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"This Week in ACB Community"-May 18, 2025
Sunday, May 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.”
11 am: The Breakfast Bunch
Join Tom and the gang for an hour of free-flowing conversation.
3 pm: Blind Quilters Guild
Join our monthly blind and visually impaired sewing and quilting guild to learn more about tips, tricks, and techniques to develop sewing and quilting skills.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible
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. This event is open to anyone regardless of their denomination.
4 pm: St Lucy's Guide
We will discuss "Exodus" chapter 2
5 pm: Let's Encourage Each Other with Scripture
Encourage with the word, scripture, and maybe a prayer.
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
7 pm: A Sunday Chat
As a kid, did you ever have an experience that perhaps to this day turned you off of a certain food? This and more on the next Sunday Chat.
Sponsored by California Council of Citizens with Low Vision
8 pm: Happy Hospitality Lodge
Come in and enjoy lively conversation and hospitality. Patty Fletcher, and Bar Tender Judy, are in the lodge serving it up southern style.
Sponsored by Pattys Worlds
8 pm: Let's Just Talk About Jesus
This is a nonjudgmental, warm, welcoming place of encouragement. Different denominations or spiritual views will not be discussed.
9 pm: Game On With NextGen - Chain Reaction
Join us for Chain Reaction , a fast-paced, high-energy word game where players work in teams to build word chains by guessing the next word in a sequence using only clues and associations. Quick thinking, collaboration, and a little friendly competition make this the perfect game for virtual fun!
Sponsored By ACB Next Generation
Monday, May 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.”
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
Let's pray the "Stations of the Resurrection" together.
2 pm: AAVL and ACB Mental Health Committee
Pam Shaw and Debby Green will join us and have some fun. Mind your mental Health in your Golden Years.
Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 6.”
2 pm: JC's Community Corner – Independence Training Program Experiences
Join JC and your community friends as we share our experiences participating in an independence training program. Whether it's in your local area, or somewhere in between, and whether you've learned how to be independent, we want to hear about it.
3 pm: The Jewish Hour
Jewish community news
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4 pm: Deciphering Dots
Join us to explore "Camp Time in California" by Mary Pope Osborne (BARD: BR24598), a dual-format braille book with both contracted and uncontracted text. We’ll review its layout and take turns reading aloud to practice our skills.
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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 the ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee
5 pm: Sports Round Table
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: 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!
7:30 pm: It's Electric Plus
We will discuss Electric kitchen appliances, large or small plus gadgets, tips and more for tasty, easy food prep!
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: CCLVI Low Vision Peer Support Group
This is a safe place where we can share our struggles and triumphs as individuals with low vision. All are 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 Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
9 pm: Book Chat
"The Searcher" DB100859
French, Tana Reading time: 14 hours, 35 minutes.
Roger Clark
Suspense Fiction
After a bruising divorce, veteran Chicago cop Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat.
10 pm: Serenity
Embrace acceptance, cultivate inner peace, and find balance within, regardless of external circumstances or challenges.
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.
Tuesday, May 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.”
10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner
Join me for another cooking adventure.
This time: Peanut Butter Balls Presented by Malissa.
Ingredients list will be provided on the call.
I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.
Find the Cooking Corner on YouTube
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11 am: The Morning Mingle
Join Bel for some light-hearted conversation in a space where warmth and community spirit thrive.
1 pm: Travel from Home and Beyond
From backpacks, to fanny packs-how do you free up your hands? Come and share as we talk about different bag options for organizing on the go.
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
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
We'll learn the correct uses of "B A L L" and "B A W L"; "B E R T H" and "B I R T H."
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
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. Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss.
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.
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: Travel and Leisure
We will be discussing gardening.
7 pm: Tuesday Topics
It's time to explore how many of us have experienced the ACB convention and what impact the hybrid era has had on what we do! What should people who have never been to a convention think about when preparing? What do you miss by not attending in person? Lets have an open discussion about all aspects of Convention!
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 1.”
8 pm: RSVA RS Vendor Call-in: Innosearch AI
Patrick Long, Co-founder / CEO Innosearch will present: Accessible shopping and flight bookings, How Innosearch works, and Exclusive coupons and savings for workshop participants (shared at the end)
Sponsored by Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America
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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.
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 Hull Foundation and Learning Center.
Wednesday, May 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.”
10 am: Motivation on Mute - Get Things Done Together!
We will (1)Mute for 20 minutes to tackle personal tasks. E.g.” clean, organize, write, exercise, etc. (2)Share our progress and wins. (3)Repeat 1 and 2. Start your day off with success.
Sponsored by Living Inspired Fully Everyday
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
Have you always loved classical music, and need a place to share that love? Are you relatively new to classical music, and wish to get more into it? Are you not sure just what to make of the term “classical music,” and wish to learn a bit more about it? If any of these apply to you, welcome in. This is not a lecture presentation, so participant give-and-take is welcome.
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1 pm: Independence: Finding Solutions A to Z
This open forum discussion will be a great way for you to bring your daily living skills questions you have always wanted to solve, but not sure how. Teresa and Todd will tag team and come up with solutions to help guide you.
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
2 pm: Creative Journey Book Club
Ready to move beyond the frustration of comparing yourself to others? This interactive 4-week workshop, inspired by Chapter 9 of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do" (DB121267), offers a supportive space to explore resentment and build tools for positive change. No reading required—just come ready to reflect and grow.
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 Creative Guidance LLC.
Email Creative Journey group facilitator
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! This call will now take place once a week!
3:30 pm: Happy Hour Cardio
Join Leslie for an enthusiastic ride or walk on your cardio machine of choice.
Brought to you by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee
4 pm: Beyond the Book Club
Calling all bookworms. We’re talking book recommendations, favorite narrators and apps.
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
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-Open Chat/Accountability
Come and have a lively discussion on what living better means to you. We also will be discussing anything that we want to be kept accountable for.
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: Spanish Conversation
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.
Join our email list at [email protected], where we discuss issues with learning Spanish and exchange resources, such as books in accessible format. .
6 pm: Accessible Online Games
This is where we play Molti-player games online. This time: Apples to Apples on RSGames.
6 pm: Cozy By the Fire Side
We will read the first story in the amish mystery book
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.
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: Office Space: It's a G Suite Thang
Beginning this week, Office Space turns its sites (see what we did there) on the Google Suite and all of the productivity apps available. Tune in to see what we cover first!
Sponsored by ViperTech Training
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8:30 pm: Library With Out Walls
This time, we're focusing on books where sports take center stage—fiction or nonfiction. Biographies, memoirs, and strategy guides are all welcome. Please avoid books where sports are just a side note, like a single baseball game in a World War II story.
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 will be a short meditation practice, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 13 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)
Thursday, May 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.”
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
On the fourth Thursday of this month, I Love Braille will have some fun activity related to braille.
Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind
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1 pm: The Crafting Workshop
Join Tyanne and Desiree as they get into all kinds of crazy crafting projects. You never know what these two creative ladies will get up to.
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
2 pm: Claim Your Happiness
A monthly interactive presentation based on the book Happy for No Reason; a self-help model lead by Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer.
Sponsored by Embrace Happiness
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
3 pm: Money Matters Podcast Prospectives
We will be looking into the financial wisdom of a different personal finance podcast each week. This week come to talk about, Afford Anything. Make sure to subscribe to the email list to get a heads up to our monthly listening schedule.
Link to podcast on apple
Join The Money Matters With Mo Mailing list
Sponsored by Money Matters with MOe
3 pm: What’s New in the May Updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion?
Join us to learn about new features and enhancements in the May updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025.
Sponsored by Vispero
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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 Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Sponsored by The ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee
4 pm: Utilizing Your Remaining Sight
Light-your best friend and your worst enemy!
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center.
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: Essential Oils with Hayley
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6 pm: Christian Book Chat
We will read chapter 20 in the never ending "The Preacher and the Presidents"
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 - A Couch Chat
Please join us for a fun conversation with Zelda Gebhardt. We will learn about all the wonderful things she does in both ACB and CCLVI as well as learn how she keeps herself busy outside of ACB.
Sponsored by Council of Citizens With Low Vision International
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: 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: Thursday Nightcap
Join guest facilitator Pam for an hour of lively conversation. What we talk about is anybody's guess!
10 pm: Off the Cuff, Film with Tina
As an avid movie watcher, the discussions you have with your friends about the movies you've seen on the big screen or at home are so interesting to me. The diverse avenues you as an audience member glean from the variety of genres can generate interesting points of view. Now, keeping this in mind, I'd love for you to come join me with a tub of popcorn or your favorite snack and let's talk film.
Sponsored by The Hull foundation and Learning Center
Friday, May 23
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 to Manage Stress
This yoga class co-ordinates small, gentle movements with the breath to promote a sense of well-being. The movements are selected to benefit guide dog handlers and white cane users, so we focus a lot on hips, back, shoulders, arms, and hands and other areas where we build up tension.
You will be encouraged to move within your current range of motion and energy level. The whole practice can be done while sitting in a chair. We will finish with a guided awareness relaxation. Everything will be described clearly, and you can ask questions. What you'll need for this class: a firm chair that won't slide around as you move; a folded blanket or a couple of folded bath towels, and a bed pillow or throe pillow. This class is taught by yoga teacher Robin Mandell.
3 pm: Learning Blind Tech With Desiree Renee
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5 pm: In Perspective
Featuring point-counterpoint between former New York Congressman John Leboutillier and Newsmax columnist John Gizzy
Sponsored by Branco Events
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6 pm: A Blind View - Mentorship
Join Bel and ACB Board member, Kenneth Semien Sr., as they discuss the importance of mentorship and how it benefits us in our personal and professional lives. We will have time for your thoughts as well.
Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”
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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Saturday, May 24
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: 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
Songs that ask questions
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.
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.
4 pm: Tar Heel Tailgate
Join Bel for games, casual chat, and most importantly, lots of laughs. Come spend part of your Saturday with us!
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 - Flowers
We had lots of April showers, so it's time for some May flowers! Join us to create tactile drawings of flowers using braille characters. Bring a slate & stylus or Perkins brailler and 8.5 by 11 paper to make these drawings.
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7 pm: What's Up With Your Pup Intro Session
Vicki Curley and DeAnna Noriega have over 100 years of combined experience as guide dog handlers. Vicki has worked with dogs from The Seeing Eye, Leader Dogs, and Pilot Dogs, and her family raised six shepherds for The Seeing Eye. She is a certified trainer from West Virginia Canine College. DeAnna is on her tenth dog from The Seeing Eye and began with training rescue dogs before receiving her first guide dog in 1968. Together, they’ll answer questions, offer problem-solving tips, discuss dog behavior, and invite guest speakers from guide dog programs.
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 [email protected] 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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