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: 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

Join Coach Kaila to discover how your internal judgment is actually a misguided survival response rooted in your biology. We will use somatic resets to calm your nervous system and offer your “bodyguards” a moment of true rest.

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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5 pm: Better Living Better Life

This this week we will be discussing healthy oils and how's the use correctly for cooking.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

5 pm: Conversational Spanish

Bienvenidos! This group is for those who want to practice speaking Spanish. Everyone from intermediate level to native speaker is welcome. Everyone will have a chance to speak, exchange ideas, and ask questions.

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7 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, our sadhana practice will be a guided meditation on resting our five senses in spirit being, and we will then complete exploring Chapter 23 and potentially begin exploring Chapter 24 of “Sovereign Self” by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)

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8 pm: Living Better with Diabetes - How to Prepare for Traveling

Our panel of Larry Gassman, Danette Dixon and Sugar Lopez will discuss this topic and will also hear from members of the audience with experience and solutions.

Sponsored by ACBDA

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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.

9 pm: Abbie's Alcove: May Happenings

Please join us to share memories of Mother's Day, senior prom, graduation, and other topics.

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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 Thyme to Plant

Come and learn about gardening. We will be talking about what can be done after harvesting your herbs. We will probably also talk about growing sprouts and microgreens.

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.

11 am: Turning Pages Book Brunch: Die with Zero

Join MOe to chew on bite sized pieces of the personal finance book, "Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life" DB134326 by Perkins, Bill. We will be going over chapter 3: Why Die with Zero and Chapter 4: How to Spend Your Money Without Actually Hitting Zero Before You Die.

Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe

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12 pm: I Love Braille

On the second Thursday of this month, under title "I have a question", participants will ask and answer braille-related questions.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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4 pm: Knight Manager Strategy Chamber

Do you play Knight Manager? Do you have some tips or strategies to share or do you simply love talking about your favorite obsession like we do? The strategy chamber is open so come on in and join the fun!

Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark

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5 pm: Beginning Spanish

This group is for beginners, whether you have always wanted to learn Spanish and have not had the chance or whether you have perhaps attended a class but you still find yourself at something of a beginner level. Everyone will be able to participate and comment or ask questions. This is your opportunity to practicar!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read chapter three in the “Rescue Stories” book.

6:30 pm: Learning How to Use the DA2 Player

For this session, we are going to learn how to put other kinds of material onto a flash drive. Please bring something to take notes.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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.

9 pm: Berl Colley Leadership - Soaring New Heights: Leading the Way

Join members of the Berl Colley committee as we soar into convention season. We will discuss preparing for the convention, making connections, voting, and what happens after the convention. This will be an interactive session, and affiliates leaders are encouraged to attend.

Sponsored by Berl Colley Leadership Training committee

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9 pm: Thursday Night Cap

By popular demand, it is now all breakouts all the time on Thursday Nightcap! Here is another opportunity to get to know your fellow community members in small groups.

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

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.

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.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

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3 pm: Healthy Weight, Healthy Life

We continue to discuss the book titled, “Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan” by Dr. Abravanel and Elizabeth King. Will also discuss related topics as appropriate.

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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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

This is for people who have more than one disability

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.

5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Carol Farnsworth, author of “Compost, A Year's musings in poetry and Art”.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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6 pm: Laying the Groundwork: Planning Events in ACB Community

This session introduces the building blocks behind ACB Community events, from shaping an idea to understanding how an event evolves over time. It’s designed for planners who want a clearer, more confident starting point before moving forward.

Sponsored by ACB Community

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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 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: Old School Saturdays Learning Toys

Come and join us to talk about our toys that we used to learn. Were they accessible?

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

ask@bits-acb.org

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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: Blindness Prematurity Call

Second anniversary favorite topics.

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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

Answering questions about debate topics.

3 pm: Personal Finance and Investments

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

5 pm: ACBDA: Friends Supporting Friends with Diabetes

Sponsored by ACB Diabetics in Action

5:30 pm: Creating an Internet Mailing List on Groups.io

Want to have an email group connected with your community call? Maybe you need a way to post announcements or conduct a discussion around a particular topic. Learn to create an internet mailing list using groups.io.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by BITS

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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 Braille Bee

Come have some fun and test your knowledge of the braille code! We will have progressively harder characters and words for participants to braille or decipher. All braille learners, lovers, and even those who are just curious are welcome to play or listen!

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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