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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 23:00 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 3 | Dec 4 | Dec 510:00 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. |
Dec 612:15 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 95:30 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 time at LightHouse until around July, to form a choir for the LightHouse community and invites blind and sighted people to come and sing together. 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 102:00 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 11 | Dec 1210:00 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. |
Dec 135:00 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. 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. 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 16 | Dec 17 | 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: 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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.