We have resumed select face-to-face services for students by appointment and virtual classes continue to be offered. If you would like to discuss face-to-face services, please get in touch with your current LightHouse contact. All other inquiries can be emailed to info@lighthouse-sf.org or give us a call at 415-431-1481.
LightHouse will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 to observe Thanksgiving.
LightHouse will be closed Wednesday, December 22 through Sunday, January 2 for the Winter Holiday Break.
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Nov 29
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeNov 29 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in 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 make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. |
Nov 30
(All day): GIVING TUESDAY!Nov 30 (All day) 1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot ClinicNov 30 – We are pleased to welcome members of our community, their friends and families and members of the wider community to receive a booster shot on four Tuesdays, from November 23 to December 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. And while you’re there, why not also have your flu shot. Both will be available at our LightHouse 1155 Market Street HQ. You will need to register by phone to have your booster vaccination at the LightHouse location. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling the Vaccine Call Center at 628-652-2700. On that call you will be able to make an appointment for your booster vaccination at the LightHouse site. When you call this number, you will be asked for some basic personal information:
This appointment line is open and staffed from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday thru Friday. Voicemail messages can be left for call back outside of these hours. Please note: If you have not registered by making an appointment through the Vaccine Call Center, you will not be able to get the vaccine at our headquarters. We are only accepting appointments (no drop-ins) at LightHouse. Please note: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary vaccination. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the four clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and up. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse, however staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients:The following recipients of an mRNA primary series may receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or J&J) at least 6 months after completing their primary series. J&J COVID-19 vaccine recipients:
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take. Dates & LocationDates Address Getting to Your AppointmentPlease visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations. |
Dec 1
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes VirtualDec 1 – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). 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. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. 5:00 pm: Midweek Meditation and MovementDec 1 – Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends. Who: All students 24 years of age and younger |
Dec 2
2:00 pm: Tecnología para TodosDec 2 – Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp |
Dec 3
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening DaredevilsDec 3 – Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. After a summer break and some adjustment to when our club gathers, we are excited announce our fall 2021 program options for the many ages of youth we work with. Starting on Friday, September 3rd, teens, and young adults will gather to watch the Netflix series, Daredevil, a TV series about a blind attorney by day and vigilante by night. Our weekly gathering will start at 8:00 pm Friday evenings, leaving plenty of time to watch that week’s episode and connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends. ***Parents Please Note*** – the Daredevil TV Series has adult content and is rated TV-MA and contains the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), and graphic violence (V). A more detailed parental guide can be found at - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/parentalguide If any youth under the age of 18 wish to join this series, they must have a parent or guardian contact a LightHouse youth team member with written permission for their child to participate. Who: older teens and young adults that are blind or low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. |
Dec 4
1:00 pm: Harry Potter ClubDec 4 – Grab your wands, cauldrons, and your Harry Potter knowledge and join your Lighthouse friends for our new student driven Harry Potter Club. This monthly gathering of happy Harry Potter enthusiasts will gather during the afternoon of the first Saturday of each month for all sorts of Harry Potter awesomeness. In January we will start the club off right with a kick-off party! Where we will learn more about our Harry Potter friends by taking part in some house sorting and house competitions. Followed by a presentation from our friends at the Talking Books and Braille Center at the San Francisco Public Library about one way you might be able to access the Harry Potter book series. In February we will start watching the Harry Potter movie series and compare each of the movies and books in order. We will continue in this fashion with another installment of the Harry Potter series each month with a short break for summer. To best prepare for each month’s program we ask that you read the corresponding book before we watch the movie. Don’t have the book? Don’t worry! There are options. First is the NLS free braille and talking book library service. If you are not signed up with the NLS please start the process at https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-library-service-for-the-blind-and-print-disabled/about-this-service/?cid=loc-ppc_s=google_c=talking-book-library_ag=talking-book_kw=library-of-congress-talking-books.You may also subscribe to Learning Ally, who has audio versions of all the Harry Potter books. To create an account with Learning Ally, please visit - https://learningally.org/About-Us/Join. Join us for the kick-off event in December to learn more and ask questions. 2021 Dates January 2 – Club Kick-off Party! February 6 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) March 6 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) April 3 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) May 1 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) June, July & August – Summer Break September 4th – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) October 2 – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) November 6 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) December 4 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) Who: Blind and low vision youth from all over that are under 18 or that are still in high school. Families should be aware the Harry Potter Books are for youth that are at least in 5th or 6th grade, however a couple of the Harry Potter movies are rated PG-13 and may not be appropriate for all. What: Harry Potter book and audio description movie club When: 1:00 pm of the first Saturday of the month (see dates above) Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians: we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. Anti-Discrimination Statement: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired does not support discriminatory or hateful speech in any form. We stand by the LGBTQ+ community and all fans who found a home in the Harry Potter series and will work to provide a safe space for fans. If you are interested in signing up for the Harry Potter Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. 7:00 pm: Virtual CampfireDec 4 – Every first Saturday evening of the month Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, will serve as your host for these fun interactive virtual events. The campfires are designed for all ages and will focus on camp updates, music, laughter and fun.To RSVP please contact Daisy at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org. Dates: September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4 Time: 7 to 9 PM PDT RSVP: Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org |
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Dec 6
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeDec 6 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in 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 make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. |
Dec 7
1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot ClinicDec 7 – We are pleased to welcome members of our community, their friends and families and members of the wider community to receive a booster shot on four Tuesdays, from November 23 to December 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. And while you’re there, why not also have your flu shot. Both will be available at our LightHouse 1155 Market Street HQ. You will need to register by phone to have your booster vaccination at the LightHouse location. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling the Vaccine Call Center at 628-652-2700. On that call you will be able to make an appointment for your booster vaccination at the LightHouse site. When you call this number, you will be asked for some basic personal information:
This appointment line is open and staffed from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday thru Friday. Voicemail messages can be left for call back outside of these hours. Please note: If you have not registered by making an appointment through the Vaccine Call Center, you will not be able to get the vaccine at our headquarters. We are only accepting appointments (no drop-ins) at LightHouse. Please note: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary vaccination. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the four clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and up. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse, however staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients:The following recipients of an mRNA primary series may receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or J&J) at least 6 months after completing their primary series. J&J COVID-19 vaccine recipients:
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take. Dates & LocationDates Address Getting to Your AppointmentPlease visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations. 2:00 pm: Tech Together OnlineDec 7 – Dec 7: Tech On The Telly Dec 14: Tech Wish Lists December 21: No Tech Together December 28: No Tech Together 7:00 pm: College Spaces From Different PlacesDec 7 – College Spaces From Different Places: Anniversary Celebration! When: Tuesday December 7, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM When virtual learning began, many students found themselves missing much of the college experience, and searched for new and innovative ways to find that community and connection. College Spaces, with the guidance and leadership of student ambassadors, was created to be that missing link during these times, and has featured meetings on a variety of college topics, brought new and old friends together, and provided a special place for blind and low-vision college students to socialize and have fun. As the year anniversary of our first gathering approaches, the College Spaces team wants to invite everyone to an evening of celebrating everything you all have accomplished and learned in the past 12 months. Join us for an evening of games, reflection, and looking toward the future. With questions or to RSVP contact Daisy at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328. Please RSVP by Friday, December 3 to receive the Zoom link. |
Dec 8
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes VirtualDec 8 – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). 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. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. 5:00 pm: Midweek Meditation and MovementDec 8 – Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends. Who: All students 24 years of age and younger |
Dec 9 |
Dec 10
5:00 pm: EHC Alumni Holiday ConcertDec 10 – After a well received performance from last year, friends and supporters of Enchanted Hills Camp want to once again show their appreciation to all donors by holding an online (Facebook Live) EHC Alumni holiday concert taking place on Friday, December 10. Musicians who have attended camp sessions, music camp or been a camp counselor or volunteer will join LightHouse and EHC staffers to celebrate the spirit of EHC past, present and future. Camp Director Tony Fletcher is excited about this event. “This concert is about giving thanks to the community that keeps the spirit of EHC alive.” Featured Enchanted Hills Camp alumni performers include Derek and Shane Dittmar, Marina Sandoval-Lintz and Masceo Williams. When: Friday, December 10, 5:00 to 7:00 PM Pacific Time Where: Enchanted Hills Camp Facebook page, no Facebook account is necessary to view the live-streamed concert 8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening DaredevilsDec 10 – Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. After a summer break and some adjustment to when our club gathers, we are excited announce our fall 2021 program options for the many ages of youth we work with. Starting on Friday, September 3rd, teens, and young adults will gather to watch the Netflix series, Daredevil, a TV series about a blind attorney by day and vigilante by night. Our weekly gathering will start at 8:00 pm Friday evenings, leaving plenty of time to watch that week’s episode and connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends. ***Parents Please Note*** – the Daredevil TV Series has adult content and is rated TV-MA and contains the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), and graphic violence (V). A more detailed parental guide can be found at - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/parentalguide If any youth under the age of 18 wish to join this series, they must have a parent or guardian contact a LightHouse youth team member with written permission for their child to participate. Who: older teens and young adults that are blind or low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. |
Dec 11
1:00 pm: Cooking Creates CommunityDec 11 – Cooking Creates Community Starting in the fall of 2021, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a new series called Cooking Creates Community. This monthly virtual cooking lesson and conversation will be led by LightHouse staff and a rotating guest mentor that is blind or low vision and who has a passion for cooking, baking or anything food related. This class will be a chance for blind and low vision students to learn some basic independent cooking skills at home from cool mentors that may have invaluable wisdom to share about questions students might have, all wile connecting with peers and deepening the connections to their blind and low vision communities both near and far. Our Cooking Creates Community series will run between an hour and an hour and a half starting at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month. Those that sign-up for the program will be sent via email the list of equipment, supplies, recipes, and the zoom link they will be using for the program. If students can sign up by the 4th of each month LightHouse will mail the ingredients for that month’s recipe to their home. December's recipe is marshmallow yams and pineapple. Who: Middle and High School students that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Cooking Creates Community, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. 7:00 pm: Polishing to Perfection: LightHouse Student Woodworkers ClubDec 11 – Polishing to Perfection: LightHouse Student Woodworkers Club During the last few years of teen session at EHC, our youth have been lucky to have a group of wood workers inspire our campers to take up the hobby. In order to encourage youth to further their excitement around this craft, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a monthly virtual wood polishing club. In addition to making space for EHC and LightHouse friends to connect while polishing wood into art, we will invite a woodworker who is blind or has low vision to join us and share their story and share wisdom with the next generation of artiest. Students that sign up for the program will receive the basic materials and equipment to get started with wood polishing. Those students that remain active in the program and improve their skill will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones. The polishing party takes place on the second Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. Each gathering will have time dedicated to update others about their projects, learn a little about that month’s mentor, and most importantly have as much time as the evening will allow to hangout and polish with your blind and low vision friends. Who: teens and young adults that are blind or low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Polishing to Perfection: LightHouse Student Woodworkers Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. |
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Dec 13
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeDec 13 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in 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 make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. |
Dec 14
1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot ClinicDec 14 – We are pleased to welcome members of our community, their friends and families and members of the wider community to receive a booster shot on four Tuesdays, from November 23 to December 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. And while you’re there, why not also have your flu shot. Both will be available at our LightHouse 1155 Market Street HQ. You will need to register by phone to have your booster vaccination at the LightHouse location. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling the Vaccine Call Center at 628-652-2700. On that call you will be able to make an appointment for your booster vaccination at the LightHouse site. When you call this number, you will be asked for some basic personal information:
This appointment line is open and staffed from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday thru Friday. Voicemail messages can be left for call back outside of these hours. Please note: If you have not registered by making an appointment through the Vaccine Call Center, you will not be able to get the vaccine at our headquarters. We are only accepting appointments (no drop-ins) at LightHouse. Please note: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary vaccination. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the four clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and up. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse, however staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients:The following recipients of an mRNA primary series may receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or J&J) at least 6 months after completing their primary series. J&J COVID-19 vaccine recipients:
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take. Dates & LocationDates Address Getting to Your AppointmentPlease visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations. 2:00 pm: Tech Together OnlineDec 14 – Dec 7: Tech On The Telly Dec 14: Tech Wish Lists December 21: No Tech Together December 28: No Tech Together 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (Online)Dec 14 – The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com. *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse. |
Dec 15
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes VirtualDec 15 – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). 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. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. 5:00 pm: Midweek Meditation and MovementDec 15 – Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends. Who: All students 24 years of age and younger 7:00 pm: EHC Time CapsuleDec 15 – Enchanted Hills Camp invites you to join Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, as he interviews former EHC camper and staff member Shen Kuan as he shares his camp participation experiences as a teen camper during the 90's at Enchanted Hills. When: Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Pacific Time RSVP: Please contact Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org |
Dec 16
6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes VirtualDec 16 – We are in for a real treat this month to have a guest speaker who will make an employment related topic fun, as well as informative. The individual who hits this mark in both categories is Dr. Hoby Wedler. Dr. Wedler wears many professional hats, one of them being a blind scientist. I have asked Him to share his experience with what it takes to start your own business as a blind entrepreneur. What have been his successes? Failures? Then, of course, we will learn how his latest venture into the spice world came about! To RSVP and receive Zoom access information, contact Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers at salbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331. |
Dec 17
4:00 pm: Una Tarde FestivaDec 17 – Cuándo: Deciembre 17 2021 de 4:00 – 5:30 PM Este tiempo de fiesta en invierno es el momento para cantar y convivir con amigos. Acompáñennos este diciembre cuando nos pasaremos una tarde de celebraciones festivas, juegos, y música. traigan sus favoritas recetas para compartir con el grupo, porque todos sabemos que una fiesta no está completa sin comida deliciosa! Espero que todos nos acompañen. Con preguntas o para registrarse, contacten a Esmeralda Soto An Evening of Festivities With the approaching winter season, the air is filled with a variety of upcoming festivities. Join us for an evening of celebrating, games, and music to help start the season off right. Don’t forget to pick a favorite recipe to share with the group, because a party is never complete without delicious meals! We hope you all can join! If you have questions or want to RSVP, contact Ezzy at esoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7323. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 16. |
Dec 18
7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game NightDec 18 – Each month students from the LightHouse Youth Program look forward to joining us for our all-ways fun Not so Bored Game Night series. Where youth get to connect with other blind and low vision peers over games such as trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth laughing and making friends in no time. In addition to that month’s games LightHouse staff will invite a blind or low vision guest mentor that will join us for the fun and share insight to their education, career, and life story. Programs will be held on zoom are via zoom on the third Saturday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Who: blind or low vision youth that are under the age of 18 or that have attended high school in the last year If you are interested in signing up for the Not so Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. |
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Dec 20
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeDec 20 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in 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 make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. |
Dec 21 |
Dec 22
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes VirtualDec 22 – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22. For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). 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. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. |
Dec 23
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 24
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 25
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 26
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 27
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 28
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 29
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 30
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Dec 31
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
Jan 1
(All day): Winter Holiday BreakDec 22 – Jan 2 (All day) |
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