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Apr 22
Apr 23(1 event)

9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole


Apr 23

Join us for a weekly discussion group, "The Business of Blindness", with longtime LightHouse community member Mike Cole. This social hour for adults includes discussions ranging from politics to blindness history to current developments in the blindness community . Get ready to talk about anything and everything!

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

Apr 24(1 event)

10:00 am: Victor Reader Stream Class


Apr 24

Learn how to use the Victor Reader Stream. To sign up for the next session, contact Shen Kuan at 415-694-7312 skuan@lighthouse-sf.org

Apr 25(5 events)

10:00 am: Meditation


Apr 25

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.

11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class


Apr 25

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.

11:00 am: Qigong


Apr 25

What is Yuan Gong Qigong? Glad you asked.

Qigong Teacher Dale Mirmow welcomes all who are interested in learning Qigong, a self-healing and easy to learn practice that mainly works on the physical level of the body by opening the channels in the body, and promoting the flow of energy.

Learn and practice Qigong tools that can help you with the prevention of illness, improving one’s overall health and wellbeing, as well as having more energy, feeling calmer and being better equipped to deal with stress, anxiety and pain. Learn how easy it is to incorporate Qigong into your everyday life, and experience the difference Qigong can make. Qigong can be done sitting, standing, or moving. Instructor Dale Mirmow (Level 4 - Ren Xue of the Americas) has been teaching Qigong for over six years, loves teaching and her students. For more information, contact Evening & Weekend Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

11:30 am: Safe Streets – First Crossing at 16th/Valencia


Apr 25

Our first intersection crossing for Safe Streets is at 16th and Valencia, near the BART station. Safe Streets is part of the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to lower the number of pedestrian-related deaths within San Francisco to zero. A few staff members and ten mobility ambassadors, all of whom are blind/low vision cane users, will be crossing this intersection for about an hour to create visibility and awareness of blind/low vision pedestrians to the many sighted pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists that come by there. You are welcome to join us!

1:00 pm: American Heart Association Presents: Heart Health and Stroke Prevention


Apr 25

For more information, contact Health and Wellness Coordinator Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org
Apr 26(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Apr 26

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.

Apr 27(3 events)

(All day): Paving Your Way to Perfect Health Weekend Retreat

(All day)
Apr 27 Apr 29

Make Paving Your Way to Perfect Health a breeze with our weekend retreat at the Lighthouse, where you will learn how to access affordable health and wellness solutions. This weekend will be fun and informative. Topics covered include: accessible apps, yoga, healthy cooking, nutrition, goal setting, a variety of fitness activities, and more. Since this is our first ever fitness retreat, it will be offered at the special-reduced rate of $150. This covers Friday and Saturday overnight accommodations and all of your meals. For more information and to RSVP contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. Space is limited.

(All day): Youth Employment Series (YES)

(All day)
Apr 27 Apr 29

From Scholarships to Job Applications: Compiling Your Toolkit for Success

In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop focusing on the importance of preparing oneself prior to arriving for a job or scholarship interview and how best to compile your toolkit for success. Students will have the experience of completing a job application, drafting resumes, learning about cover letters, and practicing interview skills all while connecting with their peers. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques.

The YES Workshop in April will support students so they can confidently arrive to an interview prepared to highlight their strengths and explain their assets. Students will build their toolkit for success by enhancing their understanding of how to complete job or scholarship applications, learn and draft resumes and cover letters, as well as apply their newly acquired knowledge in mock interviews. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.

Workshop Learning Objectives:

  1. Participating youth will have the opportunity to engage in job and career exploration and learn the necessary steps needed to prepare for job interviews in a variety of industries. They will gain an increased understanding on the latest trends employers use when evaluating resumes for internships and jobs.
  2. Youth will gain valuable information on post-secondary and comprehensive transition program resources and application processes. They will receive information on creating brag sheets and personal essays to prepare for scholarship and college applications.
  3. Participants will learn and practice job readiness soft skills and employer expectations such as effective communication and teamwork, punctuality, highlighting your strengths, interview etiquette, and have crucial discussions regarding the importance of independent living skills required to be successful in the workplace.
  4. Transitional age youth will also elevate their attitude and confidence from meeting with successful blind mentors who have extensive experience in the areas of searching and applying for scholarships and jobs.
  5. Participating students will gain perspectives on disability disclosure, self-advocacy, and understanding their rights during the application and interview process.

Things to Bring:

  1. A notetaking device or implement (braille note, pen, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.)
  2. Necessities you may need such as money for transportation to and from the workshop or personal medication.

If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization. If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend.

Please note, space for this program is limited to 15 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior.

10:00 am: Victor Reader Stream Class


Apr 27

Learn how to use the Victor Reader Stream. To sign up for the next session of classes, contact Shen Kuan 415-694-7312 skuan@lighthouse-sf.org

Apr 28(2 events)

(All day): Paving Your Way to Perfect Health Weekend Retreat

(All day)
Apr 27 Apr 29

Make Paving Your Way to Perfect Health a breeze with our weekend retreat at the Lighthouse, where you will learn how to access affordable health and wellness solutions. This weekend will be fun and informative. Topics covered include: accessible apps, yoga, healthy cooking, nutrition, goal setting, a variety of fitness activities, and more. Since this is our first ever fitness retreat, it will be offered at the special-reduced rate of $150. This covers Friday and Saturday overnight accommodations and all of your meals. For more information and to RSVP contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. Space is limited.

(All day): Youth Employment Series (YES)

(All day)
Apr 27 Apr 29

From Scholarships to Job Applications: Compiling Your Toolkit for Success

In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop focusing on the importance of preparing oneself prior to arriving for a job or scholarship interview and how best to compile your toolkit for success. Students will have the experience of completing a job application, drafting resumes, learning about cover letters, and practicing interview skills all while connecting with their peers. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques.

The YES Workshop in April will support students so they can confidently arrive to an interview prepared to highlight their strengths and explain their assets. Students will build their toolkit for success by enhancing their understanding of how to complete job or scholarship applications, learn and draft resumes and cover letters, as well as apply their newly acquired knowledge in mock interviews. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.

Workshop Learning Objectives:

  1. Participating youth will have the opportunity to engage in job and career exploration and learn the necessary steps needed to prepare for job interviews in a variety of industries. They will gain an increased understanding on the latest trends employers use when evaluating resumes for internships and jobs.
  2. Youth will gain valuable information on post-secondary and comprehensive transition program resources and application processes. They will receive information on creating brag sheets and personal essays to prepare for scholarship and college applications.
  3. Participants will learn and practice job readiness soft skills and employer expectations such as effective communication and teamwork, punctuality, highlighting your strengths, interview etiquette, and have crucial discussions regarding the importance of independent living skills required to be successful in the workplace.
  4. Transitional age youth will also elevate their attitude and confidence from meeting with successful blind mentors who have extensive experience in the areas of searching and applying for scholarships and jobs.
  5. Participating students will gain perspectives on disability disclosure, self-advocacy, and understanding their rights during the application and interview process.

Things to Bring:

  1. A notetaking device or implement (braille note, pen, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.)
  2. Necessities you may need such as money for transportation to and from the workshop or personal medication.

If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization. If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend.

Please note, space for this program is limited to 15 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior.

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.

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