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Hot or cold? Milk or no milk? Local shop or national chain? In this first session, we discussed the basics of choosing a coffee and got to know you as a kick-off to this six-week series on the ins and outs of coffee. Class notes are available here.

Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.

Making chicken pot pie. Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed • 1 cup cooked cubed chicken • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup • 1 cup biscuit baking mix • 1/2 cup milk • 1 egg • Butter • Oven • Pie dish • 2 mixing bowls • Spoon Note: (You can use any type of vegetables) Tori offered her tips, including vegan and gluten-free substitutions. Please note: Herbie’s Cooking...

This call was designed to bring together members of the African American community for a time of sharing experiences, strength, and hope. All were welcome.

Have you been coming to Karaoke here in Community over the past year-and-a-half and have been afraid to participate, or wish you could do more with your performance? In this 1.5-hour event, we covered the following: • finding karaoke tracks • live verses recorded performances • ways to pre-record your performance • placement of an external speaker for optimum sound • screen sharing on different de...

Making meatballs using your Instant Pot. Ingredients: • 1/2-pound ground pork–sometimes this is a little hard to find. Ask the butcher if you don’t see it • 1/2-pound lean ground beef–use 93/7 or 90/10 lean so that it’s not greasy • 3/4 tsp kosher salt–or sea salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper–or white pepper • 1 egg–used as a binder • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese–you can use fresh or powdered cheese...

If you enjoyed playing with Legos and games as much as Lucy, listeners joined her as she gave the history of Legos and the diverse ways to use them. Lucy also talked about the hand-held electronic games she had that were lots of fun!

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, listeners joined us with their questions and problems. We tried to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

Making taco pasta bake. Ingredients needed: • 1 box Rotini pasta • 1 lb. Ground meet (beef, chicken, or Turkey) • 1 pkg. Taco seasoning • 1 cup water • 8 oz. Cream cheese • 1 cup cheddar cheese • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Join the ACB Cooks email list. Contact ACB Cooks via email.

Listeners joined us to celebrate the last night of our birthday with a BASH! You never know who may show up. We reviewed all the Next Gen Trivia that took place throughout the week. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

Listeners joined the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee to learn how to apply to become a member of the 2022 Class of DKM First-Timers or the Class of 2022 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows. Sponsored by DKM Committee

Episode Notes Meka and Cindy welcomed you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter. Notes go here

We all know that technology can transform our lives, but do we realize that technology can enhance almost every aspect of what we do? Listeners joined certified Apple Teacher, Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ team, as they took you on a journey through a typical day in the Connected Digital Life. Hear how they used Apple products for everything including making coffee; making the grocery lists; helping...

St. Patrick’s Weekend Continues: Why did this holiday take root and spread around the world? Why do we all sing “Irish songs” that were written here, not in Ireland? What are your memories of celebrations “back in the day” with your parents and grandparents? Last night, on Table Talk Thursday, CCLVI touched on some of these topics. We will be digging a little deeper tonight before we move on to a...

Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Listeners joined ACB Next Generation and Penny Forward as we marched forward into Spring, we talked about ways to stay motivated and resilient against setbacks. We shared some exciting news about how we are marching forward into unfamiliar territory this Spring. After the 1st hour was over we opened the floor to any financial questions and not just the topic of the day. Sponsored by ACB Next Gener...

Beginning with two calls our first week, and not even imagining what community might become, we have held more than 7,500 events over the past two years. Whether it’s learning something new, stretching yourself as a volunteer, or friendships made, we all have reason to celebrate this amazing Community we all share and enjoy. This was a virtual party! So, listeners joined us for the camaraderie, sh...

Each month, we untangle your most vexing transportation challenges, and this month’s challenge was a big one. If you are blind/low-vision and taking public transit, paratransit, a rideshare service or some other paid transportation service to and from work; school; or for medical trips; your transportation-related expenses are adding up. This month, Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO of Penny Forward...

Listeners talked about the small kitchen appliances we love so much: • Instant Pots • air fryers • slow cookers • and more Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes. ACB Media 5

Do you have questions? Michael and Marty have answers. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Making Tori’s chocolate sponge cake. Ingredients: • Flour • Coco powder • Sugar • margarine or butter • baking powder • eggs • two mixing bowls • two small baking pans or one larger pan • Pam or another greasing agent • Spoon • Oven • wire rack We have Tori's tips, where she offered some additional tips and substitutions.

Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

If you are familiar with the basic features of your iOS device but want to learn more about its capabilities, Belinda takes you through some of the advanced features of iOS products using Voiceover and shared some fun ones, too. Listeners bought their questions.

Making chicken spaghetti. Ingredients: • 2 cups shredded chicken • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes, drained • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup • 16-ounce sour cream • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • salt and pepper to taste Join the ACB Cooks email list. Contact ACB Cooks via email.

Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.