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"A Vanity Affair" - Next CSVR Fundraiser
February 1st, 2012

Lasik Surgery Added to “A Vanity Affair”

CSVR is excited about the latest additions to the silent auction at their fundraiser “A Vanity Affair” on Feb. 1st. Christopher Walton MD of Premier Medical, Peter Zloty M.D. of Vision America, Bret Fisher MD and Kim Dunagan O.D. of Fairhope Eye and Laser Center have donated gift certificates for all or part of the cost of Lasik surgery.

Lasik surgery, which corrects for refractive eye problems, often allows one to not have to wear corrective glasses. It is a procedure which is not covered by insurance, so these gift certificates are of considerable value.

We also have received a fishing trip donated by Bobby Abruscato of the A Team Fishing Charters.

There will be more items added as we approach Feb. 1st! Hope to see you there Feb. 1st at Bryne Hall on Springhill College Campus.

"A Vanity Affair" is the annual fundraiser for community Services for vision Rehabilitation. This year we are featuring, in addition to wine, food and music a silent auction. The emphasis will be on beauty, health and cosmetic procedures. There will be many other items of general interest.

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What will be auctioned?
There will be gift certificates which will permit deductions in cost of many valuable procedures by leading medical practitioners-such as Lasik, facial procedures, orthodontics, teeth whitening and many others. There will be a wide variety of other beauty and cosmetic options, and also items of interest to both men and women.

When and Where?
The event will be held Wednesday February 1st at Bryne Hall on Springhill College Campus from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. There will be wine by Uncorked Fine Wines and Spirits of Daphne and music by the Excelsior Jazz Band. Food will be by Springhill College
Greg Petersen of Channel 15 will be our Master of Ceremonies.

We thank Springhill College for the use of Bryne Hall.

Our Sponsors
Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation especially thanks those who have so generously donated to help Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation continue our mission of helping those with vision loss

Dr. Linda Fontenot, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner
Bancorp South
iberia Bank
Regions Bank
Aull and Monroe
Cardiology Associates
Fairhope Eye and Laser Center
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission
Cooper T. Smith
Sommerby of Mobile
ST Aerospace
Morgan Keegan
Providence Hospital
Mr.& Mrs. Mike Self
Dr. Christopher Donald
Saads Healthcare
Wind Creek Casino

Donors to Silent Auction

Many thanks to those who have donated services and items to be auctioned at "A vanity Affair"
They have made our fundraiser attractive and interesting to all. We thank them for their kindness and generosity. Without them, "A Vanity Affair" would not be possible.

Physicians and Optometrist
Chris Walton, M.D.
Peter Zloty, M.D.
Bret Fisher, M.D.
Kim Dunegan, O.D.
Michael Lyons, M.D.
James Spiers, M.D.
Ronald O’Gorman,M.D.
Kimberly Donnellan, M.D.
Kit Outlaw, M.D.
Glenn Esses, M.D.
Randy Proffitt, M.D.
Frank McPhillips, M.D.
Stan Self, M.D.
Valerie Vick, M.D
Stephen Sheppard, M.D.
Thomas Bender, M.D.
Amy Morris, M.D.
Jennifer Ronderos, M.D.
Fred Bodie, M.D.
Richard Duffie, M.D.
Stephen Martin, M.D.
Chip Grant, M. D.

Orthodontists
James Donaghey, DDS
Keith Harvey, DMD
James Hastings, DMD

Dentists
Lee Crawford, DDS
Michael Maitre, DDS
Greg Sand, DMD
Thomas Henderson, DMD
Joseph Crow, DDS
Rick Rutland, DMD
Kristopher Portacci, DDS
Donald Brown, DMD
Daniel Deese, DMD
David Northcutt, DMD
Vann Cockrell, DDS
John Bellerjeau, DMD
Tim Kaufman, DMD
Alex White, DDS
Earl Rogers, DMD
Dr. Jason Howes, DMD
Dr. Gerald Berger,DDS

Pet Health
Dr. Lawrence Galle, Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Beauty salons
Mr. Sam’s Hair Salon
LaModa’s Hair Salon
Finesse Salon

Massage
Mr. Luke Fondren, LMT- Soma Therapies

Sporting goods
Bass Pro Shop

Jewelry
Claude Moore Jeweler
Dr. Elizabeth Coward
Sybil's

Art
Eugenia Foster
B.Sumrall (donated by Dr. Bill Goetter)
Linda Tendundfeld
Stacey Howell
Suzanne Damrich
Mrs. Ann E. Calagaz
R.R. Fontenot (donated by Dr. Joseph Fontenot)
Rick Trione

Others
Holiday Inc.
Wind Creek Casino

Note
More items are arriving daily and this list will be updated frequently

Thanks to Delta Gamma
Delta Gamma Sorority of Springhill College, Thank you!
Our thanks to the Delta Gamma Sorority of Springhill College. Their help in publicizing, selling tickets, obtaining items for auction and working on the night of the event has made it possible for "A Vanity Affair" to be a success.

Tickets
Tickets are only $45 prior to event and $50 at door. Tickets may be purchased online by Pay Pal at our web site www.csvrlowvision.org
CSVR office at 3280 Dauphin St., Suite C129
Claude Moore Jeweler 3700 Dauphin St.
Holiday Inc. 4513 Old Shell Rd.
All CSVR board members have tickets available.

In Baldwin County tickets are available at: Sybil's, 382 Fairhope Avenue

There is limited space at the event, so get your tickets early.

For more information Call CSVR at 1-251-476-4744 or e-mail visionrehab@bellsouth.net

See A Vanity Affair flier for more details.

Admission tickets are $45.
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New Program at Fairhope Public Library

Fairhope Public Library, Anne Hinrichs, AiSquare, Project A.C.T. and CSVR cooperate to start new program in October.

CSVR is happy to announce that through the joint efforts of Cheryl Bradley of the Fairhope Public Library, volunteer Anne Hinrichs, AiSquared, Project A.C.T. (Accessible Computer Training) and Dr. Joe Fontenot of Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation (CSVR) there will be a new educational program for visually impaired computer users.

We thank AiSquared, maker of Zoom Text and other adaptive software, for their generous support and encouragement. We also appreciate software and keyboards obtained through Project A.C.T., a grant program funded by the Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities.

The program is scheduled to start in October. It will begin with a talk on low vision and the aids and devices available -including computer accessibility features and special computer software .This will be held on Wednesday, October 12 from 1:15 to 2:00 PM in the Giddens Auditorium at Fairhope Public Library.

Following this introductory talk, there will be a computer workshop on accessibility programs by Anne Hinrichs, volunteer computer instructor for the Fairhope Public Library. This will be from 2:30 to 3:30. If you want to go to this program, advance registration is needed. E-mail reference@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-929-1464.

We are excited about this program, which will be on-going and a great help to the visually impaired of Baldwin County. It will be coordinated with the existing computer education programs at the Fairhope Public Library.

Note:
It is necessary to schedule attendance at the computer lab for the program at 2:30 on the 12th as seating is limited. Dr. Fontenot's talk at 1:15 is in the auditorium and reservations are not required.

New inexpensive CCTV at CSVR!

In our continuing effort to obtain the best aids and devices for our clients, and with the help of the Macular Degeneration Foundation, we have obtained a high quality affordable alternative to the expensive desktop CCTV.

The magnifier is a hand-held video magnifier which connects to a standard TV. It features a wide range of magnification, white on black, black on white and normal color. It has a freeze frame. It is easy to use and light. And, best of all, it is inexpensive- only $90.