Events in March 2019

4:00 pm: Try it Workshop: AcroYoga at Bay Jiu-Jitsu

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Feb 24

The Lighthouse will be heading to Bay Jiu-Jitsu for a Sunday afternoon AcroYoga class! AcroYoga combines partnered yoga, acrobatics and thai massage. Its a great form of exercise and this class is perfect for first timers. The class is $10. Call or email Amber Sherrard to RSVP, space is limited, (415)-694-7353.

1:00 pm: Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat in Napa

1:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Mar 1 – Mar 3

Join us for a beautiful weekend in Napa at our gorgeous camp for a retreat where we will learn more about tandem cycling and take a beautiful ride through the roaring hills of wine country, learn how to tree climb, and even a judo lesson. We will also have morning yoga, stress relief and team-building activities that will help you develop friendships that will last a lifetime!
This is a Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat you don’t want to miss. To register and find out more details, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

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1:00 pm: Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat in Napa

1:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Mar 1 – Mar 3

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1:00 pm: Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat in Napa

1:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Mar 1 – Mar 3

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1:00 pm: Try It Workshop: Lyra

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mar 9

A lyra hoop is a circular ring similar to a hula hoop that's suspended in the air by a cable or any lengthy cord attached to the ceiling. It's often used by circus performers in showcasing aerial acrobatics for their acts.The Lighthouse is partnering with San Francisco Pole and Dance to present this Try It Workshop. If you've ever wanted to try this fun form of exercise and aerial art, this workshop is for you! We are looking for a small group of blind and visually impaired adults to attend a private class where you will learn the basics of lyra in a safe and supportive environment. Because of this wonderful partnership, we can offer this class at the very low cost of ten dollars. Please RSVP right away by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353. Space is very limited.

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11:00 am: Stress Relief Series: Tea + Storytelling

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mar 21

In this edition of our Stress Relief Series we will sip on relaxing herbal teas while sharing tasty treats, and listening to stories that relax and inspire us. Got a story to tell? All are welcome! Cost is $10. RSVP by March 18th by contacting Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

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6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Oakland

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mar 21

30% & Growing
Thursday, March 21, 6-8 PM
Lost and Found 2040 Telegraph Ave., Oakland

Spring has sprung, and hey, this is California, after all and we can enjoy patio seating just about any time of the year. Enjoy the urban outdoors and bring your working or job-seeking self to connect with your blind working friends and enjoy a seasonal menu of globally inspired street food and 20 taps pouring everything from traditional, blue-collar pints to barrel aged high gravity craft brews. We’ll snag a table out on the patio, and hey, if it really does feel like spring, we’ll move inside. RSVP, or if you’re still lost, more information can be found by contacting Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

1:00 pm: Fundamentals of Contact Improvisation with Jess Curtis/Gravity

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mar 23

Fundamentals of Contact Improvisation with Jess Curtis/Gravity
Saturday, March 23, 1-5 p.m. FREE

We had a great time with Contact Improv in January and February. Jess will be off for collaborative arts adventures in Europe and we will not see him again until fall, so if you have been thinking about giving it a try, March 23rd will be your last opportunity for a while. Contact Improvisation is an improvisational dance form utilizing physical principles such as touch, momentum, gravity, friction, resistance, counterbalance, lifting and falling. Primarily practiced as a duet form, Contact trains the senses and reflexes to allow for nuanced communication through touch, and the playful interaction of weight and momentum in space.

This workshop will focus on the fundamental skills of Contact Improvisation, in a way that can be useful to the first time contacter as well as offering more experienced contacters a variety of concepts and exercises to increase their skill and options in the dance.
We will address and practice
1) sustaining a clear point or points of contact.
2) Giving our weight through touch clearly and safely
3) Trusting our reflexes to find balance out side of the vertical and in motion
4) Moving our attention easily between our own body, our partners body and the space around us
5) Finding a variety of qualities in our dancing and our ability to move easily and intentionally between them
6) Finding our way easily into and out of dances.

To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

About Jess Curtis/Gravity: Jess Curtis is an award-winning choreographer and performer committed to an art-making practice informed by experimentation, innovation, critical discourse and social relevance at the intersections of fine art and popular culture. In 2000, Curtis founded his own trans-continental performance company, Jess Curtis/Gravity,?based in Berlin and San Francisco. Curtis is active as a writer, advocate and community organizer in the fields of contemporary dance and performance, and teaches accessible Dance, Contact Improvisation and Interdisciplinary Performance courses throughout the US and Europe. He holds an MFA in Choreography and a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of California at Davis. Learn more about Jess Curtis/Gravity at https://www.jesscurtisgravity.org/.

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1:00 pm: Try it Workshop: Intro to Hip-Hop Dance

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Mar 30

Have you ever wanted to try hip-hop dance? This is your perfect chance!

The LightHouse is bringing in a popular instructor from SF Pole & Dance. His name is Mikal, his classes are well-attended and he has countless hours of teaching, performances, and competitions under his belt. He's excited to share his childlike energy and excitement for dance with us. The class will be held at the LightHouse and geared towards both those who are new to hip-hop and those who just love to dance! Registration is $10. Call or email Amber Sherrard at 415-694-7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. Space is limited.

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11:00 am: Stress Relief Series: An Hour of Yin

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Apr 4

In this edition of our Stress Relief Series we will gather in the Fitness Room for a guided hour of Yin Yoga (simple floor poses designed to relax the body), followed by warm and soothing tea. All are welcome. Cost is $5. RSVP by April 22 by contacting Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

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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!