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: 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.

2 pm: Free To Be Me – Books and Entertainment

A place to talk books and entertainment—podcasts, films, theater, TV, and more. Pop some mid-day popcorn and join the fun!
This week we’ll catch up and talk all things books and entertainment.

Sponsored by Patty's Worlds Publishing

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3 pm: Judy and Lucy's Music Memories

Come in and talk with us about music, our favorite subject! What is our topic for this week? Well, you just never know what memory lane Judy and Lucy will lead you down, you'll have to come and find out!

3 pm: Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae

We will discuss and demonstrate how to take recorded files and import them into either audacity or reaper for editing.

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5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Sylvia S. Perez, author of "Treading the Waters of Life".

Sponsored by Branco Events

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6 pm: Laying the Groundwork - What happens after an event?

Learn how we turn your event into a podcast and publish it on ACB Media. Get quick tips to help your event reach more people.

Sponsored by ACB Community

Email: community@acb.org

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7 pm: Be Your Own Valentine!

Who said self-love is easy? Making it personal for you.

Sponsored by Embrace Happiness

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7 pm: VISAbilities

Terry welcomes several ACB affiliate advocate chairs. Learn about the various issues and work they are doing both with the national organization and independently. Our ACB members have always been some of the most successful legislation and self-advocacy leaders to improve the lives of the blind and low vision communities. Please join in for this fascinating conversation.

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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9 pm: "You were made for greatness"- Catholic Bible study

Do you long for happiness, purpose, and adventure?
Do you feel empty, confused, or unsatisfied with the world?
If you answer yes to any of these questions then join Us!
Come as you are and meet the only one who can satisfy all the longings of your heart.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

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."

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10 am: Old School Saturdays Super Bowl Memories

Come one, come all, as we share our Super Bowl memories is great and small.

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11 am: ASK Bits

Join us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you.

Sponsored by BITS

Email: ask@bits-acb.org

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11 am: Monthly Review - Better Living, Better Life

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: Crochet Hexagon Club with Heidi

Join Heidi to assemble an owl Afghan.

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

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

2 pm: Demand Our Access

Jonathan will be discussing emergency preparedness for those of us with Disabilities with Erin Taylor of Upstream Access. Upstream Access is a cross-disability organization that, among other things, is working to enhance our individual emergency preparedness and to advocate for more inclusive emergency preparedness on the part of government.

Sponsored by Demand Our Access

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3 pm: Personal Finance and Investments

Discussion of personal finance, debt management, and assorted investment techniques. Bring any questions you may have!

4 pm: Tar Heel Tailgate

Your virtual tailgate party is back! Join Bel for games, gab, and good vibes. Tailgating has never been this easy (or this funny). No ticket required!

6 pm: Basic iPhone Class

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, come join us with your questions or problems. We will try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

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6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Valentines

Join us to make small hearts and other braille drawings for Valentine's Day. The small hearts will fit on most small valentines, and all drawings will fit on 4 by 6 index cards. Bring your slate & stylus or Perkins Brailler to create these heartfelt drawings for your sweeties!

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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