Future in Sight

Book Club Discussion *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-01 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Here We Go Again: My Life in Television
Author: Betty White
Annotation: Betty White first appeared on television in 1949 and has starred on shows such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. This autobiography is a behind-the-scenes look at Betty’s career from her start on radio to her first show, Hollywood on Television, to several iterations of The Betty White Show and much more. Packed with anecdotes about famous personalities and friendships, stories of Betty’s off-screen life, and the comedienne’s trademark
Total Time: 10 Hrs. 32 min.
Available through Talking Book/BARD: DBG 08205
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Fit & Fabulous: Bone building *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Jackie comes to us as a certified instructor with 9 years experience teaching bone building. Through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Jackie currently teaches at the Berlin Recreation Center. Having some sight impairment herself, Jackie has been participating in our Fit & Fabulous workouts on a regular basis and is thrilled to lead us in bone building exercises. Modifications are made, taking into account each person’s situation.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Downloading Apps: App Store and Google Play Store *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Often we learn how to navigate and use apps, yet we ignore the process of how to search for and download apps themselves. Join us as we walk through step-by-step instructions on downloading apps from the App Store and the Google Play Store.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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The Business of Being Blind *ADULTS & YOUTH*
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join us as we talk with people who are blind and visually impaired working in all different fields of work around the country.
Miranda Borka has dedicated her life to the values of service and integrity. Her professional experience in the nonprofit and non-governmental sectors has allowed her to build rapport and work with such diverse populations as immigrants and refugees, women and children who have experienced domestic violence, seniors, and the military community. Currently, Miranda provides crisis intervention services and supervision to promote mental health and prevent substance abuse and suicide. On a more personal note, Miranda resides in Virginia with her husband and their two Seeing Eye dogs. In her free time, she enjoys singing, reading, spending time with family and friends, and watching football and baseball.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Fit & Fabulous: Stronger bones for a stronger you *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Stronger bones for a stronger you serves to increase muscle strength, coordination, and balance which ultimately leads to personal growth , power and vitality. Melissa Abbott has worked as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, nutrition specialist, and currently has her own business as a holistic health and wellness professional. She will guide us through some exercises that focus particularly on bone fortification. Melissa will make any modifications taking into account your overall situation.
To register now, click here.
For instructions on how to use our registration system, click here.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.

Have some fun at Gate City Casino while supporting Future In Sight!
2024-02-10 08:00 - 2024-02-19 17:00 | In-Person
From Saturday, February 10th to Monday, February 19th, a portion of the proceeds from all gaming at Gate City Casino (55 Northeastern Blvd- Nashua, NH) will be donated to Future In Sight.
Gate City Casino offers nearly 540 HHR gaming machines including major games found in casinos nationwide, such as Ultimate Fire Link, Buffalo Gold and Rakin’ Bacon.
Learn all about the fun you can have here.

Outta Sight Cooking: Buffalo Chicken Dip with Fred Fournier *ADULTS & YOUNG ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Are you looking for that yummy something to serve up for Super Bowl Sunday? Do you want all of the flavor of buffalo wings without the mess? Join us as we welcome Fred Fournier, who will walk us through his perfect game day Buffalo chicken dip just in time for kick off! Participants will receive a list of ingredients ahead of time to cook along with Fred. You can also listen and absorb the process to make another day.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Monday Meet Up: Valentine's Day Party *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends than with a fun and festive online party? This event is all about celebrating love and friendship, and there will be plenty of activities and games to keep everyone entertained.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Ice Skating with the Stars *ADULTS & YOUTH* **CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER**
2024-02-13 10:30 - 12:00
This activity has been canceled due to weather.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.

Kaila's Crafts: Heart Filled Crafts *ADULTS & YOUTH*
2024-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
In this workshop we will make several heart themed projects.

Felt Valentine’s Day heart magnet
Spread the love on Valentine’s Day by making this heart-shaped magnet for someone special
to display as a decoration.
“Filled with Love” acetate sign
This “You Fill My Heart” Valentine Craft is a cute way to spread love to others. It makes a great door knob hanger.
Pocket Full of Love Kangaroo Valentine Craft
Make a homemade Valentine from down-under with this kangaroo craft!
Valentine Teddy Bear Ornament Craft
Celebrate the holiday of love with this adorable craft. You will hardly be able to “bear” your excitement in completing these cute ornaments featuring a smiling bear holding a heart.

Cost$12.00
Please order by January 24th
*Free registration will be available for anyone who does not wish to purchase a craft kit*
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Accessible Documents for Windows Computers *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Universal design assists our navigating documents and PDFs! We’ll cover tips and resources in creating and looking for accessibility when it comes to working with documents on our Windows computers.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Snowshoeing *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-15 10:30 - 12:30 | In-Person
Join us as we snowshoe as a group through the quiet, peaceful All Persons Trail at the Cedar Swamp Preserve in the city limits of Manchester. Connect with nature, as we also connect with one another for this 1.2 mile snowshoe opportunity. No prior snowshoe experience is necessary. Participants should be ambulatory with average balance. Please dress warm for the outdoors.
Deadline to sign up is February 2nd.
This activity will take place at the All Person’s Trail – Cedar Swamp Reserve (Manchester, NH)

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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.

Kaila's Crafts: Origami Fun *ADULTS & YOUTH*
2024-02-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
In this online event, you will learn how to make a square out of a rectangular piece of paper and how to fold origami boxes. All you need is paper.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Use a Mac? Let us enhance your low vision experience toward computer independence *ADULTS 55+ ONLY*
2024-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | In-Person
The focus will be on the accessibility features of the Apple desktop or laptop. We will discuss how you can change screen colors, text size, zoom in, reduce transparency, and more.
This workshop will be held in Portsmouth, NH.
Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and have a corrected acuity no greater than 20/50.
To apply for a spot in an upcoming Tech Workshop, contact 603-224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org.*
*Space in these workshops is VERY limited. Someone from Future In Sight will be in contact to complete the paperwork necessary to ensure that you qualify. Please note that you are unable to register for these tech workshops through the same registration system as our other activities (Classy). If interested in applying, please utilize the phone and email listed above.
Presented as a partnership between:

These Tech Workshops are supported with federal funds from the Rehabilitation Service Administration, hosted by Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired, a service of the state’s Department of Education/Vocational Rehabilitation. Future In Sight cooperatively develops and presents these tech workshops with the state’s Older Individuals who are Blind or vision impaired program (OIB). For further information about OIB services, call 1-800-581-6881.

Music Trivia *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Music Trivia is Back! We’ll form teams and play by the decades with a couple of mystery rounds too. Hear snippets of songs and see if you can identify the song title, artist, or both. It’s all about fun and memories of where we were and what we might have been doing during the decades of yesterday!
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Fit & Fabulous: Yoga *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Learn more about balance, orientation and exercise, as Michelle Dowling, a certified yoga instructor, uses tools such as chair yoga and gradually adds to what you can do at your own pace.
No prior yoga is necessary.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Mindfulness, Meditation, and More: Mindful with technology *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Technology can be a distraction, but it can also be a tool for mindfulness. In this online event, we’ll discuss how to use technology to be more present and improve your well-being.
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Benefits of smart phone cameras *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-02-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Did you know you can capture QR codes with your smart phone’s camera to access a menu? You may even take a picture of text and use Talkback or Voiceover to read it, share it and etc. This workshop will provide an overview of the many ways your smart phone’s camera is beneficial in your day to day life.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Fit & Fabulous: Move and Groove *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Barb Longfellow is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor, specializing in Dance Fitness, Senior Fitness, & Small Group Exercise. Join in this Move & Groove class, where you will work out to the tunes of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Barb welcomes whatever movement you can do. Modifications to exercises are given if/when necessary to ensure safety and success.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Kaila's Crafts: March is National Craft Month Workshop *ADULTS & YOUNG ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join us for a fun and informative workshop to celebrate National Craft Month! Learn new things, share ideas, and get inspired. We’ll discuss where to get craft supplies and how to find project ideas. Bring your own ideas to share with the group.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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8 things you should be doing on your computer, but probably aren't *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Discover 8 important tasks for your Windows computer from cleaning it to organizing files and folders and taking control of your start up!

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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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I've Got A Secret *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Have fun during this classic gameshow “I’ve Got a Secret” where teams will have one clue and are timed to ask yes or no questions in order to guess the contestants’ secrets. You’ll never know what hidden abilities, talents or unusual hobbies are uncovered!
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.

Fit & Fabulous: Stronger bones for a stronger you *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Stronger bones for a stronger you serves to increase muscle strength, coordination, and balance which ultimately leads to personal growth, power and vitality.
Melissa Abbott has worked as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, nutrition specialist, and currently has her own business as a holistic health and wellness professional. She will guide us through some exercises that focus particularly on bone fortification. Melissa will make any modifications taking into account your overall situation.
To register now, click here.
For instructions on how to use our registration system, click here.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.

Previous Real World Skill-Building Workshop: Bionics, Bags and Boards *AGES 14-22 & THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS*
2024-03-09 09:45 - 14:00
Youth Track: Bionics, Bags and Boards
Bringing sensory stories, board games, and assistive technology all in one discovery packed day!
This triple decker Real World Skill-Building workshop offers options that enhance students sensory engagement, creativity, social skills, bionics, problem solving and more through fun and exploration.
1. Ice breaker: The youth and teens will get ready to embark on a sensory storytelling secret bag challenge. Teams will use surprise objects to develop creative tactile stories in the palm of their hands.
2. Next, understand the basics of bionics by creating a prototype with movement of a tactile robotic hand.
3. Last, but not least, enjoy playing accessible board games in an encouraging friendly atmosphere.
Parent Track: The Future of Finances and Guardianship
Empowering parents with the knowledge and resources for financial planning, financial literacy, budgeting, estate management and more. This workshop will be led by specific specialists from their respective fields. Strategies will be covered on how parents of transition age blind and visually impaired youth to support their youth’s financial independence by gradually allowing them to manage their own money if and when appropriate. Bullet points on topics such as the impact of earnings on benefits (Social Security), how work incentives operate for financial independence, an explanation of various government benefits, and how to apply will also be explored.
Complementing finances is the topic of guardianship. Determining whether it is in the best interest of youth and families to set up a guardianship will be discussed, along with how to find the best resources to go about setting up a guardianship; whether it means doing it yourself or navigating the best resources to help you through the weeds. This workshop is jam packed with financial guidance, guardianship education and setting goals, which ultimately brings security for the future for you and your transition age youth.
There will be a snow date for the following Saturday, March 16th
To register to attend, please call 603-224-4039 or email services@futureinsight.org.

Outta Sight Cooking: Teriyaki chicken and jasmine rice *ADULTS & YOUNG ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Join the kitchen of Jacques Chappell, as he leads us through his delectable duo of cooking teriyaki chicken and jasmine rice. The sweet and savory flavors of the chicken in combination with the fragrant grains is sure to present a fabulous dinner. Participants are emailed a list of ingredients ahead of time to have the option to cook along with Jacques. You can also listen in and follow along for future culinary cuisine ideas.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.

Monday Meet Up: Ice Breaker Fun *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for a fun and interactive event where you can get to know other people better! Bring your own icebreaker questions to share with the group, and be prepared to answer theirs as well. We’ll have a variety of games and activities to help us break the ice and learn more about one another.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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Using dictation on your computer *ADULTS ONLY*
2024-03-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Do you hunt and peck on your computer keyboard? Do you find it slow and tedious to type? If so, then this workshop is for you. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to use the dictation features for your Windows computer.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
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The Business of Being Blind *ADULTS & YOUTH*
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join us as we talk with people who are blind and visually impaired working in all different fields of work. This month we feature Katharin Smith, who has been a clinical social worker for 45 years. She had her start working at Seacoast Mental Health, and much of her career has been in private practice. Katharin focuses her practice on anxiety, depression, PTSD And has done a lot of couples work as well. Katharin Enjoys tandem bike riding, traveling, and working with her guide dog.
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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.

Silver Retreat *ADULTS 55+*
2024-03-18 11:00 - 2024-03-22 13:00 | In-Person
Monday, March 18th to Friday, March 22nd
Holiday Inn – Concord, NH
If you or a loved one are interested in participating this Silver Retreat, contact us at 603-224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org.
To see testimonial videos from past participants, click here.
Presented as a partnership between:

These Silver Retreats are supported with federal funds from the Rehabilitation Service Administration, hosted by Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired, a service of the state’s Department of Education/Vocational Rehabilitation. Future In Sight cooperatively develops and presents the Silver Retreats with the state’s Older Individuals who are Blind or vision impaired program (OIB). For further information about OIB services, call 1-800-581-6881.

Kaila's Crafts: Eggtastic *ADULTS & YOUTH*
2024-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Decorating real Easter eggs is plenty of fun, but eventually those eggs will start to smell if displayed for too long. In this workshop we will make a variety of egg-themed that will last year after year. We will also talk about ways to decorate real eggs. In addition to the kit you will need to supply your own plastic eggs and glue.
Cost: $9.00
Please order by March 6th
*Free registration will be available for anyone who does not wish to purchase a craft kit*
To register now, click here.
For instructions on how to use our registration system, click here.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Hurd.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.
