Upcoming Events

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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: 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

Diane Scalzi will be our polestar for the month of August. She will share her experience with learning and using braille.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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3 pm: Money Matters Podcast Prospectives

We will be looking into the financial wisdom of a different personal finance podcast each week. This week come to talk about "Future Rich with Barbara Ginty". Sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended listening

Sponsored by MOe Carpenter

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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.

Today Audiologist Vladimir Gutierrez will talk about how our brains manage hearing loss, the science that makes it work beyond simply plugging them in your ears. Interpreters welcome.

Sponsored by VIP Welcome Wagon

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!

6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will discuss chapter 18 in "Fearfully and Wonderfully"

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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7 pm: GCB Peach Talk

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: CCLVI Thursday Book Club

This time, we will be discussing The Measure by Nikki Erlick DB109475. If you like psychological thrillers, this call is for you!

Sponsored by CCLVI

9 pm: Thursday Night Cap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

10 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.

10 pm: Talk it out Thursday

Do you have a topic you want to talk to a board member about? Come talk it out and get to know them better. This week, come talk it out with Cheryl Cumings

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All times are listed 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

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.

5 pm: In Perspective

A discussion about cell phone use.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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6 pm: A Blind View - Looking Back, Moving Forward

Join Bel for an open and honest conversation about acceptance and blindness. We'll explore what acceptance really means and share the advice we wish we could give our younger selves.

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7 pm: VISAbilities - Smart Glasses; Past, Present, and Future

Join me as we welcome John Gassman and a host of others to discuss  various smart glasses that have been available for a couple of years and some "new and improved" oneson the horizon. We also want to hear from those of you who have been using them.  In what ways are they helpful? Are you a daily user? Do you find more independence, or are your blindness skills slipping from lack of use?  What would you like to see added to next generations? These are but a few questions we can address.  Always remember - everyone is Welcome In to VISAbilities!

Sponsored by VISAbilities

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8 pm: Author Collective

Author Collective welcomes Diane Landy and writing for children.

Sponsored by Friends in Art

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9 pm: Catholic Bible Study - A Catholic missionary holding an MA in Theology

An unapologetically Catholic study—open to all, including non-Christians—focused on deepening a personal relationship with Jesus and equipping participants to make disciples. Fellowship, prayer, a short lesson, group discussion, and closing announcements.

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 are listed 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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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: Strictly Folk

Songs about school or Labor day

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: Doing Braille Digitally

Doing Braille Digitally is back after a long hiatus.  This week, Eden Linea will be joining us to tell us all about the Monarch. Please join us to hear about this exciting new innovation! Email us if you have something you would like to present on the call or have an idea for something you would like us to try to find and present.

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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.

3 pm: Basics with BITS

Join BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident with your technology. This time, we cover the basics of using Zoom. Come learn how to join meetings, and get connected - step by step!

Sponsored by BITS

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4 pm: Tar Heel Tailgate

Join Bel for games, casual chat, and most importantly, lots of laughs. Come spend part of your Saturday with us!

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 Ball

Let's play braille! Join us for a night of braille fun in this baseball-inspired game. Whether a braille beginner or an expert, all are invited to come to bat!

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.

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