The 61st annual ACB Conference and Convention is just around the corner. Registration opens on May 12 for members and the 19 for everyone else. Listeners joined Janet Dickelman, Convention Coordinator as she shared all you need to know about this hybrid event. • What is hybrid anyway? • Why has the convention been extended beyond the in-person week? • What’s the cost to attend? • What tours are being offered in Omaha? • Can those participating virtually enjoy tours, too?

These questions and much more were answered during this power-hour event!

Guide Dogs, Furry Tails & More!

Terry welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Anthony Corona, and Penny Reeder with their furry friends to tell us about GDUI’s Furry Tails project and how you can participate.  We will then morph into other issues relevant to living life with a dog guide.  Questions are always welcome. So join us for a fact filled hour.

Rachel and Liz showed listeners how to flag messages in Outlook with JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero

No, we are not talking about the clothing store. We are talking about recipes that have five ingredients or less. Listeners shared their favorite easy to make recipes with five or fewer ingredients.

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.

Jewel discussed an area of independent living. This week’s discussion area was the process of cooking and making it more accessible. Listeners learned how to tell if food is done; safety around appliances; and about alternative cooking appliances to make cooking easier for people. Email Jewel with your comments, questions, and suggestions.

Making Betty Crocker Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Items needed: • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup softened butter • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired • electric Mixer or spoon • mixing Bowl • greased cookie sheets • pre-heated oven Tori will offer her tips for substitutions where possible. Access the ingredients list by calling 662-443-2664. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

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

Listeners joined us as we helped answer your MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android questions.

Three children of Holocaust survivors were questioned and shared their memories of their parents.