American Council of the Blind: Upcoming Events
Organized by American Council of the Blind
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This is a virtual event: https://www.acb.org/events
Description
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.
9am: 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.)
10am: Herbie’s Community Cooking Corner
This time: Salad in a Mason Jar presented by Hayley! If cooking along, you will need the following: Ingredients for salads such as veggies, meat if desired, dressing, etc. Mason Jar. More details will be posted to the cooks list. (Listen on ACB Media 5.)
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11am: Neighborhood Coffee Klatch
Get to know each other better in small groups over your favorite morning beverage with Bel and your community friends. Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
11am: Tuesdays Turning Pages Book Brunch: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money
We’ll be reading "The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money," by Jill Schlesinger, DB110562, for July and August. We finish the book this week talking about timing the market and what smart things we can do. Sponsored by Penny Forward.
12pm: Experiencing Inner Peace Through Yoga
Discover the changes within as we incorporate traditional breathing techniques, movements, and postures to find greater inner calm and balance.
1pm: Unmute Presents
The Unmute Presents team is ready to resolve your tech queries or guide you to find answers yourself, across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Sponsored by Unmute Presents. (Listen on ACB Media 5.)
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2pm: Games to Play With Lady A!
Lucy loves to play games, so come in and find out about new games to play with your Lady A device. (Listen on ACB Media 5.)
3pm: Homophones With Mary Haupt
Homophones are words that sound alike, but differ in meaning and spelling. Examples: "B O A R D" and "B O R E D"; "H E A L" and "H E E L." (Listen on ACB Media 5.)
4pm: 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 Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Sponsored by the ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee.
4pm: 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. Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss. 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.
5pm: All Paws On Deck
Danette and Sue Ellen would like to hear all those Guide Dog and pet dog stories. Come on in and help us make Mr. Mayor and Miss Twig happy campers.
6pm: Braille Room
Join fellow braille learners and enthusiasts to study the code; practice skills; and troubleshoot problems in breakout rooms. Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
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7pm: Tuesday Topics – AI
This time, we will be discussing the best uses of AI and how to get the most out of it. (Listen on ACB Media 1.)
8pm: Tuesday Night Huddle - Meta Ray Ban Smart Glasses
Come and learn about the newest tech gadget that is taking the blind community by storm, the Ray band Meta smart glasses. Whether you are just getting started or have had your glasses for a while come learn and ask questions. Sponsored by Kentucky Council of the Blind Next Generation.
9pm: Kristin Smedley Returns for an Encore!
We’ll hear more from her and all about the Thriving Blind Academy and will have an interactive discussion with those of you who attend and participate. Sponsored by Arizona Council of the Blind. (Listen on ACB Media 5.)
9pm: Conversational French
Join Kathy to learn conversational French.
9pm: The She Shed
A place for the discussion of fun and lively topics by women for women. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group, nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional, and does not purport to provide mental health services.
10pm: The Chat Cafe with Teresa and Company
Summer is here, so, now what? Whether your pool-side with a cold drink, at a picknick table or just even in the living room, come on in and chat about what your up to or would like to be up to. We might even get into something profound; it does happen occasionally. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center.