LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in March 2020
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Mar 1(1 event)
5:00 pm: YES Weekend - Leading with the 4 C's: The Super-Powers of Today for Modern Education and Work (Part 1 of 2)5:00 pm: YES Weekend - Leading with the 4 C's: The Super-Powers of Today for Modern Education and Work (Part 1 of 2) – Youth Employment Series (YES) Leading with the 4Cs: The Super-Powers of Today for Modern Education and Work A new decade, new possibilities! In February, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series for our first workshop of the year, empowering blind/low vision youth with the confidence and today’s skills to thrive in a world where change is constant and learning never stops. Transition-age youth will have the opportunity to experience an interactive weekend and discover contemporary power and access skills, 4Cs (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication). You will have the chance to develop and create your individualized leadership style and execute it with confidence. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. DOR & TVI Workshop Learning Objectives: Things to Bring: If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in this fun weekend adventure, please: If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. |
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Mar 5(1 event)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Mar 6
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Mar 7(1 event)
10:00 am: Cardio Kickboxing Class10:00 am: Cardio Kickboxing Class – Cardio Kickboxing is a full-body, strength and endurance building workout that will get you stronger, leaner, and help you move faster. Every Saturday in February, (except February 29 which has been rescheduled to March 7) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. you will have the chance to learn cardio kickboxing from a world-class instructor in our very own Fitness Room on the 11th floor. This free class starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. and an RSVP is required to Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353. |
Mar 8(1 event)
3:00 pm: Book Launch for Dr. Ting Tsiu3:00 pm: Book Launch for Dr. Ting Tsiu – Join LightHouse for the Blind Board Member and San Francisco State University professor Ting Tsiu on Sunday, March 8th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse to celebrate the launch of her new textbook, Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility, due out soon from APH Press! |
Mar 9(1 event)
10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse East Bay: Spring Cleaning10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse East Bay: Spring Cleaning – In this month's Hands On Workshop, we will explore ideas and methods for organizing and sprucing up your surroundings this Spring. We will look at organization and labeling methods, and participants will create a DIY cleaning spray and labels to use at home or office. The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening and meal prepping just to name a few! Workshops will occur the second Mondays and Tuesdays of each month. It is not necessary to attend both workshops. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. Space is limited. When & Where: No prior knowledge is necessary to attend this free workshop. RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. |
Mar 10(1 event)
10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse Headquarters SF: Spring Cleaning10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse Headquarters SF: Spring Cleaning – In this month's Hands On Workshop, we will explore ideas and methods for organizing and sprucing up your surroundings this Spring. We will look at organization and labeling methods, and participants will create a DIY cleaning spray and labels to use at home or office. The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening and meal prepping just to name a few! Workshops will occur the second Mondays and Tuesdays of each month. It is not necessary to attend both workshops. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. Space is limited. When & Where: No prior knowledge is necessary to attend this free workshop. RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. |
Mar 11
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Mar 12(1 event)
2:00 pm: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog?2:00 pm: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog? – Are you curious to learn more about guide dogs but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to decide if a guide dog is right for you, what skills you need before applying to schools, common misconceptions about guide dogs, how to pick a guide dog school, what to expect during the application process, and how to best prepare for school once you are accepted. Please RSVP to Katt Jones at kjones@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7364 and include your preferred format for receiving workshop materials (Braille, electronic, or large print with preferred font size). |
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Mar 20(1 event)
9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class – Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6 LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below: General information
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Donations Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation. Password Required In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class. Consult your Doctor Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description To join please click Meeting URL Password: See General information section above. |
Mar 21
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Mar 23(1 event)
9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class – Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6 LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below: General information
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Donations Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation. Password Required In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class. Consult your Doctor Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description To join please click Meeting URL Password: See General information section above. |
Mar 24
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Mar 25(1 event)
12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online) – Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce! Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
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Mar 27(1 event)
9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class – Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6 LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below: General information
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Donations Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation. Password Required In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class. Consult your Doctor Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description To join please click Meeting URL Password: See General information section above. |
Mar 28
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Mar 30(2 events)
9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class – Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6 LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below: General information
Duration
Donations Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation. Password Required In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class. Consult your Doctor Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description To join please click Meeting URL Password: See General information section above. 10:00 am: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog?10:00 am: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog? – Are you curious to learn more about guide dogs but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to decide if a guide dog is right for you, what skills you need before applying to schools, common misconceptions about guide dogs, how to pick a guide dog school, what to expect during the application process, and how to best prepare for school once you are accepted. Please RSVP to Katt Jones at kjones@lighthouse-sf.org. We will be using Zoom to host the workshop online. The link will be emailed out to those who register along with workshop materials.
If you can’t make this workshop, please still contact Katt to get signed up for future workshops. |
Mar 31(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online –
Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse Access Technology staff participate in these informal knowledge shares along with LightHouse students and friends. While we are experiencing physical distance from services, people, and activities, we invite you to a series of Tech Together conversations for this current era.
Join us for one or all of these conversations, which 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: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7343. Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred. |
Apr 1(3 events)
12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class – Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce! Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online) – Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce! Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online) – Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills: 1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless! 2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more! 3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together! Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions. Give and take care! |
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Apr 3(2 events)
9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class – Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6 LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below: General information
Duration
Donations Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation. Password Required In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class. Consult your Doctor Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description To join please click Meeting URL Password: See General information section above. 10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online) – Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group. What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information. When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials. June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home. June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen July 3: Culminating Project All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics! How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few! Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. |
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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!