our regular monthly meeting this Friday October 9.

White Cane walk routeFrom City Hall to Caz's Chowhouse

175 East 2nd Street to 18 E. Brady Street 

We will begin the walk at City Hall which is located on the Northwest corner of Cincinnati and 2nd Street.  For those arriving by car, there is parking on the Southeast corner of 2nd and Cincinnati as well as on Cincinnati between 2nd and 1st streets.

There is a small plaza area in front of city hall that is up a couple of steps from the street level.  This is where we will meet prior to the walk.

The walk will begin by heading North on Cincinnati to 1st street.  We will cross 1st street and then make an immediate left turn.

Proceed West on 1st street past the bus stop and then turn right onto a pathway which will take you toward a metallic tower structure that is located in the pathway.  Continue North on the pathway and you will pass the tower and then you will pass the  "Center of the Universe" which you should check out if you have never experienced it before.  The Center of the Universe is a spot at which your voice will reverberate when you talk.

As you continue North on the path, you will reach Archer Street where you will turn to the right and walk a few steps until you reach a pedestrian crossing.

You will cross Archer at which point you will be heading North along the East side of Boston.  You will pass the Hardesty Arts building on your right and there will be some restaurants and bars across the street on your left.

Continue North on Boston for 1 block until you reach Brady Street.

Turn left without crossing Brady and cross over Boston heading West.  

Continue on Brady until you reach 18 which is Caz's Chowhouse .  This is where we will be dining.
    

If you have any questions about it all, please contact 

Jeri Cooper at 918-832-7035 or email 

jcooper@okdrs.gov

or Kathy Shelton at 918-298-6363 or email at 

katshel@cox.net

Julie

Rooster Day Parade

TCB and Green Country Deaf Blind group members participate in Rooster Day, Broken Arrow, OK.

Rooster Day May 2015

Rooster Day May 2015

Woody Guthrie Center Tour

Saturday, March 1st. We will meet at the center at 1:30p.m. There will be a presentation of music and story telling and interaction with the audience. The tour will consist of a short movie and listening stations telling about different parts of Woody Guthrie’s life. We will end our tour with a folk rock concert. We will be done by 5p.m. 

Afterwards we will be going to go eat at Caz’s Chow house. The chowhouse is only a block away from the center. We will be done eating by 6:30p.m. 

Please let me know if you plan to come and if you plan to go to the chow house. 

Admission will be $8 and if we have 10 people it will be $6. The prices at the chow house are reasonable and they have a little bit of everything.

Woody Guthrie Center  102 E. Brady St. http://woodyguthriecenter.org/

Caz’s Chow house 18 E. Brady St. http://cazschowhouse.com/

TCB President: Jesse Martinez okie3268@yahoo.com 918 232 7164

TCB Christmas Party

From our President, Jesse:

We will be having our Tulsa Council of the Blind Christmas party on Friday, December 13, 2013 at our regular meeting place, West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church, 930 W. 23rd Place!

We will start at 5:30 p.m. and will be finished at 8:00 p.m. We will be exchanging gifts.  If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift with a cost of no more than $10.  The cost to eat is $8.  We need a few people to bring some sides or a dessert.  Please let me know if you are willing to bring a side or dessert.  Please let Julie or I know if you need a ride to the Christmas party.

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Jesse Martinez, TCB President
918 232 7164
Julie Bailey, TCB Vice President
918 231 0202
j.bailey@cox.net

White Cane Awareness Walk - Oct. 15h

Join us on our White Cane Awareness Walk at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15. We'll start the walk at Spaghetti Warehouse (221 E. Brady St, Tulsa, OK), walk around past Channel 6, and then return to Spaghetti Warehouse where we'll eat dinner. We should finish about 7:00 p.m.

Joining us on our walk will be Representative Jeannie McDaniel and Senator Brian Crain. Which one will walk blindfolded this year?!  

Representative
Jeannie McDaniel     

Senator Brian Crain

We will be distributing flyers informing the public about Tulsa Council of the Blind and our state organization, Oklahoma Council of the Blind, as well as celebrating White Cane Awareness Day which symbolizes independence and employment for blind and visually impaired Oklahomans! 

For more information, please contact Julie Bailey, President, Tulsa Council of the Blind. j.bailey @ cox.net

Come walk with us and show your support for the best organization ever!

TCB Picnic - Aug. 3

Tulsa Council of The Blind Picnic with the Fishies!

Oklahoma Aquarium Saturday, August 3, 2013, Address 300 Aquarium Drive Jenks, OK. 

We will meet outside the front doors at 9:45A.M. We will tour the aquarium at 10a.m. 

We will have picnic around 12 noon. Your choice of ham, turkey or roast beef sandwich. Your choice of Coke, diet coke, or Sprite. Also included are chips and a cookie.

Cost is $14 which includes admission and box lunch.

Deadline is July 18th.
Please email Jesse at okie3268@yahoo.com <mailto:okie3268@yahoo.com>  or call
918 232 7164 

Jesse Martinez 
TCB Activities Chair

Update on Bowl-a-thon

Just wanted to thank the people who came out today and helped TCB with their 8th annual Bowl-a-thon! We had 14 bowlers and probably estimated to raise about $500. This is about half of what we've done in the past but any little helps. 

TCB is what we make it and it is what helps to make OCB. Thanks again for being a part of the greatest organization ever! 

... David and Jeri

Bowl-a-Thon

Bowling ball and pins

Tulsa Chapter of the Oklahoma Council of the Blind Eighth Annual Bowl-a-Thon to be held at AMF Sheridan Lanes, 3121 S. Sheridan Road, June 15, 2013, 11 am - 2 pm

Donations $15 minimum - Two games and shoes

Proceeds benefit Tulsa Chapter, Oklahoma Council of the Blind. Our organization has helped many individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the areas of public awareness, encouragement and support of independence, communication with our legislators, improvement of equal access, and organization of a variety of social events to foster involvement in the community and prevent isolation. We also endeavor to educate and inform others about blindness. 

For more information, please call 918.832.7035 or email: jericooper@att.net

Come Bowl! Have Fun! 

TCB Valentine's Party - Feb. 8

Come join us for an evening of fun at our TCB Valentine's Party February 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the West Tulsa Freewill Baptist Church located at 930 W. 23rd Place in the Family Life Center. Great food and fun to be had by all!

Valentine party cupcakes and party favors.

We will be playing The Family Feud Game. Survey Says!! We will be having door prizes!!! Everyone will receive a Valentine treat!!!! Everyone is invited to bring their favorite Valentine Treat to share. Meal will be prepared by the great Pastor Chef at $8 per person. 

Logo: Family Feud

Please let Jesse know if you are coming to the Valentine's Party as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday February 5. And please let him know if you need a sugar free Valentine treat. His email is okie3268@yahoo.com
<mailto:okie3268@yahoo.com>  or phone 918 2327164.  

Disability Awareness Day - April 3

Logo: Disability Awareness Day

This year, Disability Awareness Day is on April 3. It is important that our members and friends attend and participate in this annual event. With that in mind, Tulsa Council of the Blind will be providing information on how we can better advocate our legislators. TCB will provide information about topics to discuss with your legislators and encourage you to join us in a letter-writing/email campaign just before April 3. Look for more information on this blog in the near future.

TCB Christmas Party

Hello to all TCB members and friends!

I am getting excited about the upcoming TCB Christmas party and I hope that you are too!

Three snowmen with banner that
says "A Christmas Party"

Fantastic news – our meal will cost $8.95 per person instead of $10.95! Yes, that’s correct. Each individual will need to pay $8, and TCB will pay the balance. We will have turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, cranberry relish, green beans, rolls, and pumpkin pie! All of this for only $8.95 per person.

We also will be playing that favorite game we have played in the past. Some call it the Dirty Santa game, but I don’t like the sound of that. So, we will just call it the gift exchange game. Whatever you want to call it, if you want to play, you will need to bring a wrapped gift. Do not put a name on the package, and it should cost no more than $10. Game rules will be coming in a future email. This is not a gag gift game, but it should be a gift that you yourself wouldn’t mind taking home with you.

We will have more coming in the future about the party, but just be sure to mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!

Date:  Saturday, December 15, 2012

Time:  3:00 PM to 7:00 P.M.

Place:  West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church Family Life Center

                930 W. 23^rd Place, Tulsa, OK

See you there!!!

If you would like to come to the party, but have transportation issues, please call me and we will do what we can to get you there.

Julie Bailey

TCB President

j.bailey@cox.net

918-231-0202

Cancellation - Water Park

Due to a variety of circumstances, the water park outing set for tomorrow 
has been canceled. If you have any questions, please call Julie at 
918-231-0202.
Allison Fallin 

TCB Waterpark

Saturday August 4th.

We will be car pooling to the waterpark.  We will meet at the water park entrance at 10a.m. We will swim and then have lunch on Party Island between 11:30a.m. and 1:00p.m. If you need a ride, call Jesse 918-232-7164 or email me okie3268@yahoo.com

Admission

Adult  $6.75

child    $5.75

Food

Corn Dog $2.50
Frito Pie $3.50
Hot Dog $2.25
Hamburger $5.00
Cheeseburger $5.50
Nachos $4.00
Nacho Supreme $6.00
6 Pc. Chicken Sticks $3.00
Chicken Stick Salad $5.00
Pepperoni Pizza $4.25
Chips $1.25
Super Pretzel $2.75
Mini funnel Cake $2.50
(Add Chili/Cheese to any item $0.75) 

Drinks

Lg. Pop $2.00
Sm. Pop $1.50
20 oz. Bottled Water $2.00
Lg. Water $0.50
Sm. Water $0.25

Sno Cone

$2.00 

Dippin' Dots

Regular $4.50 Lg. $5.50

Flavors

Vanilla, Chocolate, Rainbow Ice, Banana Split, Strawberry, Cookies n' Creme

River Country Water Park· 3600 Arline · Muskogee, OK 74401

Thanks,

Jesse

July and August TCB Meeting Reminders

Hello to all TCB members and friends!

At the June meeting, members voted to not have a meeting in July. We will however, have a meeting in August and we will have a guest speaker for that  meeting.

A representative from the League of Women Voters will be coming to speak to us at our August meeting to enlighten us on issues that should be very high on our priority list as our right to us as American citizens. They will inform us on how to stay up with the most recent information pertaining to elections and candidates. Come be educated so you can act on your civic duty.

The August TCB meeting will take place on the second Friday of the month, August 10th at the West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church located at 930 W. 23rd Place. The meeting will begin at 6 PM and we will adjourn no later than 7:30 P.M.. If you plan to eat dinner with us before the meeting, please try to arrive no later than 5:30 P.M.. Cost for dinner is $5 per person, and details of what that will be will be announced as soon as possible.

Please come and find out everything you need to know about being an educated voter in this election year!

Julie Bailey

TCB President

DON'T MISS IT!

Final Reminder!!!

Last chance, if you are planning to attend the TCB picnic this coming Saturday, June 23^rd at 4:30 pm, please don’t forget to let Marilyn and Perry Sanders (our hosts) know that you will be coming.

Call the Sanders at 918-488-0845 or email Marilyn at mksanders@cox.net by Wednesday, June 20^th.

See you there!

Julie Bailey

TCB Annual Picnic

Just a reminder –

Photo of picnic basket and words: Picnic

The TCB Annual Picnic will be at the home of Perry and Marilyn Sanders, 7406 S. Fulton Avenue. The picnic will begin at 4:30 pm. We will be outside in the back yard, so dress appropriately.

If you plan to attend, please send an email to Marilyn at mksanders@cox.net or call 918-488-0845 to let them know. You can also contact them for directions to their home.

Please let the Sanders know if you plan to attend no later than Wednesday, June 20^th.

Hope to see you there!!!

Julie Bailey

2012 OCB Annual State Convention!

Building A Strong Foundation For Tomorrow!

Oklahoma Council of the Blind proudly presents the 2012 OCB Annual State Convention!

September 28-30, 2012

Wyndham Gardens Hotel

10918 E. 41st Street

Tulsa, OK

918-627-5000 or 800-996-3426

What better way to build a strong foundation than to have the opportunity to come together at this time and be informed by presenters covering topics such as:

* Leadership!

* Technology!

* Mind, Body and Soul!

* Self Defense

* and so much more!

Keys-U-See large print keyboard.

Registration per person is $80 which covers:

* Five meals to keep your strength up for hammering!

* Informative speakers to build empowerment!

* a host of fun activities to strengthen the foundation!

* Wall to wall exhibitors to bridge the gap!

Hotel rates are only $72 plus tax per night! And you can have up to four per room!

Call 918-627-5000 or 800-996-3426 and make your reservations!

Come join us for an important time of "Building a Strong Foundation for Tomorrow!"

For more information, contact Convention Chair, Jesse Martinez at 918-232-7164 or email him at okie3268@yahoo.com