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."
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 polestar for the month of April will be Adrijana Procopenko from Macedonia, Europe. She will share her experience with learning and using braille.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind
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Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
3 pm: Living a Grateful Life
Join us for a gentle hour of reflection, sharing, and encouragement as we explore the power of gratitude in everyday life. Each session offers a short gratitude prompt and optional sharing in a supportive space. Come as you are — leave lifted.
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 Sight and Hearing Loss Experience
Dealing with both sight and hearing loss makes life interesting. Join the discussion when Jael talks about tips and tricks for managing it, both frustrating as well as funny moments. Interpreters welcome.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark
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: ACB Crafters Needle Knitting
Join us for some projects we can work on together, as well as sharing of resources.
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters
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6 pm: Christian Book Chat
We will read chapter ten in the Joni Eareckson Tada book.
6 pm: Learning How to Use the DA2 Player
For this call, we will learn how to download books to start building a bookshelf. We will also learn how to navigate and learn about different ways to get to it. please bring something to take notes.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
7 pm: Book Match
One of Shannon’s greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Tell her about your reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and she will do her best to supply book recommendations you'll love.
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: 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.
This event may be up to 2 hours.
9 pm: Thursday Night Cap
Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.