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    If you would like to become a member of AURORA of CNY, we have a variety of ways for you to donate.

    AURORA of Central New York, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3  not-for-profit organization with a 90+ year history of serving individuals of all ages who are blind,  visually impaired, Deaf,  hard-of-hearing, late deafened and deaf blind. The agency is dedicated to being a leader in the field and is committed to:  Read More

    Upstate Medical Center’s HealthLink Seminar Series and The Glaucoma Foundation of Central New York will sponsor a free glaucoma screening from9 a.m.until noon on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

    The screening will take place in suite 109 of the former Telergy building at 6333 State Route 298 in Syracuse.  Call 315-464-8668 or 800-464-8668 to register.

    Honorees Dr. & Mrs. Murray Grossman

    Dr. Murray Grossman has been a leader and life saver throughout his professional medical career as a cardiologist. He continues to make a difference in the lives of many through his willingness, along with his wife Kathy, to be our Honorary Chairs for AURORA’s 10th Annual Musical Feast for the Eyes and Ears. Read More

    Come join us for food and friendship! Deaf Coffee will meet for a meal on the third Friday of each month at 5 p.m. at the following locations:

    March 16                                Kirby’s, Liverpool
    April 20                                   Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse
    May 18                                   Carrabbas, Fayetteville
    June 15                                   Euclid Hotel, Clay

    To make reservations, e-mail ccampbel@twcny.rr.com

    Aurora of CNY, Inc. is offering free vision screening at its office at 518 James Street in Syracuse. Screening will be held from11:00 a.m.until 1:00 p.m.on the following dates:

         May 23
         June 27 
         July 25
         August 22
         September 26
         October 24
         November 28

    Each screening takes approximately 15 minutes; appointments can be scheduled by calling Aurora at 422-7263. Read More

    Adele DelSavio, assistant program director for resource and community development, Aurora of Central NY, Inc., was the guest speaker at the April 12 Fulton Lions Club meeting. James Sokolowski, Fulton club president, presents a $500 contribution to DelSavio for Aurora on behalf of the Fulton Lions. Aurora is a not-for-profit rehabilitation agency dedicated exclusively to serving people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing in Central New York. Aurora’s website is: www.auroraofcny.org. Lions clubs are committed to sight and hearing preservation. The Fulton Lions Club, also know for their Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast, Lions Loot Sweepstakes and Labor Day Duck Derby, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area. For further information on Fulton Lions, visit   www.FultonLionsClub.org.