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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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.

11 am: Turning Pages Book Brunch - Die with Zero

Join MOe to chew on bite sized pieces of the personal finance book, "Die with Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life" DB134326 by Perkins, Bill. We will be going over chapters 5 and 6.

Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe

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12 pm: I Love Braille

This week there will be some braille fun activity under title "Braille fun".

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 group is for beginners, whether you have always wanted to learn Spanish and have not had the chance or whether you have perhaps attended a class but you still find yourself at something of a beginner level. Everyone will be able to participate and comment or ask questions. This is your opportunity to practicar!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read chapter five in "Rescue Story".

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

We’re going to dive into how books are structured like unlocking a hidden map so we can navigate through them with ease and excitement.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

7 pm: RAB Resistance, Abs and Butt

Come and join Leslie for some resistance, abs and butt exercises. We will be using weights, resistance bands and the floor for most of the class.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get moving Committee

7:30 pm: Government Employment

Come join us to learn about helpful insights to gaining employment from the Government Employees affiliate members as they navigate employment opportunities with city, county and state and federal government entities. Learn what certifications are in demand that can enhance your experience. Bring your questions and join the call!

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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.

8 pm: MCAC Book Discussion

Please come and join the Multicultural Affairs Committee to discuss the book "Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do" by Claude Steele, DB103027.

The committee will use prepared discussion questions to help encourage the sharing of participants' thoughts on this author’s seminal work showing the effect of exposing individuals to stereotypes on their psyche and performance.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by https://www.acb.org/multicultural-affairs-committee

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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.

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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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3 pm: Healthy Weight, Healthy Life

We continue to discuss the book titled, "Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan" by Dr. Abravanel and Elizabeth King. We'll also discuss related topics as appropriate.

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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7 pm: Visabilities

Join Terry on May 29th and June 5th to meet newly elected affiliate presidents and hear about their goals for the road ahead. We'll also connect with awards and scholarship recipients who are stepping into important roles in ACB's future.

Sponsored by VISAbilities

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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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10 am: Old School Saturday’s Graduation

Come and talk about graduation memories.

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.

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.

2 pm: Disability Reading Group

We meet monthly to talk about books that examine disability from personal, cultural, and political perspectives. In May we're discussing "Why I Burned My Book, and Other Essays on Disability" by Paul K Longmore (DB58021). It's available on BARD and CELA.

Visit invisiblebooks.wordpress.com for more information about the group.

6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Braille Around

Come have some fun and test your knowledge of the braille code! We will work our way around the code, with progressively harder characters and words for participants to braille or decipher. All braille learners, lovers, and even those who are just curious are welcome to play or listen!

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 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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