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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10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Join me for another cooking adventure. This time: Barbecued Chicken Thighs.

If cooking along, you will need the following:

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 1 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Salt to taste, Pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon of, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder. Skillet, stove, preheated oven.

I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.

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Find most of my recipes here:

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11 am: Morning Mingle

Join us for some light-hearted conversation in a space where warmth and community spirit thrive.

11 am: Tuesdays Turning Pages Book Brunch

We take a deep dive into a book on personal finance. This week we will be continuing with chapter 6 "Myths About Experts", of "I Will Teach You to be Rich" DB 123244 by Sethi, Ramit. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended reading.

Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe

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12 pm: All About Alexa+

This call will discuss Alexa+ which is a more advanced version of Alexa. We will discuss what we like about it, as well as things that could be improved. It's currently in beta, so if you don't have it, you are still welcome to join so you can learn all about it!

3 pm: Homophones with Mary Haupt

Today we'll learn to correctly use "D O E" and "D O U G H"; "P R A Y" and "P R E Y."

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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.

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.

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.

7 pm: Tuesday Topics

As July wraps up, Tuesday Topics wants to hear from you: what's the most amazing or life-changing thing that’s ever happened to you? Frightening or fantastic, share your story—this week’s show depends on it!

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8 pm: The Life In Times Of Casey Kasem Part 2

Join Malissa Hudson and Mike Helland for the second part of our look at the life of Casey Kasem. Come and share your personal memories, and we especially want to hear from those that were not able to share last time.

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9 pm: AZCB presents in The Kitchen with Kaila

Get ready to get cooking! This special event is all about making your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable. You’ll learn fantastic cooking tips and tricks, alongside smart ideas for kitchen organization. Come gather some great ideas to streamline your cooking!

Sponsored by Arizona Council Of The Blind

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9 pm: Conversational French

10 pm: The Chat Café with Teresa and Company

We always start with a question of the day and then go down any crazy rabbit hole that takes our Fancey. The Chat Café baristas can serve you up an imaginary cuppa, but the fun is quite real. Come join the fun.

Sponsored by VIP Welcome Wagon and ACB of Oregon.

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: 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 Living Mindfully and Sustaining Your Solitude Practice

Live mindfully and sustain your practice: Integrate mindfulness into everyday activities and create a personalized plan to maintain your newfound peace long after the workshop ends.

Sponsored by Creative Guidance LLC

2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group

A space for those who have experienced the life-altering loss of a spouse or significant other. Join for a time of sharing and connection for remembering our partners. Gain ideas on how to make living alone easier.

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 individuals navigate daily life—whether using a cane, guide dog, or other tools—and experiences with Uber, Lyft, paratransit, and more. Come share your stories and tips—you never know who you’ll inspire!

3:30 pm: Happy Hour Cardio

Join Leslie for an enthusiastic ride or walk on your cardio machine of choice.

Brought to you by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee

5 pm: Better Living Better Life

This week we will be having an open chat on anything better living.

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.

6 pm: Accessible Online Games

This is where we play Multi-player games online. This time: Yatzy on RSGames.

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7 pm: "Egg-citing" News!

Our next meeting will focus on those yummy breakfast/brunch recipes. Come share your favorite recipe, whether it has eggs or not, and even if you don’t have a recipe, come and say hi.

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7 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.

8 pm: Office Space: The Secret Formula

Are your functions flat? Your calculations cold? Join the Office Space team as we brew up a few formulas showing you techniques to make your spreadsheet sizzle!

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8:30 pm: Meditation Celebration

Join for a special half hour together including a 20-minute meditation.

9 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, our sadhana practice will be a guided meditation from Acharya Shunya on shifting from chaos to creativity, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 14 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)

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: 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

Our guest speaker, Nafisa Keels, will make presentation on "What AI can and cannot do with regard to 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, All the Hacks. sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended listening, we will be skipping around a bit on this one to avoid the deep dives into certain products out their, but wanted to cover this one while a interview with our Book Brunch author was still in the recent uploads.

Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe

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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.

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

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: A Table Talk Thursday - CCLVI Coast to Coast

Learn more about CCLVI's chapters that range from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Regardless of your low vision level, you are always welcome! Chapter representatives will be on hand to update us on their activities and answer any questions you may have.

Sponsored by CCLVI

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8 pm: "Sparky's Place" (Remembering Lost Guide Dogs And Pets

Welcome to Sparky's Place. Sparky Scintila Hayes ESQ., Alias, Der Sparkmeister, would have been 16 years old today. We will spend the first part of this call remembering and honoring this very special dog. Then, you will have the opportunity to honor and remember your beloved guide dogs and pets that you have lost. Come and share stories, poems and memories of your furry friends who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. (Hosted by Carla Hayes, Sparky's Mom)

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9 pm: Grade Three 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.

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.

2 pm: Free to be Me

A place to talk books and entertainment—podcasts, films, theater, TV, and more. Pop some mid-day popcorn and join the fun!

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 a support group for people with multiple disabilities.

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 Allison Weinmann, Infectious Disease Specialist Physician Consultant

Sponsored by Branco Events

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7 pm: VISAbilities INSPIRE

Terry welcomes Kenneth Semien, Sr. to discuss ACB's INSPIRE Program with a focus on becoming mentors in this succession leadership plan. I believe many of our listeners/participants have the experience and skill sets to be ideal candidates. If you have been through the program, we would love to hear from you, as well. Come and bring your questions and thoughts. Of course, everyone is welcome.

Sponsored by VISAbilities

Email Announce List: VISAbilities50@gmail.com

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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.

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: BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour

BITS Presents the Mentoring Hour.; Where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers. This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms; along with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Narrator, as well as other assistive technology tools. Bring your questions, and get answers from the BITS team of tech specialist.

Sponsored by BITS

mailto:ask@bits-acb.org

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11 am: Monthly Review Better Living Better Life

If you're the person who wants to come to the call during the week or have missed the call for whatever reason, this is the time for you to come hear and discuss what was talked about in the previous calls.

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.

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

Guide dogs or canes

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: Celebration of Life for Denise Colley

Celebrating and remembering the life and faith of Denise Colley, her service to ACB and her friendship!

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3 pm: Personal Finance and Investments

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

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!

4 pm: Explore to Achieve More

The ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program enters its third year of providing mentorship, access and peer support during the fall of 2025. The leadership development program designed exclusively for prospective leaders is a nine-month exploration of learning and grasping new concepts. Online applications will be accepted from July 18th through August 18th. The 2025-2026 cohort will be selected by September 1st, and the program year will begin on September 18th.

Activities will conclude on June 16, 2026. The program culminates with a virtual graduation ceremony during the virtual week of the ACB Conference and Convention. Prepare to listen in on one of our presentations that will allow you to learn how the program works, and ask questions that are important to you.

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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.

8 pm: Community Karaoke

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