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.
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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.
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 chapters 7 and 8, and finishing the book.
Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe
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12 pm: I Love Braille
This Thursday, our guest speaker, Divya Bijur, will speak on "The challenges I face as a blind physiotherapist and how I find braille handy”. Divya is a licensed physiotherapist and runs two clinics of her own in addition to doing multiple other activities. The topic is so unique! Do not miss!
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind
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2 pm: Radio Flashbacks with Judy and Lucy
We all grew up in different parts of the country, but one thing we have in common is our love of radio. Come and share some of your favorite radio memories with us!
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: 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 six of “Rescue Story”.
6:30 pm: Learning How to Use the DA2 Player
Today we’re going to have a bit of an adventure: we’ll walk through how to safely delete your Bard account, and then we’ll start playing with the settings menu so you can make your player truly yours. Don’t forget to bring something to take notes it’s going to be fun!
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.
7 pm: Our Team Chat - Caregiving
We are completing the questionnaire we use to interview caregivers.
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: 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: Let's Talk Low Vision - All Things Audio Description
We will be joined by Dianna Leonard, ACB's Audio Description Coordinator along with other guests to talk all things audio description.
Sponsored by Low Vision Alliance
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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.