Upcoming Events

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: 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 Boundaries in High-stakes Terrain

Dealing with difficult personalities? Join Coach Kaila to learn the “Teflon Coat” technique, protecting your energy from high-conflict people and handling relationship shifts with grace.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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 and visually impaired individuals navigate daily life and different scenarios. Each week the facilitator will pose one or two questions to spark conversation for this call. Please keep contributions concise for the sake of time so everyone has a chance to speak.

This event may be up to 0.5 hours.

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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

5 pm: Better Living Better Life

Specialty diets for different medical concerns.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

5 pm: Conversational Spanish

Bienvenidos! This group is for those who want to practice speaking Spanish. Everyone from intermediate level to native speaker is welcome. Everyone will have a chance to speak, exchange ideas, and ask questions.

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7 pm: ACB Women - Sit Up and Get Moving

In her familiar and engaging style, Leslie will lead us through a variety of exercises, all of which we can do while seated. Perfect for anyone with either temporary or ongoing physical limitations. Also a fun option to add to your regular fitness routine.

Sponsored by ACB Women Committee

7 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, our sadhana will be a pranayama (conscious breathing) practice, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 23 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya (available via Kindle and Audible).

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7 pm: Recipe Swap, Celebrity Recipes

Find a recipe from your favorite celebrity and come and share! Whether it’s scallop potatoes by Martha Stewart or fruit cobbler by Dolly Parton, come and tell us about a celebrity recipe you love. If you don’t have a recipe, just come and say hi!

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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.

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8:30 pm: Meditation Celebration

Join for a special half hour together including a 20-minute meditation.

This event may be up to 0.5 hours.

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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10 am: A Thyme to Plant

We will discuss growing, harvesting, and storing herbs from your garden.

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 there will be some braille fun activity.

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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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.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark

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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

5 pm: Beginning Spanish

This group is for beginners, whether you have always wanted to learn Spanish and have not had the chance or whether you have perhaps attended a class but you still find yourself at something of a beginner level. Everyone will be able to participate and comment or ask questions. This is your opportunity to practicar!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We are finishing Joni Eareckson Tada's book. We will read conclusion and some lists of stuff.

7:30 pm: Mental Health Strategies While Doing Your Job Search

Come join us as the mental health awareness team shares some insights on how to deal with the mental stress while job searching.

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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.

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.

This event may be up to 2 hours.

9 pm: Thursday Night Cap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

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: Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Support Group

Have you ever had a “Stroke?” Are you a caregiver of a stroke survivor? We would like for you to come and share your story and experiences; you never know who you might help.

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.

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.

This event may be up to 0.5 hours.

1 pm: Memories of Anything and Everything

We will be talking about any memory of things you had growing up no matter what it was.

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3 pm: Healthy Weight, Healthy Life

We continue to discuss the book titled, "Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan" by Dr. Abravanel and Elizabeth King. We'll also discuss related topics as appropriate.

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.

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5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring former New York Congressman John LeBoutillier.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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7 pm: Tarot Tutorial

Come learn about tarot. Let's learn about the art and symbols in the cards, and how they can help you focus on your goals.

7 pm: Visabilities

We have a few topics tonight highlighted with the ACB Auction Empress, Leslie Spoone. When is the Summer Event this year? What donations do they still need? What are the benefits going for this year? Just a few of the answers Leslie will provide. Come visit with our other guests as well.

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: Unspoken Truth: Dating While Being Blind 2.0!

Join the discussion as we dive into the Foundation, Formalities and Fun of Dating in your 30's, 50's and beyond. Maintaining your identity, shared values and enjoying collective engagement while learning to still like the one you love.

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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

10 am: Old School Saturdays Cartoons

Come and talk about the cartoons we all used to watch back in the day.

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

Woody Guthrie and the "Woody’s Children" program.

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

Answering questions about debate topics.

2 pm: Disability Reading Group

We meet monthly to talk about books that examine disability from personal, cultural, and political perspectives. In April we're discussing "Hallucinations" by Oliver Sacks (DB75782). It's available on BARD and CELA.

Visit invisiblebooks.wordpress.com for more information about the group.

3 pm: NVDA for Teachers 3: Navigating the Web with NVDA

We will be learning how to navigate the web using NVDA. Please note: this is not going to be a class on how to use browsers.

Sponsored by The American Association of Blind Teachers

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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 - Base Braille Ball

Let's play braille! Come sport your knowledge of braille in this baseball inspired game. Spectators and players are all welcome; and whether you are a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, there's a pitch for you!

This event may be up to 1.5 hours.

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 KaraokeUnite@gmail.com 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.

This event may be up to 2.5 hours.

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