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Thursday, July 17

Location

Teleconference

Details

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.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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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

This week we will have our “polestar” feature, in which, Ethel Miranda will share her story about learning and using braille.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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Listen on ACB Media 5

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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, This is Awkward. This podcast asks questions around what would you do in different financially awkward situations. sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended listening

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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.

Sponsored by The 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!

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6 pm: Creative Inspirations

Join Jill and Lynn for beach side crafting.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read chapters 10-12 in fearfully and wonderfully

7 pm: GCB Peach Talk

Come join GCB for our monthly Peach Talk call. We will discuss all aspects of reading radio services.

Sponsored by Georgia Council of the Blind.

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: 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.

Listen on ACB Media 6

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9 pm: Thursday Nightcap

Please join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

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 Jul 17, 2025