Teleconference
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.
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: Spice Call with Mary-Ann. She will show us how to make various spices.
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 – Throwback
Grab your beverage of choice and join the mingle! It’s time to take a step back in time; we’ll share memories from the scrapbooks in our hearts and minds, and take a trip back to the year…
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!
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
At the end of each year, we look back at the events that mattered most to our team and our community, covering everything from blindness topics and technology to movies, books, and more. We’ll highlight what we’re thankful for, call out the trends that weren’t so great, and wrap things up with a clear sense of 2025 that we can carry into 2026.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 1."
8 pm: RSVA RS Vendor Check-In Call on Celebrating the Holidays with Rick Morin
Randall Crosby will facilitate this call with Rick Morin from ACB Media. This will be our holiday meet-up. Come and enjoy the many surprises.
Sponsored by Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America
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8 pm: Tuesday Night Huddle: Spams and Scams
Join us for a Tuesday Night Huddle on staying safe from scams and spam. We’ll walk through common fraud tactics, warning signs, and simple ways to protect your information, with plenty of time for questions and shared experiences.
Sponsored by ACB Next Generation
9 pm: Community Friends
Have you connected with a friend from the past, or made a new friend on the community list? Join us for a fun interactive call
9 pm: Conversational French
Join Kathy to learn conversational French.
10 pm: The Chat Cafe, Holiday Version
December is upon us and all that goes with it, Xmas, Hanukkah and the celebration of the coming of longer days, the Solstice. Then there’s all the online shopping, family drama and some good times too. Be sure we’ll talk about it all and throw in some fun icebreaker questions as well. One of the more memorable ones was does Santa wear boxers or briefs? So, grab a mug of hot chocolate or eggnog, pull up a chair and let’s chat.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark and ACB of Oregon