Upcoming Events

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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.

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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 Capacity for Joy

Ever feel things are going too well? This week, Coach Kaila tackles the 'Upper Limit Problem.' Practice somatic exercises to expand your capacity for joy and safety—without the self-sabotage

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.

Note: Please keep contributions concise for the sake of time so everyone has a chance to speak.

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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

Come and share your plans for the coming year. We will discuss ways to make plans easy to accomplish.

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: Weather or Not

We are discussing cold snaps and arctic vortices.

7 pm: Awakening Through Vedic Wisdom

This time, as our gathering falls on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, our sadhana practice will be chanting mantras to illumine the light within, and we will then continue exploring Chapter 19 of "Sovereign Self" by Acharya Shunya. (available via Kindle and Audible)

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7 pm: Recipe Swap - Knock Out Knock Offs!

Come share your favorite knock-off recipe like a popular hash brown casserole. Even if you do not have a recipe to share, you are welcome to stop by, say hello, and enjoy the conversation.

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8 pm: ACBDA Program

Sharon Lotoczky shares ideas on strengthening motivation. A retired clinical social worker with lived experience of vision loss, she brings insight from both her work and personal journey.

Sponsored by ACBDA

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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.

9 pm: Abbie's Alcove

Please join us to share memories of New Year's celebrations, learning Braille, epiphany, and other topics.

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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.

11 am: Turning Pages - Book Brunch

Join MOe this month as we walk through the 30 day challenge from the book: "No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity" DB128723. We are in week 3.

Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe

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12 pm: I Love Braille

In this interactive session of I Love Braille, participants will ask braille-related questions and get input from other participants.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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3 pm: Living a Grateful Life

Join us for a gentle hour of reflection, sharing, and encouragement as we explore the power of gratitude in everyday life. Each session offers a short gratitude prompt and optional sharing in a supportive space. Come as you are — leave lifted.

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4 pm: The Sight and Hearing Loss Experience

It’s a new year and a fresh start. Join Jael for a discussion about some new ideas about living with sight and hearing loss. Interpreters welcome.

Sponsored by VIP Coaching In The Dark

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: ACB Crafters Needle Knitting

Join us for some shared projects and a chance to swap helpful resources.

Sponsored by ACB Crafters

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We are beginning to read a book by Joni Eareckson Tada called "A Lifetime of Wisdom: Embracing the Way God Heals You" (DB68513).

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

Come join GCB for our monthly Peach Talk call. We will discuss all about Orientation and Mobility. Are you a cane user or guide dog user? Come and join us!

Sponsored by Georgia Council of the Blind

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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.

8 pm: Thursday Night Book Club

This time, we will be discussing "The First Gentleman" by Bill Clinton and James Patterson.

Sponsored by CCLVI

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.

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 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.

2 pm: Free to Be Me - Favorite Entertainment of 2025

A place to talk books and entertainment—podcasts, films, theater, TV, and more. Pop some mid-day popcorn and join the fun! This week we’ll catch up and talk all things books and entertainment.

Sponsored by Patty's Worlds Publishing

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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!

4 pm: Blindness and More

This is for people who have more than one disability.

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: In Perspective

Featuring Mike Capps, professional baseball broadcaster, CNN journalist, and author.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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6 pm: Laying the Groundwork - Submitting Events and Preparing Demos

This session focuses on the full event submission process: from completing the planning form to seeing how your event is added to Community Builder. We’ll also talk through planning ahead and preparing demos so your event runs smoothly and is easier to support.

Sponsored by ACB Community

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8 pm: AAVL Reaching Out to Local Senior Centers and Agencies

Come and join us as members of Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss share ideas and strategies to reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging, Senior Center, and other organizations for the elderly. Together, we’ll share ideas of how to make these services more accessible and responsive to us.

Sponsored by alliance on aging and vision loss

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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: "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.

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: Old School Saturdays

Come one come all, as we share old school moments from largest to smallest.

11 am: ASK Bits

Join us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you.

Sponsored by BITS

ask@bits-acb.org

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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.

12 pm: Blindness Prematurity Call

Lets talk about your relationships with sighted peers.

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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.

Note: 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

This call is to debate various topics such as canes versus guide-dogs, bus transport versus car transport, and things like that.

2 pm: Demand Our Access

Jonathan will be covering the critical issue of emergency preparedness. We will be using scenarios to better understand our rights when emergencies happen.

Sponsored by Demand Our Access

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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.

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 ACB Diabetics in Action

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 - Symbols

Join us to explore the many symbols and special characters in braille. We will cover how these symbols, such as the asterisk, hashtag, ampersands and others are written in UEB.

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 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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