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All times listed are in Eastern.
ACB Weekly Schedule: July 12 – July 18, 2026
Sunday, July 12
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
11 am: The Breakfast Bunch - Unusual Responses from Siri and Lady A
Have you ever said something to Siri or your Amazon "lady A" smart speaker and got an unusual response back? If so, come and join us this week and share those responses with us!
2 pm: ACB Crafters Loom Knitting
Come and learn how to make this fun design for a potholder or coaster on a loom. You will learn German short rows which is a way of shaping similar to a wrap and turn but different and perhaps maybe easier. Stitches to know the purl and u-wrap. German Short Rows will be explained while making the project and you will get lots of practice doing them. Long tail cast on, and sewn bind off and chain with crochet hook will be explained too.
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters
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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.
4 pm: St. Lucy's Guide
Explore how the quiet strength of natural world and the rhythms of creation offer a profound space for connection especially when viewed through the unique perspective of a disabled body.
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.
6 pm: Braille Room
Whether you are just beginning your braille learning journey, trying to quicken your reading pace, need help with your eReader, or looking to advance any braille skills, we are here to help! Join us to work together to help our community progress with braille.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
7 pm: Sunday Night Shellin'
Join Diane and Cindy for a chat about the BlindShell accessible cell phone which has tactile buttons and is menu driven. The conversation is open to all whether you have a BlindShell or just want to learn more about the features of this accessible phone. We always save time for questions and a little fun.
7 pm: The Bible Trivia Hour
In this call, two teams of three will go head to head to answer multiple-choice Bible questions that get harder as the game goes on. The person with the least strikes at the end is the winning person; and the team with the least strikes will be the winning team.
8 pm: What's Up with Your Pup
Join DeAnna and Vickie for a support group where guide dog users can come together to discuss all things guide dog related.
Sponsored by Guide Dog Users Inc
9 pm: ACB Radio Amateurs Meeting
Join ACBRA for their August zoom call, new to the hobby or interested in ham radio, and bring your questions.
Sponsored by ACBRA
9 pm: Sunshiny Moments; ACB Convention
What sunshiny moment from an ACB convention still makes you smile? Share a memory, a friendship, a lesson, or a special experience that brightened your convention journey.
Monday, July 13
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
10 am: A Message of Love
Join DJ for a word of motivation, inspiration, edification, and encouragement for the soul.
11am: Manic Monday
Join Judy with your favorite morning beverage to get ready for the week ahead.
11 am: Scriptural Rosary
We'll pray the Luminous Mysteries from the book entitled "A Scriptural Rosary".
2 pm: JC's Community Corner – Zoom Recorder Experiences
Join JC and your community friends as we share our experience in using zoom's line of recorders that are now fully accessible and have been taking the blind community by storm! if you own one or all of the essential recorders, or the P4 next, we want to hear your experience using them.
3 pm: The Jewish Hour
News about the Jewish community.
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.
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 we'll do them as many times as we can in one hour.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
6 pm: The Weekly Reset
Join me for "The Weekly Reset" — a weekly Zoom conversation on mental health, wellness, and intentional living. Each week, we will discuss a different topic to help WIN in you week ahead. This week, we will focus on "Winning the Morning" and how it can help you "Win Your Day"! Bring your favorite beverage and join us for reflection, connection, and encouragement.
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.
7 pm: Get the Scoop
Join your friends for a sweet conversation. We will be talking about last week's "ACB Presents Daily Questions". Simply answer a question and share your story to place your ice cream order. We count the cherries as we go. Stick around to hear the final total before we close up shop!
Tuesday, July 14
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner
Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Crispy Onion Rings. If cooking along, you will need the following: 2 large onions, sliced into ½-inch rings, ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 ½ cups cold sparkling water or club soda, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, vegetable oil for frying. I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
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Find most of my recipes here
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
11 am: Morning Mingle - Trivia
Join Naomi for an hour of trivia, general knowledge, music, movies etcetera. Games change each month so bring a drink and play!
12 pm: Adventures with Vision Loss
Low vision isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are the ways we manage our lives and stay engaged with the world. Join Marja and Desiree for real conversation, shared strategies, and support from people who get it.
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 VIP Coaching in the Dark
3 pm - ACB Crafters Crochet
Join us to learn the basics and simple projects we work on together.
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters
3 pm: Summer Bible Study for Women, Bathsheba
Please join us as we study the book, "The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak," by Shannon Bream, DB107944. This week we will talk about Bathsheba.
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.
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 Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss
5 pm: All Paws on Deck
Wipe those back paws and raise one front paw and join the discussion about Guide Dogs or any and every pet you have ever had.
6 pm: Braille Room
Join fellow braille learners and enthusiasts to study the code; practice skills; and troubleshoot problems in break out rooms.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
6 pm: California Diabetics in Action
Join us as we share about all things diabetes. We bring topics of interest for discussion, and ask for participants to share their questions, comments, and peer expertise. This is a call for peer support because we know we are walking on this journey together.
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 California Diabetics in Action.
6 pm: Cats, Cats Everywhere
We will read and discuss "The Cat Who Could Read Backward" by Lilian Jackson Braun.
Wednesday, July 15
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
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.
12 pm: Read, Listen, and Learn with Bookshare (Part 1)
Bookshare is the world's largest accessible ebook library, with over 1.4 million titles available in audio, large text, Braille, and more. Whether you're reading for fun, school, or work, every book is customizable to fit the way you read best. Join us for part one of this series to learn how to get started with Bookshare, explore the free Reader app, and find out about a special offer for ACB members.
Sponsored by Bookshare
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
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: Packing Up for the Journey
Traveling soon? Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, join Kaila and Cindy as they share practical tips to help make your journey smoother, easier, and less stressful. From choosing between a carry-on and checked bag to navigating airports, TSA, hotels, and everything in between, we'll explore travel technology, packing strategies, organization, and the little things that can make a big difference. Come ready to share your own favorite travel tips, ask questions, and discover new ideas for traveling with confidence!
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.
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3 pm: Navigation Tactics
Let’s explore different ways we navigate daily life as people who are blind or visually impaired. One or two questions will be posed to spark conversation. Come ready to share, staying concise so everyone has a chance to participate.
This event may be up to 0.5 hours.
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: Better Living Better Life
Join us for our open discussion this coming Wednesday. This is an opportunity to share whatever is on your mind. We will also be discussing potential topics for our future calls.
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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6 pm: Accessible Online Games
This is where we play multi-player games online. This time: Yatzy on Quentinc's Game Room.
6 pm: Cozy by the Fire Side
We will read and discuss "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn.
Thursday, July 16
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
Friday, July 17
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
Saturday, July 18
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."