Upcoming Events

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: Lisa's Living Room with DJ Freshness

Come join us for hot topics, what's on your mind, show and tell, interviews, and DJ’s corner. Join our wacky Wednesday reboot.

1 pm: The Classical Music Place

Whether you're a lifelong classical music fan or just curious to learn more, join an open discussion to share, explore, and deepen your appreciation—no lectures, just conversation!

2 pm: Creative Journey Meeting the Inner Counsel (the Nurturer)

Join Coach Kaila to activate the “Nurturer,” the member of your council dedicated to radical self-compassion and care. We will practice somatic gestures of comfort to soothe the parts of you that are tired or hurting.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by Creative Guidance LLC

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2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group

A time of sharing and 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 purport to provide mental health services.

3 pm: Navigation Tactics

Let’s explore different ways we navigate daily life as people who are blind or visually impaired. One or two questions will be posed to spark conversation. Come ready to share, staying concise so everyone has a chance to participate.

This event may be up to 0.5 hours.

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3:30 pm: Happy Hour Cardio

Join Leslie for an enthusiastic ride or walk on your cardio machine of choice.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get moving Committee

5 pm: Better Living Better Life

How to manage doing lawn care yourself when visually impaired or blind. Also will discuss safety tips.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

5 pm: Conversational Spanish

Bienvenidos! This group is for those who want to practice speaking Spanish. Everyone from intermediate level to native speaker is welcome. Everyone will have a chance to speak, exchange ideas, and ask questions.

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7 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, our sadhana will be a pranayama (conscious breathing) practice, and we will then begin exploring Chapter 24 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)

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7 pm: Recipe Swap - Dads & Grills!

This week's recipe swap is all about grilling! Share a favorite indoor or outdoor recipe dad would have loved or made himself. No recipe? No problem —stop by and say hi!

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8 pm: Living Better with Diabetes

Speaker Carolyn Ramondo, MPS RD LDN CDCES, Clinical Dietitian Specialist; Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism will discuss differences between types of diabetes, and monitoring diabetes. Title: "Diabetes: What is it & How it Affects the Body"

Sponsored by ACBDA

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8 pm: Sharing and Caring Support Group

Come talk with others who understand the stresses of caring for loved ones, to share resources, or ask questions.

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.

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8:30 pm: Meditation Celebration

Join for a special half hour together including a 20-minute meditation.

This event may be up to 0.5 hours.

9 pm: Abbie's Alcove

Please join us to share memories of fathers and other topics.

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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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10 am: A Thyme to Plant

Gardening inside and outside. Basics are covered for those who want to know more about plants or you currently have some plants.

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

Our guest speaker, Divya Bijur, a licensed physical therapist, will speak about "challenges I encounter as a visually impaired physical therapist".

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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4 pm: Knight Manager Strategy Chamber

If you're obsessed like we are or you're just curious, take a chance and step into the Knight Manager strategy chamber.

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

This week we're experimenting with nouns, articles, and adjectives from the Bregstein book. No memorization required — just concepts, practice, and plenty of time for questions. Reading ahead helps, but it's not a must!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read and discuss chapter seven from "Rescue Story".

6:30 pm: Learning How to Use the DA2 Player

For this session, we’re continuing our exploration of the settings menu—just like a treasure hunt! We’ll fine-tune adjustments to make your player uniquely yours, and we’ll walk through how to delete your Bard account if needed. Bring your notes, and let’s keep uncovering all the possibilities!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

7:30 pm: ACB Resolutions Committee Meeting

We will be finishing Resolution 2026-03, "Amazon Disability Access Line" and working on Resolution 2026-04, "Funding for Institute for Museum and Library Services". We may get to Resolution 2026-05, "Visual and Superficial Self Description".

This event may be up to 2 hours.

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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: Thursday Night Cap

By popular demand, it is now all breakouts all the time on Thursday Nightcap! Here is another opportunity to get to know your fellow community members in small groups.

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

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

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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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5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Mike Capps, NASA and Potential Moon Missions.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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7 pm: Visabilities

Get ready to explore the 2026 Exhibit Hall with virtual guide Michael Smitherman, who has been coordinating the hall for over 25 years. We'll cover events, schedules, and everything leading up to the shopping experience, plus meet more of this year's ACB scholarship winners. Everyone is welcome!

Sponsored by VISAbilities

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8 pm: Author Collective

World-Building 101.

Sponsored by Friends in Art

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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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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

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Join in Clubhouse

10 am: Old School Saturday Sports

Got a favorite team, a hot take, or a game you can't stop thinking about? Join us and talk all things sports!

11 a,: 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

Join in to learn how to make the basic Brilla Beanie. 

This event may be up to 2 hours.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters

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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

Answering questions about debate topics.

3 pm: Community Town Hall

Come on in and talk with the Community Support Committee, and we'll update you on what's been happening in the Community during the past quarter, you'll also have an opportunity to ask questions!

Sponsored by Community Support Committee

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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.

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 KaraokeUnite@gmail.com 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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