LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
| SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
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Jun 9
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Jun 10(3 events)
9:00 am: Introduction to Mind/Body Meditation at Earle Baum Center (online)9:00 am: Introduction to Mind/Body Meditation at Earle Baum Center (online) – Discussion of types of meditation practices and guided meditation. Facilitators are Patricia Jefferson and Mini Sage, who is a certified meditation instructor. For more information, contact Patricia Jefferson at jefferson@earlebaum.org or 707-523-3222. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online) – LightHouse Visionaries provides blind and visually impaired people with a supportive and fun environment to develop public speaking and leadership skills, empowering us to enhance our personal and professional lives. Toastmasters is a place to develop skills of self-empowerment. It's a place to practice public speaking, improve communication, and build leadership skills. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Jun 11(2 events)
9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. All movements are verbally described and demonstrated. All are welcome. Facilitated by Denise. Call 707-523-3222 for more info. 11:00 am: Tap Dance at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)11:00 am: Tap Dance at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – This class is $40 a month. This is a beginning and intermediate tap dance class. The instructor verbally describes each movement, demonstrates the sounds the taps make, and works with each person individually to insure their understanding of the step or combination. The focus is balance AND spatial awareness, knowledge of the tap steps, while in a fun supportive environment. Facilitated by Denise. For more info call 707-523-3222. |
Jun 12(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction for beginners and advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial into Zoom, find a comfortable position. Instructor Ellen Simpson has 50 years of meditation experience. After raising a family and retiring from a career in women's health, she became a resident at San Francisco Zen Center. RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Gratitude-VIBES: June 2024 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude-VIBES: June 2024 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers. June 5: The History of Magic Throughout Mankind and Its Application to Society. RSVP online to Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Jun 13(2 events)
9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. All movements are verbally described and demonstrated. All are welcome. Facilitated by Denise. Call 707-523-3222 for more info. 11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person) – Join us in the 11th floor craft room at LightHouse San Francisco for an open studio to finish out your existing projects before Create in Community goes on hiatus until the start of August. We will finish painting air-dry projects, prep materials to take home and continue making cordage, fine-tune mixed media creations and decide what to take home. Join us to finish what you started or to have a look at what we have been creating. Send questions to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Jun 14(2 events)
10:00 am: Museum of Craft and Design: MakeArt Accessible Morning (in-person)10:00 am: Museum of Craft and Design: MakeArt Accessible Morning (in-person) – Location: Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street (on the T SF Muni line) Join the Museum of Craft and Design for an exclusive look – and feel – of their current exhibits, “Indie Folk” and "Mr. Roboto" Enjoy crafting with prompts and materials inspired by the exhibits, participate in discussions about select audio described works on display and touch art and artifacts from the exhibits. Bring a friend and enjoy a smaller museum space with a relaxed and supportive staff who are ready to help or talk about art. Ticket prices are between $0 and $5. Get tickets to the Museum of Craft and Design MakeArt Accessible Morning. Get more detailed information about happenings during the MakeArt Accessible Morning. After you purchase your tickets (or if you have questions), RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
Jun 15
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The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.
The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!
