2nd Thursdays

Eat, Share, and Connect

We have resumed our popular monthly lunch meetings, now held on the second Thursday of every month, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at Mt. Nittany Residences (301 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, 16801.)

The "new and improved" lunch bunch is a joint venture of the SLSG (Sight-Loss Support Group), the BBVS (Bureau of Blind and Visual Services), and the NCSS (North Central Sight Services). Open to the general public, the lunch bunch is a social, supportive, and informative afternoon. Representatives from each of the organizations will be present at each lunch, a new topic of interest will be presented each month, and a complementary lunch is provided.

Upcoming 2025 Lunch Meetings:

• January 9: Enjoy the show a whole lot more: Pre-show notes for audio-described performances. Presented by Louise Victor, Coordinator of View Via Voice

• February 13: CANCELLED due to hazardous wintery weather conditions predicted.

• March 13: So many ways for VIPs to read. Presented by Shelley Haupt from the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services

• April 10: Social

• May 8: TED Talk by Isaac Lidsky. In this audio recording, the author of the inspiring book Eyes Wide Open, explains the powerful insights that inspired him to pursue his most ambitious dreams despite losing his sight to a blinding disease. It isn't external circumstances that govern our realty but rather how we perceive and respond to them.

• June 12: Assistive Technology presentation by the specialist from the North Central Sight Services.

• July 10: NO LUNCH MEETING.

• August 14: Social

• Sept 11: NO LUNCH MEETING. Our meeting space is getting an upgrade! Unfortunately, this means the room will be under construction in September.

• October 9: Dan Longmore, pastor of the Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church in Howard, PA, will share his story - how he lost his vision and how he set upon his chosen path of pastor and spiritual guide. Prepare to be uplifted.