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Events in February 2020

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Jan 30(3 events)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 30

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

5:00 pm: Art Opening with Photographer Ted Tahquechi


Jan 30

Join us to welcome our resident artist Ted Tahquechi, blind photographer, as he describes his photography and artistic process. Refreshments to be served. Get a sneak peak at some of his work on our Gallery website and visit the artist website here.

Jan 31(1 event)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

Feb 1(1 event)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

Feb 2(2 events)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

3:00 pm: Super Bowl Watch Party Milestone Meet-Up


Feb 2

Milestone Meet-Up: Super Bowl Watch Party - Niners and Chiefs!

What: Come to a Super Bowl watch party with your LightHouse Community There will be an Audio described pre-game show, commercials and Half Time Show provided by Aira. Wear the gear of your favorite team. It’s a potluck, so please bring your favorite game day foods to share. Chow down on free pizza and drinks (no alcohol please) hosted by the LightHouse Milestone staff.

When: Sunday February 2, 2020. We will begin showing the pre-game ceremony, including the National Anthem sung by Demi Lovato, at 3:00 p.m. sharp! We will end immediately after the Vince Lombardi Trophy is presented to the Super Bowl LIV champions!

Who: Football fanatics, bandwagon fans, casual observers and newbies alike.

Cost: FREE! RSVP by January 30 to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415.694.7335. Please include any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in your RSVP.

The Milestone Meet-Ups are a series of activities aimed to bring LightHouse Blind and Low Vision San Franciscans from Generation Z, Generation X, and Baby Boomers to come together and participate in a series of Meetup's that are active, educational and just plain fun. But wait?! You don't live in SF? Come anyway if you are Gen Z, X or Boomer! Share your experiences, discover commonalities and learn from one another. Not sure what generation you are a part of? Baby Boomers range in age from 55 to 72, Generation X from 42 to 54, and members of Generation Z are 26 and younger.

Feb 3
Feb 4
Feb 5
Feb 6(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Feb 6

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Feb 7(1 event)

4:30 pm: Speed Friending: Milestone Meet-Up


Feb 7

Speed Friending: Milestone Meet-Up

Did you know that on average a person makes 396 friends throughout their entire lifespan but only 1 in 12 friendships last? Join LightHouse for Speed Friending, our first Milestone Meet-Up of 2020! Speed Friending is similar to Speed Dating with one major difference, the goal is not to make romantic connections. Instead Speed Friending is a place to meet new people and develop friendships. The connections that you make at this event could take a variety of shapes. You may find a gym buddy, a book lover, a fellow foodie to explore eateries with, your next BFF, or you may choose not to stay in contact with anyone you meet. The goal of this event is for you to begin to think consciously about building meaningful relationships through participating in activities that will allow you to have deeper conversations and a stronger sense of self-confidence when interacting with others. Since this event has a specific program and flow we request that you arrive on time and commit to stay for the entire event.

Who: Members of the LightHouse community and their guest. The LightHouse community includes; students, staff, volunteers, board members, etc. Each attendee can bring one guest.

What Will You Do?: Begin the evening with light refreshments and a networking mixer. Engage in a unique activity or discussion with each person you meet at the event. Make mutual connections with those you would like to stay in contact with after the event.

When: Friday February 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: LightHouse Headquarters, 1155 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94103

Cost: This event is free for San Francisco residents and $5 for everyone else including guests.

Be sure to wear something comfortable, as you will be moving throughout the event. Also, remember that LightHouse is a fragrance free space so refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes and other scented products.

RSVP by Wednesday February 5 to Abby at adecker@lighthouse-sf.org. If you plan on bringing a guest, please provide their name and e-mail in your RSVP.

The Milestone Meet-Up's are a series of activities aimed to bring Lighthouse Blind and Low Vision San Franciscans from Generation Z, Generation X, and Baby Boomers to come together and participate in a series of Meetups that are active, educational and just plain fun. But wait?! You don't live in SF? Come anyway if you are Gen Z, X or Boomer! Share your experiences, discover commonalities, and learn from one another. Not sure what generation you are a part of? Baby Boomers range in age from 55 to 72, Generation X from 42 to 54, and members of Generation Z are 26 and younger.

Feb 8
Feb 9
Feb 10(1 event)

10:00 am: Hands on Workshop: Forget Me Not @ LightHouse East Bay


Feb 10

Hands On: Forget Me Not
Monday, February 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Who:
Hands on learners who find themselves forgetting appointments and reminders, who are looking for simple solutions for this problem.

What Will You Do?:

  • Explore low tech methods for keeping track of appointments, reminders, to-do lists, phone numbers and other quick notes
  • Use a Microspeak, Pen Friend, or Wilson to create and retrieve a voice memo
  • Go home with a Microspeak Voice Recorder once you are a master of using it
  • Share and discuss other ideas for note-taking

When & Where:
Monday February 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lighthouse East Bay (3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley)
OR
Tuesday February 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at LightHouse Headquarters (1155 Market Street, San Francisco)

No prior knowledge is necessary to attend this free workshop. RSVP by Monday February 3 to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few! Workshops will occur the second Monday and Tuesdays of each month. Monday workshops will be held at the LightHouse East Bay in Berkeley from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. And, Tuesday workshops will be held at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is not necessary to attend both workshops. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend these free workshops.

Feb 11(1 event)

10:00 am: Hands On Workshop: Forget Me Not @ LightHouse SF


Feb 11

Hands On Workshop: Forget Me Not
Tuesday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at LightHouse Headquarters San Francisco

Who:
Hands on learners who find themselves forgetting appointments and reminders, who are looking for simple solutions for this problem.

What Will You Do?:

  • Explore low tech methods for keeping track of appointments, reminders, to-do lists, phone numbers and other quick notes
  • Use a Microspeak, Pen Friend, or Wilson to create and retrieve a voice memo
  • Go home with a Microspeak Voice Recorder once you are a master of using it
  • Share and discuss other ideas for note-taking

When & Where:
Monday February 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lighthouse East Bay (3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley)
OR
Tuesday February 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at LightHouse Headquarters (1155 Market Street, San Francisco)

No prior knowledge is necessary to attend this free workshop. RSVP by Monday February 3 to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few! Workshops will occur the second Monday and Tuesdays of each month. Monday workshops will be held at the LightHouse East Bay in Berkeley from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. And, Tuesday workshops will be held at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is not necessary to attend both workshops. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend these free workshops.

Feb 12
Feb 13(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Feb 13

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Feb 14(1 event)

6:00 pm: A Bachata Valentine's Soiree!


Feb 14

Come and join us for a fun evening of food, chocolate, fun, dancing, mixing, and mingling. Bring your family, friends, loved ones, and potential loved ones for a phenomenal night at the LightHouse Headquarters that you won't forget! We are pulling out all the stops on this event, so its bound to be a huge success. We will even have a Bachata Dance Teacher to give us the basic rundown of Bachata to keep the night groovy! We'll have flowers for you to give your guests, door prizes and lots of other surprises. It's going to be an incredible evening!

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at  asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.415.694.7353

Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 20(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Feb 20

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Feb 21
Feb 22
Feb 23
Feb 24(1 event)

(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life

(All day)
Feb 24 Feb 28

Changing Vision Changing Life, Immersion Training in February, May and October of 2020, the week-long Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training is open for registration. This 6-day/5 night Immersion Training has returned to LightHouse Headquarters in February and Enchanted Hills Retreat Center in Napa in May and October.

What is this Immersion all about? Truly, it is about bringing peers together for learning, support, encouragement and moving forward. Each training brings together over a dozen adults ranging in age from mid-20’s to 90’s from all over northern California and the Central Valley who are new to low vision or blindness and have not had the opportunity to begin to embrace their journey of developing key foundational blind and low vision skills and, become acquainted with the information, resources and vibrant and supportive peer community. Over the past seven years CVCL has provided a venue and opportunity for over 250 students to jump-start the life they want to lead with confidence and competence. Each Immersion Week is purposefully planned for no more than 16 students so that small group learning and personal discovery can take place.

What skills and learning takes place? CVCL is a gateway for understanding the journey of skill and personal development students need to return to work, school and life. While we know that everything cannot be learned in 6-days, CVCL provides each student a full week of ‘learning appetizers which feature developing foundational skills and information in the areas of home management (cooking basics, organization and labeling skills), mobility, access technology, accessing print and most of all, peer support. Over the years we have listened to our students. Many students don’t know what choices they have, but also what decisions and commitments they will need to make as they desire to be successful in work, school and daily life. During the Immersion week we hope to provide each student the choices for jumping on a path to confidence, competence and independence. While gaining basic skills and confidence with changing vision is the overall theme of the week, the experience of coming together with other adults who are low vision or blind to learn or relearn skills, remains the most pivotal impact of the week long experience.

Successful immersion learning is the consequential participation of learning or re-learning skills in everyday-life situations, simply put, learning and thinking by doing. Throughout the week students are introduced to skills, strategies and tools that can transfer from home to school to work, from sun up to sundown. Each day is full. All learning happens in small and large groups from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and for those who want to get started even earlier, every morning starts with Yoga for All Abilities at 7:30am.

The majority of our teachers, facilitators and mentors are blind/low vision, and all have over 10 years personal and/or teaching experience with blindness. Our expectations are that each student has come to immerse themselves in learning new ways to accomplish familiar life activities with like-minded peers. It is an experience which is supportive, motivational, and fun! We are transparent though, the week is very active and can also feel overwhelming, intense and somewhat rigorous, because for many, much of the training and concepts are new. We are there to support you. And throughout the week, ‘time-out’ is provided for students to share their personal experiences with each other, gaining insight, perspective and support for moving forward. This week is for blind and low vision people who want to return to work, school and engage in life. The upcoming CVCL Weeks are developed to give students this focus. Specifically, the March and October CVCL Immersion weeks will be geared to persons who have the goal of employment. While many of the foundational skills will be introduced, students will also have the opportunity to meet students who have been successful in training and securing employment. Our June Immersion, will be open to all adults who are new to blindness and low vision, your goal is simply to want to jump back into life equipped with foundational skills and information!

Here are the upcoming 2019 Changing Vision, Changing Life Immersion dates:

In SF:  February 24 – 28

EHC:  Sunday May 31 – Friday June 5

EHC:  Sunday October 18 – Friday Oct. 23

 

Please note, Sessions will be cancelled if registration falls below 10 students.
What is the fee for the week? The cost for the week is $1300 and $100 for transportation from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael or Eureka. In addition to all of the learning and connection that takes place, the cost includes shared accommodations and three healthy and delicious meals/day. A pre-registration deposit of $100 is due at the time of acceptance to the Immersion Training. This deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is made within 5 days of the start date of training. Limited scholarships will be made available to students who are not consumers with the Department of Rehailitation or the VA and are 55 years and older living in the counties of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and San Mateo.
To Register? All students must complete a Registration Intake and Assessment to ensure this training program is the best fit for your skills and interests.
Questions and Referrals from the California State Department of Rehabilitation or the Veterans Administration can be made directly to one of the staff listed below. We do request that all interested students are in good health and have the overall stamina to participate in full days of training walking throughout our Napa site which includes walking short grades and small hills.
Contact one of our staff in your area to start the registration process:
Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, San Francisco Headquarters: 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker, LightHouse of Marin: 415-258-8496 or jcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org
Janet Pomerantz, Social Worker, LightHouse of the North Coast, Eureka: 707-268-5646 or jpomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org

Feb 25(1 event)

(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life

(All day)
Feb 24 Feb 28

Changing Vision Changing Life, Immersion Training in February, May and October of 2020, the week-long Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training is open for registration. This 6-day/5 night Immersion Training has returned to LightHouse Headquarters in February and Enchanted Hills Retreat Center in Napa in May and October.

What is this Immersion all about? Truly, it is about bringing peers together for learning, support, encouragement and moving forward. Each training brings together over a dozen adults ranging in age from mid-20’s to 90’s from all over northern California and the Central Valley who are new to low vision or blindness and have not had the opportunity to begin to embrace their journey of developing key foundational blind and low vision skills and, become acquainted with the information, resources and vibrant and supportive peer community. Over the past seven years CVCL has provided a venue and opportunity for over 250 students to jump-start the life they want to lead with confidence and competence. Each Immersion Week is purposefully planned for no more than 16 students so that small group learning and personal discovery can take place.

What skills and learning takes place? CVCL is a gateway for understanding the journey of skill and personal development students need to return to work, school and life. While we know that everything cannot be learned in 6-days, CVCL provides each student a full week of ‘learning appetizers which feature developing foundational skills and information in the areas of home management (cooking basics, organization and labeling skills), mobility, access technology, accessing print and most of all, peer support. Over the years we have listened to our students. Many students don’t know what choices they have, but also what decisions and commitments they will need to make as they desire to be successful in work, school and daily life. During the Immersion week we hope to provide each student the choices for jumping on a path to confidence, competence and independence. While gaining basic skills and confidence with changing vision is the overall theme of the week, the experience of coming together with other adults who are low vision or blind to learn or relearn skills, remains the most pivotal impact of the week long experience.

Successful immersion learning is the consequential participation of learning or re-learning skills in everyday-life situations, simply put, learning and thinking by doing. Throughout the week students are introduced to skills, strategies and tools that can transfer from home to school to work, from sun up to sundown. Each day is full. All learning happens in small and large groups from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and for those who want to get started even earlier, every morning starts with Yoga for All Abilities at 7:30am.

The majority of our teachers, facilitators and mentors are blind/low vision, and all have over 10 years personal and/or teaching experience with blindness. Our expectations are that each student has come to immerse themselves in learning new ways to accomplish familiar life activities with like-minded peers. It is an experience which is supportive, motivational, and fun! We are transparent though, the week is very active and can also feel overwhelming, intense and somewhat rigorous, because for many, much of the training and concepts are new. We are there to support you. And throughout the week, ‘time-out’ is provided for students to share their personal experiences with each other, gaining insight, perspective and support for moving forward. This week is for blind and low vision people who want to return to work, school and engage in life. The upcoming CVCL Weeks are developed to give students this focus. Specifically, the March and October CVCL Immersion weeks will be geared to persons who have the goal of employment. While many of the foundational skills will be introduced, students will also have the opportunity to meet students who have been successful in training and securing employment. Our June Immersion, will be open to all adults who are new to blindness and low vision, your goal is simply to want to jump back into life equipped with foundational skills and information!

Here are the upcoming 2019 Changing Vision, Changing Life Immersion dates:

In SF:  February 24 – 28

EHC:  Sunday May 31 – Friday June 5

EHC:  Sunday October 18 – Friday Oct. 23

 

Please note, Sessions will be cancelled if registration falls below 10 students.
What is the fee for the week? The cost for the week is $1300 and $100 for transportation from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael or Eureka. In addition to all of the learning and connection that takes place, the cost includes shared accommodations and three healthy and delicious meals/day. A pre-registration deposit of $100 is due at the time of acceptance to the Immersion Training. This deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is made within 5 days of the start date of training. Limited scholarships will be made available to students who are not consumers with the Department of Rehailitation or the VA and are 55 years and older living in the counties of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and San Mateo.
To Register? All students must complete a Registration Intake and Assessment to ensure this training program is the best fit for your skills and interests.
Questions and Referrals from the California State Department of Rehabilitation or the Veterans Administration can be made directly to one of the staff listed below. We do request that all interested students are in good health and have the overall stamina to participate in full days of training walking throughout our Napa site which includes walking short grades and small hills.
Contact one of our staff in your area to start the registration process:
Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, San Francisco Headquarters: 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker, LightHouse of Marin: 415-258-8496 or jcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org
Janet Pomerantz, Social Worker, LightHouse of the North Coast, Eureka: 707-268-5646 or jpomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org

Feb 26(1 event)

(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life

(All day)
Feb 24 Feb 28

Changing Vision Changing Life, Immersion Training in February, May and October of 2020, the week-long Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training is open for registration. This 6-day/5 night Immersion Training has returned to LightHouse Headquarters in February and Enchanted Hills Retreat Center in Napa in May and October.

What is this Immersion all about? Truly, it is about bringing peers together for learning, support, encouragement and moving forward. Each training brings together over a dozen adults ranging in age from mid-20’s to 90’s from all over northern California and the Central Valley who are new to low vision or blindness and have not had the opportunity to begin to embrace their journey of developing key foundational blind and low vision skills and, become acquainted with the information, resources and vibrant and supportive peer community. Over the past seven years CVCL has provided a venue and opportunity for over 250 students to jump-start the life they want to lead with confidence and competence. Each Immersion Week is purposefully planned for no more than 16 students so that small group learning and personal discovery can take place.

What skills and learning takes place? CVCL is a gateway for understanding the journey of skill and personal development students need to return to work, school and life. While we know that everything cannot be learned in 6-days, CVCL provides each student a full week of ‘learning appetizers which feature developing foundational skills and information in the areas of home management (cooking basics, organization and labeling skills), mobility, access technology, accessing print and most of all, peer support. Over the years we have listened to our students. Many students don’t know what choices they have, but also what decisions and commitments they will need to make as they desire to be successful in work, school and daily life. During the Immersion week we hope to provide each student the choices for jumping on a path to confidence, competence and independence. While gaining basic skills and confidence with changing vision is the overall theme of the week, the experience of coming together with other adults who are low vision or blind to learn or relearn skills, remains the most pivotal impact of the week long experience.

Successful immersion learning is the consequential participation of learning or re-learning skills in everyday-life situations, simply put, learning and thinking by doing. Throughout the week students are introduced to skills, strategies and tools that can transfer from home to school to work, from sun up to sundown. Each day is full. All learning happens in small and large groups from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and for those who want to get started even earlier, every morning starts with Yoga for All Abilities at 7:30am.

The majority of our teachers, facilitators and mentors are blind/low vision, and all have over 10 years personal and/or teaching experience with blindness. Our expectations are that each student has come to immerse themselves in learning new ways to accomplish familiar life activities with like-minded peers. It is an experience which is supportive, motivational, and fun! We are transparent though, the week is very active and can also feel overwhelming, intense and somewhat rigorous, because for many, much of the training and concepts are new. We are there to support you. And throughout the week, ‘time-out’ is provided for students to share their personal experiences with each other, gaining insight, perspective and support for moving forward. This week is for blind and low vision people who want to return to work, school and engage in life. The upcoming CVCL Weeks are developed to give students this focus. Specifically, the March and October CVCL Immersion weeks will be geared to persons who have the goal of employment. While many of the foundational skills will be introduced, students will also have the opportunity to meet students who have been successful in training and securing employment. Our June Immersion, will be open to all adults who are new to blindness and low vision, your goal is simply to want to jump back into life equipped with foundational skills and information!

Here are the upcoming 2019 Changing Vision, Changing Life Immersion dates:

In SF:  February 24 – 28

EHC:  Sunday May 31 – Friday June 5

EHC:  Sunday October 18 – Friday Oct. 23

 

Please note, Sessions will be cancelled if registration falls below 10 students.
What is the fee for the week? The cost for the week is $1300 and $100 for transportation from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael or Eureka. In addition to all of the learning and connection that takes place, the cost includes shared accommodations and three healthy and delicious meals/day. A pre-registration deposit of $100 is due at the time of acceptance to the Immersion Training. This deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is made within 5 days of the start date of training. Limited scholarships will be made available to students who are not consumers with the Department of Rehailitation or the VA and are 55 years and older living in the counties of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and San Mateo.
To Register? All students must complete a Registration Intake and Assessment to ensure this training program is the best fit for your skills and interests.
Questions and Referrals from the California State Department of Rehabilitation or the Veterans Administration can be made directly to one of the staff listed below. We do request that all interested students are in good health and have the overall stamina to participate in full days of training walking throughout our Napa site which includes walking short grades and small hills.
Contact one of our staff in your area to start the registration process:
Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, San Francisco Headquarters: 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker, LightHouse of Marin: 415-258-8496 or jcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org
Janet Pomerantz, Social Worker, LightHouse of the North Coast, Eureka: 707-268-5646 or jpomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org

Feb 27(4 events)

(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life

(All day)
Feb 24 Feb 28

Changing Vision Changing Life, Immersion Training in February, May and October of 2020, the week-long Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training is open for registration. This 6-day/5 night Immersion Training has returned to LightHouse Headquarters in February and Enchanted Hills Retreat Center in Napa in May and October.

What is this Immersion all about? Truly, it is about bringing peers together for learning, support, encouragement and moving forward. Each training brings together over a dozen adults ranging in age from mid-20’s to 90’s from all over northern California and the Central Valley who are new to low vision or blindness and have not had the opportunity to begin to embrace their journey of developing key foundational blind and low vision skills and, become acquainted with the information, resources and vibrant and supportive peer community. Over the past seven years CVCL has provided a venue and opportunity for over 250 students to jump-start the life they want to lead with confidence and competence. Each Immersion Week is purposefully planned for no more than 16 students so that small group learning and personal discovery can take place.

What skills and learning takes place? CVCL is a gateway for understanding the journey of skill and personal development students need to return to work, school and life. While we know that everything cannot be learned in 6-days, CVCL provides each student a full week of ‘learning appetizers which feature developing foundational skills and information in the areas of home management (cooking basics, organization and labeling skills), mobility, access technology, accessing print and most of all, peer support. Over the years we have listened to our students. Many students don’t know what choices they have, but also what decisions and commitments they will need to make as they desire to be successful in work, school and daily life. During the Immersion week we hope to provide each student the choices for jumping on a path to confidence, competence and independence. While gaining basic skills and confidence with changing vision is the overall theme of the week, the experience of coming together with other adults who are low vision or blind to learn or relearn skills, remains the most pivotal impact of the week long experience.

Successful immersion learning is the consequential participation of learning or re-learning skills in everyday-life situations, simply put, learning and thinking by doing. Throughout the week students are introduced to skills, strategies and tools that can transfer from home to school to work, from sun up to sundown. Each day is full. All learning happens in small and large groups from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and for those who want to get started even earlier, every morning starts with Yoga for All Abilities at 7:30am.

The majority of our teachers, facilitators and mentors are blind/low vision, and all have over 10 years personal and/or teaching experience with blindness. Our expectations are that each student has come to immerse themselves in learning new ways to accomplish familiar life activities with like-minded peers. It is an experience which is supportive, motivational, and fun! We are transparent though, the week is very active and can also feel overwhelming, intense and somewhat rigorous, because for many, much of the training and concepts are new. We are there to support you. And throughout the week, ‘time-out’ is provided for students to share their personal experiences with each other, gaining insight, perspective and support for moving forward. This week is for blind and low vision people who want to return to work, school and engage in life. The upcoming CVCL Weeks are developed to give students this focus. Specifically, the March and October CVCL Immersion weeks will be geared to persons who have the goal of employment. While many of the foundational skills will be introduced, students will also have the opportunity to meet students who have been successful in training and securing employment. Our June Immersion, will be open to all adults who are new to blindness and low vision, your goal is simply to want to jump back into life equipped with foundational skills and information!

Here are the upcoming 2019 Changing Vision, Changing Life Immersion dates:

In SF:  February 24 – 28

EHC:  Sunday May 31 – Friday June 5

EHC:  Sunday October 18 – Friday Oct. 23

 

Please note, Sessions will be cancelled if registration falls below 10 students.
What is the fee for the week? The cost for the week is $1300 and $100 for transportation from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael or Eureka. In addition to all of the learning and connection that takes place, the cost includes shared accommodations and three healthy and delicious meals/day. A pre-registration deposit of $100 is due at the time of acceptance to the Immersion Training. This deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is made within 5 days of the start date of training. Limited scholarships will be made available to students who are not consumers with the Department of Rehailitation or the VA and are 55 years and older living in the counties of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and San Mateo.
To Register? All students must complete a Registration Intake and Assessment to ensure this training program is the best fit for your skills and interests.
Questions and Referrals from the California State Department of Rehabilitation or the Veterans Administration can be made directly to one of the staff listed below. We do request that all interested students are in good health and have the overall stamina to participate in full days of training walking throughout our Napa site which includes walking short grades and small hills.
Contact one of our staff in your area to start the registration process:
Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, San Francisco Headquarters: 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker, LightHouse of Marin: 415-258-8496 or jcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org
Janet Pomerantz, Social Worker, LightHouse of the North Coast, Eureka: 707-268-5646 or jpomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org

10:00 am: Knitting


Feb 27

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

1:00 pm: Talk Shopping


Feb 27

Are you looking for an accessible way to buy groceries? Do you want to know what options are out there for purchasing clothing, electronics, and gifts? Do you like to shop? If so, check out our upcoming workshop.

Join us on Thursday, February 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.. We will be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you are checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, this workshop will pique your interest, guaranteed.

An RSVP is required for this workshop to Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or call: 415-694-7312.

This class is free to participants through support from the City of San Francisco's SF Connected program.

5:00 pm: SOLD OUT Audio Described Theater: Hamilton @ the Orpheum


Feb 27

SOLD OUT

Audio Described Theater: Hamilton @ the Orpheum
Includes pre-show haptic tour & dinner reception at venue
Thursday, February 27, 5-10 PM
1192 Market St., San Francisco
$60/ticket/$30 SF Residents

Don't throw away your shot at experiencing the most groundbreaking Broadway musical of the 21st century, including audio description and, thanks to our partnership with Broadway SF, a pre-show haptic tour and a light dinner reception in the Orpheum's Blue Room. Tickets to this award-winning musical are limited and a part of this very special, one-time package brought to you in proud partnership by the LightHouse SF and Broadway SF are limited at the unbelievable price of $60 per ticket. Thanks to generous funding from the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS), San Francisco residents pay just $30 per ticket. Limit 2 tickets per LightHouse community member, LightHouse records must be up to date and payment received to secure your reservation.

Audio description will be provided via the GalaPro app, available for free download on both iPhone and Android platforms. A very limited number of devices are available through the Orpheum for those who do not have a smart phone and must be requested in advance. To join the revolution, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. RSVP's must be received by close of business on Thursday, February 13.

Feb 28(1 event)

(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life

(All day)
Feb 24 Feb 28

Changing Vision Changing Life, Immersion Training in February, May and October of 2020, the week-long Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training is open for registration. This 6-day/5 night Immersion Training has returned to LightHouse Headquarters in February and Enchanted Hills Retreat Center in Napa in May and October.

What is this Immersion all about? Truly, it is about bringing peers together for learning, support, encouragement and moving forward. Each training brings together over a dozen adults ranging in age from mid-20’s to 90’s from all over northern California and the Central Valley who are new to low vision or blindness and have not had the opportunity to begin to embrace their journey of developing key foundational blind and low vision skills and, become acquainted with the information, resources and vibrant and supportive peer community. Over the past seven years CVCL has provided a venue and opportunity for over 250 students to jump-start the life they want to lead with confidence and competence. Each Immersion Week is purposefully planned for no more than 16 students so that small group learning and personal discovery can take place.

What skills and learning takes place? CVCL is a gateway for understanding the journey of skill and personal development students need to return to work, school and life. While we know that everything cannot be learned in 6-days, CVCL provides each student a full week of ‘learning appetizers which feature developing foundational skills and information in the areas of home management (cooking basics, organization and labeling skills), mobility, access technology, accessing print and most of all, peer support. Over the years we have listened to our students. Many students don’t know what choices they have, but also what decisions and commitments they will need to make as they desire to be successful in work, school and daily life. During the Immersion week we hope to provide each student the choices for jumping on a path to confidence, competence and independence. While gaining basic skills and confidence with changing vision is the overall theme of the week, the experience of coming together with other adults who are low vision or blind to learn or relearn skills, remains the most pivotal impact of the week long experience.

Successful immersion learning is the consequential participation of learning or re-learning skills in everyday-life situations, simply put, learning and thinking by doing. Throughout the week students are introduced to skills, strategies and tools that can transfer from home to school to work, from sun up to sundown. Each day is full. All learning happens in small and large groups from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and for those who want to get started even earlier, every morning starts with Yoga for All Abilities at 7:30am.

The majority of our teachers, facilitators and mentors are blind/low vision, and all have over 10 years personal and/or teaching experience with blindness. Our expectations are that each student has come to immerse themselves in learning new ways to accomplish familiar life activities with like-minded peers. It is an experience which is supportive, motivational, and fun! We are transparent though, the week is very active and can also feel overwhelming, intense and somewhat rigorous, because for many, much of the training and concepts are new. We are there to support you. And throughout the week, ‘time-out’ is provided for students to share their personal experiences with each other, gaining insight, perspective and support for moving forward. This week is for blind and low vision people who want to return to work, school and engage in life. The upcoming CVCL Weeks are developed to give students this focus. Specifically, the March and October CVCL Immersion weeks will be geared to persons who have the goal of employment. While many of the foundational skills will be introduced, students will also have the opportunity to meet students who have been successful in training and securing employment. Our June Immersion, will be open to all adults who are new to blindness and low vision, your goal is simply to want to jump back into life equipped with foundational skills and information!

Here are the upcoming 2019 Changing Vision, Changing Life Immersion dates:

In SF:  February 24 – 28

EHC:  Sunday May 31 – Friday June 5

EHC:  Sunday October 18 – Friday Oct. 23

 

Please note, Sessions will be cancelled if registration falls below 10 students.
What is the fee for the week? The cost for the week is $1300 and $100 for transportation from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael or Eureka. In addition to all of the learning and connection that takes place, the cost includes shared accommodations and three healthy and delicious meals/day. A pre-registration deposit of $100 is due at the time of acceptance to the Immersion Training. This deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is made within 5 days of the start date of training. Limited scholarships will be made available to students who are not consumers with the Department of Rehailitation or the VA and are 55 years and older living in the counties of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and San Mateo.
To Register? All students must complete a Registration Intake and Assessment to ensure this training program is the best fit for your skills and interests.
Questions and Referrals from the California State Department of Rehabilitation or the Veterans Administration can be made directly to one of the staff listed below. We do request that all interested students are in good health and have the overall stamina to participate in full days of training walking throughout our Napa site which includes walking short grades and small hills.
Contact one of our staff in your area to start the registration process:
Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor, San Francisco Headquarters: 415-694-7357 or dbacon@lighthouse-sf.org
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker, LightHouse of Marin: 415-258-8496 or jcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org
Janet Pomerantz, Social Worker, LightHouse of the North Coast, Eureka: 707-268-5646 or jpomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org

Feb 29

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!

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