LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Events in December 2021
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Dec 1Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Virtual Campfire
Virtual Campfire
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Dec 4Every 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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LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic
LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic
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Dec 7We 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:
- Name of vaccine site you wish to go to
- Where and when you got initial COVID-19 shot(s)
- Date and time you’d like for your booster shot appointment
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Home address
- Email address
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.
This line is available to speakers of both Spanish and English. Other language interpreters are available once you leave a voicemail requesting a call back.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:
- People aged ≥18 years who received a single dose J&J primary series should receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer, Moderna or J&J) at least 2 months (8 weeks) after completing their J&J primary series.
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take.
Dates & Location
Dates
Tuesday, November 23; Tuesday, November 30; Tuesday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 14 all from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmAddress
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
San Francisco headquarters
1155 Market Street, 10th floor
San Francisco, CA 94102Getting to Your Appointment
Please 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.
Tech Together OnlineTech Together Online
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Dec 7Dec 7: Tech On The Telly
There are many ways to accessibly watch TV, from using smart TVs and accessible set-top boxes, to casting content from your phone. Join the access technology team to discuss tips, tricks and strategies for tuning in on the big screen in your home.Dec 14: Tech Wish Lists
What's on your access technology wish list this year? Join the AT team and we'll all discuss the devices, gadgets and accessories we'd like to get our hands on for the holidays.December 21: No Tech Together
December 28: No Tech Together
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Dec 8Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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EHC Alumni Holiday Concert
EHC Alumni Holiday Concert
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Dec 10After 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
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Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
(All day)
Dec 14This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.
To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.
Get Moving: O&M for Independent TravelGet Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
(All day)
Dec 14This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.
To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.
LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot ClinicLightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic
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Dec 14We 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:
- Name of vaccine site you wish to go to
- Where and when you got initial COVID-19 shot(s)
- Date and time you’d like for your booster shot appointment
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Home address
- Email address
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.
This line is available to speakers of both Spanish and English. Other language interpreters are available once you leave a voicemail requesting a call back.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:
- People aged ≥18 years who received a single dose J&J primary series should receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer, Moderna or J&J) at least 2 months (8 weeks) after completing their J&J primary series.
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take.
Dates & Location
Dates
Tuesday, November 23; Tuesday, November 30; Tuesday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 14 all from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmAddress
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
San Francisco headquarters
1155 Market Street, 10th floor
San Francisco, CA 94102Getting to Your Appointment
Please 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.
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Dec 15Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
EHC Time CapsuleEHC Time Capsule
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Dec 15Enchanted 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
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!