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Monday, September 15

Date:

September 15

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times are listed 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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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 Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary.

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2 pm: JC's Community Corner – What's New in iOS/MacOS 26

Apple’s latest updates are here with version 26 of iOS and macOS. Join JC and the Community to explore new features, accessibility improvements, and JC’s first impressions of the iPhone 16 Pro.

3 pm: The Jewish Hour

Explaining Selichot and possible blowing of the shofar.

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 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!

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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: 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 Peer-to-Peer Support Group

Join Kathy Farina for a continued group discussion about coping with life with low vision. This is a dynamic opportunity to share needs and insights with others who understand the experience. All are welcome to join this call.

9 pm: Book Chat

"The First Gentleman: A Thriller" DB130125
Clinton, Bill; Patterson, James Reading time: 11 hours, 3 minutes.
Collyer, Will; Maarleveld, Saskia; Fouhey, James; King, Aja Naomi

Political Fiction
Suspense Fiction

"America has a powerful new president ... And her husband's on trial for murder. Clinton and Patterson are back. And they're better than ever. The President of the United States is up for reelection. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a killer? A pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to answer that burning question about the NFL star-turned-political spouse."

10 pm: Serenity

Embrace acceptance, cultivate inner peace, and find balance within, regardless of external circumstances or challenges.

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Tuesday, September 16

Date:

September 16

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times are listed 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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10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Buffalo Chicken Soup presented by Karen.
If cooking along, you will need the following:
2 cans 10.5 oz cream of chicken, 1 can 12.5 oz. premium chunk chicken breast, buffalo sauce (to taste), water.

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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…

11 am: Tuesdays Turning Pages Book Brunch

We take a deep dive into a book on personal finance. This week we will be going over chapter 3, "Knowledge is Power", of “Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures” DB129809, by Gatti Tassin, Katie. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended reading.

12 pm: Exploring Life Skills for Independence

Todd Fahlstrom, will lead the discussion on focusing on organizational skills. Whether your new to vision loss or are 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.

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!

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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 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: Facilitating Community Calls with Confidence

Learn the basics of running a smooth, engaging community call. We’ll cover tips for managing participation, keeping discussions on track, and creating a welcoming space for all.

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: Mindfulness, Merlot, and Marathons

Join us as we welcome Caitlin Lee, the newest member of the ACB staff. Caitlin brings with her a wealth of experiences and a dynamic spirit shaped by passions like yoga, wine, and running. In this conversation, she’ll share about her past work, her upcoming move, and—most exciting of all—her trip to Germany to run in the Berlin Marathon this weekend.

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8 pm: Mac Bytes with Brad Snyder

New to Mac or a seasoned pro? Join Brad Snyder, Sree Roy, and Pete Lane for Mac Bytes—covering the latest Mac news, quick tips, your questions, and a first look at macOS Tahoe, released just yesterday!

8 pm: RSVA Randolph Sheppard Vendor call-in- Medicare and Health Insurance Changes

The RSVA RS Vendor check-in call will have Traci Burnham available to give guidance on getting Medicare and offering advice on adding or changing your health insurance. Please join us and ask questions.

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.

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 Café with Teresa and Company

The Chat Café with the café baristas. Fancy. The Chat Café baristas can serve you up an imaginary cuppa, but the fun is quite real. Come join the fun.

Sponsored by ACB of Oregon and The VIP Welcome Wagon

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Community Events

Wednesday, September 17

Date:

September 17

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times are listed 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: 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: The Art of Patience:

Learn practical strategies for developing realistic expectations for your goals. We’ll cover how to measure progress, celebrate milestones along the way, and deal with feelings of frustration and impatience in a healthy, productive manner.

2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group

A time of sharing and support

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: 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: Ninety-Nine on RSGames. http://rsgames.org

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6 pm: Cozy by the Fire Side

We are reading and discussing "At Home in Mitford".

7:30 pm: Better Living Better Life

Come and share what "better living" means to you.

7:30 pm: Penny Forward Wednesday Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at improving your money management skills.

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.

8:30 pm: Library Without Walls

This month’s book choice should be by someone famous for something other than writing. No memoirs or biographies—pick a book that’s outside what the person is known for. As usual, bring two accessible options (Bookshare, Kindle, or Audible) with title and author.

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 witnessing meditation, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 16 of “Sovereign Self” by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)

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Thursday, September 18

Date:

September 18

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times are listed 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: 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

This week, under title, "I have a question", there will be a question-answer session, in which, participants will ask questions and the participants who know will answer. It's quite an interactive session.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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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 "How to Money". Sign up for our newsletter to get advanced notice of recommended listening

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. Today Audiologist Vladimir Gutierrez will talk about how our brains manage hearing loss, the science that makes it work beyond simply plugging them in your ears. Interpreters welcome.

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 be reading chapter 22 in "Fearfully and Wonderfully".

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.

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7 pm: GCB Peach Talk

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: Table Talk Thursday Monthly Book Club

You are welcome to join us in a group discussion of "Facing the Lion: Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe". DBC11798. This book is written and read by Simone Arnold Liebsterk, as she describes her persecution as a Jehovah Witness.

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 Night Cap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

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Friday, September 19

Date:

September 19

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times are listed 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.

2 pm: Free to Be Me - Community Calls That's Entertainment

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!
Do you have a call in the community? Looking for a place to talk about it? That's entertainment. Come on in and let us know what you've going on, when it happens and why we want to come.

4 pm: Blindness and More

This is for people who have more than one disability

5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring Mark Richert, public policy advocate and amateur theologian.

7 pm: VISAbilities - Aromatic Autumn

It's time to harvest the wonderful fruits and veggies of this beautiful season. We have a fabulous panel joining Terry tonight for this always popular call. Debra Erikson, Executive Chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen; Zelda Gebhard, our favorite farmer; Penny Reeder, home and international cook extraordinaire; and Gabriel Lopez-Kafati, our wine pairing sommelier. Join us for a great start to the season. All are welcome!

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.

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Saturday, September 20

Date:

September 20

Location:

Teleconference

Details:

All times are listed 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: BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour

BITS Presents the Mentoring Hour: Where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers. This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms; along with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Narrator, as well as other assistive technology tools. Bring your questions, and get answers from the BITS team of tech specialist.

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: Blindness Prematurity Call

Open forum

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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: Demand Our Access

Jonathan will be discussing the rights of those of us with disabilities in private housing situations including apartments and condos.

3 pm: Personal Finance and Investments

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

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!

5 pm: ACBDA: Friends Supporting Friends with Diabetes

"Grab your favorite snack and/or beverage and join us for an hour of all things diabetes. This is an open forum for sharing tips and tricks that may help one better manage one’s diabetes with vision loss! This is a peer to peer support group; any suggested changes should be discussed with your medical team.

6 pm: Basic iPhone Class

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one 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 - Reading Basics

Join us to discuss braille reading basics. We will cover posture and good practice techniques, as well as list some ways you can get more braille under your fingers.

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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