LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Events in March 2023
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Feb 26
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Feb 27(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. |
Feb 28(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: February 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: February 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. February 7: The World of Accessible Reading Winter is the perfect season to curl up with a good book. Whether you like nonfiction or novels, join the access technology team, and we'll discuss the applications and tools you can use to read, as well as what's new in the world of accessible reading. RSVP online for The World of Accessible Reading or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. February 14: Exploring eReaders The National Library Service has developed digital Braille EReaders for use by library patrons, and these are now available in the state of California. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss and explore these devices. Braille-readers and book-lovers won't want to miss this one! RSVP online for Exploring eReaders or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. February 28: Virtual Meeting Platforms Join the Access Technology team as we explore and discuss the accessibility and usability of popular meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. RSVP online for Virtual Meeting Platforms or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 1(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual) – 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. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. March’s theme is: Welcome Spring! March 1: Spring Music RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. |
Mar 2(2 events)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. 2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online) – Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos! Para registrarse, contacten a Jeffrey Colon JColon@lighthouse-sf.or o 415-694-7323. 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. |
Mar 3(3 events)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop (in-person) (All day) When: Friday March 3 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, March 5 at noon Where: LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters at 1155 Market Street in San Francisco Who: Blind and low-vision students between the ages of 16 and 22 How do blind and low vision students access reading materials for both work and leisure? How does accessing reading materials tie into pre-employment preparedness skillsets? Join us this March for a workshop focused on all things literacy. Students who attend will not only gain resources and knowledge through exciting group activities, but will have the opportunity to assist with this year’s Northern California Braille Challenge, happening that weekend at LightHouse Headquarters. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals. Objectives:
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the March YES Weekend Workshop, please:
YES programs are, and will continue to be, in strict accordance with local, state and Center for Disease Control recommendations and guidelines. 5:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online)5:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online) – These fun-filled evenings will consist of all your favorite real campfire traditions, including camp’s traditional opening campfire ceremony rituals, special guest performances, and singalongs. Campfire attendees will also be informed of rebuild updates and all other camp related program offerings. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at Amartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. 8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm., where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. Now that we’ve watched all that we could from the world of Daredevil, our club will be switching things up and will start watching the new series, Wednesday, in early February. For those unfamiliar with the show, check out the trailer. ***Parents Please Note*** Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 14. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. Read the Parent Guide for Wednesday. Who: teens and young adults who are blind or are low vision What: Wednesday with the Reel Escape Audio Description Club via Zoom When: Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program If you are interested in signing up or have any questions about the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Mar 4(1 event)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop (in-person) (All day) When: Friday March 3 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, March 5 at noon Where: LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters at 1155 Market Street in San Francisco Who: Blind and low-vision students between the ages of 16 and 22 How do blind and low vision students access reading materials for both work and leisure? How does accessing reading materials tie into pre-employment preparedness skillsets? Join us this March for a workshop focused on all things literacy. Students who attend will not only gain resources and knowledge through exciting group activities, but will have the opportunity to assist with this year’s Northern California Braille Challenge, happening that weekend at LightHouse Headquarters. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals. Objectives:
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the March YES Weekend Workshop, please:
YES programs are, and will continue to be, in strict accordance with local, state and Center for Disease Control recommendations and guidelines. |
Mar 5(1 event)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop (in-person) (All day) When: Friday March 3 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, March 5 at noon Where: LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters at 1155 Market Street in San Francisco Who: Blind and low-vision students between the ages of 16 and 22 How do blind and low vision students access reading materials for both work and leisure? How does accessing reading materials tie into pre-employment preparedness skillsets? Join us this March for a workshop focused on all things literacy. Students who attend will not only gain resources and knowledge through exciting group activities, but will have the opportunity to assist with this year’s Northern California Braille Challenge, happening that weekend at LightHouse Headquarters. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals. Objectives:
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the March YES Weekend Workshop, please:
YES programs are, and will continue to be, in strict accordance with local, state and Center for Disease Control recommendations and guidelines. |
Mar 6(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. |
Mar 7(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 7: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum RSVP online for Open Forum or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 21: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 8(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual) – 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. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. March’s theme is: Welcome Spring! March 1: Spring Music RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. |
Mar 9(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. |
Mar 10(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm., where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. Now that we’ve watched all that we could from the world of Daredevil, our club will be switching things up and will start watching the new series, Wednesday, in early February. For those unfamiliar with the show, check out the trailer. ***Parents Please Note*** Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 14. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. Read the Parent Guide for Wednesday. Who: teens and young adults who are blind or are low vision What: Wednesday with the Reel Escape Audio Description Club via Zoom When: Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program If you are interested in signing up or have any questions about the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Mar 11(1 event)
11:00 am: College Spaces From Different Places (in-person)11:00 am: College Spaces From Different Places (in-person) – Where: We will be meeting in San Francisco at LightHouse Headquarters by 11:00 pm, and plan to return by 4:00 pm. San Francisco is filled with interesting spaces to explore, and this March we’re inviting all College Spaces members to join us for a day in Chinatown. Cool shops and great food are only some of the things that await us, and we are excited to explore this part of the city with you all! Remember to bring your Clipper cards, money for any shopping and food you might want, and meet us at LightHouse Headquarters by 11:00 am. College Spaces from Different Places is a peer-led student organization which cultivates connections and community for all undergraduate college students. This group is designed by and for students who are blind and who have low vision to have fun, build community, and share in our struggles and accomplishments. Many undergrads are currently missing out on forming social connections on their own college campus. Therefore, joining College Spaces from Different Places will give you an opportunity to come together with others from across the state. Leave your books and syllabi behind and join us! RSVP by March 9 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7328. You may also contact Daisy with any questions. |
Mar 12
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Mar 13(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. |
Mar 14(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 7: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum RSVP online for Open Forum or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 21: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 15(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual) – 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. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. March’s theme is: Welcome Spring! March 1: Spring Music RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. |
Mar 16(2 events)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. 2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online) – Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos! Para registrarse, contacten a Jeffrey Colon JColon@lighthouse-sf.or o 415-694-7323. 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. |
Mar 17(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm., where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. Now that we’ve watched all that we could from the world of Daredevil, our club will be switching things up and will start watching the new series, Wednesday, in early February. For those unfamiliar with the show, check out the trailer. ***Parents Please Note*** Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 14. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. Read the Parent Guide for Wednesday. Who: teens and young adults who are blind or are low vision What: Wednesday with the Reel Escape Audio Description Club via Zoom When: Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program If you are interested in signing up or have any questions about the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
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Mar 20(2 events)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. 3:30 pm: SFMTA Collaborates on San Francisco Active Communities Plan (online)3:30 pm: SFMTA Collaborates on San Francisco Active Communities Plan (online) – The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is seeking input and feedback from LightHouse community members on how biking, scooting and rolling should develop in San Francisco, and how these modes of transit can be an asset to people with disabilities. This online forum will be facilitated by Christopher Kidd, Transportation Planner of Complete Streets, and other members of SFMTA and is part of the San Francisco Active Communities Plan which seeks to expand transit options in a way that benefits underserved populations. Learn more about the SFMTA Active Communities Plan. To receive the Zoom link, please RSVP to Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Specialist, at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331 |
Mar 21(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 7: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum RSVP online for Open Forum or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 21: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 22(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual) – 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. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. March’s theme is: Welcome Spring! March 1: Spring Music RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. 2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online)2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online) – Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Specialist Sheri Albers 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. RSVP to Sheri Albers at SAlbers@LightHouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331. |
Mar 23(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. |
Mar 24(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm., where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. Now that we’ve watched all that we could from the world of Daredevil, our club will be switching things up and will start watching the new series, Wednesday, in early February. For those unfamiliar with the show, check out the trailer. ***Parents Please Note*** Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 14. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. Read the Parent Guide for Wednesday. Who: teens and young adults who are blind or are low vision What: Wednesday with the Reel Escape Audio Description Club via Zoom When: Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program If you are interested in signing up or have any questions about the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
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Mar 27(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – Appointments for the 2023 Tax Season are full. If you do not currently have an appointment and wish to be placed on the waiting list, you may call and leave your full name and phone number at 415 – 694 – 7648. There is no guarantee that we will be able to schedule you. If you would like to find other free tax filing services, we recommend looking at:
While AARP’s Tax Season will close on April 13, the deadline to file both federal and state taxes has been extended to October 15, 2023. If You have an appointmentIf you have questions, please call 415 – 694 - 7648 Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. |
Mar 28(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 7: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum RSVP online for Open Forum or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 21: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 29(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual) – 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. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. March’s theme is: Welcome Spring! March 1: Spring Music RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. |
Mar 30(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – Appointments for the 2023 Tax Season are full. If you do not currently have an appointment and wish to be placed on the waiting list, you may call and leave your full name and phone number at 415 – 694 – 7648. There is no guarantee that we will be able to schedule you. If you would like to find other free tax filing services, we recommend looking at:
While AARP’s Tax Season will close on April 13, the deadline to file both federal and state taxes has been extended to October 15, 2023. If You have an appointmentIf you have questions, please call 415 – 694 - 7648 Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. |
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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!