All times listed are in Eastern.
ACB Weekly Schedule: June 29th – July 05, 2025
This Week in ACB Community-June 29th-YouTube
Sunday, June 29
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.”
11 am: The Breakfast Bunch
Join Tom and the gang for an hour of free-flowing conversation.
3 pm: Ask the Pastor
Ask Pastor Bill your questions about the Bible or the Christian life. A teaching will be followed by your questions. Prayer requests can then be shared if desired.
4 pm: ST. Lucy's Guide
John Calvin and disability
5 pm: Let's Encourage Each Other with Scripture
Join us in sharing favorite Scriptures, inspirational thoughts, and prayer requests, along with discussing related resources and the technology used to access them.
5 pm: Sun Shiny Moments Sundays - Convention
Come and join Your ACB community in sharing your Sunshiny Moments about convention large and small.
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.
Monday, June 30
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: A Message of Love
Join DJ for a word of motivation, inspiration, edification, and encouragement for the soul.
11 am: Manic Monday
Join Judy with your favorite morning beverage to get ready for the week ahead.
11 am: Scriptural Rosary
In anticipation of July 4, we'll pray the Patriotic Rosary.
2 pm: JC's Community Corner – Summer Activities
Join JC and your community friends as we share our favorite summer activities
3 pm: The Jewish Hour
News about the Jewish community
4 pm: Breaking Barriers in the Workplace
We often talk about employment in our community, but we don't hear enough about those of us having jobs we might not have thought of. Alicia's friend Jenny has been a nurse for several years and is also visually impaired. Alicia will start out with some icebreaker questions, and then you all are welcome to ask your own questions to hear a unique perspective.
4 pm: Easy Chair Yoga
Come and enjoy easy chair yoga with modifications. We will be doing poses either in the chair or wherever you need to modify.
Sponsored by the ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee
5 pm: Sports Roundtable
Join the Sports Spelunkers as we highlight the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) U.S. team sports.
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6 pm: The Friendship Circle
Take your connection to the next level! Participate in smaller gatherings of three to five people in friendship circles and will do them as many times as we can in one hour. Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
7 pm: Get The Scoop
Join Kaila and friends to tell the story behind your answer to the daily question. Choose one of the previous week's questions and give us the full scoop!
Tuesday, July 01
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 Cooking Corner
"Join me for another cooking adventure."
This time: Teriyaki Chicken Thighs.
If cooking along, you will need the following: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce),1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish), 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish).
I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.
Note: It recommends marinating either 30 minutes to two hours. There are also several different methods you can use for cooking this recipe, but I will focus on baking.
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11 am: Morning Mingle
Join us for some light-hearted conversation in a space where warmth and community spirit thrive.
11 am: Tuesdays Turning Pages Book Brunch
We take a deep dive into a book on personal finance. This week we will be continuing with chapter 3 "Get Ready to Invest" of "I Will Teach You to be Rich" DB 123244 by Sethi, Ramit. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended reading.
Sponsored by Money Matters with MOe
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!
3 pm: Homophones with Mary Haupt
Join in the fun as we play the second of three sessions of our current game of "Homophone Bee."
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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
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.
Subscribe to Braille Together email group
9 pm: Conversational French
Join Kathy to learn conversational French.
Wednesday, July 02
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.”
11 am: Lisa's Living Room With DJ Freshness
Come join us for hot topics, what's on your mind, show and tell, interviews, and DJ’s corner. Join our wacky Wednesday reboot.
1 pm: The Classical Music Place
Whether you're a lifelong classical music fan or just curious to learn more, join an open discussion to share, explore, and deepen your appreciation—no lectures, just conversation!
2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group
A space for those who have experienced the life-altering loss of a spouse or significant other. Join for a time of sharing and connection for remembering our partners. Gain ideas on how to make living alone easier.
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.
Join The Spousal Loss Mailing list
3 pm: Navigation Tactics
This call will explore different ways blind individuals navigate daily life—whether using a cane, guide dog, or other tools—and experiences with Uber, Lyft, paratransit, and more. Come share your stories and tips—you never know who you’ll inspire!
3:30 pm: Happy Hour Cardio
Join Leslie for an enthusiastic ride or walk on your cardio machine of choice.
Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee
5 pm: Conversational Spanish
Are you interested in learning Spanish but don't know where to start? Have you studied Spanish in the past but don't remember it well? During this hour, we practice Spanish at an introductory level, and everyone is encouraged to participate.
6 pm: Accessible Online Games
This is where we play Multi-Player games online. This time: Farkle on RSGames.
7 pm: Cooking with Vision Loss with The Blind Kitchen
Cooking with vision loss can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding. Join the conversation with Chef Debra, the Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen, to learn about and share adaptive cooking tools and strategies for cooking safely, confidently, and independently in spite of vision loss.
Sponsored by The Blind Kitchen
Visit the Blind Kitchen on YouTube
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
7 pm: Sharing and Caring Support Group
Come talk with others who understand the stresses of caring for loved ones, to share resources, or ask questions.
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.
Thursday, July 03
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.”
11 am: Let's Talk Together
We will talk together in small groups. Break-outs are fun and we learn more about each other.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
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!
Subscribe to the ACB Community Spanish List
5 pm: In Perspective
Featuring: Renee Rentmeester, the "Cooking Without Looking" TV show.
Sponsored by Branco Events
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7 pm: Book Match
One of Shannon’s greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Tell her about your reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and she will do her best to supply book recommendations you'll love.
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.
9 pm: Grade Three 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.
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: 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.
Friday, July 04
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.”
1 pm: Community Happy Hour
The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie. Join in this fun-filled hour of community.
6 pm: Community Happy Hour
The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie.
Join in this fun-filled hour of community.
Saturday, July 05
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.”
1 pm: Community Happy Hour
The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie.
Join in this fun-filled hour of community.
6 pm: Community Happy Hour
The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie.
Join in this fun-filled hour of community.