The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday which can be accessed by calling (415) 694-7325
Adaptations Store Hours
Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1st Mondays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2nd Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
| SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | ||
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| Mar 31 | Apr 1
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole |
Apr 2
9:00 am: Free Access Technology Training |
Apr 3
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation |
| Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
10:00 am: Knitting
10:00 am: KnittingApr 4 –
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.
11:00 am: Stress Relief Series: An Hour of Yin
11:00 am: Stress Relief Series: An Hour of YinApr 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. |
3:30 pm: Yoga for Every Body
3:30 pm: Yoga for Every BodyApr 4 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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 BodyApr 4 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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: Accessing the Arts: A Panel Discussion on Sensory Diversity and Performance
6:00 pm: Accessing the Arts: A Panel Discussion on Sensory Diversity and PerformanceApr 4 –
Accessing the Arts: A Panel Discussion on Sensory Diversity and Performance
Thursday, April 4, 6-8 p.m. FREE
The performing and other arts have long been thought of as out of reach for many in the disability community. The ADA has made physical access greater, and technologies like audio description or ASL interpretation, where available, have raised the bar on participation. How do we expand the scope of what access to the arts and full participation really mean and how do we make it a reality? Lighthouse for the Blind, Gravity Access Services, and Dancers' Group will be hosting a panel discussion and information session on access accommodation practices for live performance.
Panelists include: Author and Access Consultant Georgina Kleege; Gravity Artistic Director Jess Curtis; Blind dancer and access consultant Tiffany Taylor; Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Bay Area Deaf Dance Festival, Antoine Hunter; Assistant Director of the Deaf Dance Festival (and dancer) Zahna Simon; and LightHouse Adult Program Coordinator, Serena Olsen.
We invite all interested members of the disability and arts communities to be a part of this very important dialogue. Light refreshments will be available beginning at 6 p.m. and the panel discussion will start at 6:30, followed by time for Q&A. RSVP to Serena at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
9:30 am: Museum Meanderings: de Young
9:30 am: Museum Meanderings: de YoungApr 6 –
Museum Meanderings: de Young
Saturday, April 6, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM*
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive (in Golden Gate Park) San Francisco FREE
Celebrate spring and flowers through the work of Monet for the April Museum Meandering. We'll take a specialized docent-led tour of the current de Young special exhibit, "Monet: The Late Years" at 9:30 a.m. that will last about an hour, and you are free to continue enjoying the museum on your own time thereafter. One guest per LightHouse community member and spaces are limited; RSVP is req uired by Friday, March 29, by contacting Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
*Please note that April's Meander is the first Saturday, not the regularly scheduled second Saturday. As it is a volunteer driven program, we've rescheduled in deference to the celebration of our LightHouse volunteers scheduled for the second Saturday in April. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Exhibit: The exhibition will feature nearly 50 paintings by Claude Monet dating mainly from 1913 to 1926, the final phase of the artist’s long career. During his late years, the well-traveled Monet stayed close to home, inspired by the variety of elements making up his own garden at Giverny, a village located about forty-five miles from Paris. With its evolving scenery of flower beds, footpaths, willows, wisteria, and nymphaea, the garden became a personal laboratory for the artist’s concentrated study of natural phenomena. The exhibition will focus on the series that Monet invented, and just as important, reinvented, in this setting. In the process, it will reconsider the conventional notion that many of the late works painted on a large scale were preparatory for the Grand Decorations, rather than finished paintings in their own right. Boldly balancing representation and abstraction, Monet’s radical late works redefined the master of Impressionism as a forebear of modernism.
9:30 am: Sensory Development for Independent Travel
9:30 am: Sensory Development for Independent TravelApr 8 –
Sensory Development for Independent Travel
On April 8, 2019, the LighHouse Training Department will host a new class: Sensory Development for Independent Travel. The class facilitator, Sarah McIntyre, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist, will focus on auditory development and exploration of different types of canes and cane tips.
What will you learn? Sarah will introduce auditory training, including sound identification, localization and alignment; judging distances using sound; and beginning echolocation. These skills are vital to confident and efficient travel as an individual who is blind or low vision, especially in unfamiliar environments. Students wanting to develop the confidence and efficiency in transitioning from a visually-dependent traveler to an independent traveler applying additional sensory skills for travel are encouraged to register.
The class will be held at the LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters in the Fitness Room, 1155 Market Street from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. There will be a one hour break for lunch, students should plan to bring their own lunch. To ensure effective student-to-instructor ratio, attendance is limited.
Participation Eligibility Criteria: This class is specifically designed for students who have been totally (or near totally) blind from birth (or a very young age) and, who have had a minimum of 6 hours of O&M training (please bring your cane with you). Students with known or suspected hearing loss are eligible and may benefit substantially from the program. The cost of the class is $150.00. DOR, VA and Regional Center Counselors who are interested in referring a consumer, please send authorizations to the LightHouse at 1referral@lighthouse-sf.org. Partial scholarship funding may be available for non-Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)/ Veterans Administration VIST Program/Regional Center students age 55+ (living in the counties of San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa or Marin). For those eligible, there is a $20 fee that must be paid prior to the class. This fee is only refundable with a 48-hour cancellation prior to the class start. Please contact Briana at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335 to sign up for the class and let her know if you will be receiving an authorization from your counselor to participate, or you are seeking eligibility for partial scholarship. The registration deadline is April 4th. If you are unable to attend this workshop, upcoming workshop dates for 2019 include: June 17, August 13, and October 21.
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeApr 8 –
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon
1155 Market St., 10th floor
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: Guest Speaker Series: Leigh Cooper, All About Freewill.com
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Leigh Cooper, All About Freewill.comApr 8 –
Guest Speaker Series: Leigh Cooper, All About Freewill.com
Monday, April 8, 1-2 PM
A will is a legal document that spells out your wishes for after you’re gone. It’s something everyone should have, even if you don’t feel like you have an “estate” or something to pass on. LightHouse has partnered with a company to offer free will writing software to our community. FreeWill.com makes it easy to make a plan for your future and, if you choose, for the future of LightHouse. LightHouse grant writer Leigh Cooper will share the ins and outs of using the service and and field your questions. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
1:00 pm: Stronger Seniors
1:00 pm: Stronger SeniorsApr 8 –
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 Monday at 1 p.m.!
9:00 am: Free Access Technology Training
9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingApr 9 –
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.
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & MeditationApr 10 –
Stress Reduction & Meditation
Wednesdays 10 AM
1155 Market St., Fitness Room
FREE
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 7 years to offer this class. It is a drop-in class—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.
11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class
11:00 am: Chair Fitness ClassApr 10 –
Looking for a low-impact workout that will leave you feeling more energized, sculpted, flexible, and balanced? Join us for Chair Fitness every Wednesday at 11 AM where we will focus on a different workout each week to help you get stronger! For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with JessicaApr 10 –
| Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
10:00 am: Knitting
10:00 am: KnittingApr 11 –
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 BodyApr 11 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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 BodyApr 11 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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.
5:30 pm: LightHouse Listenings: Music In the Dark with Ioana Gandrabur
5:30 pm: LightHouse Listenings: Music In the Dark with Ioana GandraburApr 11 –
LightHouse continues its live listening party for ears only, LightHouse Listenings, on April 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at LightHouse Headquarters. Join us for an evening of live music in the dark with award-winning classical guitarist Ioana Gandrabur, as she incorporates music with lively interactive discussions about music, blindness, and non-visual entertainment.
Tickets are $5-$10 on Eventbrite by clicking this link.
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1155 Market St. 10th Floor, San Francisco
RSVP to Andrea Vecchione at avecchione@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7311.
About the performer
Born in Bucharest, Romania, Ioana Gandrabur started playing piano at the age of five. At twelve she discovered the guitar and, feeling an immediate connection with this instrument, she began to study with Liviu Georgescu and Petre Fartatescu. After only two years she won the Romanian National Guitar Competition, becoming its youngest laureate to this day. At the age of 16, Ioana Gandrabur immigrated to Canada. She continued her studies at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal under the direction of Jean Vallières and graduated with honours. Then, receiving full scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service, she traveled to Germany for postgraduate studies at the Musikhochschule in Köln (germany) with Hubert Käppel, the Musikakademie in Basel (Switzerland) with Oscar Ghiglia and the Musikhochschule in Düsseldorf (Germany) with Joaquin Clerch. She received degrees from each of these schools. To learn even more, read the blog post on the LightHouse website.
Read more: LightHouse Listenings: Music In the Dark with Ioana Gandrabur
2:00 pm: Let's Go Hiking: Tilden Regional Park
2:00 pm: Let's Go Hiking: Tilden Regional ParkApr 12 –
Let’s go hiking at Tilden Regional Park! We will meet at the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley, just above Ashby BART station, 2:00 p.m. We’ll then take a bus to Tilden Park for a naturalist-led hike! We will return to the Ed Roberts Campus by 4:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for LifeApr 12 – Apr 14
Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life
In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources!
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. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will expand their understanding of rights and responsibilities as blind and low vision youth as they explore options after high school and to prepare for their futures.
2. Transition age youth will receive information on advocacy and informed choice as they implement these concepts using interactive scenarios in different aspects of their lives from school and college, to independent living, to work.
3. Students will increase their knowledge and exposure to assistive technology options and learn how to maximize the technology they currently possess in different settings such as home, in school, and beyond.
4. The overnight nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.
Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille notetaker, pen and paper, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.
If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. 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 to 16 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. RSVP by April 8.
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for LifeApr 12 – Apr 14
Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life
In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources!
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. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will expand their understanding of rights and responsibilities as blind and low vision youth as they explore options after high school and to prepare for their futures.
2. Transition age youth will receive information on advocacy and informed choice as they implement these concepts using interactive scenarios in different aspects of their lives from school and college, to independent living, to work.
3. Students will increase their knowledge and exposure to assistive technology options and learn how to maximize the technology they currently possess in different settings such as home, in school, and beyond.
4. The overnight nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.
Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille notetaker, pen and paper, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.
If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. 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 to 16 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. RSVP by April 8.
1:00 pm: Try It Workshop: Pole Dance
1:00 pm: Try It Workshop: Pole DanceApr 13 –
Pole Dance combines strength, flexibility, athleticism, poise and dance all into one confidence boosting activity. If you have ever wanted to try Pole Dance, this workshop is for you! We are looking for a small group of blind and visually impaired adults to attend a private class at San Francisco Pole and Dance where you will learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and supportive environment. This class is open to everyone, all genders are welcome. Please RSVP right away by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353. Space is very limited.
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for LifeApr 12 – Apr 14
Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life
In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources!
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. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will expand their understanding of rights and responsibilities as blind and low vision youth as they explore options after high school and to prepare for their futures.
2. Transition age youth will receive information on advocacy and informed choice as they implement these concepts using interactive scenarios in different aspects of their lives from school and college, to independent living, to work.
3. Students will increase their knowledge and exposure to assistive technology options and learn how to maximize the technology they currently possess in different settings such as home, in school, and beyond.
4. The overnight nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.
Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille notetaker, pen and paper, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.
If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. 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 to 16 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. RSVP by April 8.
6:00 am: Levi's Presidio 5K 10K run/walk
6:00 am: Levi's Presidio 5K 10K run/walkApr 14 –
On April 14, 2019, 3,500+ participants will run the 34th annual edition of the world’s most beautiful race. The Levi's Presidio 10 is a fun, family-oriented race in the Presidio of San Francisco offering runners either a 10 mile, 10 kilometer or 5 kilometer scenic course. Both the 10 mile and 10 kilometer courses take you over the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. Entertainment at the finish line expo on Crissy Field includes awards for age divisions, hot breakfast, adult beverages for the adults, and live music.
Proceeds of this run will go to benefit Enchanted Hills Camp!
Pre-Registration and Number Pickup Saturday: 4/13 10AM to 4PM The Sports Basement 610 Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup Sunday: 4/14 6AM to 8AM Crissy Field 610 Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129
Race Day Start: Crissy Field 610 Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129
For questions, contact Andrea Vecchione at LightHouse at 415-694-7311 or avecchione@lighthouse-sf.org
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeApr 15 –
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon
1155 Market St., 10th floor
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: Stronger Seniors
1:00 pm: Stronger SeniorsApr 15 –
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 Monday at 1 p.m.!
9:00 am: Free Access Technology Training
9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingApr 16 –
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: Tech Together
1:00 pm: Tech TogetherApr 16 –
Tech Together
Do you use your access 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? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions , the Lighthouse invites you to Tech Together. Tech Together is a monthly technology learning group of blind and low vision technology users. We blind folks 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! These sessions will be facilitated by LightHouse Access Technology specialists, but the meat of the event is for the participants to decide on themselves. Come with ideas on topics and bits of news and software you want to share with your friends. If you’re 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’re registered as a LightHouse student, contact Amelia Hogan, 415-694-7343 or ahogan@lighthouse-sf.org
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & MeditationApr 17 –
Stress Reduction & Meditation
Wednesdays 10 AM
1155 Market St., Fitness Room
FREE
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 7 years to offer this class. It is a drop-in class—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.
11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class
11:00 am: Chair Fitness ClassApr 17 –
Looking for a low-impact workout that will leave you feeling more energized, sculpted, flexible, and balanced? Join us for Chair Fitness every Wednesday at 11 AM where we will focus on a different workout each week to help you get stronger! For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with JessicaApr 17 –
| Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
10:00 am: Knitting
10:00 am: KnittingApr 18 –
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.
11:00 am: Select the Right Tech
11:00 am: Select the Right TechApr 18 –
If you are blind or visually impaired, finding the right piece of access technology can be a big, and sometimes daunting, undertaking. But knowing what options can meet your needs is the first step. Back by popular demand, the LightHouse Access Technology department is offering you a chance to see first hand the latest and greatest in access technology.
We've invited a variety of access technology vendors to come show you magnification, Braille displays, hand held devices, apps and more. You can browse the vendor tables, compare devices and ask questions. While you are here, chat with a Lighthouse technology specialist to get tips on selecting the right technology to meet your individual needs, and learn how you can receive training on your access technology at the LightHouse.
When: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1155 Market St 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103
For questions, or to RSVP, contact Shen Kuan, skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7312.
Note: LightHouse offers space for vendors to show their products to the blind community, but vendor participation in this event does not imply LightHouse endorsement.
3:30 pm: Yoga for Every Body
3:30 pm: Yoga for Every BodyApr 18 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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 BodyApr 18 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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% & Growing San Francisco
6:00 pm: 30% & Growing San FranciscoApr 18 –
30% & Growing
Thursday, April 18, 6-8 PM
Lalita Thai Restaurant & Bar 96 McAllister St., San Francisco (on the north side of UN Plaza)
Satisfy your craving for delicious little fried things or order up a delicious entrée to compliment the happy hour specials that run until 7. You can even spend a little quality time with your favorite LightHouse community worker bees in the process, it’s a win-win! It’s a casual meet up with your blind working friends, it’s a networking opportunity for aspiring blind worker bees-to-be, and it’s everything in between. RSVPs greatly appreciated to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for SightApr 19 – Apr 20
During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse’s Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. 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 April the Youth Rec program is heading to Napa for the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser. Join your friends and EHC community as we raise money to rebuild camp after the 2017 fires. All those that register to ride or volunteer with LightHouse in some capacity during the event may also spend the evening Friday night before the event at EHC. Team LightHouse has secured a limited number of pilots and tandem bikes for our low vision and blind students. More information about the Cycle for Sight event and how to register for the event can be found in the below links.
Cycle for Sight event webpage – Basic information about the Cycling for Sight event and festival after the ride can be found at http://www.cycle4sight.com/.
Cycle for Sight Registration – For those that wish to ride in the event, you we need to complete the online ride registration at http://www.cycle4sight.com/register/.
LightHouse Cycle for Sight –http://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/cycle-for-sight-4/?mc_id=4137
LightHouse Volunteer – For those that would like to volunteer to support the event we ask that you complete the LightHouse Volunteer Application at https://lighthouse-sf.org/donate/volunteer/
Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 26
What: overnight at Enchanted Hills Camp before the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser
When: 1:00 pm Friday, April 19th through 4:00 pm Saturday, April 20th
Transportation: Limited round trip transportation from the Ed Roberts Campus to the event in Napa is available for those students that sign up.
Equipment: LightHouse has tandem bikes, pilots and I limited supply of helmets for those that request assistance. Please note we have a limited number of tandem bikes available.
Overnight at EHC: Once you have registered for the ride or as a volunteer for the event please contact Jamey Gump to confirm your space in the overnight accommodations at EHC.
To inquire about if there is still space or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415)694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.
2:00 pm: Cookin’ for a Crowd
2:00 pm: Cookin’ for a CrowdApr 19 –
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: Bingo and Dinner: Celebration of Spring
4:00 pm: Bingo and Dinner: Celebration of SpringApr 19 –
Bingo and Dinner: Celebration of Spring
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.
4:00 pm: Superfest Disability Film Festival with Special Guest Gaelynn Leas at SF Main Library
4:00 pm: Superfest Disability Film Festival with Special Guest Gaelynn Leas at SF Main LibraryApr 19 –
Superfest International Disability Film Festival is the longest running disability film festival in the world, co-hosted by San Francisco's Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State. Gaelynn Lea will be a guest speaker.
Below are the titles of the three films.
GAELYNN LEA- THE SONGS WE SING Directed by Mark Brown United States, 2017, Documentary Short.
STUMPED Directed by Taylor Keating & Cedar Wright United States, 2017, Documentary Short.
WHO AM I TO STOP IT Directed by Cherly Green & Cynthia Lopez United States, 2017, Documentary Short.
Please make all access requests, including ASL interpreting/live captioning by April 9, 2019. Visit the event website to RSVP.
LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 LARKIN ST. LOWER LEVEL, LATINO/HISPANIC COMMUNITY ROOM
Read more: Superfest Disability Film Festival with Special Guest Gaelynn Leas at SF Main Library
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for SightApr 19 – Apr 20
During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse’s Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. 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 April the Youth Rec program is heading to Napa for the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser. Join your friends and EHC community as we raise money to rebuild camp after the 2017 fires. All those that register to ride or volunteer with LightHouse in some capacity during the event may also spend the evening Friday night before the event at EHC. Team LightHouse has secured a limited number of pilots and tandem bikes for our low vision and blind students. More information about the Cycle for Sight event and how to register for the event can be found in the below links.
Cycle for Sight event webpage – Basic information about the Cycling for Sight event and festival after the ride can be found at http://www.cycle4sight.com/.
Cycle for Sight Registration – For those that wish to ride in the event, you we need to complete the online ride registration at http://www.cycle4sight.com/register/.
LightHouse Cycle for Sight –http://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/cycle-for-sight-4/?mc_id=4137
LightHouse Volunteer – For those that would like to volunteer to support the event we ask that you complete the LightHouse Volunteer Application at https://lighthouse-sf.org/donate/volunteer/
Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 26
What: overnight at Enchanted Hills Camp before the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser
When: 1:00 pm Friday, April 19th through 4:00 pm Saturday, April 20th
Transportation: Limited round trip transportation from the Ed Roberts Campus to the event in Napa is available for those students that sign up.
Equipment: LightHouse has tandem bikes, pilots and I limited supply of helmets for those that request assistance. Please note we have a limited number of tandem bikes available.
Overnight at EHC: Once you have registered for the ride or as a volunteer for the event please contact Jamey Gump to confirm your space in the overnight accommodations at EHC.
To inquire about if there is still space or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415)694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.
(All day): Cycle for Sight
(All day): Cycle for SightApr 20(All day)
For over a decade, Cycle for Sight & Rotary Ride for Veterans has been the preeminent Napa Valley community cycling event for both local Napa Valley residents and visitors alike. During this time, we have raised over two million dollars to support our primary beneficiaries – The Pathway Home program and Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind, as well as numerous other local charities. We’re proud to offer bike riding experiences for the beginner to the advanced, and everyone in between. Our post-ride festival features cuisine from Napa Valley restaurants, a bounty of Napa Valley wineries and micro-breweries, and live music from the band Pride & Joy. We have three ride courses: 15, 25 and 50 miles—something for every kind of cyclist. Festival-only passes are available for those not riding. Early-bird pricing is available through March 1st, 2019. 2019 will be yet another great day on the bike, with old friends and new, and in support of raising funds for those in need. We hope you will join us. To donate, register, or find out more information, visit the Cycle for Sight website. If you are a Lighthouse student and would like to ride in Cycle for Sight, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthosue-sf.org or (415)-694-7353. No tandem bike or pilot is required, just a willingness to ride and have fun!
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeApr 22 –
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon
1155 Market St., 10th floor
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: Guest Speaker Series: Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, Author
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, AuthorApr 22 –
Guest Speaker Series: Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, Author
Monday, April 22, 1-2 PM
Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, is an author whose interest in writing began at an early age. Her first experience in writing was making greeting cards & writing poetry for loved ones. The enjoyment for writing has been a journey which eventually led her to write “Inspired: The Umbrella of Inspirational PhrasesThat Will Launch You To New Heights In Your Lifeâ€. She hopes through her words she can touch the lives of others & inspire them to live life fully. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
1:00 pm: Stronger Seniors
1:00 pm: Stronger SeniorsApr 22 –
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 Monday at 1 p.m.!
9:00 am: Free Access Technology Training
9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingApr 23 –
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.
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & MeditationApr 24 –
Stress Reduction & Meditation
Wednesdays 10 AM
1155 Market St., Fitness Room
FREE
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 7 years to offer this class. It is a drop-in class—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.
11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class
11:00 am: Chair Fitness ClassApr 24 –
Looking for a low-impact workout that will leave you feeling more energized, sculpted, flexible, and balanced? Join us for Chair Fitness every Wednesday at 11 AM where we will focus on a different workout each week to help you get stronger! For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with JessicaApr 24 –
| Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
10:00 am: Knitting
10:00 am: KnittingApr 25 –
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 BodyApr 25 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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 BodyApr 25 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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: Milestones Meetup, Insta-Pitch: Creating Your Professional and Personal Brand
5:00 pm: Milestones Meetup, Insta-Pitch: Creating Your Professional and Personal BrandApr 26 –
Kate Williams
Manager, Employment Immersion
415.694.7324
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeApr 29 –
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole
Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon
1155 Market St., 10th floor
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: Guest Speaker Series: ROAR for Aging (Rad, Out and Ready for Aging)
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: ROAR for Aging (Rad, Out and Ready for Aging)Apr 29 –
Guest Speaker Series: ROAR for Aging (Rad, Out and Ready for Aging)
Monday, April 29, 1-2 PM
SteppingStone Mission Creek in partnership with Openhouse has launched the 2nd in the country LGBTQ Adult Day Health Program. SteppingStone’s services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, social programs and a hot lunch, with door to door transportation services, and more! SteppingStone accepts VA insurance, Medi-cal, Medi-Medi, or private pay ($90/day). This program is made possible by a partnership between SteppingStone Adult Day Health Services and the San Francisco LGBT Center/Openhouse. We will be joined for this Guest Speaker event by D. Hilton, LGBTQ Project Manager at SteppingStone and Beck Epstein, Training Manager at the SF LGBT Center. For more information on eligibility or program services, to schedule a site visit or to enroll in ROAR for Aging, please contact D Hilton at dhilton@steppingstonehealth.org or call (510) 863-0359.
To RSVP for their visit to the LightHouse Guest Speaker Series, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
9:00 am: Free Access Technology Training
9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingApr 30 –
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.
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation
10:00 am: Stress Reduction & MeditationMay 1 –
Stress Reduction & Meditation
Wednesdays 10 AM
1155 Market St., Fitness Room
FREE
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 7 years to offer this class. It is a drop-in class—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.
12:00 pm: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
12:00 pm: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)May 1 –
If you or someone you know has, or is at risk for, pre-diabetes or Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, then this workshop is for you! You will learn about nutrition, physical activity, medications, stress management, and other tools to help you manage or lower your risk for Diabetes. This is a six-week course beginning on Wednesday, May 1st. The class will be every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. for six weeks. You must attend four out of six classes to receive your certificate of completion. RSVP is required. Please contact Amber Sherrard for questions at (415)-694-7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org
10:00 am: Knitting
10:00 am: KnittingMay 2 –
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 BodyMay 2 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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 BodyMay 2 –
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 a more engaged Hatha/Vinyasa flow and the 5 PM class is restorative and calming. 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.
(All day): Health and Wellness Retreat
(All day): Health and Wellness RetreatMay 3-5, 2019(All day)
| Join us for a beautiful weekend in Napa at our gorgeous Enchanted Hills Camp for a retreat where we will learn more about tandem cycling and take a beautiful ride through the roaring hills of wine country, stress relieving yoga, and other activities that will enhance your well-being and 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. |
10:00 am: Knitting East Bay
10:00 am: Knitting East BayMay 3 –
Knitting East Bay
First Fridays, 10 AM-noon
Ed Roberts Campus/ADA Cafe
3075 Adeline, Berkeley
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.
12:00 pm: Giving Blood, Giving Life: Bay Area Blind Community's Day of Giving Blood Drive
12:00 pm: Giving Blood, Giving Life: Bay Area Blind Community's Day of Giving Blood DriveMay 3 –
The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
Join the LightHouse community in giving back by giving blood. To schedule your appointment or for more information visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: DayOfGiving or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, or have traveled in the past year, please call 1-866-236-3276. This event is co-sponsored by LightHouse for the Blind and Red Cross of America
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the RedwoodsMay 3 – May 5
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, March 5th
During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. 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 May, the LightHouse Youth Program will be joining friends from the Adult Health and Wellness Program for a weekend of learning, growth and fun at Enchanted Hills Camp. During this busy weekend, students will take part in a variety of fun and thought-provoking ropes course challenges and team building activities that will help them reflect on how they advocate for themselves during recreational activities and apply those advocacy skills in other aspects of life. Our adventures start during the afternoon of Friday May 3rd and will run through Sunday, May 5th.
What: Weekend retreat for youth at Enchanted Hills Camp that include; ropes course, nature games and lots of opportunities for youth to think about how they advocate for themselves.
When: 1:00 pm Friday, May 3rd through 6:00 pm Sunday, May 5th.
Where: The program will be at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa CA with limited transit available from the Ed Roberts Campus for those that RSVP.
Cost: Thanks to a generous grant from the Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation we are able to offer the entire weekend program for $50 per student.
RSVP: with Jamey Gump by Wednesday, April 24th at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please remember students must submit ALL necessary paperwork and payment before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed.
If you are interested in signing up for this outing or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.
(All day): Health and Wellness Retreat
(All day): Health and Wellness RetreatMay 3-5, 2019(All day)
| Join us for a beautiful weekend in Napa at our gorgeous Enchanted Hills Camp for a retreat where we will learn more about tandem cycling and take a beautiful ride through the roaring hills of wine country, stress relieving yoga, and other activities that will enhance your well-being and 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. |
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the RedwoodsMay 3 – May 5
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, March 5th
During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. 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 May, the LightHouse Youth Program will be joining friends from the Adult Health and Wellness Program for a weekend of learning, growth and fun at Enchanted Hills Camp. During this busy weekend, students will take part in a variety of fun and thought-provoking ropes course challenges and team building activities that will help them reflect on how they advocate for themselves during recreational activities and apply those advocacy skills in other aspects of life. Our adventures start during the afternoon of Friday May 3rd and will run through Sunday, May 5th.
What: Weekend retreat for youth at Enchanted Hills Camp that include; ropes course, nature games and lots of opportunities for youth to think about how they advocate for themselves.
When: 1:00 pm Friday, May 3rd through 6:00 pm Sunday, May 5th.
Where: The program will be at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa CA with limited transit available from the Ed Roberts Campus for those that RSVP.
Cost: Thanks to a generous grant from the Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation we are able to offer the entire weekend program for $50 per student.
RSVP: with Jamey Gump by Wednesday, April 24th at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please remember students must submit ALL necessary paperwork and payment before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed.
If you are interested in signing up for this outing or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.
9:30 am: Community Volunteer Day at Enchanted Hills Camp
9:30 am: Community Volunteer Day at Enchanted Hills CampMay 4 –
Enchanted Hills Camp is gearing up for another fun and exciting summer! With all of the bustling activity that is soon to take place at Camp, we need some volunteers to help to ensure that Camp is ready to handle a summer full of fun.
Will you join us at Camp and spend a beautiful spring day outdoors? Projects will likely include painting, trail clearing, invasive species removal, and more.
We only have a limited number of spaces, so RSVP to volunteer today!
Please note:
* ALL volunteers must be at least 14 years old
* Volunteer jobs will be outside and standing for long periods.
* Temperatures in May will likely be warm, dry, and sunny.
* Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes and bring work/ gardening gloves if you have them
* Bring a reusable water bottle
Please RSVP using this form or by calling Allyson Ferrari at (415) 694 - 7320.
