Events in August 2017
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Jul 30
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Jul 31(3 events)
9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole – 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. 1:00 pm: LightHouse Guest Speaker Series: Disability Rights California, Department of Rehabilitation1:00 pm: LightHouse Guest Speaker Series: Disability Rights California, Department of Rehabilitation – Join us in the 10th floor multipurpose room for interesting weekly talks from LightHouse staff and community members. For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Monday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Meagan Lynch. |
Aug 1(1 event)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 2(4 events)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. (All day): Family Camp III(All day): Family Camp III (All day) For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Wednesday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Kimm Ropicky. |
Aug 3(2 events)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. (All day): Family Camp III(All day): Family Camp III (All day) For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 4(2 events)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. (All day): Family Camp III(All day): Family Camp III (All day) For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 5(4 events)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. (All day): Family Camp III(All day): Family Camp III (All day) For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. 8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club – The USABA/Anthem Foundation National Fitness Challenge is underway, get your summer off to a running start with your LightHouse community! Whether you’re new to running or a marathon pro, there’s no time like a beautiful California Summer to get outdoors and get fit! There’s also nothing like a community of motivation and accountability to keep you moving. Lake Merritt is a beautiful community resource—let’s get out there and enjoy the benefits of using its three miles of pathways. An optional post-run meet-up for brunch will happen at 9:30 a.m. at Bacheesos (246 Grand Ave., between Lee St. & Lenox Ave.). Meet ups are scheduled for Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. from June to August at Lake Merritt in Oakland beginning June 3rd. Guides are arranged on an as-requested basis by our Volunteer Engagement Specialist, who can be reached at 1altruism@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7366. For other inquiries or to RSVP for the Summer Run Club, contact Evening & Weekend Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training – Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Aug 6(1 event)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 7(4 events)
(All day): Horse Camp(All day): Horse Camp (All day) This camp is for visually impaired horseback riders between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, with no secondary disabilities. Moreso than just riders, though, this is for those teens and young adults who are thinking of caring for horses, owning them or possibly entering into a career involving horses, but perhaps have been unsure how their eyesight might affect this decision (hint: it’s entirely possible!). That said, horse camp is geared toward those with a bit of riding experience. Experience caring for horses is not required. Campers must have independent mobility skills to participate. This program is run by Diane Starin, a Living Skills Instructor at the Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California. $300 Session Fee For more info, contact tburrell@lighthouse-sf.org. (All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Monday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Meagan Lynch. |
Aug 8(1 event)
(All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
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Aug 9(3 events)
(All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Wednesday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Kimm Ropicky. |
Aug 10(1 event)
(All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
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Aug 11(1 event)
(All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
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Aug 12(3 events)
(All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club – The USABA/Anthem Foundation National Fitness Challenge is underway, get your summer off to a running start with your LightHouse community! Whether you’re new to running or a marathon pro, there’s no time like a beautiful California Summer to get outdoors and get fit! There’s also nothing like a community of motivation and accountability to keep you moving. Lake Merritt is a beautiful community resource—let’s get out there and enjoy the benefits of using its three miles of pathways. An optional post-run meet-up for brunch will happen at 9:30 a.m. at Bacheesos (246 Grand Ave., between Lee St. & Lenox Ave.). Meet ups are scheduled for Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. from June to August at Lake Merritt in Oakland beginning June 3rd. Guides are arranged on an as-requested basis by our Volunteer Engagement Specialist, who can be reached at 1altruism@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7366. For other inquiries or to RSVP for the Summer Run Club, contact Evening & Weekend Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training – Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Aug 13(1 event)
(All day): Music Academy(All day): Music Academy (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Mr. Bill McCann, who is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann has pioneered this specialized music academy in Canada and in the U.S. The Music Academy is for blind and visually impaired musicians between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music and those who are or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy will introduce you to new ways to write down your own music, read the works of others, and generally gain the capacity necessary to compete for and win employment in the music field. For musicians ages 18 and over that are participating in the Music Academy, we invite you to stay on for the extended section of or Music Academy program. The extended program will commence August 13 and end August 16 and will be held in San Francisco at LightHouse for the Blind. We will shuttle those qualifying participants to LightHouse for the Blind from the Enchanted Hills Camp. We will also provide a shuttle service to the SFO airport at the end of the program on August 16. Please contact Program Coordinator, Taccarra Burrell at TBurrell@LightHouse-sf.org for more details. $300.00 Session Fee
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Aug 14(3 events)
9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Monday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Meagan Lynch. 11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp Deafblind Camp session is designed for active adults 21 years and older, who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired. Traditional camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking, arts and crafts, and recreation. Nighttime program highlights include dancing to loud music, games and social. $100 CA State resident and $150 Out of State. Visit https://lighthouse-sf.org/deafblind-session-august-14-18/ for more information. |
Aug 15(1 event)
11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp Deafblind Camp session is designed for active adults 21 years and older, who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired. Traditional camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking, arts and crafts, and recreation. Nighttime program highlights include dancing to loud music, games and social. $100 CA State resident and $150 Out of State. Visit https://lighthouse-sf.org/deafblind-session-august-14-18/ for more information. |
Aug 16(3 events)
11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp Deafblind Camp session is designed for active adults 21 years and older, who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired. Traditional camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking, arts and crafts, and recreation. Nighttime program highlights include dancing to loud music, games and social. $100 CA State resident and $150 Out of State. Visit https://lighthouse-sf.org/deafblind-session-august-14-18/ for more information. 10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Wednesday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Kimm Ropicky. |
Aug 17(2 events)
11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp Deafblind Camp session is designed for active adults 21 years and older, who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired. Traditional camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking, arts and crafts, and recreation. Nighttime program highlights include dancing to loud music, games and social. $100 CA State resident and $150 Out of State. Visit https://lighthouse-sf.org/deafblind-session-august-14-18/ for more information. 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Blind Professionals Meetup6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Blind Professionals Meetup – Where: UpCider, 1160 Polk St., 2nd fl., San Francisco August brings 30% & Growing back to San Francisco. Join friends, old and new, for some after-work decompression, cider sipping, and nibbling of gastropub fare. Unravel your work day, celebrate your victories, commiserate over shared challenges, impart your wisdom and experience to your peers—it’s what we do on the third Thursday of every month in the 30% & Growing community. Please RSVP to Community Services Director Lisamaria Martinez this month, and this month only, at lmartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7350. |
Aug 18(1 event)
11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp11:59 pm: Deaf-Blind Camp Deafblind Camp session is designed for active adults 21 years and older, who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired. Traditional camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking, arts and crafts, and recreation. Nighttime program highlights include dancing to loud music, games and social. $100 CA State resident and $150 Out of State. Visit https://lighthouse-sf.org/deafblind-session-august-14-18/ for more information. |
Aug 19(2 events)
8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club – The USABA/Anthem Foundation National Fitness Challenge is underway, get your summer off to a running start with your LightHouse community! Whether you’re new to running or a marathon pro, there’s no time like a beautiful California Summer to get outdoors and get fit! There’s also nothing like a community of motivation and accountability to keep you moving. Lake Merritt is a beautiful community resource—let’s get out there and enjoy the benefits of using its three miles of pathways. An optional post-run meet-up for brunch will happen at 9:30 a.m. at Bacheesos (246 Grand Ave., between Lee St. & Lenox Ave.). Meet ups are scheduled for Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. from June to August at Lake Merritt in Oakland beginning June 3rd. Guides are arranged on an as-requested basis by our Volunteer Engagement Specialist, who can be reached at 1altruism@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7366. For other inquiries or to RSVP for the Summer Run Club, contact Evening & Weekend Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training – Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Aug 20
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Aug 21(4 events)
(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for advanced blind woodworkers who already know the fundamentals of woodworking including use of machine tools, stock preparation, marking, cutting and basic joinery and assembly. The workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa and will concentrate on improving woodworking design and techniques including joinery, precision marking, cutting and fitting, jig making and shooting boards, making inlays, stringing and bandings, template cutting using both router and bandsaw, special clamping techniques, use of hand tools and a presentation on developments in and use of talking tools. Workshop participants will arrive the afternoon of Monday, August 21 with check in between 3 and 5 p.m., and depart Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Spouses, companions and partners are welcome. Registration limited to 12 participants. This session has four full day so meetings, discussions, instructions, technique sharing, meals and refreshments. Spouses and companions are welcome. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Advanced Woodworking Session go to: https://form.jotform.com/70997934794176 (All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training(All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training (All day) Have you already received basic skills training in orientation and mobility, access technology or independent living and are committed to focus more intently in a minimum of three of these skill areas in a small group and/or individual learning environment? Changing Vision Changing Life II may be for you. This motivating five night session is designed for students who may have had training in the past or have participated in CVCL Immersion at LightHouse and are now focused on practicing the skills they’ve learned in a more intensive and structured manner. It takes place at our Urban Campus Student Residence in San Francisco, which means your training will be incorporated into the environment of a vital urban city. While you don’t need to have attended a previous CVCL session to attend this one, you need to have had some basic training in Orientation and Mobility, independent living skills and/or access technology. In this session, students will work on all of the following: Access Technology, including Fee for Training: $1,300 for five days and $100 for round trip transportation. There is no cost to attend if you are 55 or older and living in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Humboldt or Del Norte counties and limited scholarships are available for persons under 55 and not eligible for Department of Rehabilitation Services. Interested? Contact LightHouse staff in San Francisco, San Rafael or Eureka: In San Francisco: Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org 9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Monday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Meagan Lynch. |
Aug 22(3 events)
(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for advanced blind woodworkers who already know the fundamentals of woodworking including use of machine tools, stock preparation, marking, cutting and basic joinery and assembly. The workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa and will concentrate on improving woodworking design and techniques including joinery, precision marking, cutting and fitting, jig making and shooting boards, making inlays, stringing and bandings, template cutting using both router and bandsaw, special clamping techniques, use of hand tools and a presentation on developments in and use of talking tools. Workshop participants will arrive the afternoon of Monday, August 21 with check in between 3 and 5 p.m., and depart Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Spouses, companions and partners are welcome. Registration limited to 12 participants. This session has four full day so meetings, discussions, instructions, technique sharing, meals and refreshments. Spouses and companions are welcome. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Advanced Woodworking Session go to: https://form.jotform.com/70997934794176 (All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training(All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training (All day) Have you already received basic skills training in orientation and mobility, access technology or independent living and are committed to focus more intently in a minimum of three of these skill areas in a small group and/or individual learning environment? Changing Vision Changing Life II may be for you. This motivating five night session is designed for students who may have had training in the past or have participated in CVCL Immersion at LightHouse and are now focused on practicing the skills they’ve learned in a more intensive and structured manner. It takes place at our Urban Campus Student Residence in San Francisco, which means your training will be incorporated into the environment of a vital urban city. While you don’t need to have attended a previous CVCL session to attend this one, you need to have had some basic training in Orientation and Mobility, independent living skills and/or access technology. In this session, students will work on all of the following: Access Technology, including Fee for Training: $1,300 for five days and $100 for round trip transportation. There is no cost to attend if you are 55 or older and living in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Humboldt or Del Norte counties and limited scholarships are available for persons under 55 and not eligible for Department of Rehabilitation Services. Interested? Contact LightHouse staff in San Francisco, San Rafael or Eureka: In San Francisco: Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org 6:00 pm: Introduction to the Kink Community6:00 pm: Introduction to the Kink Community – Are you curious about BDSM, kink and/or attending a public play party, but find yourself unsure of what to expect as a person who is blind or visually impaired? Well it is time to satisfy that curiosity! Society of Janus is partnering with the LightHouse for the Blind to help you navigate those tricky waters with this Introduction to the Kink community workshop, as well as a few fun community events to help you get more plugged in and involved. Who: Adults (ages 18 and older) who are blind or have low vision. You may bring an adult guest with you. Must RSVP. When: Tuesday, August 22, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Where: 1155 Market St., 10th Floor, San Francisco, 94103 Workshop topics covered (just to name a few):
There will be plenty of time throughout the presentation and after to ask any questions. There will also be the opportunity for a tactile “show and tell” with a variety of toys and props that you might see or experience within the community. This workshop is tailored specifically for people who are blind or visually impaired allowing for folks to explore areas or interest in a safe and supportive environment. All workshop participants are welcome to bring an adult guest. All participants must pre-register with Laura Millar and be over 18 years old to attend. About Society of Janus The Society of Janus is a San Francisco-based non-profit support and educational group for people interested in BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Domination and Submission, Sadism and Masochism, and other alternative consensual sexual practices). As we define it, BDSM can and should be a healthy means of self-exploration and self-expression. Because we exist in a world that is often hostile to alternative sexualities, we pursue our objectives discreetly and carefully, protecting the right of confidentiality of all our members. We are open to adults of all genders and all sexual orientations who share our interest in BDSM. About the Workshop Presenters: Reika and Jeremy Jeremy, also known as Rifraf in the BDSM community, has been a member of Society of Janus for over 25 years. He has been playing publicly for the past six years and educating within the community for the past two years. He is the current Society of Janus Membership Director. He identifies as a Dominant/Master and enjoys a variety of different play techniques. Reika, also known as WistfulThoughts in the BDSM community, has been part of the public community for close to six years. She has been involved with Society of Janus for the past four years and has held a variety of positions throughout her time with the organization. She is currently the Orientation and Outreach Director. She has been presenting classes for Society of Janus and personally outside of the organization for the past two years, covering topics from BDSM 101, Society of Janus history, the ins and outs of electrical play, consent and negotiation. Just to name a few. She has a service oriented heart and enjoys being a resource for those looking to dip their toes in the BDSM community. If you would like to attend the Introduction to the Kink Community workshop RSVP to Laura Millar by calling 415-694-7345 or email lmillar@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 23(4 events)
(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for advanced blind woodworkers who already know the fundamentals of woodworking including use of machine tools, stock preparation, marking, cutting and basic joinery and assembly. The workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa and will concentrate on improving woodworking design and techniques including joinery, precision marking, cutting and fitting, jig making and shooting boards, making inlays, stringing and bandings, template cutting using both router and bandsaw, special clamping techniques, use of hand tools and a presentation on developments in and use of talking tools. Workshop participants will arrive the afternoon of Monday, August 21 with check in between 3 and 5 p.m., and depart Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Spouses, companions and partners are welcome. Registration limited to 12 participants. This session has four full day so meetings, discussions, instructions, technique sharing, meals and refreshments. Spouses and companions are welcome. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Advanced Woodworking Session go to: https://form.jotform.com/70997934794176 (All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training(All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training (All day) Have you already received basic skills training in orientation and mobility, access technology or independent living and are committed to focus more intently in a minimum of three of these skill areas in a small group and/or individual learning environment? Changing Vision Changing Life II may be for you. This motivating five night session is designed for students who may have had training in the past or have participated in CVCL Immersion at LightHouse and are now focused on practicing the skills they’ve learned in a more intensive and structured manner. It takes place at our Urban Campus Student Residence in San Francisco, which means your training will be incorporated into the environment of a vital urban city. While you don’t need to have attended a previous CVCL session to attend this one, you need to have had some basic training in Orientation and Mobility, independent living skills and/or access technology. In this session, students will work on all of the following: Access Technology, including Fee for Training: $1,300 for five days and $100 for round trip transportation. There is no cost to attend if you are 55 or older and living in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Humboldt or Del Norte counties and limited scholarships are available for persons under 55 and not eligible for Department of Rehabilitation Services. Interested? Contact LightHouse staff in San Francisco, San Rafael or Eureka: In San Francisco: Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org 10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Wednesday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Kimm Ropicky. |
Aug 24(2 events)
(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for advanced blind woodworkers who already know the fundamentals of woodworking including use of machine tools, stock preparation, marking, cutting and basic joinery and assembly. The workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa and will concentrate on improving woodworking design and techniques including joinery, precision marking, cutting and fitting, jig making and shooting boards, making inlays, stringing and bandings, template cutting using both router and bandsaw, special clamping techniques, use of hand tools and a presentation on developments in and use of talking tools. Workshop participants will arrive the afternoon of Monday, August 21 with check in between 3 and 5 p.m., and depart Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Spouses, companions and partners are welcome. Registration limited to 12 participants. This session has four full day so meetings, discussions, instructions, technique sharing, meals and refreshments. Spouses and companions are welcome. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Advanced Woodworking Session go to: https://form.jotform.com/70997934794176 (All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training(All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training (All day) Have you already received basic skills training in orientation and mobility, access technology or independent living and are committed to focus more intently in a minimum of three of these skill areas in a small group and/or individual learning environment? Changing Vision Changing Life II may be for you. This motivating five night session is designed for students who may have had training in the past or have participated in CVCL Immersion at LightHouse and are now focused on practicing the skills they’ve learned in a more intensive and structured manner. It takes place at our Urban Campus Student Residence in San Francisco, which means your training will be incorporated into the environment of a vital urban city. While you don’t need to have attended a previous CVCL session to attend this one, you need to have had some basic training in Orientation and Mobility, independent living skills and/or access technology. In this session, students will work on all of the following: Access Technology, including Fee for Training: $1,300 for five days and $100 for round trip transportation. There is no cost to attend if you are 55 or older and living in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Humboldt or Del Norte counties and limited scholarships are available for persons under 55 and not eligible for Department of Rehabilitation Services. Interested? Contact LightHouse staff in San Francisco, San Rafael or Eureka: In San Francisco: Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org |
Aug 25(2 events)
(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for advanced blind woodworkers who already know the fundamentals of woodworking including use of machine tools, stock preparation, marking, cutting and basic joinery and assembly. The workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa and will concentrate on improving woodworking design and techniques including joinery, precision marking, cutting and fitting, jig making and shooting boards, making inlays, stringing and bandings, template cutting using both router and bandsaw, special clamping techniques, use of hand tools and a presentation on developments in and use of talking tools. Workshop participants will arrive the afternoon of Monday, August 21 with check in between 3 and 5 p.m., and depart Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Spouses, companions and partners are welcome. Registration limited to 12 participants. This session has four full day so meetings, discussions, instructions, technique sharing, meals and refreshments. Spouses and companions are welcome. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Advanced Woodworking Session go to: https://form.jotform.com/70997934794176 (All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training(All day): Changing Vision Changing Life II, Immersion Training (All day) Have you already received basic skills training in orientation and mobility, access technology or independent living and are committed to focus more intently in a minimum of three of these skill areas in a small group and/or individual learning environment? Changing Vision Changing Life II may be for you. This motivating five night session is designed for students who may have had training in the past or have participated in CVCL Immersion at LightHouse and are now focused on practicing the skills they’ve learned in a more intensive and structured manner. It takes place at our Urban Campus Student Residence in San Francisco, which means your training will be incorporated into the environment of a vital urban city. While you don’t need to have attended a previous CVCL session to attend this one, you need to have had some basic training in Orientation and Mobility, independent living skills and/or access technology. In this session, students will work on all of the following: Access Technology, including Fee for Training: $1,300 for five days and $100 for round trip transportation. There is no cost to attend if you are 55 or older and living in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Humboldt or Del Norte counties and limited scholarships are available for persons under 55 and not eligible for Department of Rehabilitation Services. Interested? Contact LightHouse staff in San Francisco, San Rafael or Eureka: In San Francisco: Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org |
Aug 26(4 events)
(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session(All day): Advanced Woodworking Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for advanced blind woodworkers who already know the fundamentals of woodworking including use of machine tools, stock preparation, marking, cutting and basic joinery and assembly. The workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa and will concentrate on improving woodworking design and techniques including joinery, precision marking, cutting and fitting, jig making and shooting boards, making inlays, stringing and bandings, template cutting using both router and bandsaw, special clamping techniques, use of hand tools and a presentation on developments in and use of talking tools. Workshop participants will arrive the afternoon of Monday, August 21 with check in between 3 and 5 p.m., and depart Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Spouses, companions and partners are welcome. Registration limited to 12 participants. This session has four full day so meetings, discussions, instructions, technique sharing, meals and refreshments. Spouses and companions are welcome. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Advanced Woodworking Session go to: https://form.jotform.com/70997934794176 (All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate woodworkers. The Workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. This will be an introduction to routers, table saws, lathes, measuring with a click rule, gauge blocks, gluing, screwing, nailing, and a basic overview on how all these things work. We will concentrate on, wood joinery including dovetails, mortise and tenons, box finger joints and lap and bridle joints, and the basics of table and cabinet making. In addition, there will be sessions on cutting curves with templates on both router and band saw, as well as woodturning techniques, coloring wood with dyes and stains, finishing guidelines and a presentation on developments in talking tools. Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Woodworking Fundamentals Session go to: https://Form.jotform.com/71006204494145
8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club8:00 am: LightHouse Summer Run Club – The USABA/Anthem Foundation National Fitness Challenge is underway, get your summer off to a running start with your LightHouse community! Whether you’re new to running or a marathon pro, there’s no time like a beautiful California Summer to get outdoors and get fit! There’s also nothing like a community of motivation and accountability to keep you moving. Lake Merritt is a beautiful community resource—let’s get out there and enjoy the benefits of using its three miles of pathways. An optional post-run meet-up for brunch will happen at 9:30 a.m. at Bacheesos (246 Grand Ave., between Lee St. & Lenox Ave.). Meet ups are scheduled for Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. from June to August at Lake Merritt in Oakland beginning June 3rd. Guides are arranged on an as-requested basis by our Volunteer Engagement Specialist, who can be reached at 1altruism@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7366. For other inquiries or to RSVP for the Summer Run Club, contact Evening & Weekend Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training10:00 am: Free Access Technology Training – Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Aug 27(1 event)
(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate woodworkers. The Workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. This will be an introduction to routers, table saws, lathes, measuring with a click rule, gauge blocks, gluing, screwing, nailing, and a basic overview on how all these things work. We will concentrate on, wood joinery including dovetails, mortise and tenons, box finger joints and lap and bridle joints, and the basics of table and cabinet making. In addition, there will be sessions on cutting curves with templates on both router and band saw, as well as woodturning techniques, coloring wood with dyes and stains, finishing guidelines and a presentation on developments in talking tools. Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Woodworking Fundamentals Session go to: https://Form.jotform.com/71006204494145
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Aug 28(4 events)
(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate woodworkers. The Workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. This will be an introduction to routers, table saws, lathes, measuring with a click rule, gauge blocks, gluing, screwing, nailing, and a basic overview on how all these things work. We will concentrate on, wood joinery including dovetails, mortise and tenons, box finger joints and lap and bridle joints, and the basics of table and cabinet making. In addition, there will be sessions on cutting curves with templates on both router and band saw, as well as woodturning techniques, coloring wood with dyes and stains, finishing guidelines and a presentation on developments in talking tools. Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Woodworking Fundamentals Session go to: https://Form.jotform.com/71006204494145
9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole9:30 am: Coffee Hour with Mike Cole – 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. 1:00 pm: LightHouse Guest Speaker Series: Buddhism & its Relationship to Meditation1:00 pm: LightHouse Guest Speaker Series: Buddhism & its Relationship to Meditation – Every Wednesday, dedicated volunteer Jeffrey Schneider of the San Francisco Zen Center brings a little bliss to our LightHouse students in his meditation class from 10 - 11 a.m. in the 1148 Dove’s Nest Craft Room. Jeffrey will join us at the LightHouse Guest Speaker series to speak about the Buddhist context from which the meditation practice arose. Please direct RSVPs to Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Monday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Meagan Lynch. |
Aug 29(2 events)
(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate woodworkers. The Workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. This will be an introduction to routers, table saws, lathes, measuring with a click rule, gauge blocks, gluing, screwing, nailing, and a basic overview on how all these things work. We will concentrate on, wood joinery including dovetails, mortise and tenons, box finger joints and lap and bridle joints, and the basics of table and cabinet making. In addition, there will be sessions on cutting curves with templates on both router and band saw, as well as woodturning techniques, coloring wood with dyes and stains, finishing guidelines and a presentation on developments in talking tools. Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Woodworking Fundamentals Session go to: https://Form.jotform.com/71006204494145
2:00 pm: Explore with Apps2:00 pm: Explore with Apps – Have an iPhone? Like to travel? In this fun and interactive workshop, you will learn how apps can help you find information about the world around you, from street names, to signs, to scenery. Come experience the apps that members of the LightHouse Access Technology team never leave home without. To RSVP, email cdaniels@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7315. |
Aug 30(3 events)
(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate woodworkers. The Workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. This will be an introduction to routers, table saws, lathes, measuring with a click rule, gauge blocks, gluing, screwing, nailing, and a basic overview on how all these things work. We will concentrate on, wood joinery including dovetails, mortise and tenons, box finger joints and lap and bridle joints, and the basics of table and cabinet making. In addition, there will be sessions on cutting curves with templates on both router and band saw, as well as woodturning techniques, coloring wood with dyes and stains, finishing guidelines and a presentation on developments in talking tools. Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Woodworking Fundamentals Session go to: https://Form.jotform.com/71006204494145
10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – 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. 5:30 pm: Yoga5:30 pm: Yoga – Our regular 75 minute Wednesday class, designated for all levels. $10 with instructor Kimm Ropicky. |
Aug 31(1 event)
(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session(All day): Woodworking Fundamentals Session (All day) Join expert George Wurtzel at Woodworking for the Blind’s 6th Annual Summer Workshop at the Enchanted Hills Camp. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate woodworkers. The Workshop features four full days of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. This will be an introduction to routers, table saws, lathes, measuring with a click rule, gauge blocks, gluing, screwing, nailing, and a basic overview on how all these things work. We will concentrate on, wood joinery including dovetails, mortise and tenons, box finger joints and lap and bridle joints, and the basics of table and cabinet making. In addition, there will be sessions on cutting curves with templates on both router and band saw, as well as woodturning techniques, coloring wood with dyes and stains, finishing guidelines and a presentation on developments in talking tools. Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. The Summer Workshop Fee is $350, including full use of the workshop facilities, instruction, meals and lodging. Spouses and companions may join for an additional $150. This session is hosted by blind woodworkers George Wurtzel and Brian Buhrow at their newly expanded, spacious workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California. Coming from out of town? Fly to either San Francisco or Oakland Airport. Arrival transportation to Napa is available through Evans Airporter Service at http://evanstransportation.com. EHC will pick up participants at Evans Airporter Office. To register for the Woodworking Fundamentals Session go to: https://Form.jotform.com/71006204494145
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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!
