Calendar

Events in November 2022

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Nov 3

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This November, we will sculpt with air dry clay, creating works that celebrate both form and function, possibly suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Nov 10

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This November, we will sculpt with air dry clay, creating works that celebrate both form and function, possibly suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

    Asian Art Museum Descriptive Tour and Performance (in-person)

    Asian Art Museum Descriptive Tour and Performance (in-person)


    Nov 10

    The Asian Art Museum has invited us to experience another fabulous collection of happenings, starting with a descriptive tour and a bit of art making followed by some social time and refreshment and concluding with a performance fusing classical and hip hop together.

    The exhibit we will visit sounds enticing: Into View: Bernice Bing celebrates the museum’s acquisition of 20 paintings and works on paper that shine a light on an important local Asian American artist who has only recently gained broad recognition for her achievements. These works reveal the evolution of Bing’s remarkable practice, from paintings of the 1950s and 1960s that straddle Abstract Expressionism and figuration to work from the 1980s and 1990s that explores a synthesis of Zen calligraphy and Western abstraction.

    The group performing later in the evening is bound to delight Ensemble Mik Nawooj’s Hip-Hop Orchestra samples from across classical genres, sharing original music in an underground party setting like the New York scene that birthed hip-hop.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)

    Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Are you a blind or low vision adult who loves to write? Then why not share your weekend and your story with other storytellers. Write about a challenge you’ve faced and how facing that challenge transformed you. Discover your own determination and confidence. People who are confident in themselves are better equipped to help others.

    This workshop takes places at LightHouse's Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa.

    Cost: $200 for the weekend. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 no later than November 4.

    Transportation 

    Round-trip transportation to EHC will be provided from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. The shuttle to EHC departs at 1:00 pm on November 11 and returns to Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 pm on November 13.

    Introductory Tactile Map Workshop (in-person)

    Introductory Tactile Map Workshop (in-person)


    Nov 11

    LightHouse’s Rehabilitation Services and Media and Accessible Design departments are teaming up to present this free course on learning to read tactile maps.

    This course is made possible thanks to a grant from the Federal Transportation Administration.

    Prerequisites:

    • You must be an intermediate Braille reader
    • You must be aged 16 or up

    In addition to the training, each student will take home free TMAPs of their residential area, one of the LightHouse San Francisco area at 1155 Market, as well as a tactile map of the Civic Center BART Station.

    LightHouse Braille Instructor, Divina Carlson, and Senior Accessible Media and Braille Specialist, Frank Welte, along with tactile map aficionado, Jerry Kuns, will be facilitating this introductory training in the practical use of TMAP, tactile maps and tactile BART maps for Bay Area travelers. It must be noted that Jerry states he isn’t happier than when he has a good cappuccino in one hand and a tactile map in the other!

    What will you learn?

    • Discover the value of tactile maps
    • Developing systematic strategies in your approach to exploration of tactile maps
    • Gaining deeper understanding of what a tactile map presents such as: symbols, line types, labels and distance, direction and environmental features.
    • Tactile discrimination techniques for map reading
    • Greater orientation to new environments
    • How could you have lived without tactile maps? How do I order more maps?

    Come join us in learning the language of tactile maps. To attend, please contact Briana Kusuma, at BKusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335 no later than Friday, November 9. In your email, please provide Briana your full name, phone number and your residential address, so that we can produce your home map prior to the training.

    Space is limited to 20 participants. Orientation & Mobility students may attend with their teachers. Because this is in-person, we are requesting that you provide proof of vaccination upon entry and wear a mask during the training.

     

     

     

  • Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)

    Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Are you a blind or low vision adult who loves to write? Then why not share your weekend and your story with other storytellers. Write about a challenge you’ve faced and how facing that challenge transformed you. Discover your own determination and confidence. People who are confident in themselves are better equipped to help others.

    This workshop takes places at LightHouse's Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa.

    Cost: $200 for the weekend. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 no later than November 4.

    Transportation 

    Round-trip transportation to EHC will be provided from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. The shuttle to EHC departs at 1:00 pm on November 11 and returns to Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 pm on November 13.

  • Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)

    Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Are you a blind or low vision adult who loves to write? Then why not share your weekend and your story with other storytellers. Write about a challenge you’ve faced and how facing that challenge transformed you. Discover your own determination and confidence. People who are confident in themselves are better equipped to help others.

    This workshop takes places at LightHouse's Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa.

    Cost: $200 for the weekend. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 no later than November 4.

    Transportation 

    Round-trip transportation to EHC will be provided from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. The shuttle to EHC departs at 1:00 pm on November 11 and returns to Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 pm on November 13.

  • Voices: Discuss Adult Programs at LightHouse (online)

    Voices: Discuss Adult Programs at LightHouse (online)


    Nov 14

    Do you want a voice in adult programming LightHouse? Join us as we plan and discuss upcoming events.

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

  • LightHouse Plays Goalball (in-person)

    LightHouse Plays Goalball (in-person)


    Nov 16

    Goalball is a game created for blind veterans. In a goalball match, participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal.

    Bay Area Outreach goalball practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The goalball practice is designed for all ages and experience levels and is free-of-charge. If you do not have your own Goalball equipment, we can provide you with elbow pads, knee pads, as well as eye shades.

    For this outing, we will meet at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market and head over to the gym in Berkeley as a group. The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. in Berkeley.

    Please note: Proof of full vaccination is required.

    Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Nov 17

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This November, we will sculpt with air dry clay, creating works that celebrate both form and function, possibly suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Spanish Audio-Description Club (online)/Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)

    Spanish Audio-Description Club (online)/Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)


    Nov 18

    Looking for something new to do on Friday nights? We’re excited to announce a the return of the Spanish audio described movie club for  teens and young adults. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just want to brush up on some Spanish skills and connect with friends over an action-packed movie, or show we hope you’ll join us every third Friday of the month at 8:00 PM!

    This month we will be watching the next episode of Hawkeye, one of the latest Marvel series releases!

    Friday, November 18, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    RSVP by November 17 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328

    Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español

    Cuando:  Noviembre 18, 2022 8:00 – 10:00 P.M.

    Quién: jóvenes ciegos y de baja vista.

    RSVP: Para registrarse, contacten a Daisy Soto dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org o 415-694-7328

    Buscando algo nuevo que hacer los viernes por la tarde? Estamos muy emocionados en presentar el regreso de nuestro programa para jóvenes, una reunión para mirar películas y series con audio descripción en español! No importa si son fluidos en español, o si simplemente quieren practicar el idioma un poco más conviviendo con amigos y mirando una nueva película. Espero que todos nos puedan acompañar para Este programa, cada tercer Viernes del mes a las 8:00 PM.

    Este mes miraremos el siguiente capítulo de Hawkeye,  una de las nuevas aventuras de Marvel.

  • dark/lessons/rupture - Audio Described & haptic dance performance (in-person)

    dark/lessons/rupture - Audio Described & haptic dance performance (in-person)


    Nov 19

    This evening of work features preview excerpts from three new works by Jess Curtis, and Beyond Gravity artists Silk Worm, and jose e. abad. One work of note features LH student, Tiffany Taylor and other blind artists:

    Into The Dark, a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addresses the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light.

    This haptic experience starts at 7:00pm, an hour prior to show time. It takes place at CounterPulse located on Ohlone territory at 80 Turk Street. Tickets are sliding scale from $10 to $50 and you can choose your level when you reserve your tickets at https://counterpulse.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F4y00000ZTfuKEAT. CounterPulse also has a "No one turned away for lack of funds" policy. If you want to reserve headsets for audio description and / or sign up for the haptic tour, email info@counterpulse.org.

    Please let Maia Scott know that you are attending: mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608

  • Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility for Independent Travel (online)

    Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility for Independent Travel (online)


    Nov 21

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for 1:1 services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    This course runs Mondays & Wednesdays November 21, 23, 28, & 30 and December 5, 7, 12 & 14, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

    RSVP by November 11 to Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7375 or Jennifer Hey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7376.

  • Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility for Independent Travel (online)

    Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility for Independent Travel (online)


    Nov 23

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for 1:1 services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    This course runs Mondays & Wednesdays November 21, 23, 28, & 30 and December 5, 7, 12 & 14, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

    RSVP by November 11 to Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7375 or Jennifer Hey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7376.

    Meet You At The House (online)

    Meet You At The House (online)


    Nov 23

    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.

    To RSVP, contact Sheri Albers at 415-694-7331, or email salbers@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person)

    Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person)


    Nov 27

    Discover the sport of rock-climbing with the always fun and supportive volunteers of ParaCliffHangers. There is no better way to get moving and stay active, than hanging off the side of a rock wall. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is needed. Equipment can be rented upon arriving for $5.

    We will be meeting at Lighthouse HQ at 11:00 am the day of and heading over on BART as a group. The event starts at noon.

    The cost is $10.

    Location: Pacific Pipe, 2140 Mandela Parkway, Oakland

    RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.

  • Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility for Independent Travel (online)

    Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility for Independent Travel (online)


    Nov 28

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for 1:1 services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    This course runs Mondays & Wednesdays November 21, 23, 28, & 30 and December 5, 7, 12 & 14, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

    RSVP by November 11 to Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7375 or Jennifer Hey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7376.

  • Book Discussion: There Plant Eyes with author Leona Godin (online)

    Book Discussion: There Plant Eyes with author Leona Godin (online)


    Nov 29

    The LightHouse will host author M. Leona Godin at our November 29th online discussion of Godin’s non-fiction book, There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness

    From Homer to Helen Keller, from Dune to Stevie Wonder, from the invention of Braille to the science of echolocation, M. Leona Godin explores the fascinating history of blindness, interweaving it with her own story of gradually losing her sight. There Plant Eyes probes the ways in which blindness has shaped our ocularcentric culture, challenging deeply ingrained ideas about what it means to be “blind.” For millennia, blindness has been used to signify such things as thoughtlessness (“blind faith”), irrationality (“blind rage”), and unconsciousness (“blind evolution”). But at the same time, blind people have been othered as the recipients of special powers as compensation for lost sight (from the poetic gifts of John Milton to the heightened senses of the comic book hero Daredevil). “[A] thought-provoking mixture of criticism, memoir, and advocacy.” —The New Yorker

    Leona Godin is a writer, performer, and educator who is blind. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times; Playboy; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Catapult, where she writes the column, “A Blind Writer’s Notebook.” She was a 2019 Logan Nonfiction Fellow and has written and produced two theatrical productions: The Star of Happiness, based on Helen Keller’s time performing on vaudeville, and The Spectator & the Blind Man, about the invention of Braille.

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

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.

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