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Monday, October 20

Date:

October 20

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

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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

We'll pray the Luminous Mysteries from the book, "A Scriptural Rosary".

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2 pm: JC's Community Corner – AI discussion and thoughts

Join JC and your community friends as we have a discussion on your thoughts regarding AI. Topics that will be covered include: updates to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, including the natural conversation mode (only available to early access users at this time), innersearch.ai, and google AI TTS.

3 pm: The Jewish Hour

News about the Jewish community.

4 pm: Deciphering Dots

Join us to explore "Camp Time in California by Mary Pope Osborne" (BARD: BR24598), a dual-format braille book with both contracted and uncontracted text. We’ll review its layout and take turns reading aloud to practice our skills.

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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 will 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 Kaila and friends to tell the story behind your answer to the daily question. Choose one of the previous week's questions and give us the full scoop!

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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: Low Vision Peer Support Group

This is a time for us to discuss challenges we face as individuals with visual impairments. All are welcome!

9 pm: Book Chat

"Me Before You" DB76161
Author: Moyes, Jojo
Reading Time: 12 hours, 58 minutes
Read by: Jill Fox
Downloaded: 10/07/2025

"Working-class English girl Louisa ""Lou"" Clark is hired as an aide to wealthy Will Traynor, a former mogul who has been paralyzed since a road accident. Lou tries to keep the embittered Will engaged with the world, while Will encourages Lou to expand her horizons." Some strong language. Bestseller. 2012.

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Community Events

Tuesday, October 21

Date:

October 21

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

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10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Pumpkin oatmeal dump cake. Presented by Julie.

If cooking along, you will need the following: 1 15-oz can of pumpkin purée, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, 1 15.25 ounce box of yellow cake mix, 3/4 cup butter, either completely melted or softened. I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.

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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: 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.

2 pm: Abacus Made Simple

If you've heard about the abacus and wondered how it is used, or if you learned about it as a kid, this is the place! We'll start out at the beginning, and learn how to do all of the arithmetic applications!

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3 pm: Homophones with Mary Haupt

This week we'll learn when to use "E L I C I T" and "I L L I C I T"; "C R E A K" and "C R E E K.

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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.

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.

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

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7 pm: Tuesday Topics

This will be our 229th call, where we’ll explore the current state of Medicare and Medicaid, discuss the choices people are making, and why. I’m hoping to invite guests who’ve worked on related resolutions or have firsthand experience with these programs. Join us to share your own experiences and questions about coverage, supplements, and changes in access.

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8 pm: RS Vendor Check-In on NAMA Benefits and Discounts

This month's speakers will be Kristen Griffith, NAMA's Senior Vice President of Member Experience, and Andrea Tzamaras, NAMA's Director of Member Engagement. They will highlight several resources available through NAMA membership, specifically those beneficial to RSVA members. These include discounts, webcast training, industry reports, and opportunities for involvement in NAMA committees.

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

9 pm: Conversational French

Join Kathy to learn conversational French.

10 pm: The Chat Café with Teresa and Company

The Chat Café baristas: Teresa, Marja, Tyanne or Carrie. They all can serve you up an imaginary cuppa, but the fun is quite real. Come join the fun.

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 Watering the Roots - Cultivating Self-Compassion

Dive into the practice of self-love and radical acceptance. Discover how to quiet your inner critic and nourish yourself with kindness.

2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group

A time of sharing and support.

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: Living With No Vision

Are you a person living with no vision? Would you like to connect with others who also have no vision? Whether you are new to living with vision loss, or had no vision all of your life, join us as we talk about our challenges and experiences; sharing with those who understand.

5 pm: Better Living Better Life

Come and share what "Better Living" means to you.

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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5 pm: Humpday Happy Hour

6 pm: Weather or Not

We will be discussing thunderstorms.

7 pm: ACB Women

ACB Women and MCAC join together this month to read a powerful story set in 1937, where four women answer Eleanor Roosevelt’s call to deliver books on horseback in rural Kentucky. Joined later by a Black librarian, they face opposition but remain determined to bring knowledge to their community.

7 pm: Pumpkin Recipe Swap

We love to carve smiles in pumpkins, so bring your recipes for pumpkin any way and make us smile! Even if you don’t have a recipe, come and say hi!

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8 pm: Apple Bytes

Join BITS and Herbie Allen as we take a bite out of the Apple and explore iOS devices, apps, and accessories. This month, Herbie takes a look at the stock Calendar app in iOS 26. He will demonstrate how to create a calendar event, create an alert, invite attendees and much more.

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.

9 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, our sadhana practice will be a pranayama (conscious breathing) practice, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 17 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya (available via Kindle and Audible).

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Event Category:

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Thursday, October 23

Date:

October 23

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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: 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

This week, under title, "I have a question", there will be a question-answer session, in which participants will ask questions and the participants who know will answer. It's quite an interactive session.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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12 pm: The Crafting Workshop AKA The Feel and Forge Workbench

Today we’ll continue leather working. It’s not too late to get your kit, we’ll be doing it for a while. To stay in the know about upcoming classes and get supply info, send a blank email to thefeelandforgeworkbench+subscribe@groups.io. With Tyanne and Desiree, second and fourth Thursdays.

3 pm: Connecting with Your Local Assistive Technology Center

Explore how assistive technology centers across the country connect people with funding and devices that support independence. Learn about tools for vision, mobility, and everyday living.

Sponsored by the Delaware Council Of The Blind And Visually Impaired

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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!

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

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!

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will discuss chapter 8 and 9 of a "Time to Remember.

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.

8 pm: Table Talk Thursday - Couch Conversations

This time, we will get to know one or two of our CCLVI members.

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.

9 pm: Thursday Night Cap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

10 pm: Speed Friendship

Join us for a new and exciting way to get to know each other, one on one.

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

Event Category:

Community Events

Friday, October 24

Date:

October 24

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

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10 am: Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Support Group

Have you ever had a “Stroke?” Are you a caregiver of a stroke survivor? We would like for you to come and share your story and experiences; you never know who you might help.

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.

2 pm: Pathways with Patty

Bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled by finding the necessary tools and information building blocks. Join us this week as we talk with Tammy Robbins of Inner Sight Reiki about who she is, what she does, and what she can do to help improve your life.

5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Scott Thornhill interviewing Kishia Mason, author of “Short Stories”.

6 pm: A Blind View - Two Hearts, One Clear Vision

Age can be challenging, rewarding, and full of growth—but what happens when vision loss is part of the equation for only one spouse? This week on A Blind View , we’ll open up a thoughtful conversation about blindness and marriage. We’ll talk about the unique joys, challenges, and adjustments that come with a one-sided spouse dynamic. We'll hear from two couples about how they navigate love, support, and independence together.

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7 pm: VISAbilities

Tonight, we’re honored to welcome several of our 2025 ACB Scholarship winners—remarkable students pursuing a wide range of fields. As a request that was made to me a number of months ago by Denise Colley, Patty Slaby will be joining us tonight and again next Friday. Patty has served as chair and now vice chair of the Scholarship Committee. She’s gotten to know the winners well and continues Denise’s spirit of encouraging them to stay active within our community. We’ll also learn about an incredible piece of technology many of us wish we’d had in school—the Monarch. Please join me in welcoming these outstanding students and future leaders.

8 pm: Author Collective Novel and Book Writing Series

Prep for National Novel Writing month.

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 pm: Unspoken Truths - Employment & Disability

Looking beyond the superficial to uncover what is unsaid, unexpressed and unrecognized in life, society, behaviors, relationships and more. Join us, as we seek understanding and engagement through self reflection and open-minded dialogue on some common unspoken truths.

9 pm: "You were made for greatness"- Catholic Bible study

Do you long for happiness, purpose, and adventure? Do you feel empty, confused, or unsatisfied with the world? If you answer yes to any of these questions then join us! Come as you are and meet the only one who can satisfy all the longings of your heart.

Event Category:

Community Events

Saturday, October 25

Date:

October 25

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

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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

We will share songs about disasters.

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.

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.

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.

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2 pm: Disability Reading Group

We meet monthly to talk about books that examine disability from personal, cultural, and political perspectives. In October we're discussing "Capitalism & Disability" by Marta Russell (DB111339). It's available on BARD and CELA.

Visit invisiblebooks.wordpress.com for more information about the group.

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. At times, we all want or need to learn to use a new piece of technology or software, but, we either cannot afford a trainer, or one is not available. This time, Myrna Votta will discuss appropriate resources for learning technology, that can help individuals of all skill levels.

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!

4 pm: The Five W's of Prayer and Much More!

Who, what, when, where, why do we pray and more. We will learn from each others experience and sprinkle in additional thought-provoking items to enrich our lives and knowledge of prayer. All are welcome.

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 - Challenge Recap

Join us to discuss our Summer Braille Reading Challenge, in which participants were challenged to read 15 minutes every day of August. We will hear from participants what they read and what they liked or did not like about the experience, as well as learn how to improve it for the next challenge! If you participated and still need to fill out the survey, it can be found beneath this description.

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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8pm: What's Up With Your Pup

Support for Guide Dog Users, training tips, and discussion.