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Events in November 2022

  • 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.

    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.

     

  • Little Learners Playgroup (online)

    Little Learners Playgroup (online)


    Nov 3

    Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

    For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

    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.

  • 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.

     

  • 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.

     

  • Little Learners Playgroup (online)

    Little Learners Playgroup (online)


    Nov 10

    Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

    For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

    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.

  • Sensing the Seasons at EHC (in-person)

    Sensing the Seasons at EHC (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Our always popular Sensing the Seasons Nature Education retreat returns to Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa. This session is open to blind and low vision high school students and recent high school graduates. This time around, we’ll focus on how fall effects the plants, animals, and landscape of the camp and how we sense these changes.  From our taste, to smell and even how things feel, fall brings many changes to camp. You’ll learn not only how to sense the changes, but also why they happen.

    Cost: $50 for transportation. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program.

    To RSVP, contact Jamey Gump at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372 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.

    YES Weekend Workshop: Accessing Your Advocacy Toolkit (in-person)

    YES Weekend Workshop: Accessing Your Advocacy Toolkit (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Where: Enchanted Hills Camp – 3410  Mount Veeder Rd. Napa, CA 94558

    *Note: Limited transportation from Berkeley to Enchanted Hills Camp is available upon request. Please reach out for more details.*

    LightHouse Transition Programs is excited to announce the return of our YES (Youth Employment Services) in-person workshops! We will be launching the first gathering this November at beautiful Enchanted Hills Camp, where students will have opportunities to learn, meet mentors, and enjoy the surrounding nature with new and old friends.

    Each YES workshop is focused on themes valuable to the college/employment preparedness experience – this month we will be discussing all things advocacy. From practice on how to advocate with professors, employers and the community, to situations that require advocacy, and organizations that can help in these processes, students will finish the weekend with a toolkit of new ideas, understandings, and connections to help in future experiences.

    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.

    Learning Objectives:

    1: Students will hear from professionals and mentors regarding advocacy resources such as blindness organizations and disability student services, and will have opportunities to ask questions and seek advice.

    2: Participants will have opportunities to practice their advocacy skills during a series of interactive activities. They will receive support and advice from peers and mentors as they work towards gaining confidence facing new and unfamiliar situations.

    3: By holding this workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp, students will be able to interact with a variety of blind and low-vision mentors, participate in large group team-building social activities, and hone mobility skills while exploring in a safe and supportive environment.

    4: The over-night nature of the YES workshop provides opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.

    If you are interested in participating in the November YES Weekend Workshop, please: 1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor. The cost for this workshop is $950 and includes all activities, food, and lodging for the weekend.  to discuss workshop attendance and authorization. 2. Confirm attendance with Daisy Soto, Youth Services Coordinator by email at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328 . If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in this workshop, contact dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org. Note, space for this program is limited to 8 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior.

    Please note: Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 plus boosters when applicable is required to join this event.

    RSVP by November 4 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

  • Sensing the Seasons at EHC (in-person)

    Sensing the Seasons at EHC (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Our always popular Sensing the Seasons Nature Education retreat returns to Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa. This session is open to blind and low vision high school students and recent high school graduates. This time around, we’ll focus on how fall effects the plants, animals, and landscape of the camp and how we sense these changes.  From our taste, to smell and even how things feel, fall brings many changes to camp. You’ll learn not only how to sense the changes, but also why they happen.

    Cost: $50 for transportation. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program.

    To RSVP, contact Jamey Gump at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372 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.

    YES Weekend Workshop: Accessing Your Advocacy Toolkit (in-person)

    YES Weekend Workshop: Accessing Your Advocacy Toolkit (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Where: Enchanted Hills Camp – 3410  Mount Veeder Rd. Napa, CA 94558

    *Note: Limited transportation from Berkeley to Enchanted Hills Camp is available upon request. Please reach out for more details.*

    LightHouse Transition Programs is excited to announce the return of our YES (Youth Employment Services) in-person workshops! We will be launching the first gathering this November at beautiful Enchanted Hills Camp, where students will have opportunities to learn, meet mentors, and enjoy the surrounding nature with new and old friends.

    Each YES workshop is focused on themes valuable to the college/employment preparedness experience – this month we will be discussing all things advocacy. From practice on how to advocate with professors, employers and the community, to situations that require advocacy, and organizations that can help in these processes, students will finish the weekend with a toolkit of new ideas, understandings, and connections to help in future experiences.

    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.

    Learning Objectives:

    1: Students will hear from professionals and mentors regarding advocacy resources such as blindness organizations and disability student services, and will have opportunities to ask questions and seek advice.

    2: Participants will have opportunities to practice their advocacy skills during a series of interactive activities. They will receive support and advice from peers and mentors as they work towards gaining confidence facing new and unfamiliar situations.

    3: By holding this workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp, students will be able to interact with a variety of blind and low-vision mentors, participate in large group team-building social activities, and hone mobility skills while exploring in a safe and supportive environment.

    4: The over-night nature of the YES workshop provides opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.

    If you are interested in participating in the November YES Weekend Workshop, please: 1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor. The cost for this workshop is $950 and includes all activities, food, and lodging for the weekend.  to discuss workshop attendance and authorization. 2. Confirm attendance with Daisy Soto, Youth Services Coordinator by email at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328 . If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in this workshop, contact dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org. Note, space for this program is limited to 8 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior.

    Please note: Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 plus boosters when applicable is required to join this event.

    RSVP by November 4 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

  • Sensing the Seasons at EHC (in-person)

    Sensing the Seasons at EHC (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Our always popular Sensing the Seasons Nature Education retreat returns to Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa. This session is open to blind and low vision high school students and recent high school graduates. This time around, we’ll focus on how fall effects the plants, animals, and landscape of the camp and how we sense these changes.  From our taste, to smell and even how things feel, fall brings many changes to camp. You’ll learn not only how to sense the changes, but also why they happen.

    Cost: $50 for transportation. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program.

    To RSVP, contact Jamey Gump at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372 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.

    YES Weekend Workshop: Accessing Your Advocacy Toolkit (in-person)

    YES Weekend Workshop: Accessing Your Advocacy Toolkit (in-person)

    (All day)
    Nov 11 Nov 13

    Where: Enchanted Hills Camp – 3410  Mount Veeder Rd. Napa, CA 94558

    *Note: Limited transportation from Berkeley to Enchanted Hills Camp is available upon request. Please reach out for more details.*

    LightHouse Transition Programs is excited to announce the return of our YES (Youth Employment Services) in-person workshops! We will be launching the first gathering this November at beautiful Enchanted Hills Camp, where students will have opportunities to learn, meet mentors, and enjoy the surrounding nature with new and old friends.

    Each YES workshop is focused on themes valuable to the college/employment preparedness experience – this month we will be discussing all things advocacy. From practice on how to advocate with professors, employers and the community, to situations that require advocacy, and organizations that can help in these processes, students will finish the weekend with a toolkit of new ideas, understandings, and connections to help in future experiences.

    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.

    Learning Objectives:

    1: Students will hear from professionals and mentors regarding advocacy resources such as blindness organizations and disability student services, and will have opportunities to ask questions and seek advice.

    2: Participants will have opportunities to practice their advocacy skills during a series of interactive activities. They will receive support and advice from peers and mentors as they work towards gaining confidence facing new and unfamiliar situations.

    3: By holding this workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp, students will be able to interact with a variety of blind and low-vision mentors, participate in large group team-building social activities, and hone mobility skills while exploring in a safe and supportive environment.

    4: The over-night nature of the YES workshop provides opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.

    If you are interested in participating in the November YES Weekend Workshop, please: 1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor. The cost for this workshop is $950 and includes all activities, food, and lodging for the weekend.  to discuss workshop attendance and authorization. 2. Confirm attendance with Daisy Soto, Youth Services Coordinator by email at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328 . If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in this workshop, contact dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org. Note, space for this program is limited to 8 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior.

    Please note: Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 plus boosters when applicable is required to join this event.

    RSVP by November 4 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

  • College Spaces From Different Places: The Great Debate (online)

    College Spaces From Different Places: The Great Debate (online)


    Nov 15

    Are you a fan of chocolate or vanilla ice cream? Coffee or tea? Come to our November meeting ready to argue your case through a series of thought-provoking and fun topics during our College Spaces debate. We hope you’ll all be able to set those midterms aside for an evening and join us for some hilarious hot takes and intriguing discussions. Remember to RSVP and invite your blind and low-vision undergrad friends!

    College Spaces from Different Places is a peer led student organization which cultivates connections and community for all undergraduate college students. College Spaces from Different Places is a group designed by and for low vision and blind students 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 November 11 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

  • 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.

     

  • Little Learners Playgroup (online)

    Little Learners Playgroup (online)


    Nov 17

    Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

    For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

    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.

  • Polishing in the Park: San Francisco (in-person)

    Polishing in the Park: San Francisco (in-person)


    Nov 19

    Polishing in the Park, a wood polishing club for youth, takes place once a month at different parks around the Bay Area. With each gathering, participants will have time dedicated to updating others about their projects and learning a little about that month’s mentor. Most importantly there will be time to polish with your blind and low vision friends. Students who sign up for the program will receive the basic materials and equipment to get started with wood polishing. Those students who remain active in the program and improve their skills will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones.

    November’s event takes place at the north end of the San Francisco Ferry Building located at 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco.

    RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Light refreshments and polishing supplies will be provided for those students who RSVP by Friday, November 18.

  • 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.

     

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