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Events in November 2022

  • Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person)

    Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person)


    Nov 1

    This event takes places at LightHouse headquarters at 1155 Market, San Francisco

    All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot.

    If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

    If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320.

    Appointments are preferred but not required.

    The General Election will include:

    • 7 ballot provisions
    • 7 Ballot Propositions
    • Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
    • U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
    • Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.

    For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Nov 2

    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.

    Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance in San Rafael (in-person)

    Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance in San Rafael (in-person)


    Nov 2

    This event takes places at the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus at 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901.

    All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot.

    If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

    If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320.

    Appointments are preferred but not required.

    The General Election will include:

    • 7 ballot provisions
    • 7 Ballot Propositions
    • Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
    • U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
    • Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.

    For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections

    Gratitude Vibes (online)

    Gratitude Vibes (online)


    Nov 2

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. In this solutions-based support, gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space. Hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Previous sessions included demonstrations of poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. These are followed by individual check-ins.

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

     

  • Meditative Movement (in-person)

    Meditative Movement (in-person)


    Nov 3

    Join us in the fitness room for a merging of meditative processes, breath work, modified yoga, sounding, mantra and structured improvisation prompts to create a gentle body wisdom practice suitable for every body whether you choose to practice from a chair, on a cushion, mat or standing. Wear something comfortable. Shoes are optional.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-290-6242.

    Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse East Bay (in-person)

    Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse East Bay (in-person)


    Nov 3

    This event takes places at LightHouse East Bay at the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703. 

    All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot.

    If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

    If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320.

    Appointments are preferred but not required.

    The General Election will include:

    • 7 ballot provisions
    • 7 Ballot Propositions
    • Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
    • U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
    • Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.

    For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections

  • Gratitude Vibes: Evenings (online)

    Gratitude Vibes: Evenings (online)


    Nov 7

    Gatitude Vibes are solutions-based peer-support groups. In the opening 15 minutes, participants demonstrate and discuss grounding or energizing techniques that lead to gratitude. Previous presentations included poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. This is followed by individual check-ins. Space is limited.

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

     

  • Election Day (in-person)

    Election Day (in-person)


    Nov 8

    Location: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco

    On November 8, there is a general election and LightHouse will be hosting a polling location for any registered San Francisco voters. Complete your ballot at a location you know, we hope to see you vote in person on November 8th!

    The last day to register to vote for the November 8 General Election is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

    All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you’d rather complete the ballot ahead of time and would like to request a volunteer to support, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415 – 694 – 7320.

    The General Election will include:

    • 7 ballot provisions
    • 7 Ballot Propositions
    • Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
    • U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
    • Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.

    For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections

    COVID-19 Bivalent Booster & Flu Shot Clinic (in-person)

    COVID-19 Bivalent Booster & Flu Shot Clinic (in-person)


    Nov 8

    In partnership with The San Francisco Department of Public Health, LightHouse is happy to once again provide a convenient space for the disability community to access Covid-19 boosters and flu shots.

    The clinic takes place at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market St., 10th Floor. Everyone five years of age and older will be eligible to receive a booster if it has been at least three months since their last.

    Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and a component of the Omicron variant to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. For more info, please visit the FDA bivalent booster info page.

    The flu shot will also be available on this day.

    Appointments are not required but you can make one; this will also help expedite the check-in process. If you’d like to make an appointment, please email info@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-431-1481.

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Nov 9

    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.

    Gratitude Vibes (online)

    Gratitude Vibes (online)


    Nov 9

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. In this solutions-based support, gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space. Hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Previous sessions included demonstrations of poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. These are followed by individual check-ins.

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

     

  • Meditative Movement (in-person)

    Meditative Movement (in-person)


    Nov 10

    Join us in the fitness room for a merging of meditative processes, breath work, modified yoga, sounding, mantra and structured improvisation prompts to create a gentle body wisdom practice suitable for every body whether you choose to practice from a chair, on a cushion, mat or standing. Wear something comfortable. Shoes are optional.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-290-6242.

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Nov 16

    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.

    Gratitude Vibes (online)

    Gratitude Vibes (online)


    Nov 16

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. In this solutions-based support, gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space. Hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Previous sessions included demonstrations of poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. These are followed by individual check-ins.

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

     

  • Meditative Movement (in-person)

    Meditative Movement (in-person)


    Nov 17

    Join us in the fitness room for a merging of meditative processes, breath work, modified yoga, sounding, mantra and structured improvisation prompts to create a gentle body wisdom practice suitable for every body whether you choose to practice from a chair, on a cushion, mat or standing. Wear something comfortable. Shoes are optional.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-290-6242.

  • 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.

  • Gratitude Vibes: Evenings (online)

    Gratitude Vibes: Evenings (online)


    Nov 21

    Gatitude Vibes are solutions-based peer-support groups. In the opening 15 minutes, participants demonstrate and discuss grounding or energizing techniques that lead to gratitude. Previous presentations included poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. This is followed by individual check-ins. Space is limited.

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

     

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Nov 23

    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.

    Gratitude Vibes (online)

    Gratitude Vibes (online)


    Nov 23

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. In this solutions-based support, gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space. Hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Previous sessions included demonstrations of poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. These are followed by individual check-ins.

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

     

    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.

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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