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.
All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites.
LightHouse will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Events in August 2022
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| Jul 31 |
Aug 1(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be a person who is blind or has 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 about the business of blindness. RSVP to Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online) – Do you want a voice in our programming? Join us as we plan and discuss Adult Programs’ upcoming events. New to this group? Please send your RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 for the Zoom link. |
Aug 2(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – August 2: Tech on Task August 9: Take Note August 16: Devices Part 1: Unboxing Accessibly August 23: Devices Part 2: Configure and Customize August 30: Devices Part 3: Maintenance and Security |
Aug 3(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – 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 more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 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. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online) – G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Aug 4(4 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-7, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! Spanish language is available. For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 11:00 am: Sound Mind Body (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 11:00 am: Sound Mind Body (in-person) – Celebrate your body, open your mind and free your spirit in a body-positive dance and movement class dedicated to all that moves us. We will develop a moving meditation practice, affirm our truths through exploratory warm-up processes, generate movement and soundscapes through structured improvisation with props and learn many things from each other's body wisdom and movement sensibilities. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably and be ready to move. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: We will delve into the wonders of paper sculpture, focusing on creating dimensional paintings and vessels out of paper mulch and other paper sculpting tools and techniques. . If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea) – 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 by email to: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. |
Aug 5(1 event)
11:00 am: Red Cross Blood DriveAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 11:00 am: Red Cross Blood Drive – All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all LightHouse sites. American Red Cross Blood Drive at LightHouse Every blood donation can save up to three lives. Will you join the LightHouse community in giving back by giving blood? To schedule your appointment or for more information visit this link or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, please call 1-866-236-3276. This event is co-sponsored by LightHouse for the Blind and American Red Cross. |
Aug 6 |
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Aug 8(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be a person who is blind or has 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 about the business of blindness. RSVP to Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online) – Do you want a voice in our programming? Join us as we plan and discuss Adult Programs’ upcoming events. New to this group? Please send your RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 for the Zoom link. |
Aug 9(3 events)
1:45 pm: Audium - Immersive Sound Experience (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:45 pm: Audium - Immersive Sound Experience (in-person) – LightHouse students and staff are invited to a free private showing that will include an introduction to Audium, a descriptive tour of the art in the lobby, a forty-five-minute immersive exploration of San Francisco's soundscapes in a totally dark theater and finishing with a chance to speak with Audium originator's son who is offering us this fabulous opportunity. The performance will start promptly at 2:00, please arrive early. If you would like to learn more about Audium, check out their website. Audium is located at 1616 Bush Street near the corner of Franklin, a block away from Van Ness. (Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.) To RSVP please contact Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7608. Please RSVP by August 6. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – August 2: Tech on Task August 9: Take Note August 16: Devices Part 1: Unboxing Accessibly August 23: Devices Part 2: Configure and Customize August 30: Devices Part 3: Maintenance and Security 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (Online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (Online) – 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 Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com. *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse. |
Aug 10(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – 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 more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 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. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online) – G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Aug 11(3 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-7, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! Spanish language is available. For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 11:00 am: Sound Mind Body (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 11:00 am: Sound Mind Body (in-person) – Celebrate your body, open your mind and free your spirit in a body-positive dance and movement class dedicated to all that moves us. We will develop a moving meditation practice, affirm our truths through exploratory warm-up processes, generate movement and soundscapes through structured improvisation with props and learn many things from each other's body wisdom and movement sensibilities. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably and be ready to move. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: We will delve into the wonders of paper sculpture, focusing on creating dimensional paintings and vessels out of paper mulch and other paper sculpting tools and techniques. . If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. |
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Aug 15(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be a person who is blind or has 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 about the business of blindness. RSVP to Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online) – Do you want a voice in our programming? Join us as we plan and discuss Adult Programs’ upcoming events. New to this group? Please send your RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 for the Zoom link. |
Aug 16(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – August 2: Tech on Task August 9: Take Note August 16: Devices Part 1: Unboxing Accessibly August 23: Devices Part 2: Configure and Customize August 30: Devices Part 3: Maintenance and Security |
Aug 17(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – 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 more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 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. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online) – G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Aug 18(6 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-7, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! Spanish language is available. For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 11:00 am: Sound Mind Body (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 11:00 am: Sound Mind Body (in-person) – Celebrate your body, open your mind and free your spirit in a body-positive dance and movement class dedicated to all that moves us. We will develop a moving meditation practice, affirm our truths through exploratory warm-up processes, generate movement and soundscapes through structured improvisation with props and learn many things from each other's body wisdom and movement sensibilities. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably and be ready to move. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: We will delve into the wonders of paper sculpture, focusing on creating dimensional paintings and vessels out of paper mulch and other paper sculpting tools and techniques. . If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online) – An 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them. Disclaimer: Session 2 has been fully booked already. If you are interested in joining Session 3, which will start in October, you may email jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the email campaign and put on wait list. 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea) – 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 by email to: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. 5:30 pm: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Haptic TourAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 5:30 pm: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Haptic Tour – Is it time to go back to school, return in-person to the Lighthouse or head off to Hogwarts? Well, this August, Lighthouse participants of all ages get the chance to do it all! Just around the time that most are going back to school and as the Lighthouse Community Services team gears up for in person fall programs our program team invites you to join us for an audio described live performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. "Have you ever imagined what Harry Potter might be doing when he grew up?" This is your chance to find out. Who: LightHouse participants and staff of all ages and one guest Please note - our ticket numbers are limited and students of the LightHouse will be given priority What: Haptic tour and audio described theatrical performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child When: Thursday, August 18th from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm - including Haptic Tour, social time with snacks, and the play itself (the runtime for the play is 3.5 hours with an 18-minute intermission) Where: The Curran Theater located @ 445 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Cost: $76 per person (including: ticket and charcuterie snack box) RSVP: Sign-ups will be taken on a first come first serve basis starting 9:00 am Monday June 27 and will wrap up on Friday July 29. Please email us at CommunityServices@lighthouse-sf.org to secure your ticket. For more information about the play please visit - https://sf.harrypottertheplay.com/about-the-show/ To access the audio description for this play we will be using the Gala Pro application. If you have not used this app before, we would encourage you to download the app to your smart phone prior to arriving. The theater will have a very limited number of devices they can check out to those that do not have a smart device available. For more information about audio description through Gala Pro please visit - https://www.galapro.com/what-we-do Sensory Alert: This show includes flashing lights, loud sounds, and fire effects. 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. |
Aug 19(1 event)
5:00 pm: Virtual Bingo (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 5:00 pm: Virtual Bingo (online) – Please join our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp Assistant Director and Community Service volunteer Annalisa. Come for the bingo excitement, stay for the prize at the end. If you don't have cards, you can order them online at Adaptations.org or by phone at 888-400-8933. A limited supply of accessible bingo cards are also available for free loan by contacting Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7618 where you can also direct your RSVP and request for Zoom access details. |
Aug 20(1 event)
10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid) – The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind meets on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All are invited to attend. for more information contact Vita Zavoli by email at vzavoli@gmail.com or by phone at 510-846-4080. |
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Aug 22(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be a person who is blind or has 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 about the business of blindness. RSVP to Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online) – Do you want a voice in our programming? Join us as we plan and discuss Adult Programs’ upcoming events. New to this group? Please send your RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 for the Zoom link. |
Aug 23(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – August 2: Tech on Task August 9: Take Note August 16: Devices Part 1: Unboxing Accessibly August 23: Devices Part 2: Configure and Customize August 30: Devices Part 3: Maintenance and Security |
Aug 24(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – 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 more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 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. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online) – G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online) – Pull up a comfy chair and join me in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but did not know who to talk to? LightHouse in San Francisco may have the solutions you have been looking for. This is a safe place to bring the questions that you have been wanting to ask. As always, Raqi from the Adaptations Store will be on hand to let us know what is new in the world of low vision and blindness products from the Adaptations Store. To RSVP, contact Sheri Albers at 415-694-7331, or email salbers@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 25(5 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-7, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! Spanish language is available. For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 12:00 pm: San Francisco Department of Elections Discussion Forum (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 12:00 pm: San Francisco Department of Elections Discussion Forum (in-person) – Representatives from the SF Department of Elections will discuss accessible services the Department provides and how redistricting might impact voters in the November 8 election. This is an in-person event. To register, please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. Please register by August 22. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: We will delve into the wonders of paper sculpture, focusing on creating dimensional paintings and vessels out of paper mulch and other paper sculpting tools and techniques. . If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online) – An 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them. Disclaimer: Session 2 has been fully booked already. If you are interested in joining Session 3, which will start in October, you may email jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the email campaign and put on wait list. 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing (hybrid)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing (hybrid) – Working professionals and job seekers alike unite online and in person at the LightHouse HQ (1155 Market St., San Francisco) for a juicy conversation exploring favorite interview questions and how they may be answered. In person students can join at 6:00 for a catered meal and drinks ($10 at the door) and social hour. At 7:00, we welcome our online contingent to the mix when we will challenge each other with the best interview questions ever. If you are coming in person and wish to be counted for food and drink, please RSVP to Maia at mscott@lighthouse-sf.org by Thursday, August 18. For those joining online, please RSVP by 11am on Thursday August 25. |
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Aug 29(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be a person who is blind or has 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 about the business of blindness. RSVP to Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7618. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Our Voices: Adult Program Planning Discussions (online) – Do you want a voice in our programming? Join us as we plan and discuss Adult Programs’ upcoming events. New to this group? Please send your RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 for the Zoom link. |
Aug 30(2 events)
2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – August 2: Tech on Task August 9: Take Note August 16: Devices Part 1: Unboxing Accessibly August 23: Devices Part 2: Configure and Customize August 30: Devices Part 3: Maintenance and Security 6:00 pm: Book Club: Dare to Dream: The Rose Resnick Story (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 6:00 pm: Book Club: Dare to Dream: The Rose Resnick Story (online) – Join us as we travel Rose Resnick’s journey guided by her own words. Rose was an American musician, educator, and philanthropist. She lost her sight at the age of two--the result of measles. She was co-founder and co-director of the Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind in California, and a leader in San Francisco's blind community for decades. This book is available on BARD. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Aug 31(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – 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 more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 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. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: G-Vibes Gratitude Sessions (online) – G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Sep 1(2 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-7, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! Spanish language is available. For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online) – An 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them. Disclaimer: Session 2 has been fully booked already. If you are interested in joining Session 3, which will start in October, you may email jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the email campaign and put on wait list. |
Sep 2 | Sep 3 |
The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling (415)694-7325.
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