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
This time: Chicken Fried Steak with gravy and scrambled eggs.
If cooking along, you will need the following:
FOR THE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK:
1 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 large eggs, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. seasoned salt, black pepper, 3/4 tsp. paprika, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, 3 lb. cube steak (tenderized), kosher salt, 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil, 1 tbsp. butter
FOR THE GRAVY:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups whole milk, 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, black pepper
If you wish to do the scrambled eggs, then extra eggs for that.
I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.
Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
11 am: The Morning Mingle
Join Bel for some light-hearted conversation in a space where warmth and community spirit thrive.
11 am: Tuesday's Turning Pages Book Brunch
We take a deep dive into a book on personal finance. This week we will be continuing with chapters 2 and 3 of "You don't need a budget: stop worrying about debt, spend without shame, and manage money with ease." DB126058 by Miranda, Dana.
Sponsored by Money Matters with MOe
2 pm: Games to Play With Lady A!
Lucy loves to play games, so come in and find out about new games to play with your Lady A device.
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
2 pm: Let's Talk AI
Let's Talk AI is an interactive program dedicated to discussions on artificial intelligence, with each show centered around a distinct theme.
Sponsored By Taylor Arndt’s YouTube
3 pm: ACB Crafter - Crochet
Join us for some projects we can work on together no matter your skill level, as well as sharing of resources, where we can have fun while learning from each other.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible
3 pm: Homophones With Mary Haupt
This week, we'll concentrate on "A L L O W E D" and "A L O U D"; "B R E A D" and "B R E D."
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
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
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: All Paws On Deck
Wipe those paws and raise the other paw. Let's talk about Guide Dogs or anything pets.
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.
Subscribe to Braille Together email group
6 pm: Cats, Cats Everywhere
We will discuss the book "Cat Daddy" by Jackson Galaxy
6 pm: CCB Diabetics in Action
Join us as we share about all things Diabetes. We bring topics of interest for discussion, and ask for participants to share their questions, comments, and peer expertise. This is a call for peer support because we know we are walking on this journey together.
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 California Diabetics in Action.
7 pm: Tuesday Topics
Our next program will feature folks from our voting task force and will also hear about planned changes to the Constitution and bylaws of ACB. We will also explore how resolutions will be handled and when various events will occur. There will be enough time for you to become a part of the debate over proposed changes and for you to provide suggestions that can be considered.
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 1.”
8 pm: ACB Mystery Book Group
We will be discussing Alice Feeney's newest book "Beautiful Ugly" and the DB number is: 126338.
8 pm: Mac Bytes With Brad Snyder
Whether you're new to Mac or a longtime user, join Brad Snyder, Sree Roy, and Pete Lane for Mac Bytes! We'll cover Mac news, share a tech tip, take your questions, and explore the Dock, looking at some customizations to make it more VoiceOver friendly.
Sponsored by BITS
8 pm: Pitch Fast and Elevate Yourself
This will be a hands-on and engaging session with Jeff Bishop and Zelda Gebhard, members of the ACB Board of Publications. We will learn and practice strategies on how and when to express our opinions in public spaces while being respectful. We will learn and practice putting together our personal Elevator Pitches.
Be brave — it’s all for fun!
Sponsored By ACB Next Generation
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8:30 pm: Resolutions Committee Working Meeting
Your participation is welcome as we consider and edit resolutions submitted for the ACB 2025 convention. Resolutions being considered will be posted to the Leadership and ACB Conversation lists
Sponsored By ACB Resolutions committee
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 6.”
9 pm: Conversational French
Join Kathy to learn conversational French.
9 pm: The She Shed
A place for the discussion of fun and lively topics by women for women.
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.
10 pm: The Chat Cafe
If you’ve been to the Café, you know we start with a question and then can go down any rabbit hole that takes our Fancey. Come join the fun.
Sponsored By The Hull Foundation and Learning Center