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ACB Weekly Schedule: December 28 – January 03, 2025
Sunday, December 28
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: The Breakfast Bunch-Community Or Group
Is there a community or group that you have been a part of (past or present) that has made you feel especially welcomed? Come join us and tell us about why the group or community makes you feel proud to be a part of it!
1 pm: Grateful Gathering: Crossing Thresholds with Clarity and Courage
Our lives are filled with doorways—moments of change where we leave one chapter behind and step into the unknown. Whether you’re navigating a major life event or a quiet internal shift, this gathering is a space to pause and reflect on how to move through these transitions with intention.
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 Creative Guidance LLC
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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.
3 pm: Monthly Crafter-noon
Join Holly to chat, connect, and optionally work on your current craft projects in a friendly, creative atmosphere.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters
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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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
9 pm: Sunshiny Moments
Describe a memorable time of how you brought in a new year? What are your plans to bring in 2026? Please share and make these moments shine for us. Email or send us your audio sunshine moments.
Monday, December 29
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
We'll pray the "Joyful Mysteries" from the book, "A Scriptural Rosary".
2 pm: JC's Community Corner – New Year's Eve Preview
Join JC and your community friends for a preview of what’s ahead for ACB Community, our families, and friends. As we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026, what are you most looking forward to? Whether it’s the Community-a-thon, watching New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, or spending time with friends and family, we’d love to hear how you plan to ring in New Year’s Eve.
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.
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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 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.
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!
8 pm: Using the iPad with Low Vision
Please join ACB board member Cecily Nipper as she discusses using the iPad as a individual with low vision. She will have tips and tricks to share.
Sponsored by CCLVI
Tuesday, December 30
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: Fun with the Air Fryer. You’ve heard of these devices, and many of us have them. But do you know what you can do with them? I’m going to do a fried chicken recipe and we’ll discuss plenty of other things from frozen foods, veggies, reheating an more! You can share your things well! Also, let’s talk about your model of Air Fryer and anything you like and don’t like. The goal is to make this more of an interactive call.
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Find most of my recipes here
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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.
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
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.
9 pm: Conversational French
Join Kathy to learn conversational French.
10 pm: The Chat Cafe
It’s New Years Eve Eve. All four baristas will be here tonight. Our topic this week: what was the craziest New Years Eve you’ve ever had?
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark and ACB of Oregon
Wednesday, December 31
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.
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 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: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 1, ACB Affiliates and Committees
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on ACB Affiliates and Committees. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
4 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 2, Health and Wellness
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Health and Wellness events. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
5 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 3, Learning and Languages
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Learning and Languages. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
6 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 4, Crafts, Cooking, and Recipes
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Crafts, Cooking, and Recipes. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
7 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 5, Technology
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Technology events. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
8 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 6, Social
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Social events. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
9 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 7, Spiritual and Peer Support
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Spiritual and Peer Support events. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
10 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 8, Book Groups and Topic-Driven
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Book Groups and Topic-Driven events. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
11 pm: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 9, Music
Join us for all or part of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Music. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
Thursday, January 01
12 am: Sixth Annual Community-A-Thon - Hour 10, Fun and Games
Join us for the final hour of this ten-hour ACB Community celebration as we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026 together! Don’t miss this festive send-off to the year with themed segments, entertainment, interactive moments, and surprises, while also having the opportunity to give back and support the community we love. This hour we'll focus on Fun and Games. Donate at http://bit.ly/ACBCommunity2025 or call 888-444-8320 to leave a comment and be entered into the hourly drawing with a $25 gift or more.
Visit the Community Donation Form or call 1-888-444-8320, and a volunteer will return your call. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."
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: 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 as we work to turn the pages of our financial lives. This week we will be continuing with Part 2 of the book "No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, The Planet, and Your Sanity" DB128723. We will be starting the challenge Jan 1.
Sponsored by Money Matters With MOe
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2 pm: Seeds of Intention: A New Year’s Day Workshop
Join Coach Kaila to shift from heavy Resolutions to aligned Intentions. We will dive into the science of why resolutions fail, enjoy a guided meditation to find your “Word of the Year,” and learn multi-sensory tools to anchor that word in your daily life.
Sponsored by Creative guidance LLC
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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. 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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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.
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: Thursday Night Cap
Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.
Friday, January 02
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: 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 – 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! This week, we’re going to catch up after the holidays, share reading goals for the coming year, and talk about all things entertainment. Whether you drop in for five minutes or stay the whole time, it’s sure to be a wonderful visit with friends.
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 a discussion about that Department of State font change.
Sponsored by Branco Events
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6 pm: Laying the Groundwork: Planning Events in ACB Community
This session introduces the building blocks behind ACB Community events, from shaping an idea to understanding how an event evolves over time. It’s designed for planners who want a clearer, more confident starting point before moving forward.
Sponsored by ACB Community
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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.
Saturday, January 03
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
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 6."
11 am: Monthly Review - Better Living, Better Life
If you're the person who wants to come to the call during the week or have missed the call for whatever reason. This is the time for you to come and hear and discuss what was talked about in the previous calls.
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: 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
When did you become blind?
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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.
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 effective communication under Title II of the ADA. Once again, he would appreciate your participation as some scenarios will be designed to assist you in your advocacy efforts.
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!
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
Join us to celebrate a new year by sharing your successes from 2025. We'll look back on all the dots deciphered and the progress everyone made in their braille skills. Then we'll look ahead at our plans and braille goals for 2026!
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.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."