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: 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.
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 - 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
2 pm: Abacus Made Simple
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
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 1."
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
Join the ACB Cooks Mailing List
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
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
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 6."
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