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Thursday, August 14

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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Join in Clubhouse

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

Under title ""I have a question"", participants will ask and answer braille-related questions. It will be quite an interactive session.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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Listen on ACB Media 5

Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."

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

Join Tyanne and Desiree when they get into all kinds of crazy crafting projects. You never know what mayhem those two creative ladies will get up to.

Second and fourth Thursdays

Sponsored by The VIP Welcome Wagon

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, Money for Couples. Sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended listening

Sponsored by MOe Carpenter

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3 pm: Vispero Presentation

4 pm: Forgetfulness Tips and Tricks

4pm: 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!

5 pm: Essential Oils with Hayley

6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read and discuss fearfully and wonderful chapter 17

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 - Tips & Tricks

Bring your tips for making your electronic devices easier to use with low vision. Examples may include using Speak rather than VoiceOver on an iPhone, or resolution and colors on a PC. I'm sure we will learn some benefit from one another. All are welcome!

Sponsored by CCLVI

Listen on ACB Media 1

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8 pm: Beginning Your VoiceOver Voyage - Swipe Before the Storm

Join Bel and Rick as they take you on a guided tour of Apple’s Weather app. You’ll learn how to check your local forecast, track weather in other cities, and set up notifications so you’re never caught off guard. Whether you’re planning a picnic or dodging a downpour, you’ll be one swipe ahead!

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Listen on ACB Media 5

Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."

Join in Clubhouse

9 pm: Berle Coley Leadership

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.

10 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.

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.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025