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Upcoming Events

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.
Wednesday, July 2
Date:
July 2
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

Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”

Join in Clubhouse

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: 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.

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.

Join The Spousal Loss Mailing list

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

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.

Join The Spanish Mailing list

6 pm: Accessible Online Games

This is where we play Multi-Player games online. This time: Farkle on RSGames.

Join in Clubhouse

7 pm: Cooking with Vision Loss with The Blind Kitchen

Cooking with vision loss can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding.  Join the conversation with Chef Debra, the Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen, to learn about and share adaptive cooking tools and strategies for cooking safely, confidently, and independently in spite of vision loss.

Sponsored by The Blind Kitchen

Visit the Blind Kitchen on YouTube

Listen on ACB Media 5

Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”

Join in Clubhouse

7 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.

Event Category:
Community Events
Thursday, July 3
Date:
July 3
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

Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”

Join in Clubhouse

11 am: Let's Talk Together

We will talk together in small groups. Break-outs are fun and we learn more about each other.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

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!

Subscribe to the ACB Community Spanish List

5 pm: In Perspective

Featuring: Renee Rentmeester, the "Cooking Without Looking" TV show.

Sponsored by Branco Events

Listen on ACB Media 5

Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”

Join in Clubhouse

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.

Join in Clubhouse

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 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.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

10 pm: Speed Friendship

Join us for a new and exciting way to get to know each other, one on one.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

Event Category:
Community Events
Friday, July 4
Date:
July 4
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

Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”

Join in Clubhouse

1 pm: Community Happy Hour

The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie. Join in this fun-filled hour of community.

6 pm: Community Happy Hour

The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie.

Join in this fun-filled hour of community.

Event Category:
Community Events
Saturday, July 5
Date:
July 5
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

Say to your Amazon device, “ask ACB Media to play 5.”

Join in Clubhouse

1 pm: Community Happy Hour

The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie.

Join in this fun-filled hour of community.

6 pm: Community Happy Hour

The hybrid portion of the ACB Conference and Convention is underway. Let’s get together to share experiences and hear your highlights. Virtual beverages will be on-hand to add to the camaraderie.

Join in this fun-filled hour of community.

Event Category:
Community Events