Live Events

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How to participate in live events

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TUESDAY, January 20, 2026

 

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Open Discussion Room

HOSTED BY:
Ruth
Ruth
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Amanda

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This Open Discussion Room is a safe space for everyone. Need assistance or just want to talk to someone? The Virtual Community is here for you.

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Karaoke

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Request favorite songs to jam out to or sit back and enjoy the music.

Event has ended or join link is not available at this time.

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Dance with Me

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Get your body moving and grooving to the music! Dance with us!

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Craziest Hotels

HOSTED BY:
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Amanda

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Check out the coolest hotels across the world!

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Know Your Rights: ADA

HOSTED BY:
Jan Garrett, Deputy Director of ADA

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Learn the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Secrets Exposed

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Watch as magic's biggest secrets are revealed!

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Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Explore delicious dishes around the world and how to make them!

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Animal Exploration

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Explore and learn about different species and their natural habitats!

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Audio Hour

Audio Hour

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Request songs and discover new music during this listening party.

Event has ended or join link is not available at this time.

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American Sign Language

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Join us and learn new ASL signs you can use in your everyday life

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Mystery Stories

HOSTED BY:
Hugo

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Join us to hear about unsolved, spooky mysteries and stories.

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Concert Showcase

Concert Showcase: Mariah Carey

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Join us for a concert experience and get into the live music!

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The Snack Upgrade

HOSTED BY:
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Amanda

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Let's watch as our favorite snacks get recreated in a gourmet twist.

Event has ended or join link is not available at this time.

WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2026

 

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Open Discussion Room

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys
Norma
Norma
Ruth
Ruth

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This Open Discussion Room is a safe space for everyone. Need assistance or just want to talk to someone? The Virtual Community is here for you.

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Music Enjoyment

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Request your favorite songs or sit back and enjoy the music.

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Games, games, games!

HOSTED BY:
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Natalie

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Join this variety event and lets play different games of your choice!

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Current Events

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Learn about what is happening around us in today's social event.

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¡Hola Amigos!

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Start your morning off by chatting and catching up with friends!

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Video Game Nostalgia

HOSTED BY:
Joseph

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Chat your with fellow gamer friends all about video games!

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Inspired by Nature

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Learn how nature’s designs inspire creative, sustainable solutions!

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Lunch

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Bring your lunch to this social event and talk amongst your peers.

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Pizza Lovers

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Join your peers and share your love for Pizza!

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Cooking

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Explore and learn about different recipes in this cooking event!

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Zoomergories!

HOSTED BY:
Caroline host
Caroline

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Pick your brain by coming up with new words with different letters!

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Karaoke

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Request favorite songs to jam out to or sit back and enjoy the music.

THURSDAY, January 22, 2026

 

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Open Discussion Room

HOSTED BY:
Caroline host
Caroline
Portrait of an individual with short brown hair and glasses wearing a green shirt and brown jacket
Natalie
Person with shoulder-length, curly hair dyed in vibrant shades of pink and magenta, styled with loose waves against a beige wall.
Amanda

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This Open Discussion Room is a safe space for everyone. Need assistance or just want to talk to someone? The Virtual Community is here for you.

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Karaoke

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Request favorite songs to jam out to or sit back and enjoy the music.

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Dance with Me

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Get your body moving and grooving to the music! Dance with us!

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Spotlights & Legends: Black Panther

HOSTED BY:
Caroline host
Caroline

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Discover stories that inspired your favorite movies, cartoons, music, and games come to life!

Let's Make a Zine!

Let's Make a Zine!

HOSTED BY:
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Natalie

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Put your passion into creating a zine (magazine)!

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Cube Craft

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Fold paper into fun cube creations during this craft event!

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Show & Tell

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Participate in our show and tell event and share something new!

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Theme Parks Around the World

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Learn about and virtually explore the theme parks around the world!

Audio Hour

Audio Hour

HOSTED BY:
Odalys
Odalys

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Request songs and discover new music during this listening party.

Audiobook Club

Audiobook Club

HOSTED BY:
Caroline host
Caroline

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Join us for our audiobook event and listen in to today's story!

Learning Spanish

Learning Spanish

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Learn how to speak Spanish starting with beginner words and phrases.

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Lotería

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Join in on the fun and play the traditional card game of Loteria.

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Muscle Building

HOSTED BY:
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Natalie

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Get ready to build some muscles with this moderate-high intensity work out.

FRIDAY, January 23, 2026

 

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Open Discussion Room

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys
Person with shoulder-length, curly hair dyed in vibrant shades of pink and magenta, styled with loose waves against a beige wall.
Amanda
Ruth
Ruth

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This Open Discussion Room is a safe space for everyone. Need assistance or just want to talk to someone? The Virtual Community is here for you.

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Music Enjoyment

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Request your favorite songs or sit back and enjoy the music.

Groove to the Beat

Groove to the Beat!

HOSTED BY:
Caroline host
Caroline

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Join us for a quick, fun dance break to lift your energy and your mood.

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Empower Hour

HOSTED BY:
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Ruth Olivares

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Find a safe space to talk about different topics each month.

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Morning Chat

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Start your morning off by chatting and catching up with friends.

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Tasty History and Stories

HOSTED BY:
Caroline host
Caroline

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Explore and learn about the various foods across the world!

Poetry Class

Poetry Class

HOSTED BY:
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Alfred Babayan

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Read, listen, and share different poems with your peers every week.

Yoga

Yoga

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Practice slow breathing and stretching with our beginner yoga.

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Lunch

HOSTED BY:
Gladys
Gladys

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Bring your lunch to this social event and talk amongst your peers.

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Movie Time

HOSTED BY:
Norma
Norma

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Grab some popcorn and let's watch a movie or short film with friends.

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Wildlife Facts

HOSTED BY:
Valeria

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Let's discuss some stories about wildlife animals around the world!

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Jeopardy

HOSTED BY:
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Natalie

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Come and join us for some Game Show fun!!