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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner
Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Peanut butter fudge. Presented by Lucy E. If cooking along, you will need the following: one can cream cheese frosting (any brand), one jar crunchy peanut butter (any brand).
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Find the Cooking corner on Youtube
Find most of my recipes here
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
11 am: Morning Mingle – Throwback
Grab your beverage of choice and join the mingle! It’s time to take a step back in time; we’ll share memories from the scrapbooks in our hearts and minds, and take a trip back to the year…
12 pm: Adventures in Low Vision
Low vision isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are the ways we manage our lives and stay engaged with the world. Join Marja and Desiree for real conversation, shared strategies, and support from people who get it.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark
2 pm: Abacus Made Simple
Even though we have our computers and smart phones to help us with math calculations, an abacus is just fun to use! If you used an abacus before and just want a refresher, or if you have never used one, this class will be fun and easy!
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
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
5 pm: A Blind View - Rethinking Expertise
In this session, Bel will discuss who gets treated like the “experts” on blindness, and why our lived experiences should count just as much — if not more.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
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: Butterflies Flying in Formation
We will continue talking about descriptive presentations.
7 pm: Tuesday Topics
We're back with a double feature, and we're counting on you to do most of the talking. First up: how did your high school or college graduation go as a person who is blind or visually impaired? Then we'll shift to grandparents, what they were like growing up, how they handled your vision situation, and how their approach differed from your parents'.
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 1."
8 pm: RS Vendor Check-in - Call on Compact Care
Aaron Barnes from Compact Care joins us to share their lineup of vending-ready products that are useful, hygienic, and different, giving your machines more value and variety.
Sponsored by Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America
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9 pm: Community Friends
Have you connected with a friend from the past, or made a new friend on the community list? Join us for a fun interactive call
10 pm: The Chat Cafe
Join the café baristas. We’re on the deck in our favorite chairs and feet up and ready to chat.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark