Disclaimer

The following information is being forwarded by the Sports & Recreation Division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey as a courtesy, in accordance with our continued efforts to share information that may be of interest or of benefit to individuals who are blind and vision-impaired and should not be construed as an official endorsement.

Winter Challenge Registration Form

Need something to do this winter? Then participate in our Winter Challenge by downloading and completing as many of the BlindAlive audio described exercising videos, found at the bottom of this page. So we know who is participating, please complete our Challenge Registration Form at www.nfbnj.org/sports-and-recreation-challenge-registration-form.

Sports & Recreation Event Registration Form

Do you want to participate in a Beach Day event, or join us for a mall or park walk? If the answer is yes, then please complete our Sports & Recreation Event Registration Form so that the event coordinator has an idea of who to expect for the event.

New Jersey NFB Reading Book Club Registration Form

Want to learn more about the National Federation of the Blind? Well you can by participating in the New Jersey NFB Book Club, sponsored by the Sports and Recreation Division. Jane Degenshein, our book moderator will host quarterly conference calls to discuss books from our recommended NFB reading list. Our goal is to learn about the Federation and our members through reading, discussions and sharing. All Are Welcome!

So that we have a general idea of who to expect, please complete the Book Club Registration Form. The meeting will take place on March 20th at 6:45pm. To access the call, please dial 515 604 9570 and then use the access code of 612068 followed by the pound sign. Please dial in 10 to 15 minutes prior for roll call and follow our conference call etiquette listed in the registration form’s confirmation email.

This quarters book is:

Title: “Outside myself”
Author: Kristen Witucki
NLS Book Number: DB91111
Reading time: 7 hours, 43 minutes

Book Description:
When Tallie, a girl struggling to adjust to her blindness, calls Adult Reader Services at a library for the blind, she connects with Benjamin, an older man working in customer service. The two bond over the phone and create a special relationship. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018.

NJ Theater Alliance

The websites and contact information for all NJ professional theaters associated with the NJ Theater Alliance can be found at https://www.njtheatrealliance.org. You can call to see if there are any audio described shows currently being offered.

Calendar of Events

Our calendar allows for easy access and one central location to find everything Sports and Recreation related such as upcoming meetings, events, and activities. If you wish an event to be added to the calendar, please contact Linda Melendez at 732-421-7063 or lindamelendez220@gmail.com to learn what details is required for posting to the calendar.

Archived New Jersey NFB Book Club Meetings

To listen to the archived meetings, please dial 515-604-9651, and entering the access code 612068 pound followed by the call reference code. You can also listen to the recordings on your computer or smart phone with the link listed with each archived meeting.

2019

• January 16, 2019 – “The Power of Love: how Kenneth Jernigan changed the world for the blind”
  Moderator: Jane Degenshein
  Reference Code: 9 pound
  Audio Archive: FreeConferenceCall.com

2018

• October 10, 2018 – “Blind Ambition
  Moderator: Jane Degenshein
  Reference Code: 8 pound
  Audio archive: FreeConferenceCall.com
• June 25, 2018 – “The Blind Doctor”
  Moderator: Jane Degenshein
  Reference Code: 6 pound
  Audio Archive: FreeConferenceCall.com

Blind Alive Workout Podcasts

• Balance Series
• Barre Method Level One
• Boot Camp
• Cardio Level One
• Cardio Level Two
• Chair Yoga
• Floor Yoga for Strength
• Gentle Workout Set
• Gentle Yoga for Beginners
• Interval Training Level One
• Meditation Series
• Mini Workout
• Pilates Chair with Ring
• Pilates Mat Level 1
• Pilates Mat Level 2
• Sculpting with Weights One
• Sculpting with Weights Two
• Slow Flow Yoga
• Stability Ball
• Stretch Series
• Whole Body Stretch

You can view additional videos on the Eyes-Free Fitness YouTube channel.