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 Message of Love

Join DJ for a word of motivation, inspiration, edification, and encouragement for the soul.

11 am: Manic Monday

Join Judy with your favorite morning beverage to get ready for the week ahead.

11 am: Scriptural Rosary

Each Monday during Lent we'll pray the "Stations of the Cross".

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12 pm: The Weekly Reset

Join me for "The Weekly Reset" — a weekly Zoom conversation on mental health, wellness, and intentional living. Each week, we will discuss a different topic to help WIN in you week ahead. This week, we will focus on "Winning the Morning" and how it can help you "Win Your Day"! Bring your favorite beverage and join us for reflection, connection, and encouragement.

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.

2 pm: JC's Community Corner – Speech Note Takers and Modern Tech

Join JC and your community friends for the final installment of Braille Displays vs. Modern Tech, this time focusing on speech-enabled notetakers. We'll compare them to past and present modern technology, exploring what they share and where they differ.

3 pm: Audio Accessories

There are a lot of different ways we can listen to audio on our phones, from AirPods to Bluetooth speakers to even using the Meta glasses. Let's talk about various ways you stream audio on your device.

3 pm: The Jewish Hour - Midrash and Discussing the PBS Special

We will discuss the four PBS programs.

4 pm: Easy Chair Yoga

Come and enjoy easy chair yoga with modifications. We will be doing poses either in the chair or wherever you need to modify.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get moving Committee

5 pm: Sports Roundtable

Join the Sports Spelunkers as we highlight the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) U.S. team sports.

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6 pm: The Friendship Circle

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

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

7 pm: Get the Scoop

Join your friends for a sweet conversation. We will be talking about last week's ACB Presents daily questions. Simply answer a question and share your story to place your ice cream order. We count the cherries as we go. Stick around to hear the final total before we close up shop!

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7:30 pm: It's Electric

We will discuss electric kitchen appliances, large or small plus gadgets, tips and more for tasty, easy food prep!

8 pm: Cancer Support

Whether in remission; recently diagnosed; or somewhere in between, you do not have to deal with cancer alone. Come care for and support each other through sharing.

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: Circle of Grace

Looking for a way to ground your week in faith? During each session, Bel will introduce a brief devotional reflection followed by a group discussion on real-world application. No prep required—just a desire to grow alongside a community of faith-filled women and men. Let’s move from hearing the Word to living it out together.

9 pm: Book Chat

"The Seven Rings" 
DB133028
Series: Lost Bride trilogy
Order in Series: 03
Author: Roberts, Nora
Reading Time: 15 hours, 27 minutes
Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress
Read by: Brittany Pressley
Subjects: Romance, Suspense Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Occult and Horror Fiction. Unrated
Commercial Audiobook. 

Synopsis: "Sonya MacTavish lives in a cursed Maine manor where seven brides have died and their wedding rings stolen by a malevolent spirit. To break the curse, Sonya, her boyfriend Trey, and their friends must face the ghosts of the past while battling a dark witch determined to claim the house."

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: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Baked Chicken and Vegetables. If cooking along, you will need the following:
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered
1 cup carrots, sliced into rounds or sticks
1 bell pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced into rounds (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Parchment Paper or Cooking Spray
Large Baking Sheet
Oven

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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11 am: Morning Mingle - Connections

Grab your beverage of choice and join the mingle! Looking to connect with other community members? Join us in the Connection, where small groups hang out and share.

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

12 pm: Exploring Life Skills for Independence

Whether your new to vision loss or a seasoned expert, there is always something for everyone. Think of it as a boost for living your best day-to-day life, with a supportive crew by your side.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark

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2 pm: Abacus Made Simple

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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

4 pm: The Ins and Outs of Sight Loss Later in Life

Come discuss the unique issues and feelings you may experience if you are losing sight later in life. Hear from those who have taken this journey before you.

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.

Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

6 pm: Braille Room

Join fellow braille learners and enthusiasts to study the code; practice skills, and troubleshoot problems in break out rooms.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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

6 pm: Training Butterflies to Fly in Formation

We will create short presentations using some of the things we have learned. Remember we are all framily so nothing to worry about!

7 pm: Tuesday Topics

ACB convention deadlines are coming up soon, and we want to hear about what is on offer. Join us as the Durward K. McDaniel First Timers Committee shares opportunities to attend the convention free, highlights their leadership program, and recent winners talk about the impact these awards have had on their lives. Come learn how this committee honors Durward K. McDaniel, one of ACB's founding fathers, by helping foster the next generation of leaders.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

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8 pm: In the Kitchen.....

Do Nutrition Facts labels make your brain do somersaults every time you read them — like they’re written in secret food-science code rather than English?
Think of a Nutrition Facts label as a tiny, talkative guide living on your food package that spills the beans on calories, nutrients, and even sneaky added sugars so you know what you're really eating. By checking the serving size, calories, and those % Daily Values, you can play grocery store detective and make choices that match your health vibe — whether you’re chasing more fiber or dodging too much sodium

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9 pm: BOP Monthly Meeting

Board of Publications welcomes ACB members to attend our monthly meeting.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by ACB Board of Publications

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10 pm: The Chat Cafe

The Chat Café Baristas can serve you up an imaginary cuppa whatever you like. Winter is half way over and it’s cold outside in most parts of the country. So grab a mug, pull a chair up by the fire and let’s have ourselves a chat.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark and ACB of Oregon

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: Boundaries & the Fawn Response

Is “nice” actually fear? Join Coach Kaila to uncouple from people-pleasing and find safety in your own spine without needing to merge with others.

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

This call will explore different ways blind and visually impaired individuals navigate daily life and different scenarios. Each week the facilitator will pose one or two questions to spark conversation for this call. Please keep contributions concise for the sake of time so everyone has a chance to speak.

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

4 pm: Turning the Tables

Join Bel and Judy as they "turn the tables" and ask a random participant to come up with the topic for the call. If you’re in the room you just may be selected!

5 pm: Better Living Better Life

This week we will discuss the different types of white canes that are out there as well as the different types of cane tips. We also will be discussing fall prevention.

5 pm: Conversational Spanish

Are you interested in learning Spanish but don't know where to start? Have you studied Spanish in the past but don't remember it well? During this hour, we practice Spanish at an introductory level, and everyone is encouraged to participate.

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6 pm: Accessible Online Games

This is where we play multi-player games online. This time: Apples to Apples on RSGames. Download the client here: http://rsgames.org.

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6 pm: Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training

Join us for our seventh fun voice class with Carole! We'll review more singing basics and then, take turns for questions or short solos. If singing, practice in advance one verse or one chorus from a favorite song. This will be without accompaniment and we look forward to hearing you! Carole will give feedback.

6 pm: Cozy by the Fire Side

We will be discussing "The Invincible Miss Cust: A Novel" by Penny Haw.

7 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, our sadhana will be an acceptance meditation, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 22 of "Sovereign Self", on cultivating acceptance and equanimity, by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible).

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7 pm: Cooking with Vision Loss with The Blind Kitchen

Cooking with vision loss can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding. Join the conversation with Chef Debra, the Executive Chef and Founder of "The Blind Kitchen", to learn about and share adaptive cooking tools and strategies for cooking safely, confidently, and independently in spite of vision loss.

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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.

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

Our guest speaker, Shawn Stewart will enlighten the audience about Braille Tag. Shawn Stewart is the creator of Braille Tag, an assistive labeling concept focused on promoting independence and universal accessibility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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2 pm: Radio Flashbacks with Judy and Lucy

We all grew up in different parts of the country, but one thing we have in common is our love of radio. Come and share some of your favorite radio memories with us!

3 pm: Living a Grateful Life

Join us for a gentle hour of reflection, sharing, and encouragement as we explore the power of gratitude in everyday life. Each session offers a short gratitude prompt and optional sharing in a supportive space. Come as you are — leave lifted.

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4 pm: The Sight and Hearing Loss Experience

Dealing with both sight and hearing loss makes life interesting. Join the discussion when Jael talks about tips and tricks for managing it, both frustrating as well as funny moments. Interpreters welcome.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark

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: ACB Crafters Needle Knitting

Join us for some projects we can work on together, as well as sharing of resources.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read and discuss chapter six in the Joni Eareckson Tada's book.

6 pm: Our Team Chat, Caregivers

Do you have questions about those who come to provide assistance to you as caregivers? What steps are followed when you receive your first authorization to hire a caregiver? Let's provide answers for you!

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7 pm: Book Match

One of Shannon’s greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Tell her about your reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and she will do her best to supply book recommendations you'll love.

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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: Let's Talk Low Vision

Is your inbox overflowing and you wish you could reply to the sender of a Groups IO message without sending to the whole group? Join assistive technology instructors Cecily Nipper and John Farina for a practical presentation on decluttering and organizing your inbox; changing a topic in a Groups IO thread, replying to just the sender of a message, and more, with time for your questions.

Sponsored by Low Vision Alliance

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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.

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.

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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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!

4 pm: Blindness and More: Reiki

Tammi Robins will describe Reiki, tell her experience and we will do a Reiki exercise.

5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Anthony Candela (also known as Anthony C. Guerra) and Julianna Kodis, authors of Fire on the Desert Sands.

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.

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 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: ASK Bits

Join us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers, magnification software 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

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11 am: Monthly Review Better Living Better Life

If you're the person who wants to come to the call during the week or have missed the call for whatever reason. This is the time for you to come and hear and discuss what was talked about in the previous calls.

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: 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: Blindness Prematurity Call

Lets discuss games you played as a child!

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12 pm: SHAMROCK Granny Square

In this class we will be making a clover that is made into a granny square. The stem is loose for a while. You will also need to know how to work in the front loops of stitches and the back loops of stitches. If we get done early I may have another small project to work on.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters

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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 sharing his personal story about his involvement into emergency preparedness. He will also share some exciting news about advocacy he is doing to ensure those of us with disabilities are considered by emergency planners in his area.

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 - Favorite Braille Hacks

Join us to share your favorite braille hacks, from reading faster to organizing materials and adapting tools to fit your needs. Whether you are new to braille or have years of experience, this session is all about what actually works in real life.

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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