Activities

Association of Late-Deafened Adults-Garden State

Workshops:

    Our Fall, 2009 workshop will be held on October 31 at Monmouth County Library, Symmes Lane, Manalapan, NJ 07726, from 10 am to 2 or 3 pm. Since this is Halloween, costumes are encouraged and we may even have a contest. Our morning speaker will represent Sprint Relay. The afternoon is to be announced. Morning coffee and lunch are included in this free workshop.

Walk4Hearing:

    We have been invited to again participate in the Hearing Loss Association-NJ Walk4Hearing to be held on October 17, 2009 at Mercer County Park in Hamilton Township, NJ.

    Last year, a small group Team ALDABest represented us at the Inaugural HLA-NJ Walk4Hearing. at They were successful in raising funds that helped both organizations' goal to increase awareness about hearing loss. They were also successful in increasing ALDAwareness. For a full description of the fun and excitement take a look at the HLAA Walk4Hearing video.

     Now, it is time to expand the team. This time we strongly encourage members to invite your family, friends and coworkers! We are also inviting ALDA-NJ to join us.  Together we can make this a banner year; it is never too early to start working towards success!  We understand that not everyone may be physically  able to complete a 5k  (3mile) walk, but that does not exclude you from helping.  ALDA-GS needs you! This is will be our primary fundraiser.

    Our partnership with HLA-NJ allows us to split the net proceeds 50/50 AND help two great organizations work towards the same goal: to improve the lifestyle of those with hearing loss. The Walk4Hearing is a healthy, safe and fun way for all to gather and show solidarity.   

    For more information about Team ALDABest and how you can be a part of this fundraiser please contact Lynn Osborne losborne65@aol.com.

Newsletter

     Our newsletter is sent to all ALDA-GS members.  We encourage members to contribute articles, stories, poems and letters. Contributions may be sent to Lori Messing  E-mail contributions preferred, but hard copies also welcome. Hard copies must be legibly written or typed double-spaced and sent to:

Lori Messing

150 West End #25,

New York, NY 10023

 E-Mail Listserv

      You’re welcome to join our listserv, moderated by Lori Messing. List members all over NJ and beyond share their experiences and ideas on topics related to late-deafness. To join, contact Lori or go directly to the ALDA-GS Listserv. 

Scholarships

      ALDA-GS administers The Barnhart Memorial Scholarship program open to anyone in NJ with a hearing loss who plans to attend an institution of higher learning.  This year's scholarship has been awarded. For more information about the Barnhart Memorial Scholarship, contact: Diana Fanuel

Dinner and Captioned Theater Outings

      Members who enjoy live accessible theater are invited to join us at one of our theater outings to Paper Mill Playhouse or another accessible theater. These performances are open-captioned and are sign language interpreted. We may meet for dinner before attending the theater.

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Last modified: 06/19/2009