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."
10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner
Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Safety Panel Part 2. Three different presenters will focus primarily on how to keep safe around the stove and oven. I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
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.
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 VIP Coaching In The Dark
2 pm: Abacus Made Simple
Even though we have our computers and smart phones to help us with math calculations, an abacus is just fun to use! If you used an abacus before and just want a refresher, or if you have never used one, this class will be fun and easy!
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
3 pm: Summer Bible Study for Women
Please join us as we study the book, "The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak," by Shannon Bream, DB107944. This week we will talk about Jochebed, (Moses's mother) and her daughter Miriam.
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
5 pm: A Blind View - Conventions, Then and Now
Join Bel for a journey through the ACB National Conference and Convention, as guest speakers Michael Smitherman and Janet Dickelman, take us from the exhibit halls and printed programs of years past to the technology-rich, hybrid conventions of today. They’ll also pull back the curtain on what it takes to build an event of this scale. There will be time for your questions at the end.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
5 pm: Seats in the Circle for Vision Loss
5 types of seats--1 or 2 dominant eyes, using your eyes with devices, white cane masters, or lifetime scholars? Welcome all to share and support each other.
6 pm: Braille Room
Join fellow braille learners and enthusiasts to study the code; practice skills and troubleshoot problems in break out rooms.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
6 pm: Butterflies Flying in Formation
We will be discussing more on encouragement presentations.
7 pm: Tuesday Topics
Two more scholarship winners kick off the show, then gardening expert George Holiday takes center stage to share the how's and whys of growing a great garden. George's garden is so stunning that people actually ask to hold weddings there. Your host, on the other hand, freely admits his track record with plants is a disaster best left to the rest of the family!
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 1."
8 pm: RS Vendor Check-in - QuickBooks and Coffee
Our two speakers are Adam Malmberg, Channel Business Manager, Away from Home, and Freddricks Scott from QuickBooks at Intuit. Away from Home has the number one Fair Trade and Organic coffee brand in the United States. Freddricks will tell more about QuickBooks which is the most used bookkeeping software used by business owners. "
Sponsored by Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America
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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
10 pm: The Chat Cafe
Join the café baristas. We’re on the deck in our favorite chairs, feet up with your favorite beverage in hand.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark