We have resumed select face-to-face services for students by appointment and virtual classes continue to be offered. If you would like to discuss face-to-face services, please get in touch with your current LightHouse contact. All other inquiries can be emailed to info@lighthouse-sf.org or give us a call at 415-431-1481.
All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites.
LightHouse will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Events in June 2022
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| May 29 | May 30 |
May 31(2 events)
10:00 am: Your Personal Safety Workshop (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 10:00 am: Your Personal Safety Workshop (online) – LightHouse for the Blind and STRIVE4You have teamed up again to present a panel of experts to answer your questions about personal safety. Please join Katt Jones, George Freeman, Amy Wilson, Rich Warner, and Christy Jones on Tuesday May 31 from 10am to noon Pacific Time. This session will be all about answering your most dire safety questions to prepare you for feeling confident in the community. In preparation for this event, we are asking that you send your questions to kjones@lighthouse-sf.org. We want to know what safety issues are on your mind whether it is about products you would like to use or techniques you are curious about. This workshop is all about you. This workshop will be recorded and available to watch afterwards. To RSVP please contact Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org. 12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online) – Collaborate with new Adult Program Coordinators Maia Scott and Sabrina Bolus to answer some important questions about your past, current and future interests. What are your favorite LightHouse programs? What would you like more of? How can we continue to improve? This is a four-session forum that includes self-reflection, brainstorming, and program building. To RSVP please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
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Jun 7(1 event)
7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 8 |
Jun 9(1 event)
1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: Beat the heat and visit HQ to learn a perfect project for those hot summer daze. Slow Stitching is a meditative process that is all about being in the moment as you assemble an assortment of meaningful fabric colors, textures and shapes that make you feel contented, both in their symbolism and their handling as you stitch them onto your creation. We will have open eye needles, threads and an assortment of repurposed fabrics to choose from and you are also welcome to bring in your own favorite sewing tools and fabrics. If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. |
Jun 10(1 event)
11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person) – To kick off San Francisco's Pride celebration, let's do lunch in the Castro and take in the scene afterward! We will meet at LightHouse HQ with your Clipper card and some cash, and we will head down to Muni for a short ride to our destination, Orphan Andy's, a diner located at the corner of Castro and Market, just across the street from the Muni station. Time and interest pending, we can even visit Cliff's Hardware, one of the coolest stores of its kind where you can find curiosities amidst the regular necessities. Send your RSVPs to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 9. |
Jun 11 |
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Jun 14(1 event)
7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 15 |
Jun 16(1 event)
1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: Beat the heat and visit HQ to learn a perfect project for those hot summer daze. Slow Stitching is a meditative process that is all about being in the moment as you assemble an assortment of meaningful fabric colors, textures and shapes that make you feel contented, both in their symbolism and their handling as you stitch them onto your creation. We will have open eye needles, threads and an assortment of repurposed fabrics to choose from and you are also welcome to bring in your own favorite sewing tools and fabrics. If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. |
Jun 17(1 event)
10:00 am: Farmers Market Friday (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 10:00 am: Farmers Market Friday (in-person) – There's nothing like the smell of fresh fruits and vegetables converging with the aroma of baked goods and a hint of salty sea water. The Farmer's market at the Ferry building showcases a wide variety of produce and locally sourced edibles and artisan goods. It's definitely a treat for the senses. Bring your reusable bags and shopping list to partake of all the offerings. Volunteers will accompany us to describe offerings as we enjoy the fresh air and fresh produce. Please RSVP to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. Please Note: To request a volunteer to accompany you through the farmer's market, please RSVP no later than Friday, June 10. |
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Jun 21(1 event)
7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 22(2 events)
2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online) – Pull up a comfy chair and join me in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but did not know who to talk to? LightHouse in San Francisco may have the solutions you have been looking for. This is a safe place to bring the questions that you have been wanting to ask. As always, Raqi from the Adaptations Store will be on hand to let us know what is new in the world of low vision and blindness products from the Adaptations Store. To RSVP, contact Sheri Albers at 415-694-7331, or email salbers@lighthouse-sf.org. 7:00 pm: Panel Discussion: My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 7:00 pm: Panel Discussion: My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place (online) – My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place In a 2020 interview, Meredith Talusan said, "you know you can't do anything else you're capable of if you let the world define your normalcy, so when it tries to mark you as deviant, you fight back with your mind, your most flexible body part." Join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a discussion based on Meredith Talusan's article, "My Very Special Abilities: How My Disability Made Me Flexible." Panel members will discuss their experiences as Blind and Visually Impaired People in the LGBTQ+ community. This panel discussion follows a three-week book study of Talusan's book, Fairest: A Memoir. Register, receive the event link and submit questions for the panelists. Please RSVP to sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org |
Jun 23(1 event)
1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: Beat the heat and visit HQ to learn a perfect project for those hot summer daze. Slow Stitching is a meditative process that is all about being in the moment as you assemble an assortment of meaningful fabric colors, textures and shapes that make you feel contented, both in their symbolism and their handling as you stitch them onto your creation. We will have open eye needles, threads and an assortment of repurposed fabrics to choose from and you are also welcome to bring in your own favorite sewing tools and fabrics. If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. |
Jun 24 | Jun 25 |
Jun 26(1 event)
9:00 am: San Francisco Pride Parade 2022 (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:00 am: San Francisco Pride Parade 2022 (in-person) – We are honored to extend an invitation to all LGBTQ+ community members, their families, friends, and allies, as we march in the 52nd annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26, 2022! We will proudly commemorate LGBTQ+ heritage, as well as raise awareness for the needs of LGBTQ+ people with disabilities. If you need more information about the San Francisco Pride 2022 event, please contact Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator, at salbers@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7331. For the Registration Form to join LightHouse for Pride, click here. |
Jun 27 | Jun 28 | Jun 29 |
Jun 30(1 event)
1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: Beat the heat and visit HQ to learn a perfect project for those hot summer daze. Slow Stitching is a meditative process that is all about being in the moment as you assemble an assortment of meaningful fabric colors, textures and shapes that make you feel contented, both in their symbolism and their handling as you stitch them onto your creation. We will have open eye needles, threads and an assortment of repurposed fabrics to choose from and you are also welcome to bring in your own favorite sewing tools and fabrics. If you have any questions, please contact Maia at Mscott@gighthouse-sf.org. |
Jul 1 | Jul 2 |
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.