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The week's events

  • The Language of Listening

    The Language of Listening


    Nov 16

    Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills.

    Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones.

    Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time

    To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org

     

    Tech Together Online

    Tech Together Online


    Nov 16

    Nov 2: What's New With iOS 15
    With a new iOS version comes new features and changes to the iOS experience, but what does this mean for access technology users? What is a focus mode? What are VoiceOver quick settings? What are the bugs or fixes you should know about before or after updating your phone? We'll discuss the ups and the downs of iOS 15 and share are tips and tricks.

    RSVP to What's New With iOS 15

    Nov 9: Unpacking PDFs
    PDF, or Portable Document Format files are some of the most commonly used types of documents. If you're an access technology user, they just might be your most common source of techno-stress! We'll discuss strategies and techniques for reading PDF files, from the fully accessible to the completely inaccessible.

    RSVP to Uploading PDFs

    Nov 16: Talk Shopping
    We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence.

    RSVP to Talk Shopping

    Nov 23: What's Cooking!
    'Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays.

    RSVP to What's Cooking

    Nov 30: No Tech Together

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Nov 17

    Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual

    Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.

    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.

    East Bay Regional Park Virtual Event

    East Bay Regional Park Virtual Event


    Nov 17

    Thanks to the generosity of the East Bay Regional Park District, LightHouse students of all ages and from all over have been able to come together monthly virtually to learn something new about the flora and fauna of the Bay Area. If you are blind or low vision and want to learn more about nature, we invite you to join us between 3:00 and 4:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month as our naturalist from the East Bay Regional Park District, Michael, leads us in that month’s nature lesson. The November 17 gathering will have us learning about the Marine Mammals of the Bay Area. If you have any questions or would like access to the zoom link for the East Bay Regional Park Tours series, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.

    EHC Time Capsule

    EHC Time Capsule


    Nov 17

    Enchanted Hills Camp invites you to join Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, as he interviews Tom Dana and his experiences as a camper at Enchanted Hills Camp in the 1950's.

    When: Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Pacific Time

    RSVP: Please contact Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org 

  • The Language of Listening

    The Language of Listening


    Nov 18

    Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills.

    Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones.

    Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time

    To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org

     

  • Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: EHC’s Fall Virtual Nature Experience

    Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: EHC’s Fall Virtual Nature Experience


    Nov 19

    The days are getting shorter and colder, and we all are eager for the change in season to bring us much needed rain. As we all experience the fall from our own homes, we invite you to join us on zoom for another Sensing the Seasons program as we dive deeper into the water cycle of EHC and how that effects the many Trees and Birds we all love. The series of zoom based meetings will be taking place Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th. In addition to our nature lessons, we will take time to host a audio described virtual camp hike with the sights and sounds of EHC that will likely include some exciting updates on the rebuild of camp.

    Our virtual fall themed nature program has been in part organized by legend, Dr Hoby Wedler, who has hosted or been part of many EHC STEM programs for youth in the past. Hoby and some of his naturalist friends will be joining the conversation to help us learn more about the science of EHC and help us all gain a deeper connection to nature. Those LightHouse students that are interested in joining us and that sign-up by Friday, November 12th will get a package in the mail filled with some program supplies and nature artifacts from camp that can help enhance your program experience.

    Who: LightHouse or EHC students of ALL ages
    What: Virtual Enchanted Hills Nature Education Program
    When: Friday, November 19th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 20th from 10:00 – 12:00 noon and 4:00 – 6:00 pm
    Where: from the safety of your home via Zoom meeting
    RSVP: Contact Jamey Gump at 415-694-7372 or by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org.Those who sign up before Friday, November 12th will receive a package in the mail with program supplies from EHC.

    If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for the fall Sensing the Seasons on Zoom, please contact Jamey Gump at 415-694-7372 or by email youth@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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