TELEY MAB NO. 267
(link for BM version)
Tel: 03 2272 2687
The Infoline of Malaysian Association For The Blind
Released on Monday, 22nd September 2008
Hello ladies and gentlemen.
Here are eight announcements.
Announcement 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
This is organised by the Outreach Care committee in collaboration with Toast Masters. With Mr. Ramdas as guide, it promises to be light-hearted and fun. Don’t worry if you are a poor speaker. The idea is to help you gain confidence. Come and try the first of 2 sessions. This will be on Saturday, 25th October from 2.00 – 5.00 pm at the Block B, Meeting Room. Just a few places left. So, please register immediately with Mr. Godfrey Ooi at tel. 03 2272 2677 extension 127.
Announcement 2: Marriage Counseling Workshop
This will be on Saturday and Sunday, 1st and 2nd November at the MAB Hall. Married and unmarried blind couples and their children who are about to get married are cordially invited to attend. It is free of charge. Topics will include expectations in marriage, solving conflicts, financial planning, sexual intimacy and spiritual development. Please register with Mr. Godfrey Ooi at tel. 03 2272 2677 extension 127.
Announcement 3: Beautiful Gate Talentime For The Disabled
This will be on Saturday, 6th December from 1.00 – 6.00 pm at the Summit Shopping Complex in Subang USJ. Blind persons aged 18 and above are invited to take part. Prizes include cash vouchers, gift hampers and trophies. You must submit CD recording of your songs in BM, English or Chinese. Closing date is 1st November. Please contact Ms. Pua at tel. 03 7873 6579.
Announcement 4: MCR National Rehabilitation Conference
This is the second conference organised by MCR and will be held from 7 – 9 November. Accommodation with breakfast is available for the disabled at the Bangi Centre for RM25.00 per night. Registration fee for disabled persons is RM50.00 only. Please register with Cik Khatijah Sulieman at tel. 019 331 6409. You can also contact Cik Fishah at the office tel. 03 7955 3510.
Announcement 5: Malaysian Open Goalball Championship and Asean Invitation 2008
This will be organised by MAB from 20 – 23 November at the Pusat Latihan dan Pemulihan Perindustrian, Bangi (PLPP) for men and ladies. The fee is RM600.00 per team. First prize for men is RM2,500.00 and first prize for ladies is RM1,000.00. Please contact En. Muhammad Fairuz at tel. 03 2272 2677 extension 136.
Announcement 6: Health Awareness Talk
This will be at the Elderly Blind Centre on Saturday, 8th November at 1.30 pm. The theme is “The Way to Success”. You are welcome to bring friends both blind and sighted. Please contact Ms. Patricia Lee at tel. 012 675 3844.
Announcement 7: Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Celebration
This will be organised by MAB Youth Club on Sunday, 26th October from 2.00 – 6.00 pm at the MAB Cafetaria. Registration fee is RM8.00 for members and for non-members is RM12.00. For further information and registration, please contact Mr. Yeoh Kok Soon or En. Mohd Ali at tel. 012 321 5160 or 013 380 7006 respectively.
Announcement 8: New Audio Books
Reader’s Digest, July and August edition are now available in CD and cassette. Here are 7 new English audio books. To borrow, please contact Pn. Zuraidah at tel. 03 2272 2677 extension 150. The titles are:-
(a) Heaven Is So Real! by Choo Thomas.
(b) The True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey.
(c) The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.
(d) A David Suzuki Collection by David Suzuki.
(e) Simple Genius by David Baldacci.
(f) Deception on His Mind by Elizabeth George.
(g) Belinda by Anne Rice.
That’s all for this week. Thank You.
Best regards,
Mr. Godfrey Ooi.