Calendar

LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 for an agency-wide all-staff event.

Events in September 2024

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Sep 1
Sep 2
Sep 3(3 events)

9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 3

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Exercise with Denise or volunteers: 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.

The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom.

RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 .

11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Sep 3

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work 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.

RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832.

2:00 pm: Find Your Balance Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 3

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Focuses on body awareness and activity to increase balance. Discussion of fear of falling and home safety.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Sep 4(4 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


Sep 4

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.

10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (hybrid)


Sep 4

The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision.

Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in an in-person course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments.

The in-person course a LightHouse Headquarters at 1155 Market Street once a week for three weeks, with a morning and an afternoon class with a one hour lunch break in between. The classes are taught by two Certified Low Vision Therapists, a Low Vision Optometrist, a Social Worker, a Braille Teacher, an Adult Programs Manager, and an Accessible Technology Specialist. Included in the course: a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, and one or two individualized lessons for a total of eight lessons.

It is a comprehensive skills training course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the low vision skills classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants are eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy lesson or two.

The low vision skills course dates are:

August 21 through 28: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment by Zoom video or telephone call; one-time assessment to be scheduled directly with participant

Note: For the in-person classes, there are two classes per day. 

Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Wednesday, September 4 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class Support time available between Weeks 1 and 2

Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Wednesday, September 11 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class Support time available between Weeks 2 and 3

Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, September 18 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Lunch provided by LightHouse at noon
Class Support time available between Week 3 and individualized lesson/s.

By October 31: Individualized follow-up low vision skills lesson/s tailored to the unique needs of each participant at the Lighthouse San Francisco Headquarters.

If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral.

Please contact Esmerelda Soto at 415-694-7323 or by email at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any questions and planning for a LH Services Orientation and Assessment day. All interested parties need to have a Low Vision Evaluation completed within one year prior to the start of any low vision course. If the course registration is full, any appropriate Low Vision course referrals will then be placed on our waitlist for the next available class (dates TBA).

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)


Sep 4

Gratitude-VIBES is evolving! Our Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions will now take place twice a month. These sessions remain a space for student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers that uplift and connect us all.

September 4: LightHouse student Dorothy D. shares the story of her writing through two original poems, including “Sweet Saturday Morning.”

September 18: Music Appreciation: Share the Joy. Bring a song  that fills you with joy and tell us why it resonates with you.

RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)


Sep 4

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 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

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.

Sep 5(1 event)

11:00 am: EBC Vision Group (hybrid)


Sep 5

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

In this low vision and blindness support group, we come together to share our experiences, socialize, have discussions, hear guest speakers and become part of our blindness community.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Sep 6
Sep 7(2 events)

9:30 am: SF Achilles Chapter Regular Guided Endurance Workouts (in-person)


Sep 7

Join the SF chapter of Achilles in regular guided endurance workouts - whether you prefer to run, walk, or roll!

Achilles Overview: Achilles International is a global organization operating in 18 countries, including several US chapters. Its goal is to empower people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.

Welcoming Athletes and Guides: Achilles welcomes people of all ages living with a disability to join us for a run, walk or roll. Membership is free!

SF Chapter: Holds inclusive workouts where everyone is welcome to be paired with a volunteer guide, or chart their own course. Also supports athletes in endurance races, including the SF Marathon.

How to join: Email Achilles at achillessfbayarea@gmail.com to join and learn more about when and where we will be hosting Achilles workouts! Typically they are held at 9:30 AM on the first and third Saturday of each month at Judah & Great Highway. Please email to confirm.
Contact us: Email: achillessfbayarea@gmail.com, Instagram: @achillessfbayarea

2:00 pm: Hands On Mapping: An Introduction to Tactile Cartography (in-person)


Sep 7

Maps deepen understanding, broaden perspectives, and encourage engagement with our world. However, people who are blind or visually impaired do not have equal access to maps that the sighted population often takes for granted. As one of the few places in the world—and one of the best—producing high-quality tactile maps, the MAD Lab is dedicated to turning inaccessible experiences into inclusive ones.

Join the Media and Accessible Design Lab (MAD Lab) for “Hands On Mapping: An Introduction to Tactile Cartography” on Saturday, September 7, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1155 Market St, 10th floor, San Francisco.

Getting to 1155 Market Street.

We will introduce how blind people use tactile maps. This event is for all: sighted and blind audiences alike – no prior experience necessary. Whether you are new to tactile cartography or already familiar, you will be warmly welcomed, educated, and thoroughly engaged!

Featuring speaker Dr. Joshua Miele in conversation with Dr. Yue-Ting Siu (CATT-NW Program Coordinator, WSSB) and Chancey Fleet (Assistive Technology Coordinator, Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, NYPL), along with a variety of breakout sessions that lead you through the landscape of tactile maps, including:

  • Event ProgramFeaturing speaker Dr. Joshua Miele in conversation with Dr. Yue-Ting Siu (CATT-NW Program Coordinator, WSSB) and Chancey Fleet (Assistive Technology Coordinator, Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, NYPL), along with a variety of breakout sessions that lead you through the landscape of tactile maps, including:
    • How to Read Tactile Maps by Touch –  facilitated by Chancey Fleet and Marco Salsiccia
    • Designing Maps Using Nonvisual Tools –  facilitated by Naomi Rosenberg
    • Making a Tactile Map of San Francisco – facilitated by Jerry Kuns and Frank Welte
    • TMAP (Tactile Maps Automated Production), a tool for creating tactile street maps –  facilitated by Greg Kehret, Mike May and Eleanor Mayes
    • Viewing MAD Lab work and taking a tour of the MAD Lab print shop  – facilitated by Ben Einstein

Food and drink will be served. Entrance is complimentary.

Register for Hands On Mapping by August 30 (space is limited).
Direct link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2024MADLab/event/register/.

Please forward on to anyone who you think might be interested.

RSVP to Hands On Mapping.

Sep 8
Sep 9(1 event)

9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 9

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Sep 10(2 events)

9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 10

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Exercise with Denise or volunteers: 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.

The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom.

RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 .

11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Sep 10

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work 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.

RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832.

Sep 11(3 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


Sep 11

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.

10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (hybrid)


Sep 11

The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision.

Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in an in-person course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments.

The in-person course a LightHouse Headquarters at 1155 Market Street once a week for three weeks, with a morning and an afternoon class with a one hour lunch break in between. The classes are taught by two Certified Low Vision Therapists, a Low Vision Optometrist, a Social Worker, a Braille Teacher, an Adult Programs Manager, and an Accessible Technology Specialist. Included in the course: a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, and one or two individualized lessons for a total of eight lessons.

It is a comprehensive skills training course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the low vision skills classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants are eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy lesson or two.

The low vision skills course dates are:

August 21 through 28: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment by Zoom video or telephone call; one-time assessment to be scheduled directly with participant

Note: For the in-person classes, there are two classes per day. 

Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Wednesday, September 4 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class Support time available between Weeks 1 and 2

Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Wednesday, September 11 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class Support time available between Weeks 2 and 3

Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, September 18 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Lunch provided by LightHouse at noon
Class Support time available between Week 3 and individualized lesson/s.

By October 31: Individualized follow-up low vision skills lesson/s tailored to the unique needs of each participant at the Lighthouse San Francisco Headquarters.

If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral.

Please contact Esmerelda Soto at 415-694-7323 or by email at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any questions and planning for a LH Services Orientation and Assessment day. All interested parties need to have a Low Vision Evaluation completed within one year prior to the start of any low vision course. If the course registration is full, any appropriate Low Vision course referrals will then be placed on our waitlist for the next available class (dates TBA).

7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)


Sep 11

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 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

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.

Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16(1 event)

9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 16

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Sep 17(3 events)

9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 17

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Exercise with Denise or volunteers: 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.

The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom.

RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 .

11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Sep 17

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work 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.

RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832.

2:00 pm: Find Your Balance Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 17

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Focuses on body awareness and activity to increase balance. Discussion of fear of falling and home safety.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Sep 18(5 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


Sep 18

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.

10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (hybrid)


Sep 18

The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision.

Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in an in-person course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments.

The in-person course a LightHouse Headquarters at 1155 Market Street once a week for three weeks, with a morning and an afternoon class with a one hour lunch break in between. The classes are taught by two Certified Low Vision Therapists, a Low Vision Optometrist, a Social Worker, a Braille Teacher, an Adult Programs Manager, and an Accessible Technology Specialist. Included in the course: a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, and one or two individualized lessons for a total of eight lessons.

It is a comprehensive skills training course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the low vision skills classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants are eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy lesson or two.

The low vision skills course dates are:

August 21 through 28: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment by Zoom video or telephone call; one-time assessment to be scheduled directly with participant

Note: For the in-person classes, there are two classes per day. 

Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Wednesday, September 4 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class Support time available between Weeks 1 and 2

Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Wednesday, September 11 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class Support time available between Weeks 2 and 3

Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, September 18 (in-person at LightHouse HQ)
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Lunch provided by LightHouse at noon
Class Support time available between Week 3 and individualized lesson/s.

By October 31: Individualized follow-up low vision skills lesson/s tailored to the unique needs of each participant at the Lighthouse San Francisco Headquarters.

If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral.

Please contact Esmerelda Soto at 415-694-7323 or by email at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any questions and planning for a LH Services Orientation and Assessment day. All interested parties need to have a Low Vision Evaluation completed within one year prior to the start of any low vision course. If the course registration is full, any appropriate Low Vision course referrals will then be placed on our waitlist for the next available class (dates TBA).

12:00 pm: So You Think You Want a Guide Dog (hybrid)


Sep 18

“I need a guide dog! Or do I?” Have you been considering applying for a guide dog and are curious to learn more but don't know where to start? Will daily travel with a guide dog be easier? Are there things you need to know in order to prepare for the application process? Join Orientation and Mobility Specialist Mollie Tunks and Independent Living Skills Specialist Bobbi Pompey for "So You Think You Want a Guide Dog?" on Wednesday September 18th, 2024, from 12PM to 2PM. This workshop covers details to help you decide if a guide dog might be a good fit for you or not.

Topics include:
• Common misconceptions about guide dogs
• Tips on how to decide if the guide dog lifestyle is right for you
• Skills you need before applying to guide dog school
• Details to consider about a prospective guide dog school
• What to expect during the application process
• And how to prepare for school once you are accepted

Please RSVP to Mollie Tunks at MTunks@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7656 by Wednesday September 11. This workshop will be held in person at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Fransisco at 1155 Market Street with a zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person. If you can’t make this workshop, please contact Mollie Tunks to get signed up for future workshops.

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)


Sep 18

Gratitude-VIBES is evolving! Our Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions will now take place twice a month. These sessions remain a space for student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers that uplift and connect us all.

September 4: LightHouse student Dorothy D. shares the story of her writing through two original poems, including “Sweet Saturday Morning.”

September 18: Music Appreciation: Share the Joy. Bring a song  that fills you with joy and tell us why it resonates with you.

RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)


Sep 18

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 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

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.

Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23(1 event)

9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 23

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Sep 24(2 events)

9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 24

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Exercise with Denise or volunteers: 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.

The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom.

RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 .

11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Sep 24

Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work 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.

RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832.

Sep 25(3 events)

(All day): Annual All-Staff Event (LightHouse Closed)

(All day)
Sep 25

LightHouse for the Blind will be closed on September 25 as the day will be used for an agency-wide annual all-staff event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to conduct any LightHouse business on another day. Thank you from the LightHouse team.

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


Sep 25

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.

7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)


Sep 25

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 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

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.

Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30(1 event)

9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Sep 30

In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged.

RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.

Oct 1
Oct 2(2 events)

10:00 am: Changing Vision Changing Life at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Oct 2

Earle Baum Center
4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa

The Changing Vision Changing Life (CVCL) in-person class at Earle Baum Center provides comprehensive information about living with vision loss, while also providing the opportunity to meet others experiencing the same thing. A family member, caregiver, or close friend is also welcome to attend the class, to obtain a greater understanding and be part of the support team. Come to this class and get started. Open the door to your new life!

This is a four-week course that will meet once per week, starting at 10:00 am at 2:00 pm. with two 5 minute breaks and one 20 minute break for lunch. The class is geared for both individuals who are experiencing recent vision loss as well as those who desire a review of information. Each week covers an overview of different topics related to the services, equipment, and adaptive methods for a greater sense of independence. Topics include: transportation and travel skills, managing home life with methods for reading, pouring liquids, and use of adaptive technology, social-recreational programs and equipment, and much more.

All students participating in this class must have completed a new student orientation and baseline assessments. If you have not completed these steps, please call us at 415-694-7323. If you have completed both requirements, please email Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org to RSVP.

7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)


Oct 2

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 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

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.

Oct 3
Oct 4
Oct 5(1 event)

(All day): White Cane Day Celebration

(All day)
Oct 5

To the left, flyer features white text on a dark gray background that reads “White Cane Day/ Saturday Oct. 5 / Join us for a march across the Golden Gate Bridge. RSVP & details to come!” To the right is a photo of a parent and child holding hands and walking across the Golden Gate Bridge— the child is using a white cane

SAVE THE DATE - WHITE CANE DAY!

2024 White Cane Day Celebration and march across the Golden Gate Bridge!

Saturday, October 5, 2024

After such an incredible success and historic White Cane Day march last October, we are at it again in 2024! March with friends from LightHouse and the blind and low vision communities as we come together to traverse the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in celebration of White Cane Day, symbolizing the strength and determination of those who navigate the world with the support of white canes and dog guides. It's not just a march; it's a journey towards inclusion, awareness, and support for the blind and low vision community. Please save the date, mark your calendars, and tell your friends to stay tuned for more details on this empowering event!

 

RSVPs are now open! Complete the registration form here.

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!

SDS safety dataClick here for our cleaning product safety data sheets (SDS) and ingredient information.

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