Teleconference
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: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Homemade Cheese Crackers. Presented by Kaila Allen. If cooking along, you’ll need: 1½ cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon milk.
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
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!
3 pm: Homophones with Mary Haupt
Add fun to your day by competing in our game called "Homophone Bee."
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.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
7 pm: Tuesday Topics
Explore how ACB and other blindness organizations raise funds in today’s challenging climate. We’ll discuss donor trends, sponsorships, service fees, and what works—or doesn’t—for groups like ours. Join the conversation on what motivates giving and how ACB can stand out.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 1."
9 pm: BOP Monthly Meeting
Board of Publications welcomes ACB members to attend our monthly meeting.
Sponsored by ACB Board of Publications
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 6."
9 pm: Conversational French
Join Kathy to learn conversational French.
10 pm: The Chat Cafe
Time to pull up a chair by the fire, grab a mug and let’s chat. We always start with a question of the day and things will evolve or devolve from there. It can be silly or serious, just depends on the day and who’s in the room.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark and ACB of Oregon