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Special Programs

Accessible World presents Let's Read Historical Novels July 6, 2010 by Nan Hawthorne


51:21 minutes (47.02 MB)

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Post World War II England.
London, 1946. Writer Juliet Ashton corresponds with Dawsey Adams and other members
of a literary society created as a front during the Nazi occupation of the British
channel island Guernsey. Through letters, Juliet learns about their wartime experiences.
Intrigued, Juliet sails to Guernsey, where she finds new inspiration. Bestseller.
2008.
Available in accessible formats from:
National Library Service via your local library on RC and DB67526. Read by Corrie

Accessible World presents Healthy Living, June 30, 2010 by Natalie J. Nankin

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47:25 minutes (16.29 MB)

For June, I will be discussing the importance of exercise.
The program will be conducted by telephone only. To access our phone center dial
218-844-3388. The pin number is 090807 followed by the pound sign. When you come
into the program, please hit star 6 to mute your phone. Star 6 works as a toggle
switch and is also used to release the mute.
Natalie J. Nankin, Group Facilitator
Email: njnankin@aol.com

Accessible World presents Cooking with Ken and Cindy, June 27, 2010 by Ken Metz and Cindy Flerman


60:20 minutes (55.24 MB)

The theme for this program will be: Quick & Easy Meals.
The following products will be featured: Toaster oven , Contact Grill, Nordicware
Breakfast Set (featuring omelet maker, egg boiler, and sandwich maker).
Ideas such as cold sandwich, salad plates and fruit plates featuring a favorite dressing
or brand.
We will encourage audience participation in order to make this even fun show more
enjoyable to the ear as well as the palate.
please e-mail me at: kenmetz@sbcglobal.net
Thanks, and do come into the Accessible Kitchen.
Ken Metz and Cindy Flerman, Group Facilitators

Accessible World presents Mystery Book Discussion Group June 27, 2010 by Ann Parsons


22:53 minutes (5.24 MB)

We will be discussing Chosen Prey by John Sandford.
You can find it on the BARD site by searching for DB 51896. This is also its RC
number, and you can request it from your regional library on cassette.
You can find this book on Bookshare at:
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/25669
We look forward to having you share your opinions and your knowledge of mysteries
with us.
If you have questions or concerns, or you want to try out the software before attending
the Group, please do not hesitate to contact the Group's Facilitator,
Ann Parsons, Group Facilitator

Accessible World's Special Program Series presents Ira Fistelle to discuss the Novels of Mark Twain Part Two, June 22, 2010 by I


65:39 minutes (60.1 MB)

Accessible World’s Special Program Series once again welcomes Mr. Ira Fistelle, noted
radio host. Ira will be discussing the life and works of Mark Twain, Part Two.
In this program, he will discuss Mark Twain’s novels with special emphasis on two.
He shall present to us a structural analysis of two of Mr. Twain’s novels for our
consideration. The “book lady,” Bonnie Blose shall also be present with Mr. Fistelle.
We urge all of you to attend this event.
Presenter: Ira Fistelle

Accessible World presents Romance Literature Discussion Group, June 18, 2010 by Bonnie Blose


68:17 minutes (62.52 MB)

Danielle Steel's most recent novel, Big Girl, will be our subject during the romance
discussion on June 18.
A novel about how others help form our view of self, Big Girl is about obesity. How
is one's view of oneself affected by criticism by family? How important is it to
look good? What affect does ridicule of personal appearance have on relationships?
Is it possible to live successfully if you have been told you are ugly or unattractive?
Where can comfort be found if your family does not love you in the way you hope for

Accessible World presents ClassRoom of the Air, June 15, 2010 by Tammy Scott


64:39 minutes (59.19 MB)

Wine 101: a presentation on wine beginning at the vineyard and ending on the table.
We'll explore the elements of wine tasting, characteristcs of some common varieties, wine blends, and serving suggestions. We'll end with some interesting wine facts, what to do, or never do, with your bottle of wine and a suggestion of how you can put together your own wine tasting group.
Presenter: Tammy Scott
E-Mail: fastlanefanny@aol.com.
Group Discussion Leaders
Joann Becker,
Email: joannbecker@comcast.net
Sherry Wells
E-mail: sdwells@us.ibm.com

Accessible World presents "A Banquet of Books," June 13, 2010 by Joan leonard


64:01 minutes (58.62 MB)

Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend our "Banquet of Books," where we discussed those
books which we want to share with you. There is no book assignment, but we just get
together and have fun.
We look forward to speaking with you in the Book Nook Room of Accessible World.
Presenter: Joan leonard
E-Mail: jolee4@verizon.net

Accessible World presents Radio Waves, June 9, 2010 by Jim Tedford


57:17 minutes (52.45 MB)

Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend our Radio Waves program on june 9 as we discuss the topic: "Is there anything to listen to on Short Wave Radio?"
Bring all your thoughts and queries about radio to this event. We look forward to seeing you then.
Jim Tedford: Group Facilitator
Email: radio@drizzle.com

Accessible World "You and Your Guide Dog," presents Michael May June 9, 2010 by Robert and Ruth Ann Acosta


51:17 minutes (46.96 MB)

Tips and Tricks about traveling with your dog guide from a million mile frequent flyer. Mike May with dog 5, Miguel, from the Seeing Eye Mike May has traveled to over 30 countries since 1973 accompanied to most by a Seeing Eye dog. These include places as diverse as Ghana, Yugoslavia and Brazil. Mike’s dog Rickie guided him to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Pichu and beyond. Miguel has met President Obama twice. Mike May has funny and frustrating stories about navigating the airways and highways around the world as well as the US where he travels over 100,000 miles annually.

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