2012 Winter Skating Event

It is the return of the winter skating party, once again hosted by Vista Center this year! Even more participants arrived in front of Winter Lodge this evening in comparison to last year--the count must have tipped over 50 people. The cold wasn't able to deter everyone from exercising and having fun skating; the second rink typically kept closed was opened for us to enjoy after staff saw our excitement. 

Many new faces were present at the event, and New Visions of Tomorrow spoke with some parents and adults planning to organize events benefiting the visually impaired. It was a great opportunity to spread the word and hear of more events where our help would be greatly appreciated in the future.

2011 Holiday Party

With Christmas and New Year's right around the corner, this was the perfect time for a get-together with Vista Center members. Many people were familiar faces from the winter skating event during the past week, and the gathering had a very homely feel. In fact, several college graduates who were originally part of the Youth Group had come back to visit as well! 

Local restaurants and donations covered the catering to the party, which was hosted at the First Presbyterian Church in Mountain View. Afterwards, many games were set up for the younger kids to have fun at; balloon experts and tattoo artists were hired to bring some color into the picture as well. Many of the older students enjoyed a karaoke station, singing classics both individually and in large groups. Everyone left warm and full during the rainy season of the year.

2011 Winter Skating Event

We participated at the annual ice skating party hosted by the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Winter Lodge in Palo Alto was packed, with nearly 30 families present! The Youth Group kids had tons of fun, and many stepped on the ice for the first time in their lives. NVOT members were among those who guided inexperienced skaters on the ice in addition to helping to serve dinner, lace skates, and other miscellaneous activities. 

After pizza, drinks, and desserts were served several hours into the event, we ended on a happy note with artificial snow drifting over the children.