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For details on how to join our community events, send an email to: ACB-Community-Events+subscribe@acblists.org. If your state or special interest affiliate would like your event listed on our Events page, send the information to: info@acb.org.

Date:
February 12, 2026
Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times listed are in Eastern.

9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

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11 am: Let's Talk Together

We will talk together in small groups. Breakouts are fun and we learn more about each other.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

12 pm: I Love Braille

Under title "I have a question", I Love Braille will present a participatory discussion on braille-related questions.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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12 pm: The Feel and Forge Workbench

We experiment and try new hobbies, crafts and other forms of making. Come on in and find out what’s up this week. Lead by Tyanne and Desiree.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark

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4 pm: Knight Manager Strategy Chamber

Do you play Knight Manager? Do you have some tips or strategies to share or do you simply love talking about your favorite obsession like we do? The strategy chamber is open so come on in and join the fun! With Tyanne and Teresa.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark

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4 pm: Resistance With Leslie

It’s time for an upper body workout using resistance bands, hand weights, and the floor. These exercises can be done sitting or standing. Get moving with Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee

5 pm: Beginning Spanish

If you have always wanted to learn Spanish but don't know where to start, this group is for you. We will start with easy phrases and sentences and try to make them as relevant and interesting as possible. We will include some pronunciation practice and perhaps other exercises. Come and enjoy learning this beautiful language, which has almost a half a billion native speakers!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read chapter 3 in the Joni Eareckson Tada's book.

7 pm: Book Discussion with the Multicultural Affairs Committee

Please join MCAC to discuss the book "Fire Exit" by Morgan Talty, DB122119. This is a novel involving relationships between the people living on the Maine Penobscot reservation and a non Native man on the outside looking in. It is the story of love, loss, regret, memory and how the policy of Blood Quantum impacts it all.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee

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8 pm: 12-Step Recovery Meeting

For anyone needing the support of a 12-step meeting designed to reflect the unique perspectives of those who are blind or visually impaired.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

9 pm: Berle Coley Leadership

For most of us in ACB, Roberts Rules of Order forms the basis for the parliamentary process that we use to conduct our meetings and the local, state, and national levels. Join Ardis Bazyn and Jeff Thom as they provide an informative and practical guide to Roberts Rules of Order.

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9 pm: Grade Three Braille Get Together

This is a time for those who have studied and mastered Grade Three Braille, to meet and read and practice our Grade Three Braille reading skills.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

9 pm: Thursday Night Cap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

Event Category:
Community Events
Date:
February 13, 2026
Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times listed are in Eastern.

9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

Listen on ACB Media 5

Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."

Join in Clubhouse

10 am: Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Support Group

Have you ever had a “Stroke?” Are you a caregiver of a stroke survivor? We would like for you to come and share your story and experiences; you never know who you might help.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

11 am: Alison's Community Cafe

Celebrate the end of the week with Alison and your fellow community members with some lively chatter and fun. Meet new people, or re-acquaint with old friends.

12 pm: Mindful Movement in a Chair

Join a yoga class designed for guide dog handlers and white cane users, focusing on gentle movements for hips, back, shoulders, and hands. Practice while seated, with clear instructions and guided relaxation.

This event may be up to 0.5 hours.

1 pm: Memories of Anything and Everything

We will be talking about any memory of things you had growing up no matter what it was.

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4 pm: A Blind View - “Professional Problem-Solver. Occasional Magician.”

Join Bel for a lively and insightful conversation with Michael Babcock, Membership Engagement Specialist for ACB. We'll chat about the behind-the-scenes work that keeps community running smoothly and his personal journey with blindness. This is a great chance to get to know one of the voices helping ACB members feel welcomed, supported, and empowered.

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5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Wendy Wilson, Master Herbalist.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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6 pm: Learning How to Use the DA2 Player

I have designed a series of calls to demonstrate how to use the DA2 player. If you are new to using it or just want to learn some tips to get the most out of the device, then this is the call for you. In this first call, I will talk about orientation of the device.

8 pm: Author Collective

It's romance time with author Clennell Anthony.

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9 pm: It's Play Time

Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

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Event Category:
Community Events
Date:
February 14, 2026
Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times listed are in Eastern.

9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

Listen on ACB Media 5

Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."

Join in Clubhouse

10 am: Old School Saturdays Valentines Day

Come one, come all to talk about your first Valentine stories.

Join in Clubhouse

11 am: Saturday Morning Trivia

Play Saturday morning trivia with Danette and your fellow Community members. Some of these are pretty easy. Some will break your brain. Fun and laughter will be plentiful.

12 pm: Mad Hatters Club

Knit the All in the Family hat. It is simple but attractive. The supplies are: size 11 needles, a 3.5 oz ball of chunky yarn in the color of your choice, and measuring tape. You will also need a yarn needle or crochet hook to sew the hat together.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters

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12 pm: Strictly Folk Love Songs

A discussion about favorite love songs and the memories or feelings they bring up. Come share the songs that mean the most to you.

1 pm: ACB Government Employees Open Chat

This call is open to current and former local, state, and federal government employees and contractors who are concerned about their status or looking for resources to assist them with next steps, related to the current administration's nonstop flurry of activity concerning the federal government. Families and friends of this group are also welcome. 

To encourage the sharing of thoughts, views, and concerns of the participants, only first names will be used and the call will not be podcasted.

Sponsored by ACB Government Employees

1 pm: Friendship Circle

Take your connection to the next level! Participate in smaller gatherings of three to five people in friendship circles and will do them as many times as we can in one hour.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

2 pm: Cajun Debate

This call is to debate various topics, such as, canes versus guide-dogs, bus transport versus car transport, and things like that.

4 pm: The Five W's of Prayer and Much More!

Who, what, when, where, why do we pray and more. We will learn from each others experience and sprinkle in additional thought-provoking items to enrich our lives and knowledge of prayer. All are welcome.

6 pm: Grief Journey

We are all grieving for different reasons. Please come and share, or listen in and provide support.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not report to provide mental health services.

6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Base Braille Love

Let's play braille! Join us for Valentine's Day and a love-themed edition of our team game where everyone gets a chance to sport their braille skills! Braille beginners to experts are invited to play, and there is always room in the stands!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by Braille Together

8 pm: Community Karaoke

Meka and Cindy invite you for another night of karaoke with your community friends. Performances are all pre-recorded. Those wishing to perform should email community@acb.org to be included in the weekly communication.

Note: Please remain muted throughout the evening with only a brief unmuting to provide verbal applause at the end of each performance. Hosts will mute as needed and remove repeat offenders if necessary.

This event may be up to 2.5 hours.

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8 pm: What's Up With Your Pup

Support for Guide Dog Users, training tips, and discussion.

Sponsored by Guide Dog Users Inc. GDUI

We will discuss "Exodus" Chapter 13.

Event Category:
Community Events