You will be ready for a break and a little fun after all those workshops, seminars and business meetings. Below are some activities and events that take place at the hotel. For more fun ideas, see 2013 Convention Tours, the Recreation Zone, and the agendas of the many affiliates and groups for more mixers, luncheons and parties.
Friday, July 5, Franklin
8:00 PM: Discover Even More $10 ($10)
- Join ACB of Ohio, our host affiliate, for a different kind of welcome party! Form teams to play pop culture trivia games and win fantastic prizes! Enjoy a drink from the cash bar and confer with your team for answers.
Saturday, July 6, Union E
12:15 PM: Sports Fanatics Luncheon $15 ($17)
- Take a break from the serious work of the convention and indulge yourself in the world of sports. Speakers: Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Certified Professional Trainer, Orlando, Fl; Other speaker TBA.
3:30 PM: Newsreelers' Office Visit $13 ($15)
- Visit Newsreelers headquarters for a meet and greet with the people who produce this monthly audio magazine. Light refreshments included.
Monday, July 8, Union A
5:45 PM: Role-playing New Worlds Ateraan $5 ($7)
- Have you read a book and wondered what it would be like to play one of the characters? Learn how to play the number 1 text-only role-playing game in the world. Specially coded for the blind. Players over age 18 welcome. Repeats Monday at 7:15 PM, Tuesday at 5:45 PM and Tuesday at 7:15 PM.
Wednesday, July 10, McKinley
7:30 PM: ACB Film Night $5 ($5)
- View "Argo," the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Film, starring Ben Affleck. A dramatization of the 1980 secret operation to extract fugitive American diplomats from Iran.