VISION PROBLEMS – WANT TO READ AGAIN?

HCI has two new devices in the demo center for enlarging print. The desktop unit by Telesensory has a large screen and can magnify print or pictures from 2 to 50 times their original size. This magnifier is great for reading the newspaper, prescription bottles, food instructions, recipes, your mail and anything that comes in print. Our handheld unit, the Pico, is great to take along to restaurants, church, the bank, shopping and anywhere you need to read print. Come in for a test drive at no cost. If you are interested in magnification we can give you a list of companies that sell these devices or similar units. HCI provides demonstration only, no selling. To see these devices first hand, call Janet Parke at 410-572-6273.

NEW VOLUNTEERS

HCI would like to welcome three new volunteers, Cindy McCune, Special Events, Scott Wilson, Special Project, and Jeri Bounds, Research Assistant.

For more information regarding the Volunteer Program at HCI, call Rose Carey at 443-260-0822 or e-mail her at

GOOGLE EARTH

Have you checked out this web site? If your budget doesn’t include money for air fare – just visit this site. It is simply amazing – you can virtually visit any place on earth. Go to http://earth.google.com and check it out.

IT ALWAYS WORKED BEFORE

The latest copy of Microsoft Office saves files in a new format (.docx) instead of the old familiar (.doc). In an office where there are mixed age copies of Microsoft Office this has caused some confusion as .docx can not be read on older copies of Office. There are a lot of people offering to sell converters that will convert from .docx to .doc, but this is unnecessary. There are two things you can do; (1) you can “save as” and make sure your file is saved as a classic .doc file, or (2) go to the Microsoft web site and download the Microsoft Office Compatibility pack. For other trouble shooting ideas, please contact James MacNamara at 443-260-0822.

WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE?

Wor Wic Community College supports students with disabilities in many ways – tuition waiver, in-class assistance & more. If you are a Maryland resident who is 60 years of age or older, Wor Wic also helps with the costs of taking classes. When you register in a continuing education class that has at least 10 regularly enrolled students, you do not have to pay tuition for regular open enrollment courses. Other fees may apply. To learn more contact, Wor Wic Community College

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UPCOMING EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

HOLLY CENTER ADVENTURE GARDEN SUMMER EVENTS

Saturdays - 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

August 23rd – “Let’s Get Wet”
September 20 - “Play Ball”

Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy the summer with staff & residents of Holly Center

HOLLY CENTER CANTEEN BOUTIQUE

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WIN WIN WIN $50,000

HCI is sponsoring a raffle with a limited 2000 tickets to be sold. Each ticket will be sold at a price of $50.00. The drawing will be held on 11-22-08 during our annual Basket Bingo. Members of the Board of Directors and staff of HCI are excluded from participating. For more information, contact Lee Lewis at 443-260-0822.

YARD SALE AT HOLLY CENTER

Saturday,
September 20, 2008
7:00 a.m. – 11:00

Come check out the bargains or rent an outside space for $10.00 - Contact Lee Lewis at 443-260-0822.