Upcoming Events | American Council of the Blind

For details on how to join our community events, send an email to: ACB-Community-Events+subscribe@acblists.org. If your state or special interest affiliate would like your event listed on our Events page, send the information to: info@acb.org.

Friday, July 18

Date:

July 18

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

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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.

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2 pm: 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!

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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!

5 pm: In Perspective

7 pm: VISAbilities – ACB Changes

Come hear from ACB’s new 2^nd Vice President Kenneth Semien Sr.

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, July 19

Date:

July 19

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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Join in Clubhouse

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: Crocheted Baby Dress

In this class we will start the majority of a baby dress that could be made in several sizes just by changing the hook size.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible

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1 pm: ACB Government Employees Open Chat

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.

3 pm: Personal Finance and Investing

Discussion of personal finance, debt management, and assorted investment techniques. Bring any questions you may have!

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!

5 pm: Friends Supporting Friends with Diabetes

Grab your favorite snack and/or beverage and join ACB Diabetics in Action for an hour of all things diabetes-related discussion. This is an open chat forum and there will not be any specific topics or speakers.

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: Basic iPhone Class

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used it for years, come join us with your questions or problems. We will try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

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6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Base Braille Ball

Play braille! Join us for a night of braille fun in this baseball-inspired game. Whether a braille beginner or an expert, all are invited to come to bat!

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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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Sunday, July 20

Date:

July 20

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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11 am: The Breakfast Bunch

Join Tom and the gang for an hour of free-flowing conversation.

1 pm: Poetry Garden

Join us as we celebrate poems about dogs. Maybe you will be inspired to share a story, or even write a poem.

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3 pm: Blind Quilters Guild

learn more about tips, tricks, and techniques to develop sewing and quilting skills.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible

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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.

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4 pm: St Lucy's Guide

We will be discussing Chapter 4 and 5 of Exodus.

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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.

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5 pm: Sun Shiny Moments Sundays

Come and join Your ACB community in sharing your Sunshiny Moments large and small.

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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.

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7 pm: A Sunday Chat

There has been a lot of talk lately in America about “the others”. As a person who is blind or with low vision, have you ever felt, or been made to feel like “the other”? 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.

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: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Step into the spotlight and test your trivia skills in our virtual version of the classic game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Participants will answer four multiple-choice questions , each one bringing them closer to virtual millionaire status. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Just like the show, you’ll have three lifelines to help you out: • 50:50 – We’ll remove two wrong answers

• Ask the Audience – Poll the group for their input

• Phone a Friend – Get advice from a teammate

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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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 Glorious Mysteries.

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2 pm: JC's Community Corner – Alexa Plus – Pros and Cons

Amazon recently launched Alexa Plus, and we want to hear your overall experience using the new service. What are its pros and cons? What do you like about the service and are there any future improvements that need to be made? Join JC and your Community friends as we discuss this new surface for all Amazon enabled devices.

Note: we will be mentioning her name a lot throughout this call so if you have an Alexa enabled device please deactivate the microphone to avoid the name being triggered. You have been warned!

3 pm: The Jewish Hour

News about the Jewish community

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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

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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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!

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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.

8 pm: CCLVI Low Vision Peer Support Group

This is a safe space for individuals to talk about frustrations and life as a person with low vision. All are welcome!

Sponsored by Council of Citizens with low vision International

9 pm: Book Chat

"The Frozen River: A Novel" DB117781

Lawhon, Ariel

Reading time: 15 hours, 8 minutes.

Suspense Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories

"Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie."

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Tuesday, July 22

Date:

July 22

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Join me for another cooking adventure.

This time: Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies.

If cooking along, you will need the following:

2 eggs, 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 cups oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 2 cups milk chocolate chips, 1 cup walnuts

I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.

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11 am: Morning Mingle - Throwback

Pam welcomes you on a trip down Memory Lane. So grab that coffee, tea, or whatever you wish to fill in your mug, and let’s reminisce about the good old days.

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 chapter 5 "Save while sleeping", 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.

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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.

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3 pm: Beyond the Basics Crochet

Join this class to learn more advanced, patterns and techniques for crocheting

Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible

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3 pm: Homophones With Mary Haupt

Today we'll learn when to use "F O U L" and "F O W L"; "C O L O N E L" and "K E R N E L."

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4 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.

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.

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.

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6 pm: Cats, Cats Everywhere

We will be discussing "The Cat Who Wasn't There" by Lilian Jackson Braun

7 pm: Tuesday Topics

For the second week in a row we will consider the convention. there were several folks who wanted to speak but didn't get a chance. We will also explore some of the questions that came up in the first show in more detail. There are some serious questions about how the convention should be handled! Should we separate the business of ACB from the convention and just do programs and training? Should we put more into the hybrid? How should our convention rules be changed to account for some of the anomalies that happened this year? Can we do that? Should we consider a constitutional or bylaw change that might fix some things? Should we try to end affiliate voting next year in St. Louis?

There are lots of questions to ask and answer and we will approach them this week!

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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.

10 pm: The Chat Cafe

We’re back. Convention is over, we’ve all had a little break and ready to get going again. We’ll go down any crazy rabbit hole that takes our Fancey. Come join the fun.
With Teresa and Marja

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: 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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2 pm: Creative Journey Cultivating Inner Calm: The Art of Meditation

Cultivate inner calm with meditation: Demystify meditation and explore accessible techniques to find peace amidst the chaos of daily life.

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.

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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.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee

4 pm: Knight Manager Strategy Chamber

Do you play Knight Manager? Do you have some tips or strategies to share or do you simply love talking about your favorite obsession like we do? The strategy chamber is open so come on in and join the fun!

With Tyanne and Teresa

4 pm: Living with No Vision

Are you a person living with no vision? Would you like to connect with others who also have no vision? Whether you are new to living with vision loss, or had no vision all of your life, Join us as we talk about our challenges and experiences, sharing with those who understand.

5 pm: Conversational Spanish

Join us for Spanish conversation practice—everyone is welcome, no matter your level! Ask questions, join in, and follow along. Helpful resources include Pimsleur Spanish Level 1 (DB104584) and its Braille supplement (BR23834). ¡Bienvenidos¡

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6 pm: Weather or Not

We will discuss earthquakes

7 pm: Sharing and Caring Support Group For Care Givers

Come talk with others who understand the stresses of caring for loved ones, to share resources, or ask questions.

7:30 pm: Better Living Better Life

This week: We will be discussing convention highlights. Your impressions and how the convention impacted you.

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8 pm: Apple Bytes with Herbie Allen

Join BITS and Herbie Allen as we take a bite out of the Apple and explore iOS devices, apps, and accessories.

This month, Herbie takes a look at using the BARD Mobile app on your iPhone. Learn how to browse and download NLS content to your device.

Sponsored by Blind Information Technology Specialists

8 pm: Office Space: The Secret Formula

Are your functions flat? Your calculations cold? Join the Office Space team as we brew up a few formulas showing you techniques to make your spreadsheet sizzle!

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 pranayama (conscious breathing) practice, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 14 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)

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Thursday, July 24

Date:

July 24

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

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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 this braille fun day, there will be some interesting 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.

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, The Money Love Podcast. ep 200-204. sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended listening

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4 pm: Utilizing Your Remaining Sight

Light-your best friend and your worst enemy!

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 chapters 13 and 14 of Fearfully and Wonderfully

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.

8 pm: Beginning Your VoiceOver Voyage - That's My Jam

Join Bel and Rick and learn about using Apple Music with VoiceOver on your iPhone! Whether you’re brand new to Apple Music or just want to brush up on your skills, we’ll walk through everything from setting up a subscription to exploring playlists, albums, and radio stations—all using VoiceOver.

Come with your questions, share your favorite tunes, and leave with the confidence to enjoy your music, your way!

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8 pm: Table Talk Thursday - People's Choice!

This time, we are changing up the format a bit. If you are in the Zoom room, you may be picked to choose the topic for the call!

Sponsored by Council of Citizens With Low Vision International

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 Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

Event Category:

Community Events

Friday, July 25

Date:

July 25

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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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.

2 pm: Pathways with Patty – Coincidence or Synchronicity

Bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled by finding the necessary tools and information building blocks.

Popping up one after another in Zoom, Texts cross in mid-send.

Coincidence, or Synchronicity?

Join Patty and Kaila for a candid conversation on these growing phenomena.

5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Malachy Fallon, the Xavier Society for the Blind

6 pm: A Blind View - Turning Struggles Into Strength

Join Bel as she sits down with Olivia Dillard, a remarkable young woman who hasn’t let sudden loss of sight, kidney disease or dialysis stop her from dreaming big. Olivia is starting her master’s in mental health counseling this fall, and is launching a nonprofit to support others battling kidney disease. Come hear her inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and hope for the future!

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7 pm: VISAbilities - Gallant Hearts

Join Terry as she welcomes Becky Floyd, Founder of Gallant Hearts, a unique small guide dog school. Specializing in four breeds and home training of teams, they pay particular to the needs and abilities of their clients. If you have a Galland Heart dog or questions about their programs, this will be of particular interest to you. All are Welcome in.

8 pm: Tips for Starting or Joining a Critique Group

Learn about joining or starting a critique group to improve your writing. We will discuss why one is vital to improving your creativity and share tips to help wipe away those feedback nerves.

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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Event Category:

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Saturday, July 26

Date:

July 26

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

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.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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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.

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.

2 pm: Disability Reading Group

This month we're discussing Beautiful People: My Thirteen Truths about Disability by Melissa Blake (DB122530). For more information about the reading group

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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 take a look at how to copy and save text from email, websites and anywhere else. There are easier ways to select text in JAWS and NVDA than you may realize, and more added flexibility when using the Windows, Office and FS clipboards than you may be aware of.

Sponsored by Blind Information Technology Specialists

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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 - Teddy Braille Picnic

Today’s the day! Join us for our 4th annual Teddy Braille Picnic! Bring an anecdote or poem about braille to share. We will also create a small drawing of a teddy bear using braille characters.

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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.

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