Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 425 N. Linwood Ave. Appleton, in the meeting room of the Linwood Apartments from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Vision Connection

August 2025 Newsletter

Newsletter

On August 5th, members of the group attended the Appleton City Band Concert at Pierce Park. We had sub sandwiches, chips and rice Krispie bars. The weather was great, and everyone enjoyed the music.

On August 19, the McPherson Eye Research Institute held an update session discussing the latest research at the Institute.  You can listen to a replay by going to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmXV8e7cUhM

The first two minutes of introductory comments have poor audio quality, but then the audio will improve. 

Our guest speaker at our September 9th meeting will be Katie Saldutte from the Milwaukee Public Library.  She  will demonstrate the NEW Talking Book Player: DA2 from the National Library Service.

Next Meeting

The Appleton Visually Impaired Support Group will meet on Tuesday Sept. 9th at 12.30 -2.30 p.m. in the meeting room at 425 N Linwood Ave. Appleton.

If you need transportation to any of our meetings, please contact Rod Maccoux @ 920-585-7443 or via email: rmaccoux@gmail.com.

Look us up on our Facebook page and/or our website.

Facebook page: Appleton Visually Impaired Support Group

Website: Appleton Visually Impaired Support Group

Email: appletonvisuallyimpaired@gmail.com