LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 for an agency-wide all-staff event.
The week's events
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The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Jul 29What 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.
Virtual Access Day At FAMSF with Audio Description (online) Virtual Access Day At FAMSF with Audio Description (online)
Jul 29The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) will have a Virtual Access Day for Japanese Prints in Transition: From the Floating World to the Modern World on Monday July 29. A descriptive docent presentation takes places at 11:30 am. (There is also a general audience tour that goes into the history of the prints at 10:00 am)
Register for the FAMSF Japanese Prints highly descriptive tour.
Get more information on the FAMSF Japanese Prints virtual tours or email accessday@famsf.org.
About the exhibition
In 1868 Japan’s shogun was overthrown, marking the end of feudal military rule and ushering in the Meiji era (1868–1912), a period of modernization and exchange with other nations. As Japan’s society shifted, so too did its print culture. The delicately colored ukiyo-e (floating world woodblock prints) of actors, courtesans, and scenic views that had flourished for over a century were replaced with brightly colored images of Western architecture, technology, Victorian fashions and customs, and modern military warfare. This two-part exhibition (the floating world and the modern world) highlights this stylistic transition and the work of one artist, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, who successfully spanned them both. His distinctive, sometimes eccentric, images serve as a link between the two eras.
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Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)
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Jul 30A 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.
Tap Dance at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) Tap Dance at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)
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Jul 30This 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.
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Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II
(All day)
Jul 31 – Aug 3This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only.
If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper.
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Jul 31We 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.
Elks Summer Bingo Picnic (in-person) Elks Summer Bingo Picnic (in-person)
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Jul 31It’s time once again for BBQ and bingo in the park, thanks to our friends and partners with the Elks Lodge of San Francisco.
Please note: Transportation from LightHouse is full, but you may come to the picnic via your own transportation.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person) Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jul 31Bay 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 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II
(All day)
Jul 31 – Aug 3This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only.
If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper.
Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)
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Aug 1A 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.
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Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II
(All day)
Jul 31 – Aug 3This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only.
If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper.
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Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II Enchanted Hill Camp - Family Camp II
(All day)
Jul 31 – Aug 3This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only.
If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper.
Community Drum Circle and Mandala Making (in-person) Community Drum Circle and Mandala Making (in-person)
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Aug 3Lighthouse San Francisco HQ 11th floor fitness and craft rooms
1155 Market St. San FranciscoCircle up and make a joyous noise! Bring your favorite drum or sound-maker, and we will have others to loan. Everyone will have a chance to share out loud the rhythm of their heart and soul and invite the group to collaborate on creating a bold and bright soundscape forged by the wisdom of community. Following the drum circle, let’s take a break at noon for lunch (bring your own) as we ride the afterglow of drumming together and enjoy some gentle conversation. Then, let’s create mandalas and finish our labyrinths from last month to continue the experience of gentile intention with a quieter vibe.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a lunch. At 2:30, you will leave the Lighthouse with a spring in your step and a spiraling journey in hand.
RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
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!
