All times are listed in Eastern.
ACB Weekly Schedule: November 16 – November 22, 2025
Sunday, November 16
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.
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11 am: Breakfast Bunch - From Rotary Phones to Ringtones
Join us for a fun look at how the telephone has evolved—from tangled cords and party lines to smartphones and voice assistants! Share memories, laugh at the changes, and celebrate how this little device has kept us all connected through the decades. Dial in for the fun!
1 pm: Poet's Corner - Sylvia Plath
Join us for a lively reading and discussion if the poems of Sylvia Plath! Open mic to follow.
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.
3 pm: Blind Quilters Guild
Learn more about tips, tricks, and techniques to develop sewing and quilting skills.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters
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4 pm: ST. Lucy's Guide
We will discuss "Exodus" Chapter 10.
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.
7 pm: A Sunday Chat
Thanksgiving and Christmas - from those traditional foods and customs to the unique, what was on and around your family’s table during the holidays?
8 pm: Happy Hospitality Lodge
Come in and enjoy lively conversation and hospitality. Patty Fletcher and Bartender Judy are in the lodge serving it up southern style.
8 pm: Let's Just Talk About Jesus
This is a nonjudgmental, warm, welcoming place where we talk about Jesus and pray for one another. Different denominations or spiritual views will not be discussed.
9 pm: Come Share Your Thanks, Part Two
Come gather ’round, don’t be afraid, Let’s trade the joys our hearts have made! A happy time, a cozy nap, A hug, a laugh, a friendly chat. Big or small, let’s hear your cheer. What makes you thankful, near or far? For when we share, the world feels right! Gratitude makes spirits bright!
Monday, November 17
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
Today we'll pray the Joyful Mysteries from the book, "The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary Prayers".
2 pm: JC's Community Corner – Making Things Accessible in an Inaccessible Environment
Join JC and your community friends as we discuss various ways to make things accessible in an inaccessible environment. Examples include: a building with braille labels to indicate a floor number in an elevator, a bathroom with proper Braille labels, and a website with accessible elements such as a photo with alt text descriptions for screen reader users, etc.
3 pm: The Jewish Hour: Continuing the Amidah
Join the inimitable Rabbi Sarko as we continue exploring the "Amidah". All are welcome to learn, reflect, and share in this engaging hour of study.
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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 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 we'll 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!
7:30 pm: It's Electric
We will discuss electric kitchen appliances, large or small plus gadgets, tips and more for tasty, easy food prep!
8 pm: Blindness is Not What Holds You Back
This call will discuss the positive philosophy of blindness proposed by Newel Perry and coined by Dr. tenBroek. Get ready to connect with like-minded people, challenge misconceptions, and test the limits of what is possible
8 pm: Cancer Support
Whether in remission; recently diagnosed; or somewhere in between, you do not have to deal with cancer alone. Come care for and support each other through sharing.
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: Peer Support Group
This is a place for low vision individuals to come talk about challenges. Everyone is welcome.
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 CCLVI
9 pm: Book Chat
"Homicide" in hardcover DB114247.
Series: Bibliophile mystery.
Author: Carlisle, Kate 1951
Order in Series: 01
Reading Time: 8 hours, 14 minutes
Read by: Joy Jones
Subject: Mystery and Detective Stories
"Brooklyn Wainwright is a skilled surgeon. Sure, her patients might smell like mold and have spines made of leather, but no ailing book is going to die on her watch. The same can’t be said of Abraham Karastovsky, Brooklyn’s friend and former employer. On the eve of a celebration for his latest book restoration, Brooklyn finds her mentor lying in a pool of his own blood. With his final breath Abraham leaves Brooklyn with a cryptic message, “Remember the Devil,” and gives her a priceless—and supposedly cursed—copy of Goethe’s Faust for safe-keeping. Brooklyn suddenly finds herself accused of murder and theft, thanks to Derek Stone, the humorless—and annoyingly attractive—British security officer who found her kneeling over the body. Now she has to read the clues left behind by her mentor if she is going to restore justice..." -Provided by publisher. Strong language and some violence."
Tuesday, November 18
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: Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes. If cooking along, you will need the following: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and black pepper, to taste, chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish), Honey Mustard Sauce, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, minced, salt and pepper, to taste. I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.
Find the Cooking Corner on YouTube
Find most of my recipes here
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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
12 pm: Introducing Ramblio
You may have heard of it, you may not, but there's a new app spreading throughout our community and it's called Ramblio! It's an audio only social app. Alicia will explain what it is, its features, and if you've used it, share your experience!
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
Today we'll learn when to use "D O E" and "D O U G H; "W A I S T" and "W A S T E."
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 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
We live in people polarizing times! Politically our nation is perhaps more divided than it has ever been. Within our very own organization it sometimes seems that civil discourse is replaced by uncivil recourse to inappropriate messaging. Are there ways to defuse this level of irreconcilability? Can we find ways to interact with each other in ways that produce dialogue rather than log jams?
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8 pm: RSVA RS Vendor Check-In Call on Innosearch.AI Business Opportunities
The RSVA RS Vendor check-in call speakers will be Patrick Long and Bryan Vuong, Co-founders and President & CTO of Innosearch AI. CoBrowse AI adds a powerful accessibility and usability layer to any website with a single line of code. They also offer turnkey accessible storefronts for blind and low vision entrepreneurs and for businesses targeting these communities.
Sponsored by Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America
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8 pm: Tuesday Night Huddle: Resumes and Cover Letters
Join us as we dive into the essentials of creating strong resumes and cover letters. Learn how to highlight your skills, tailor applications to stand out, and avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re job hunting now or preparing for the future, this session will give you practical tools to succeed.
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
The Chat Café baristas: Teresa, Marja, Tyanne or Carrie can serve you up an imaginary cuppa, but the fun is quite real. Come join the fun.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark and ACB of Oregon
Wednesday, November 19
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: Creative Journey: Harvesting Gratitude
Practice gratitude as a tool for abundance and joy. We’ll reflect on the progress made and celebrate the small wins and profound transformations.
Sponsored by Creative Guidance LLC
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2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group
A time of sharing and support.
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.
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
4 pm: Turning the Tables
Join Bel and Judy as they "turn the tables" and ask a random participant to come up with the topic for the call. If you’re in the room you just may be selected!
5 pm: Better Living Better Life
This week we will be sharing your favorite birthday memories. Also have an open chat.
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.
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6 pm: Accessible Online Games
This is where we play multi-player games online. This time: 1000 Miles on RSGames. http://rsgames.org
6 pm: Cozy by the Fire Side
We will read "The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries". Please pick one of these short stories and discuss.
7 pm: ACB Women - Hosting Huddle with Kaila
Tired of feeling overwhelmed when hosting? Learn how to plan your parties effortlessly with smart food prep, fun décor ideas, and simple delegation tips—so you can relax and truly enjoy your guests at your own event.
Sponsored by ACB Women Committee
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 6."
7:30 pm: Penny Forward Wednesday Workshop
Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at improving your money management skills.
Sponsored by Penny Forward
8 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.
8:30 pm: Library Without Walls
Today we’re focusing on books about Native Americans, fiction or nonfiction, as long as Native Americans are the primary subject. For example: a book about Thanksgiving wouldn’t fit since Native people aren’t the main focus. While most choices may come from North America, books about Indigenous peoples from further south are welcome too.
Sponsored by Library Users of America
8:30 pm: Meditation Celebration
Join for a special half hour together including a 20-minute meditation.
9 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom
This time, our sadhana practice will be a meditation, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 18 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)
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Thursday, November 20
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. 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
Connie Thomas, Second VP of the East Bay Center for the Blind, will be our polestar for November. She will be sharing her story about learning and using braille.
Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind
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 ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee
4 pm: The Sight and Hearing Loss Experience
Dealing with both sight and hearing loss makes life interesting. Join the discussion when Jael talks about tips and tricks for managing it, both frustrating as well as funny moments. Interpreters welcome.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark
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: Christian Book Chat
We will read chapter 15 and 16 of "A Time for Remembering".
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.
7 pm: GCB Peach Talk
Come join GCB for our monthly Peach Talk call. We will discuss all about "Orientation and Mobility". Are you a cane user or guide dog user? Come and join us!
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: Table Talk Thursday - Thursday Night Book Club
This time, we will be reading "Grey Wolf" by Louise Penny, DB125318. If you like mysteries, you won't want to miss this!
Sponsored by CCLVI
9 pm: Grade Three Braille 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: Navigating the Holidays with Ease
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. We’ll cover all things about tuning into your body’s wisdom as you move through your holidays
Sponsored by Embrace Happiness
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9 pm: Thursday Night Cap
Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.
Friday, November 21
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: Alison's Community Cafe
Celebrate the end of the week with Alison and your fellow community members with some lively chatter and fun. Meet new people, or re-acquaint with old friends.
12 pm: Mindful Movement in a Chair
Join a yoga class designed for guide dog handlers and white cane users, focusing on gentle movements for hips, back, shoulders, and hands. Practice while seated, with clear instructions and guided relaxation.
12 pm: Relocating To A Different State
William Belina is moving to Fort Worth, TX in either March or April of next year. He's wanting to get your ideas on moving as a blind or visually impaired person.
2 pm: Free to Be Me - A Serious Discussion on Series
This week we’re going to seriously discuss series. Love them, hate them. Books, TV Movies and more. Come on in and give us the score. Free To Be Me – Books and Entertainment. A place to talk books and entertainment—podcasts, films, theater, TV, and more. Pop some mid-day popcorn and join the fun!
Sponsored by Patty's Worlds Publishing
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3 pm: Judy and Lucy's Music Memories
Come in and talk with us about music, our favorite subject! What is our topic for this week? Well, you just never know what memory lane Judy and Lucy will lead you down. You'll have to come and find out!
4 pm: Blindness and More
This is for people who have more than one disability.
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.
5 pm: In Perspective
A Thanksgiving tribute.
Sponsored by Branco Events
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7 pm: VISAbilities
Turkey, Turkey, Turkey! 450 years since that first Thanksgiving times and traditions have evolved into a very different holiday. Join Terry as we share some history. But best of all, let's share our own memories of favorite home-town football games, parades, family gatherings, and incredible dinners. We may even share a few recipes. And though it has been a pretty tumultuous year, let's remind one another of what we have to be thankful for tonight. So, please come share with us.
Sponsored by VISAbilities
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9 pm: It's Play Time
Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
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9 pm: "You were made for greatness" - Catholic Bible study
Do you long for happiness, purpose, and adventure? Do you feel empty, confused, or unsatisfied with the world? If you answer yes to any of these questions then join us! Come as you are and meet the only one who can satisfy all the longings of your heart.
Saturday, November 22
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: Old School Saturdays
Come one come all, as we share old school moments from largest to smallest.
11 am: Saturday Morning Trivia
Play Saturday morning trivia with Danette and your fellow Community members. Some of these are pretty easy. Some will break your brain. Fun and laughter will be plentiful.
12 pm: Strictly Folk Joyous Songs
Strictly Folk: Joyous Songs.
1 pm: ACB Government Employees Open Chat
This call is open to current and former local, state, and federal government employees and contractors who are concerned about their status or looking for resources to assist them with next steps, related to the current administration's nonstop flurry of activity concerning the federal government. Families and friends of this group are also welcome.
To encourage the sharing of thoughts, views, and concerns of the participants, only first names will be used and the call will not be podcasted.
Sponsored by ACB Government Employees
1 pm: 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.
2 pm: Cajun Debate
This call is to debate various topics, such as canes versus guide-dogs, bus transport versus car transport, and things like that.
3 pm: Basics with BITS
Join BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident with your technology. This time, we look at what to do when your screen reader goes silent. Debee Armstrong will review strategies to help remedy what can be an extremely stressful dilemma.
Sponsored by BITS
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4 pm: Tar Heel Tailgate
Your virtual tailgate party is back! Join Bel for games, gab, and good vibes. Tailgating has never been this easy (or this funny). No ticket required!
4 pm: The Five W's of Prayer and Much More!
Who, what, when, where, why do we pray and more. We will learn from each others experience and sprinkle in additional thought-provoking items to enrich our lives and knowledge of prayer. All are welcome.
6 pm: Grief Journey
We are all grieving for different reasons. Please come and share, or listen in and provide support.
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 report to provide mental health services.
6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Thanksgiving
It's time for our annual Braille Thanksgiving! Join us to share moments from the year that filled you with gratitude for braille or with those whom we braille together!
Sponsored by Braille Together
8 pm: Community Karaoke
Meka and Cindy invite you for another night of karaoke with your community friends. Performances are all pre-recorded. Those wishing to perform should email community@acb.org to be included in the weekly communication.
Note: Please remain muted throughout the evening with only a brief unmuting to provide verbal applause at the end of each performance. Hosts will mute as needed and remove repeat offenders if necessary.
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8 pm: What's Up With Your Pup
We will discuss travel and holidays for guide dog handlers.
Sponsored by Guide Dog Users Inc. GDUI