Calendar

Events in December 2020

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Dec 2

    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.

  • Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire

    Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire


    Dec 5

    Join a fun-filled evening that will consist of all your favorite real campfire traditions, including camp’s traditional opening campfire ceremony rituals, special guest performances, and singalongs. Campfire attendees will also be informed of rebuild updates and all other camp related program offerings.
    Registration by Friday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m.

    For a Zoom link to the virtual campfire, please email
    Alyah Thomas ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7345.

    Fall Campfire Series

    Saturday, October 3, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    Saturday, November 7, 7:00 to  9:00 p.m.
    Saturday, December 5, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  • The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Dec 7

    What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness.

    For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

  • National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

    National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)


    Dec 8

    The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule:

    5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Connections, a semi-structured time to get to know chapter members
    6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
    6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting

    To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com.

    *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse.

    Read more: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Dec 9

    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.

  • Enchanted Hills Camp: Alumni Holiday Concert

    Enchanted Hills Camp: Alumni Holiday Concert


    Dec 11

    Join us on Facebook LIVE for an evening of music as we celebrate Enchanted Hills Camp Alumni for the annual holiday concert.

    For more information on this event please contact ehc@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Dec 14

    What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness.

    For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

  • TMAP - Building Environmental Literacy at a Distance

    TMAP - Building Environmental Literacy at a Distance


    Dec 15

    LightHouse's MAD Lab and Orientation & Mobility Specialists team up for "TMAP - Building Environmental Literacy at a Distance" a webinar demonstrating how to supplement O&M instruction using TMAP tactile street maps. This is presented as part of the Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association (SOMA) online O&M Conference.

    When? Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:40 to 11:10 a.m. PST and a second repeat presentation from 11:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. PST.

    To attend this presentation, you can register at: https://somaconference.org/sreg2020.html

    TMAP - Building Environmental Literacy at a Distance

    TMAP - Building Environmental Literacy at a Distance


    Dec 15

    LightHouse's MAD Lab and Orientation & Mobility Specialists team up for "TMAP - Building Environmental Literacy at a Distance" a webinar demonstrating how to supplement O&M instruction using TMAP tactile street maps. This is presented as part of the Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association (SOMA) online O&M Conference.

    When? Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:40 to 11:10 a.m. PST and a second repeat presentation from 11:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. PST.

    To attend this presentation, you can register at: https://somaconference.org/sreg2020.html

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Dec 16

    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.

  • 30% & Snowing Goes Virtual: See Ya Later, 2020

    30% & Snowing Goes Virtual: See Ya Later, 2020


    Dec 17

    Your go-to network of blind worker bees is back—join your 30% crew for this important virtual Happy Hour to reconnect and share resources and best practices at a time when everyone’s work life is upside down. Are you essential staff? Are you working from home? What resources and strategies have supported you through these rapidly changing times? How can you keep your job search active? What’s keeping your spirits and energy up?

    30% & Snowing Goes Virtual: See Ya Later, 2020
    Thursday, December 17, 6-8 PM PST
    Congratulations, the finish line for 2020 is in sight, and while the fallout from this year will undoubtedly follow us for some time to come, at least we can turn the calendar page on the irony of a year jam-packed with vision metaphors and record low levels of actual clarity. We’ll welcome work wins and share our employment intentions for the year ahead. To RSVP and receive Zoom access information, contact Adult Program Manager Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    For Zoom access info, RSVP to Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org  or 415-694-7316, then grab a bite to eat, your favorite beverage, and join the virtual networking party.

  • California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter meeting (online)

    California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter meeting (online)


    Dec 19

    The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind invites you to our monthly meeting via Zoom. For more information, contact Frank Welte by Email at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com or by phone at 510-541-1442.

    *Please note, this group is not affiliated with LightHouse.

  • The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Dec 21

    What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness.

    For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Dec 23

    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.

  • The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Dec 28

    What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness.

    For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Dec 30

    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.

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