The week's events

(All day): EHC Music Camp

(All day)
Aug 6 – Aug 12

This year’s Music Camp will be led by our very own Masceo Williams and Lawrence Brown as co-directors. Students will learn the hallmarks of blind musicianship including individual performance practice, song writing, collaboration in an ensemble, and stage etiquette and performance in a house band. We’ll work with braille music and gain proficiency in accessible recording. Students will be coached on a range of instruments including vocals, guitar, drums/percussion, and piano, and gain valuable insight from guest speakers. We’ll finish off the weekend with a performance in our Redwood Grove Theater.

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2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Aug 12

Looking to get outside, be active, and meet new friends? Come join our new Summer Walking Meet-up! Throughout the summer, we will be going on regular walks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All fitness levels are welcome and we hope to see you there!
To find out the meeting location and to RSVP, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694 - 7353.

Location: June: The Ferry Building, July: The Ferry Building, August: Students' Choice

1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Bryan Bashin, LightHouse CEO

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Aug 13

August 13, 1-2 PM It’s been a wild 8-year ride since Bryan Bashin joined the LightHouse team as CEO. Most notably, he has presided over the complex task of steering the LightHouse ship into our new headquarters on Market Street with the generous support of the bequest made by Donald Sirkin. The LightHouse just keeps growing and innovating, from partnerships with the creative tech minds of Silicon Valley to granting tens of thousands of dollars in awards to blind ambition via the Holman Prize. Bryan will join us to share an update from the corner office and perhaps share some insight on the course ahead as the LightHouse moves forward. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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10:00 am: Braille Lab

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aug 14

The Lighthouse offers a Braille Lab every 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12 PM at 1155 Market Street. San Francisco. The Braille Lab will be open for different levels of Braille users, for someone wanting to explore if Braille is right for them to those who have been using Braille for a while.

These Braille sessions will involve fun, hands-on training with practical applications that are beneficial for daily living activities at home, school and in the work place. Each month will focus on specific Braille skills.

The Braille Lab is free to persons 55 years and older and $40 per month to those under 55. Materials will be provided to use in each class (Perkins Brailler, slates, paper, labeling aides and practice materials).

Please let us know (via email or phone contact) which topics listed below you want to learn. We will put together a monthly schedule based on your feedback.

Just a – j, All about Numbers - use of braille in accessing elevators, room #, phone numbers, calendars, personal important cards, etc.
Do It Write! – use of slate/stylus, brailler, introduction to refreshable braille displays
Braille Dots Everywhere – using braille for organizing, labeling and marking, etc.
Let’s Play! - introduction to braille playing cards and board games
Need more UEB practice? Hear UEB, tips and strategies for good braille reading habits will be coveredYou can sign up now for Braille Basic’s in May.

For more detail or further inquiries please contact:
Divina Carlson at 415-694-7367 or email dcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org

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11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aug 14

10:00 am: Meditation

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Aug 15

Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area.

For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aug 15

Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health.

For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

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10:00 am: Knitting

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aug 16

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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10:00 am: Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aug 16

Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later Thursdays, August 9 & 16, 10 AM to Noon The winter holidays are approaching faster than you realize and who doesn’t need a warm scarf to wrap around to keep snuggly and warm from the wintery San Francisco fog? Learn to make a scarf using a loom and get ready to make this year’s gifts all by hand. This class will teach the e-wrap and purl stitches. You will also learn the differences between garter and stockinette techniques. This class is aimed toward the beginner loom knitter, but anyone can join. Knowledge of cast-on, bind off, and E-wrap is preferred but not necessary--just bring your desire to learn. Attendance at both classes is necessary. Supplies needed: 1 skein of yarn, preferably worsted weight A 24 peg or 31 peg loom Loom tool Tapestry needle Scissors Limited supplies will be available for purchase--talk to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen about this when you RSVP to solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: San Francisco

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aug 16

30% & Growing Thursday, August 16, 6-8 PM Rosamunde Sausage Grill 2832 Mission St., San Francisco Savory sausages and suds for this summer soiree—your LightHouse crew will be lurking in the Mission this month. These are no carnival sausages, my friend, Rosamunde throws down only the most moral of meat—grass fed, free range, no hormones, antibiotics, or preservatives. The curated beer menu is updated weekly with a selection of quality craft beers. Now all you need is some awesome company to share the experience with, and your 30% crew has you covered. RSVPs greatly appreciated to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

4:00 pm: Dinner and Bingo

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Aug 17

Dinner and Bingo

Enjoy a community dinner and lots of rollicking bingo fun on the third Friday of each month at the LightHouse. RSVP by noon on the Tuesday prior and $7 covers your dinner (RSVP later or not at all and your dinner is $10). Braille and large print bingo cards make bingo accessible for everyone. Bring a handful or two of coins for small-change competitiveness … we play a couple of nickel games, several dimes games, and after dessert, one quarter gets you three games – good company – good food – good fun! To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.

The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!