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Coming July 18, 2009, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services will sponsor a “Water Safety” program for deaf or hard of hearing children. This is a FREE program made available through the
Katelyn Foundation and the New Port Richey Recreation Center. Taught by certified instructors, this class will be held on Saturday morning. A sign language interpreter will be on site to assist with the teaching. Open to children of all ages, this program could lead to free swim lessons to those who are interested and qualify.

On February 12th DHHSF held a wine tasting at the home of Tim and Raylene Holladay.  Delicious food and wine and wonderful hospitality provided the perfect ingredients for a fun and successful evening.  Over $2000 was raised to support the programs and services of DHHSF.

Photos courtesy of Tori Hanley

(Lto R)  Cheryl Visalli, Time for Wine, Jeff Thomas, Director, Marcia Thomas, Raylene and Tim Holladay, hosts.

Attendees enjoyed the food, wine and social time.

Donated basket drawings added to the evening fun.

Jeff Thomas and Honey Dalton award the winners of the basket drawing.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant from the Community Foundation of Pasco County, a division of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.  The grant is designated for the support and continuation of their "Signing for Everyday Living" program.  This program is targeted for those 55 and older with later-in-life hearing loss.  The program allows the hard of hearing and their spouse, partner or friend to learn an abbreviated version of American Sign Language addressing normal everyday activities. For more information call (727) 853-1010 - ask for Jenny.