Events in June 2019
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Milestone Meetup: 2019 Annual Sea Kayaking Overnight trip to Angel Island with ETC
Milestone Meetup: 2019 Annual Sea Kayaking Overnight trip to Angel Island with ETC
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Jun 1 – Jun 2During the first weekend of June the LightHouse is excited to have our Milestone Meetup series join our ever-popular Sea Kayaking Trip with our friends from Environmental Travel Companions (ETC) for an overnight kayaking adventure to Angel Island. Individuals ages 14 and up who are blind or have low vision are sure to make friends and enjoy the beauty of Angel Island and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our adventure will depart from LightHouse Headquarters at 7:30 a.m. sharp Saturday, June 1 for Schoonmaker Point Marina in Sausalito where we will meet our ETC Guides before the Kayaking trip to Angel Island. We will then spend the night in historic Civil War era buildings located in Angel Island State Park. Sunday we will pack up and make the return trip to LightHouse via Sausalito.
For more information about the ETC Sea Kayaking Program please click here.
Who: Youth and Adults that are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: LightHouse weekend Sea Kayaking adventure with friends from ETC
When: Depart 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1 and return 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2
Cost: The cost of the trip is $150.00 per student and includes overnight accommodations, food, kayak equipment and round trip transportation. Please note: thanks to grants from the City of San Francisco we can offer a 50% discount for those that live in San Francisco.
RSVP: Please note, limited space is available and students must submit payment plus ALL necessary paperwork before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed. The deadline to sign up for this trip is Friday, May 24.If you are interested in signing up for this trip or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org
Read more: Milestone Meetup: 2019 Annual Sea Kayaking Overnight trip to Angel Island with ETC
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Milestone Meetup: 2019 Annual Sea Kayaking Overnight trip to Angel Island with ETC
Milestone Meetup: 2019 Annual Sea Kayaking Overnight trip to Angel Island with ETC
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Jun 1 – Jun 2During the first weekend of June the LightHouse is excited to have our Milestone Meetup series join our ever-popular Sea Kayaking Trip with our friends from Environmental Travel Companions (ETC) for an overnight kayaking adventure to Angel Island. Individuals ages 14 and up who are blind or have low vision are sure to make friends and enjoy the beauty of Angel Island and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our adventure will depart from LightHouse Headquarters at 7:30 a.m. sharp Saturday, June 1 for Schoonmaker Point Marina in Sausalito where we will meet our ETC Guides before the Kayaking trip to Angel Island. We will then spend the night in historic Civil War era buildings located in Angel Island State Park. Sunday we will pack up and make the return trip to LightHouse via Sausalito.
For more information about the ETC Sea Kayaking Program please click here.
Who: Youth and Adults that are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: LightHouse weekend Sea Kayaking adventure with friends from ETC
When: Depart 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1 and return 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2
Cost: The cost of the trip is $150.00 per student and includes overnight accommodations, food, kayak equipment and round trip transportation. Please note: thanks to grants from the City of San Francisco we can offer a 50% discount for those that live in San Francisco.
RSVP: Please note, limited space is available and students must submit payment plus ALL necessary paperwork before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed. The deadline to sign up for this trip is Friday, May 24.If you are interested in signing up for this trip or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org
Read more: Milestone Meetup: 2019 Annual Sea Kayaking Overnight trip to Angel Island with ETC
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Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
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Jun 5If you or someone you know has, or is at risk for, pre-diabetes or Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, then this workshop is for you! You will learn about nutrition, physical activity, medications, stress management, and other tools to help you manage or lower your risk for Diabetes. This is a six-week course beginning on Wednesday, May 1st. The class will be every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. for six weeks. You must attend four out of six classes to receive your certificate of completion. RSVP is required. Please contact Amber Sherrard for questions at (415)-694-7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org
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Try it Workshop: Pole Dance
Try it Workshop: Pole Dance
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Jun 8Pole Dance combines strength, flexibility, athleticism, poise, and dance all into one confidence boosting activity. If you've ever wanted to try Pole Dance, this workshop is for you! We are looking for a small group of blind and visually impaired adults to attend a private class at San Francisco Pole and Dance where you will learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and supportive environment. This class is open to everyone, all genders are welcome. Please RSVP right away by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353. Space is very limited.
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Lightening Nutrition Counseling
Lightening Nutrition Counseling
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Jun 21Enjoy a fifteen-minute one-on-one nutrition counseling session with Alicia Conner who is a visually impaired, Registered Dietitian and excited to provide her services to the LightHouse community. You will leave your session with practical steps to take that will leave you feeling healthier and closer to your goals. Alicia is hoping to offer sessions every third Friday of each month between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., so check the calendar and stay tuned. Sessions are free and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each session requires an RSVP, call or email to Amber Sherrard at (415)-694-7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org
Check out a video from Alicia’s YouTube Channel here:
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Build Your Own at Home Workout Routine
Build Your Own at Home Workout Routine
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Jun 22If you are feeling a little stuck and need a boost in your workout routine and need some help from a certified personal trainer, we got you covered. In this two-hour session, you will learn from Fitness SF personal trainer, Miguel Cavazos, how to create your own at home, full-body workout routine to help you get leaner and stronger. You will learn the proper form for various exercises and leave knowing exactly what to do at home to stay fit and fierce. RSVP by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at (415)-694-7353 or asherrard@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.
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!
