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Essential health and wellness, Part 1:

January 22, 2021
Essential health and wellness, Part 1:
Now that the new year is underway, let’s start it off with a positive mindset and some movement. Join me as we discuss ways to incorporate essential oils into your day when it comes to fitness and exercise. Hayley looks forward to delving into this new series with you, so come back each week as we cover a variety of topics around health and wellness
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.

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20210122 Apple Presentation, Dispelling the Myths.

January 22, 2021
Apple Presentation Dispelling the Myths: Screen Curtain save battery power? Is it ok to leave my phone plugged in over night? How important is the lighting when I use Face ID? And do I really need to force quit my apps all the time? As more and more rumors and myths flood the Apple user community, TTJ is here to set the record straight on some of the most popular and most controversial tech inaccuracies. Join this presentation, and we think you’ll come away with a much more relaxed approach to using your devices - one that all but guarantees a pleasant experience.

Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut www.ttjtech.net

Recipe Swap - South of the Border - Jan 13, 2021

January 15, 2021

Share your recipes from the south of the boarder. This is the first of our series of international recipe sharing. So, join us with your "South of the Boarder" recipes, and throw that Sombrero on the floor and let's dance up some recipes! When we are finished, help us decide which international cuisine we will share the next time we gather!

Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Making Resolutions Stick - Jan 12, 2021

January 15, 2021

Do you find yourself making new year resolutions only to find that by March, you have forgotten them? Learn how to make resolutions, why we make resolutions, and how to make yours stick for a better you this year. Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share. 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 serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Legislative and General Advocacy Training - Jan 11, 2021

January 15, 2021

Educating our membership regarding the nuts and bolts of publicizing our issues; making appointments; presenting issues in writing and in conversation to local, state and national leaders. Come join us. Mutual learning and sharing always make a difference.

Sponsored by Florida Council of the Blind

Apps We like and How to Use Them - Jan 10, 2021

January 15, 2021

Let's take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that<https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSpPCAA9lRfcm6Dy6J8aDlE5BgiQnJYl9coPxOfCoDgbEDdZSlbJbE3YczqVxwn6lJEdxBw6z3M9-Yk/pub>, and any other apps we finds useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps as well.

Apple Presentation - 2020 in Review and Looking Forward - Jan 8, 2021

January 15, 2021

Come prepared for this special event, where Matt Vollbrecht, certified Apple Teacher and his TTJ Instructor Team will answer your technology questions. Ask about Voiceover, any Apple product or accessory, third-party accessories, Apple and third-party apps, surfing the web, email, texting, TV streaming, networking, home automation, smart speakers, and so much more. In between, listen in as the TTJ team tries to prove they've got what it takes to be your tech experts, in a game of Stump the Instructor.

Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut

ACB Radio Round Table - Jan 8, 2021

January 15, 2021
ACB is changing the way our email lists are being handled, moving to a the robust platform, Groups .io. This will result in a seamless transition, allowing for those who desire more flexibility, and a seamless transition for those who wish for email to simply deliver with greater reliability.