Recreation News

2008 VISION 5K - Feel It. Live It.

A blind runner and his guide get ready to run
A blind runner and his guide get ready to run

The Carroll Center for the Blind participates in its sixth VISION 5K.

Join your fellow alumni, instructors and friends on June 7 to show your Carroll Center pride and walk or run in support of The Carroll Center!

The VISION 5K is a run or walk for everyone. Blind, visually impaired or sighted individuals will enjoy a sun filled morning in Boston’s Back Bay Fens.

For beginners or experienced runners and walkers, this Flat and fast two loop course through Boston’s scenic Back Bay Fens (on road course ending on the track of Roberto Clemente Field) is made for personal bests and easy navigation.

The race begins at Roberto Clemente Field on Park Drive. The VISION 5K course is spectator friendly with music at start, finish, and 2 mile mark. Family and friends can cheer you on in multiple spots along the course.

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Filed under Calendar, Community News, News, Recreation by Joseph Quintanilla

Carroll Center Group Climbs Cathedral Ledge

View photos taken at the Cathedral Ledge climbing event Blind climber descending the ledge

The Carroll Center’s Outdoor Enrichment Program recently completed a successful rock climbing trip on Cathedral Ledge, North Conway NH. Six blind climbers, most of whom were beginners, spent the weekend meeting the daunting challenge of climbing Cathedral Ledge, the same location [...]

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Filed under News, Outdoor Enrichment Program, Recreation by Web Administrator

CoolRunning.com puts the spotlight on the Vision 5K

Premier running site calls the Vision5K a “do not miss” event

To read the article in full, visit CoolRunning.com.
To learn how you can support the Carroll Center by participating and/or fundraising, visit our Vision 5K web page.
To learn more about this fundraising event, visit the Vision 5K web site.

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Filed under Community News, Fundraising, News, Recreation by Web Administrator

Braille Games Webinar tonight

The Carroll Center will be hosting an online webinar on Braille games entitled “Let’s Have Fun – A Virtual Workshop on Tactile Toys and Games for Blind Children”. Join us online to learn about toys and games you can use with your blind children to help them incorporate braille into their lives. Vendors will [...]

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Annual Alumni Dance Party

The Carroll Center Alumni Committee
cordially invites you to the
5th ANNUAL Dance Party
Saturday, April 26, 1 to 4 pm
Carroll Center Technology Center

Get those toes tapping and fingers snapping to the tunes of the last five decades as you join us for a fun afternoon of dance, music, and conversation! Back by popular demand, alum [...]

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Filed under Calendar, Recreation by Dina