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Dec 1(All day): LightHouse Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend(All day): LightHouse Closed for Thanksgiving WeekendNov 28 – Dec 1(All day) All LightHouse offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving weekend starting on Thursday, November 28 and will re-open on Monday, December 2. |
Dec 29:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeDec 2 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. 1:00 pm: The Raycast1:00 pm: The RaycastDec 2 – Student Volunteer Ray Marcus entertains the Monday masses with various selections of podcast curiosities. For questions or to RSVP, contact Adult Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 3:00 pm: Building a LightHouse Choir: Info Sessions3:00 pm: Building a LightHouse Choir: Info SessionsDec 2 – Building a LightHouse Choir: Info Sessions "Ms. Maria, could you please sing with us, and be the director of the choir?" Maria Flamich is a Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar from Budapest, Hungary at the English Department of the University of California Berkeley. She conducts research on cultural representations of disability with Georgina Kleege and Susan Schweik. Maria's interest focuses mainly on music. She is a soprano, a choir director, and a concert organizer, for she believes that music is a powerful way of expressing blind people's often hidden value. She is generously offering to form a choir for the LightHouse community, and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. The only requirement is to love music! If you love singing, join us for an info session and make your voice heard! Your choice of two info sessions is available, either 3:00 or 6:00 p.m. (attendance at both is not necessary). Light refreshments will be served and we'll hear from Maria about her choir experience, cover logistics, answer your questions and get the singing started. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415.694.7316. 6:00 pm: Building a LightHouse Choir: Info Sessions6:00 pm: Building a LightHouse Choir: Info SessionsDec 2 – Building a LightHouse Choir: Info Sessions "Ms. Maria, could you please sing with us, and be the director of the choir?" Maria Flamich is a Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar from Budapest, Hungary at the English Department of the University of California Berkeley. She conducts research on cultural representations of disability with Georgina Kleege and Susan Schweik. Maria's interest focuses mainly on music. She is a soprano, a choir director, and a concert organizer, for she believes that music is a powerful way of expressing blind people's often hidden value. She is generously offering to form a choir for the LightHouse community, and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. The only requirement is to love music! If you love singing, join us for an info session and make your voice heard! Your choice of two info sessions is available, either 3:00 or 6:00 p.m. (attendance at both is not necessary). Light refreshments will be served and we'll hear from Maria about her choir experience, cover logistics, answer your questions and get the singing started. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415.694.7316. |
Dec 39:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingDec 3 – Bring your own device to our Weekday 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. |
Dec 410:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation10:00 am: Stress Reduction & MeditationDec 4 – Stress Reduction & Meditation Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience and has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind for 7 years to offer this class. It is a drop-in class where everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Enjoy your meditation from a chair or pull up one of our comfy yoga props, breathe deeply, clear your head and destress. For more information contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Dec 510:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive ArtsDec 5 – ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: KnittingDec 5 – 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. 10:00 am: Loom Knit A Scarf Now For Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later10:00 am: Loom Knit A Scarf Now For Warm, Fuzzy Gifts LaterDec 5 – Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later Winter has descended 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 how to cast on, e-wrap, and bind off (covered in November's Hat's Off to Loom Knitting) is preferred but not required--just bring your desire to learn and have fun. Supplies needed: Bringing your own supplies is strongly recommended; limited supplies will be available for borrowing on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 3:30 pm: Yoga for Every Body3:30 pm: Yoga for Every BodyDec 5 – Yoga for Every Body Yoga helps promote physical, mental and spiritual balance and can provide you with a foundation of flexibility and centeredness. If you experience challenges with balance and mobility, yoga can assist you in increasing your strength and tone, providing you with the confidence you may be striving for in your daily life. No experience with yoga is necessary – Instructor Kimm Ropicky will work with you no matter what level of experience you have. Pick your pace—the 3:30 class is restorative and calming and the 5 PM class is a more engaged Vinyasa flow. Wear comfortable clothes that move and don’t hang too much and bring your favorite mat and/or props if you prefer, though all mats and props will be provided. For more info contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:00 pm: Yoga for Every Body5:00 pm: Yoga for Every BodyDec 5 – Yoga for Every Body Yoga helps promote physical, mental and spiritual balance and can provide you with a foundation of flexibility and centeredness. If you experience challenges with balance and mobility, yoga can assist you in increasing your strength and tone, providing you with the confidence you may be striving for in your daily life. No experience with yoga is necessary – Instructor Kimm Ropicky will work with you no matter what level of experience you have. Pick your pace—the 3:30 class is restorative and calming and the 5 p.m. class is a more engaged Vinyasa flow. Wear comfortable clothes that move and don’t hang too much and bring your favorite mat and/or props if you prefer, though all mats and props will be provided. For more info contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Dec 610:00 am: Knitting East Bay10:00 am: Knitting East BayDec 6 – Knitting East Bay Come sit and knit in the East Bay! LightHouse knitters are taking up residence in the warm and friendly ADA Cafe in the Ed Roberts Campus conveniently located above Ashby BART station. 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. 12:15 pm: Closed for Staff Party12:15 pm: Closed for Staff PartyDec 6 – The LightHouse for the Blind San Francisco will be closed from 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. for a staff holiday party. The Adaptations Store will re-open at 2:45 p.m. |
Dec 71:30 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Annual Family Ice Skating1:30 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Annual Family Ice SkatingDec 7 –
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| Dec 8 | Dec 99:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeDec 9 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. 1:00 pm: The Raycast1:00 pm: The RaycastDec 9 – Student Volunteer Ray Marcus entertains the Monday masses with various selections of podcast curiosities. For questions or to RSVP, contact Adult Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:30 pm: LightHouse Choir5:30 pm: LightHouse ChoirDec 9 – LightHouse Choir "Ms. Maria, could you please sing with us, and be the director of the choir?" This was the question posed in Budapest to Maria Flamich when about fifteen students turned to her to lead them when the director left the choir and the School for the Blind. And this is how Maria took over the choir the students, most of whom she knew because she taught them English as a foreign language. Music was always an integral part of the lessons, as it is an integral part of Maria's life. Maria Flamich is a Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar from Budapest, Hungary now at the English Department of the University of California Berkeley. She conducts research on cultural representations of disability with professors Georgina Kleege and Susan Schweik. Maria's interest focuses mainly on music. She is a singer, a choir director and a concert organizer, and she believes that music is a powerful way of expressing blind people's often hidden value. Now Maria has just generously offered to spend a year at Lighthouse to form a choir for the LightHouse community and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. The only requirement is to love music. If you love singing, join us for an info session and make your voice heard. The LightHouse cordially invites both blind and sighted community members to come together and fill the LightHouse with song. The only requirement is to love music and Maria will guide us through the rest. If you love singing, join us for weekly practice and make your voice heard! RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Dec 109:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingDec 10 – Bring your own device to our Weekday 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. 2:00 pm: Tech Together2:00 pm: Tech TogetherDec 10 –
Tech Together Do you use accessible technology regularly, but don’t have time to keep up with what’s new and what’s changing? Do you sometimes hit roadblocks in your technology use and wish you could problem solve with someone else? Do you love your iPhone or iPad and want to learn more about accessible apps? Are you a screen reader or magnification user who’s trying to adapt to increasingly complex websites? Do you just want to talk about technology and the latest developments for blind and low vision users? Tech Together is a monthly technology learning group of blind and low vision technology users. People who are blind are resourceful and clever, but there is no reason we should each have to reinvent the wheel, or the app, for ourselves. In these sessions, we will discuss the topics that are of interest to the group, and help one another to understand troubleshooting, find app recommendations, and learn about the latest in Tech… Together! Each session will be facilitated by LightHouse Access Technology specialists, but the content of the event is for the participants to decide on for themselves. Come with ideas on topics and bits of news and software you want to share with your friends. If you are brand new to access technology, you may wish to book an individual appointment with an Access Technology instructor before joining this group. This group is free and open to all, but a current LightHouse waiver is required. To make sure you are registered as a LightHouse student, contact Erin Luaridsen, Director of Access Technology, at 415-694-7368 or elauridsen@lighthouse-sf.org 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind of California, San Francisco Chapter Holiday Party6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind of California, San Francisco Chapter Holiday PartyDec 10 – National Federation of the Blind of California, San Francisco Chapter Holiday Party Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LightHouse for the Blind San Francisco 10th floor The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. Join the San Francisco Chapter for our annual Holiday Party. We are having a potluck and we'll enjoy good company and holiday music. For more information, visit nfbcal.org or email ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com. |
Dec 1111:00 am: Stronger Seniors11:00 am: Stronger SeniorsDec 11 – Get stronger, improve your balance, and increase your energy and fitness through our Stronger Seniors exercise class. We will do simple movements to get the heart pumping, while strengthening our muscles. The movements are safe, effective and fun. The class is done to music, so bring a list of your favorite songs as you groove to the beat with friends! Join us every Wednesday at 11 a.m.! |
Dec 1210:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive ArtsDec 12 – ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: KnittingDec 12 – 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. 10:00 am: Loom Knit A Scarf Now For Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later10:00 am: Loom Knit A Scarf Now For Warm, Fuzzy Gifts LaterDec 12 – Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later Winter has descended 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 how to cast on, e-wrap, and bind off (covered in November's Hat's Off to Loom Knitting) is preferred but not required--just bring your desire to learn and have fun. Supplies needed: Bringing your own supplies is strongly recommended; limited supplies will be available for borrowing on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 3:30 pm: Yoga for Every Body3:30 pm: Yoga for Every BodyDec 12 – Yoga for Every Body Yoga helps promote physical, mental and spiritual balance and can provide you with a foundation of flexibility and centeredness. If you experience challenges with balance and mobility, yoga can assist you in increasing your strength and tone, providing you with the confidence you may be striving for in your daily life. No experience with yoga is necessary – Instructor Kimm Ropicky will work with you no matter what level of experience you have. Pick your pace—the 3:30 class is restorative and calming and the 5 PM class is a more engaged Vinyasa flow. Wear comfortable clothes that move and don’t hang too much and bring your favorite mat and/or props if you prefer, though all mats and props will be provided. For more info contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:00 pm: Yoga for Every Body5:00 pm: Yoga for Every BodyDec 12 – Yoga for Every Body Yoga helps promote physical, mental and spiritual balance and can provide you with a foundation of flexibility and centeredness. If you experience challenges with balance and mobility, yoga can assist you in increasing your strength and tone, providing you with the confidence you may be striving for in your daily life. No experience with yoga is necessary – Instructor Kimm Ropicky will work with you no matter what level of experience you have. Pick your pace—the 3:30 class is restorative and calming and the 5 p.m. class is a more engaged Vinyasa flow. Wear comfortable clothes that move and don’t hang too much and bring your favorite mat and/or props if you prefer, though all mats and props will be provided. For more info contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Dec 1310:00 am: Knitting East Bay10:00 am: Knitting East BayDec 13 – Knitting East Bay Come sit and knit in the East Bay! LightHouse knitters are taking up residence in the warm and friendly ADA Cafe in the Ed Roberts Campus conveniently located above Ashby BART station. 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. 1:00 pm: Talking Titles1:00 pm: Talking TitlesDec 13 – Talking Titles Calling all book worms and word nerds! Let's talk titles, talking titles, that is. We're grabbing great titles from the National Library Services, devouring great reads in our preferred format, and gathering on the monthly to share all the feels, the highlights, the low-lights, and dissect with reckless abandon. Keep reading for more details on NLS if you are new to the alternative format book game, and contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to suggest titles, submit queries or simply RSVP. About NLS: 3:00 pm: Loteria (This is a Spanish speaking program)3:00 pm: Loteria (This is a Spanish speaking program)Dec 13 – Loteria (This is a Spanish speaking program) Loteria is a traditional game from Mexico, similar to bingo, but using images. We have made cards accessible in braille and large print. Come join us for an evening of fun and good company here at LightHouse. Loteria will be every second Friday of the month from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will provide refreshments and we encourage, but not require, you to bring a small dish to share. We look forward to seeing you here. To RSVP please call Esmeralda Soto at 415-694-7323 or email esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. 5:00 pm: YES: Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self Improvement5:00 pm: YES: Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self ImprovementDec 13 – Dec 15 Youth Employment Series (YES) Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self Improvement In December, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop focusing on the importance and impact of volunteerism and collaboration as the community unite to provide service and celebrate. Youth will have the opportunity to gain imperative volunteer experience, increase their confidence through community service, as well as personally grow. This is an empowering weekend to improve yourself and your community all while celebrating and connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. The YES Workshop in December will provide students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on volunteer projects, understand the importance of community building, as well as organize a community holiday celebration. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors in a supportive atmosphere to further encourage youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations. Workshop Learning Objectives: If you are interested in participating in the December YES Weekend Workshop, please: If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. |
Dec 145:00 pm: YES: Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self Improvement5:00 pm: YES: Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self ImprovementDec 13 – Dec 15 Youth Employment Series (YES) Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self Improvement In December, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop focusing on the importance and impact of volunteerism and collaboration as the community unite to provide service and celebrate. Youth will have the opportunity to gain imperative volunteer experience, increase their confidence through community service, as well as personally grow. This is an empowering weekend to improve yourself and your community all while celebrating and connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. The YES Workshop in December will provide students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on volunteer projects, understand the importance of community building, as well as organize a community holiday celebration. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors in a supportive atmosphere to further encourage youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations. Workshop Learning Objectives: If you are interested in participating in the December YES Weekend Workshop, please: If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. 10:00 am: Adaptations Store Open10:00 am: Adaptations Store OpenDec 14 – The Adaptations Store at LightHouse for the Blind San Francisco (1155 Market St.) is open on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are also open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1:00 pm: Blind Arduino Bay Area Monthly Meet Up1:00 pm: Blind Arduino Bay Area Monthly Meet UpDec 14 – Bring your creativity to the Blind Arduino Bay Area Monthly Meet Up at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco (1155 Market St., 10th Floor), on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To get involved, drop in to a meeting or join the group mailing list at this website: http://groups.io/g/babamm * This group is not affiliated with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1:00 pm: Katie's Kitchen1:00 pm: Katie's KitchenDec 14 – Katie's Kitchen Channeling her experience preparing desserts for birthday parties, social gatherings, and intimate wedding receptions, Katie Phan guides you through the how-to's of blind baking on a journey through pastries, breads, cakes, pies, and all things delightful to the palate. She can keep it sweet and sinful or guide you on how to make adjustments for happier, healthier alternative treats. Note that there are two schedule options for the same class each month--attendance at both is not required. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Holiday Festive and Gift Exchange5:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Holiday Festive and Gift ExchangeDec 14 – Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Holiday Festive and Gift Exchange During the 2019 and 2020 school year, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or who are visually impaired. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer. In December the YES program will be hosting the LightHouse Annual holiday gathering. Like in years past, students will get a chance to exchange gifts in our annual White Elephant Gift Exchange as well as take part in a cookie decorating challenge with blind and visually impaired friends and mentors from all over the Bay Area. Pizza will be provided for those that RSVP before Wednesday, December 11. Who: Students that are blind or who are visually impaired and are currently attending high school If you have any questions about this outing or wish to RSVP, please contact Jamey Gump by phone at (415)694-7372 or by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org. |
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Dec 155:00 pm: YES: Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self Improvement5:00 pm: YES: Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self ImprovementDec 13 – Dec 15 Youth Employment Series (YES) Unite, Serve, and Celebrate: A Weekend of Community and Self Improvement In December, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop focusing on the importance and impact of volunteerism and collaboration as the community unite to provide service and celebrate. Youth will have the opportunity to gain imperative volunteer experience, increase their confidence through community service, as well as personally grow. This is an empowering weekend to improve yourself and your community all while celebrating and connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. The YES Workshop in December will provide students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on volunteer projects, understand the importance of community building, as well as organize a community holiday celebration. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors in a supportive atmosphere to further encourage youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations. Workshop Learning Objectives: If you are interested in participating in the December YES Weekend Workshop, please: If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. 7:30 am: Elf on the Run 5k and 10k7:30 am: Elf on the Run 5k and 10kDec 15 – The 2019 Elf on the Run 5k & 10k charity race will take place on December 15 starting at 7:30 a.m. in San Francisco in the beautiful area of the Presidio. The race runs along the San Francisco Bay Trail with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Let's band together and create a team of LightHouse walkers and runners. You can walk and/or run and you can choose between the 5k and 10k. Each walker and runner will be matched with a sighted guide for the race, according to your desired pace. There will be prizes for the best dressed elf! In order to participate, you must RSVP by September 23rd, no exceptions. RSVP by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at (415)-694-7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org |
Dec 169:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeDec 16 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. 1:00 pm: The Raycast1:00 pm: The RaycastDec 16 – Student Volunteer Ray Marcus entertains the Monday masses with various selections of podcast curiosities. For questions or to RSVP, contact Adult Program coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:30 pm: LightHouse Choir5:30 pm: LightHouse ChoirDec 16 – LightHouse Choir "Ms. Maria, could you please sing with us, and be the director of the choir?" This was the question posed in Budapest to Maria Flamich when about fifteen students turned to her to lead them when the director left the choir and the School for the Blind. And this is how Maria took over the choir the students, most of whom she knew because she taught them English as a foreign language. Music was always an integral part of the lessons, as it is an integral part of Maria's life. Maria Flamich is a Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar from Budapest, Hungary now at the English Department of the University of California Berkeley. She conducts research on cultural representations of disability with professors Georgina Kleege and Susan Schweik. Maria's interest focuses mainly on music. She is a singer, a choir director and a concert organizer, and she believes that music is a powerful way of expressing blind people's often hidden value. Now Maria has just generously offered to spend a year at Lighthouse to form a choir for the LightHouse community and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. The only requirement is to love music. If you love singing, join us for an info session and make your voice heard. The LightHouse cordially invites both blind and sighted community members to come together and fill the LightHouse with song. The only requirement is to love music and Maria will guide us through the rest. If you love singing, join us for weekly practice and make your voice heard! RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Dec 179:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingDec 17 – Bring your own device to our Weekday 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. 1:00 pm: Spanish Support Group for Blind/Low Vision Spanish Speakers1:00 pm: Spanish Support Group for Blind/Low Vision Spanish SpeakersDec 17 – Come and join the Spanish Support Group for Spanish speakers who are blind or low vision on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. The group meets on the 10th floor of the LightHouse for the Blind San Francisco. The group leader is Anabella Denisoff. This group is primarily for persons 55 years and older. To register Please contact Jeff Carlson at 415.694.7314.
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Dec 18
11:00 am: Annual Elks Holiday Party |
11:00 am: Annual Elks Holiday Party| Annual Elks Holiday Party Wednesday, December 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Elks Lodge San Francisco 450 Post St., San Francisco It’s time once again for your Holiday Luncheon thanks to our friends and partners with the Elks Lodge of San Francisco. Join us at the SF Elks Lodge from 11 AM to 3 PM for a hearty holiday meal with all the trimmings followed by letting your talents shine at open-mic entertainment showcase. RSVP by December 9 to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316, and be sure to indicate your interest in sharing your musical or other talent following dinner. |
10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts
10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive ArtsDec 19 –
ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts
September 19-December 19
Thursdays weekly, 10 a.m. to Noon
Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
10:00 am: Knitting
10:00 am: KnittingDec 19 –
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.
3:30 pm: Yoga for Every Body
3:30 pm: Yoga for Every BodyDec 19 –
Yoga for Every Body
Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 PM & 5:00-6:15 PM
1155 Market St., Fitness Room $10/class
Yoga helps promote physical, mental and spiritual balance and can provide you with a foundation of flexibility and centeredness. If you experience challenges with balance and mobility, yoga can assist you in increasing your strength and tone, providing you with the confidence you may be striving for in your daily life. No experience with yoga is necessary – Instructor Kimm Ropicky will work with you no matter what level of experience you have. Pick your pace—the 3:30 class is restorative and calming and the 5 PM class is a more engaged Vinyasa flow. Wear comfortable clothes that move and don’t hang too much and bring your favorite mat and/or props if you prefer, though all mats and props will be provided. For more info contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
5:00 pm: Yoga for Every Body
5:00 pm: Yoga for Every BodyDec 19 –
Yoga for Every Body
Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 PM & 5:00-6:15 PM
1155 Market St., Fitness Room $10/class
Yoga helps promote physical, mental and spiritual balance and can provide you with a foundation of flexibility and centeredness. If you experience challenges with balance and mobility, yoga can assist you in increasing your strength and tone, providing you with the confidence you may be striving for in your daily life. No experience with yoga is necessary – Instructor Kimm Ropicky will work with you no matter what level of experience you have. Pick your pace—the 3:30 class is restorative and calming and the 5 p.m. class is a more engaged Vinyasa flow. Wear comfortable clothes that move and don’t hang too much and bring your favorite mat and/or props if you prefer, though all mats and props will be provided. For more info contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
6:00 pm: 30% & Snowing
6:00 pm: 30% & SnowingDec 19 –
30% & Snowing
Thursday, December 19, 6-8 PM
1155 Market St., San Francisco
It's that magical time once again when we in California pretend like we know snow because somehow it's an integral part of the holiday season, even if you live in a coastal desert. And that also means it's time for 30% & Snowing, the cozy holiday alternative to your monthly networking meet-up with your blind working friends. We're going low-key at the Lighthouse high-rise; a more personal setting with basic nibblies and beverages available for your enjoyment. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
2:00 pm: Cookin’ for a Crowd
2:00 pm: Cookin’ for a CrowdDec 20 –
Interested in scaling up your kitchen skills? Nothing pushes your culinary capacity like prepping a meal for dozens of folks. Every month we need to feed our hungry bingo masses and there’s nothing like learning by doing. Join this team and see what your kitchen skills can do. Come roll up your sleeves and join the Bingo Dinner Team! RSVP to Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
4:00 pm: Dinner and Bingo
4:00 pm: Dinner and BingoDec 20 –
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.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
5:30 pm: LightHouse Choir
5:30 pm: LightHouse ChoirDec 23 –
LightHouse Choir
Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
"Ms. Maria, could you please sing with us, and be the director of the choir?"
This was the question posed in Budapest to Maria Flamich when about fifteen students turned to her to lead them when the director left the choir and the School for the Blind. And this is how Maria took over the choir the students, most of whom she knew because she taught them English as a foreign language. Music was always an integral part of the lessons, as it is an integral part of Maria's life.
Maria Flamich is a Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar from Budapest, Hungary now at the English Department of the University of California Berkeley. She conducts research on cultural representations of disability with professors Georgina Kleege and Susan Schweik. Maria's interest focuses mainly on music. She is a singer, a choir director and a concert organizer, and she believes that music is a powerful way of expressing blind people's often hidden value.
Now Maria has just generously offered to spend a year at Lighthouse to form a choir for the LightHouse community and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. The only requirement is to love music. If you love singing, join us for an info session and make your voice heard.
The LightHouse cordially invites both blind and sighted community members to come together and fill the LightHouse with song. The only requirement is to love music and Maria will guide us through the rest. If you love singing, join us for weekly practice and make your voice heard! RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
5:30 pm: LightHouse Choir
5:30 pm: LightHouse ChoirDec 30 –
LightHouse Choir
Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
"Ms. Maria, could you please sing with us, and be the director of the choir?"
This was the question posed in Budapest to Maria Flamich when about fifteen students turned to her to lead them when the director left the choir and the School for the Blind. And this is how Maria took over the choir the students, most of whom she knew because she taught them English as a foreign language. Music was always an integral part of the lessons, as it is an integral part of Maria's life.
Maria Flamich is a Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar from Budapest, Hungary now at the English Department of the University of California Berkeley. She conducts research on cultural representations of disability with professors Georgina Kleege and Susan Schweik. Maria's interest focuses mainly on music. She is a singer, a choir director and a concert organizer, and she believes that music is a powerful way of expressing blind people's often hidden value.
Now Maria has just generously offered to spend a year at Lighthouse to form a choir for the LightHouse community and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. The only requirement is to love music. If you love singing, join us for an info session and make your voice heard.
The LightHouse cordially invites both blind and sighted community members to come together and fill the LightHouse with song. The only requirement is to love music and Maria will guide us through the rest. If you love singing, join us for weekly practice and make your voice heard! RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays
(All day): LightHouse Closed for HolidaysDec 21 – Jan 5(All day)
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.