LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in December 2023
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Dec 6We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or 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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Dec 6Bay 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 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.
EHC Virtual Campfire (online)EHC Virtual Campfire (online)
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Dec 6These fun-filled evenings will consist of Enchanted Hills Camp updates, songs, alumni check-ins and LightHouse information and resources. All are welcome to join.
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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Tecnologia para Todos (online)
Tecnologia para Todos (online)
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Dec 7Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670
Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Winter ConcertEnchanted Hills Camp Virtual Winter Concert
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Dec 7For the fourth year in a row, alumni staff of Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) wish to show their appreciation for the LightHouse community by hosting a free virtual EHC Alumni holiday concert. These are performers who have served as program staff over the years and will join current LightHouse and EHC staffers to celebrate the spirit of EHC past, present, and future.
This year’s performers are Hanna Clemenson, Christina Daniels, Derek Dittmar, Rachael Grider, Mariana Sandoval and Masceo Williams.
Camp Director, Tony Fletcher says, “When we enter the cold and dark days of late fall and prepare for winter, many of the alumni of EHC truly look forward to any opportunities for us to gather and celebrate one of our favorite locations on earth. One of the special gatherings is the Virtual Holiday Concert. All the performers have deep connections to EHC as staff members, and for many, as former campers. This is a show built around gratitude. This year we focus on saying thank you to the many generous donors that supported Giving Tuesday for the LightHouse’s Little Learners Program that uses Enchanted Hills for a family camp weekend.
“We hope listeners will enjoy not only the music, but also the chance to hear and see the performers that have been their counselors and area leaders at EHC over the years.”
What: EHC Virtual Alumni Holiday Concert
When: Thursday, December 7, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp Facebook page, no Facebook account is necessary to view the live-streamed concert.
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Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo: Session 1 (in-person)
Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo: Session 1 (in-person)
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Dec 9Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo
This program takes place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco.
Experience a moment of inner peace through zazen meditation, savor a bowl of tea, and enjoy a rare glimpse inside the world of a Zen temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo, head of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto, home to the storied paintings featured in The Heart of Zen. This intimate program is your chance to hear directly from Abbot Kobori about the routines and teachings of Zen temple life; to participate as he leads a short session of zazen; and to discover the role of chanoyu (‘the way of tea’) in Zen practice with tea provided by local members of the Urasenke Foundation.
Dec. 9, Session 1: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
10:30 am to 11:00 am: Lecture
11:00 am to 11:30 am: Meditation
11:30 am to 1:00 pm: Tea served in 3 groups (approx. 30 min. per seating)Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo: Session 2 (in-person)Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo: Session 2 (in-person)
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Dec 9Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo
This program takes place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco.
Experience a moment of inner peace through zazen meditation, savor a bowl of tea, and enjoy a rare glimpse inside the world of a Zen temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo, head of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto, home to the storied paintings featured in The Heart of Zen. This intimate program is your chance to hear directly from Abbot Kobori about the routines and teachings of Zen temple life; to participate as he leads a short session of zazen; and to discover the role of chanoyu (‘the way of tea’) in Zen practice with tea provided by local members of the Urasenke Foundation.
Dec. 9, Session 2: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm: Lecture
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Meditation
3:00 pm to 430 pm: Tea served in 3 groups (approx. 30 min. per seating) -
The Art of Zen Lecture and Meditation: Session 1 (in-person)
The Art of Zen Lecture and Meditation: Session 1 (in-person)
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Dec 10This program takes place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco.
Zazen and Lecture on Life in a Zen Temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo
Experience a moment of inner peace through zazen meditation and enjoy a rare glimpse inside the world of a Zen temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo, head of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto, home to the storied paintings featured in The Heart of Zen. This intimate program is your chance to hear directly from Abbot Kobori about the routines and teachings of Zen temple life and to participate as he leads a short session of zazen in Samsung Hall.RSVP online for The Art of Zen Session 1.
About the Speaker:
Kobori Geppo is the current abbot (head monk) of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto. When the abbot visited the Asian Art Museum in 2017, he was impressed by the museum collection and the warm welcome he received; he also experienced a deep sense of compassion for the people he encountered in the surrounding neighborhood. Abbot Kobori decided to foster peace and harmony by sharing two treasured artworks attributed to the 13th-century Chinese painter Muqi — Persimmons and Chestnuts — with the city of San Francisco. Thanks to the abbot’s generosity, the Asian Art Museum was able to partner with Daitokuji Ryokoin and the Kyoto National Museum to present The Heart of Zen, offering audiences outside of Japan a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience these venerated paintings in person.
The Art of Zen Lecture and Meditation: Session 2 (in-person)The Art of Zen Lecture and Meditation: Session 2 (in-person)
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Dec 10This program takes place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco.
Zazen and Lecture on Life in a Zen Temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo
Experience a moment of inner peace through zazen meditation and enjoy a rare glimpse inside the world of a Zen temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo, head of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto, home to the storied paintings featured in The Heart of Zen. This intimate program is your chance to hear directly from Abbot Kobori about the routines and teachings of Zen temple life and to participate as he leads a short session of zazen in Samsung Hall.RSVP online for The Art of Zen Session 2.
About the Speaker:
Kobori Geppo is the current abbot (head monk) of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto. When the abbot visited the Asian Art Museum in 2017, he was impressed by the museum collection and the warm welcome he received; he also experienced a deep sense of compassion for the people he encountered in the surrounding neighborhood. Abbot Kobori decided to foster peace and harmony by sharing two treasured artworks attributed to the 13th-century Chinese painter Muqi — Persimmons and Chestnuts — with the city of San Francisco. Thanks to the abbot’s generosity, the Asian Art Museum was able to partner with Daitokuji Ryokoin and the Kyoto National Museum to present The Heart of Zen, offering audiences outside of Japan a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience these venerated paintings in person.
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National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
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Dec 12The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule:
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter MeetingTo RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375.
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Dec 13We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or 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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Dec 13Bay 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 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Dec 20We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Smuin Ballet’s “The Christmas Ballet” with Audio Description and Haptic Tour (in-person)Smuin Ballet’s “The Christmas Ballet” with Audio Description and Haptic Tour (in-person)
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Dec 20Where: Blue Shield of CA Theater at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts at 700 Howard St. near 3rd St. in San Francisco.
Smuin’s annual holiday extravaganza is back! Celebrate the festive season with a show that’s a little ballet, a little Broadway, and a whole lot of Smuin.
Act 1, “The Classical Christmas,” features a series of short dances to traditional holiday music that show off the classical ballet technique and pointe work of the dancers.
Act 2, “The Cool Christmas,” follows a similar format of short vignettes and is full of campy moments, fun music, and light-hearted pieces.
To purchase tickets, visit: Smuin | Ticket Seating Selection (smuinballet.org)
For more information, to book a spot in a haptic cccess tour, or to reserve a headset please call: 415-912-1899
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Dec 20Bay 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 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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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Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 21 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 22 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 23 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 24 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 25 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 26 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 27 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 28 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 29 -
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)
(All day)
Dec 30
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!
