LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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EHC Summer Camp 2024 Registration Opens (online)
EHC Summer Camp 2024 Registration Opens (online)
(All day)
Feb 5Mark your calendars – here’s the Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2024 Schedule! Registration opens on February 5, 2024. More details to come soon. Here are the sessions.
- DeafBlind Session: June 9 through June 13
- Little Learners Family Camp: June 14 through June 16
- Staff Training: June 17 through June 22
- Adult Session: June 24 through June 29
- Family Camp I: July 3 through July 6
- Adults with Developmental Disabilities: July 8 through July 13
- Youth Session: July 15 through July 20
- Teen Session: July 15 through July 27
- Family Camp II: July 31 through August 3
- Music Camp: August 5 through August 11
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Feb 7We 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 Ellen Simpson will be leading. 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 online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)
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Feb 7This is a BORP Adaptive Sports program in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Sifu Ralf Somack for this free, 6-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self -defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing.
Gratitude VIBES (online)Gratitude VIBES (online)
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Feb 7Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.
February 7: This Little Light of Mine: bring a non-flammable light source such as a battery-operated candle, lamp, or flashlight.
February 14: Comfort Food for Valentines
February 21: Sounds of Appreciation - Let the melodies of gratitude play!
February 28: The Four Agreements: # 4, “Always Do Your Best”RSVP online to Gratitude VIBES 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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Feb 7Bay 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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Feb 7These 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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Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)
Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)
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Feb 9Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older.
Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android?
The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android.
Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
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- Read mail
- Read a bill
- Read a letter on your own without someone else knowing your business
- Identify what you have in the pantry (is the can beans or dog food?
- Identify what currency you are handing a cashierCathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc.
Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3.
Prerequisites:
- Have Seeing Al app downloaded on iPhone or Android.
- Know how to use Siri and have it set up for iPhone users.
- Have not received a phone stand from Earle Baum Center.
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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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!
