[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: iBUG Today Events for March 2021

Mon Mar 1 17:46:07 UTC 2021

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> From: iBUG Today <ibugtoday at gmail.com>
> Date: March 1, 2021 at 12:03:29 PM EST
> To: DBrown8827 at aol.com
> Subject: iBUG Today Events for March 2021
> Reply-To: ibugtoday at gmail.com
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> Below you will find the upcoming iBUG Training and Social Events for March 2021. Note: all times are Central Time.  The events may be navigated using headings level 1.  To receive notifications of upcoming meetings and events, please subscribe to the iBUG mailing list at the following link:
> http://www.ibugtoday.com/register/
>  
> Event:   Apple Watch Series 6 for ONLY $10
> Date of Event:    March 1 to May 21, 2021
> Details:   For a donation of only $10, you will be entered into iBUG Today’s drawing for the latest Apple Watch Series 6, a $400 value!  Increase your chances with a donation of $50 for 6 tickets!
>  
> The new Apple Watch features a revolutionary Blood Oxygen Sensor that offers even more insight into overall wellness. Apple Watch Series 6 delivers many notable hardware improvements, including a faster S6 System in Package and next-generation always-on altimeter, along with its most colorful lineup yet.
>  
> With watchOS 7 brings Family Setup, haptic feedback, sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, new workout types, ECG, fall detection, life alert, and the ability to curate and share watch faces, encouraging you to be more active, stay connected, and better manage your health in new ways.
>  
> iBUG will be holding the drawing at our 10th Anniversary iBUG Apple Workshop on May 22, 2021, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Central Time.  Winner need not be present to win. 
> Thank you for supporting iBUG Today, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Costs:   Donation:  $10 per ticket or $50 for 6 tickets
> Purchase tickets via the following methods and include your phone number, email, and the words "iBUG Apple Watch Drawing" in the notes section.
> Square Cash app (pay to $iBUGToday)
> Credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. Go to www.paypal.com or use the PayPal app, select “Send Money” and select the Sending to a Friend option. When the form appears, enter ibugtoday at gmail.com in the email box and then follow the instructions to send your donation.
> Deadlines:   May 21, 2021
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   (832) 453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>   
> Event:   iBUG Trekkie Talk – Star Trek: The Next Generation – S3E25, S3E26, S4E1
> Date of Event:    Thursday, March 4, 2021
> Time:   8:00 to 9:00 PM
> Details:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is facilitated by host Kenny Norton.  Everyone (including non-iBUG members) is welcome to participate.  For more info about Trekkie Talk and to access the Star Trek episodes, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website: 
> http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
> Contact Phone Number:   (713) 208-3278
> Contact Email:   sraotexas at gmail.com
>  
>  
> Event:   iBUG VILA Book Club
> Date of Event:  Thursday, March 11, 2021
> Time:   6:30 to 7:30 PM
> Details:   Join us to discuss and critique this month’s featured reading: 
> The Cats Came Back, Sophie Kelly, DB99424.
> The charming Minnesota town of Mayville Heights is hosting a music festival. Librarian Kathleen Paulson is looking forward to some fabulous performances, and her two cats Owen and Hercules are looking forward to some fabulous sardine crackers. But the trio stumbles across a dead body by the river.
> (7 hours 47 minutes)
> Facilitated by:  Shelby Roberts
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A 
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>  
>  
> Event:   iBUG Cafe
> Date of Event:  Sunday, March 14, 2021
> Time:  4:00 to 6:00 PM
> Details:   Join us for this free "deep dive" training session on Calendar apps to gain a hands-on, working understanding and utilization of the apps.  Facilitated by advanced iBUG members. 
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A 
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
> Contact Phone Number:   (713) 208-3278
> Contact Email:   sraotexas at gmail.com
>  
> Event:   iBUG Android Insight
> Date of Event:    Wednesday, March 17, 2021
> Time:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
> Details:   Do you want to know about the accessibility features of Android devices? Do you want to know how Android devices are different from Apple devices? Do you want to become more proficient using an Android device?  If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come join us for our free iBUG Android Insight conference call, facilitated by iBUG advanced members, Ava Carruth and Harshid Trivedi . Android Insight is a free training session open to anyone desiring to become more proficient with the accessibility features on various Android devices.
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:  Ava Carruth
> Contact Phone Number:  404-663-8004 
> Contact Email:  avacarruth3 at outlook.com 
>  
> Event:   iBUG Trekkie Talk – Star Trek: Discovery – S1E1, S1E2
> Date of Event:    Thursday, March 18, 2021
> Time:   8:00 to 9:00 PM
> Details:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is facilitated by Kenny Norton.  Everyone (including non-iBUG members) is welcome to participate.  For more info about Trekkie Talk and to access the Star Trek episodes, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:  http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
> Contact Phone Number:   (713) 208-3278
> Contact Email:   sraotexas at gmail.com
>  
> Event:   iBUG Mac-N-Talk
> Date of Event:    Tuesday, March 23, 2021
> Time:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
> Details:   Are you thinking about getting a Mac?
> Are you wondering if you will be able to learn the Mac operating system on your own? Are you wondering what the learning curve will be from using a PC to using a Mac? Did you already buy a Mac, but put it away because you could not figure out how to use the VoiceOver features on the Mac?
> If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you should join us for the free iBUG Mac-N-Talk training session facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Chanelle Allen.
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Chanelle Allen
> Contact Phone Number:   832-477-5303
> Contact Email:   chanellem.allen at gmail.com 
>  
> Event:   iBUG Apple Workshop
> Date of Event:  Saturday, March 27, 2021
> Time:   2:00 to 4:00 PM
> Details:  The iBUG Apple workshop explores all things from the Apple-verse.  Join us for this free training session to learn more about the iOS and macOS accessibility features of Apple products. 
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:  Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   (832) 453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>  
> Event:   iBUG Buzz Conference Call
> Date of Event:    Weekly – Mondays
> Time:   7:30 to 9:30 PM
> Details:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues.  The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the beginner or novice user. 
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>  
> Event:   iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies
> Date of Event:    Weekly – Fridays
> Time:   7:30 PM pre-movie social time, movie starts at 8:00 PM
> Details:   We encourage everyone to stay connected while staying home and practicing social distancing.  To help bring old friends together and to meet new ones, we have created iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies on Friday evenings.  The movies are the audio track (no video) with audio description. Discussion will follow immediately after the movie.
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual
> Zoom Conference:  To join the meeting, you may click on the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
> Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
> Password:  369978
> One tap mobile from a smartphone
> +1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
> Dial from a landline
> +1 346 248 7799 US
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>  
> Event:   iBUG Buzz Podcast
> Date of Event:    Weekly
> Time:  On Demand
> Details:   Podcast of the weekly Monday night iBUG Buzz Q&A help session for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues.  The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the beginner or novice user. 
> Host Organization:  iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Virtual – Subscribe from your favorite podcast app or listen on any HomePod or Alexa device by searching for iBUG Buzz podcast.
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>  
> Event:   iBUG Buzz Radio Program
> Date of Event:    Weekly
> Time:   Wednesday, 1:30 PM, rebroadcast the following Tuesday, 5:30 PM and Wednesday, 5:30 AM or On Demand
> Details:   A weekly pre-recorded Q&A help session covering common accessibility questions and issues with iOS and iDevices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Apple TV).  Also, apps useful to the blind and visually impaired are demonstrated.
> Host Organization:  Sight into Sound, http://www.sightintosound.org or iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), http://ibugtoday.org
> Location:   Listen via Sight into Sound Radio, using the special digital receivers from Sight into Sound, Sero app on your smart phone or via the internet by going to the Sight into Sound website at the following link and select the "Tune in Now" button at the times indicated above or on demand by selecting the “Podcast” button:  http://www.sightintosound.org
> Address:   N/A
> Costs:   Free
> Deadlines:   N/A
> Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
> Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
> Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
>  
> Regards,
> The iBUG Today Team
>  
> Email:  ibugtoday at gmail.com
> Website:  www.ibugtoday.org
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