LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in November 2021
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Oct 31
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Nov 1
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Nov 2(2 events)
10:00 am: The Language of Listening10:00 am: The Language of Listening – Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org
2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – Nov 2: What's New With iOS 15 RSVP to What's New With iOS 15 Nov 9: Unpacking PDFs Nov 16: Talk Shopping Nov 23: What's Cooking! Nov 30: No Tech Together |
Nov 3
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Nov 4(1 event)
10:00 am: The Language of Listening10:00 am: The Language of Listening – Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org
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Nov 5
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Nov 6
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Nov 7
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Nov 8
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Nov 9(2 events)
10:00 am: The Language of Listening10:00 am: The Language of Listening – Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org
2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – Nov 2: What's New With iOS 15 RSVP to What's New With iOS 15 Nov 9: Unpacking PDFs Nov 16: Talk Shopping Nov 23: What's Cooking! Nov 30: No Tech Together |
Nov 10
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Nov 11(2 events)
10:00 am: The Language of Listening10:00 am: The Language of Listening – Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org
3:00 pm: So You Think You Want a Guide Dog November 2021 ONLINE3:00 pm: So You Think You Want a Guide Dog November 2021 ONLINE – Are you curious to learn more about guide dogs but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to decide if a guide dog is right for you, what skills you need before applying schools, common misconceptions about guide dogs, how to pick a guide dog school, what to expect during the application process, and how to best prepare for school once you are accepted. Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org by November 5. |
Nov 12
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Nov 13
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Nov 14
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Nov 15
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Nov 16(2 events)
10:00 am: The Language of Listening10:00 am: The Language of Listening – Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org
2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – Nov 2: What's New With iOS 15 RSVP to What's New With iOS 15 Nov 9: Unpacking PDFs Nov 16: Talk Shopping Nov 23: What's Cooking! Nov 30: No Tech Together |
Nov 17(1 event)
3:00 pm: East Bay Regional Park Virtual Event3:00 pm: East Bay Regional Park Virtual Event – Thanks to the generosity of the East Bay Regional Park District, LightHouse students of all ages and from all over have been able to come together monthly virtually to learn something new about the flora and fauna of the Bay Area. If you are blind or low vision and want to learn more about nature, we invite you to join us between 3:00 and 4:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month as our naturalist from the East Bay Regional Park District, Michael, leads us in that month’s nature lesson. The November 17 gathering will have us learning about the Marine Mammals of the Bay Area. If you have any questions or would like access to the zoom link for the East Bay Regional Park Tours series, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 18(1 event)
10:00 am: The Language of Listening10:00 am: The Language of Listening – Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org
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Nov 19
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Nov 20
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Nov 21
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Nov 22
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Nov 23(2 events)
1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic – We are pleased to welcome members of our community, their friends and families and members of the wider community to receive a booster shot on four Tuesdays, from November 23 to December 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. And while you’re there, why not also have your flu shot. Both will be available at our LightHouse 1155 Market Street HQ. You will need to register by phone to have your booster vaccination at the LightHouse location. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling the Vaccine Call Center at 628-652-2700. On that call you will be able to make an appointment for your booster vaccination at the LightHouse site. When you call this number, you will be asked for some basic personal information:
This appointment line is open and staffed from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday thru Friday. Voicemail messages can be left for call back outside of these hours. Please note: If you have not registered by making an appointment through the Vaccine Call Center, you will not be able to get the vaccine at our headquarters. We are only accepting appointments (no drop-ins) at LightHouse. Please note: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary vaccination. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the four clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and up. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse, however staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients:The following recipients of an mRNA primary series may receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or J&J) at least 6 months after completing their primary series. J&J COVID-19 vaccine recipients:
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take. Dates & LocationDates Address Getting to Your AppointmentPlease visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – Nov 2: What's New With iOS 15 RSVP to What's New With iOS 15 Nov 9: Unpacking PDFs Nov 16: Talk Shopping Nov 23: What's Cooking! Nov 30: No Tech Together |
Nov 24
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Nov 25
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Nov 26
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Nov 27
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Nov 28
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Nov 29
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Nov 30(1 event)
1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic1:00 pm: LightHouse COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic – We are pleased to welcome members of our community, their friends and families and members of the wider community to receive a booster shot on four Tuesdays, from November 23 to December 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. And while you’re there, why not also have your flu shot. Both will be available at our LightHouse 1155 Market Street HQ. You will need to register by phone to have your booster vaccination at the LightHouse location. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling the Vaccine Call Center at 628-652-2700. On that call you will be able to make an appointment for your booster vaccination at the LightHouse site. When you call this number, you will be asked for some basic personal information:
This appointment line is open and staffed from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday thru Friday. Voicemail messages can be left for call back outside of these hours. Please note: If you have not registered by making an appointment through the Vaccine Call Center, you will not be able to get the vaccine at our headquarters. We are only accepting appointments (no drop-ins) at LightHouse. Please note: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary vaccination. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the four clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and up. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse, however staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients:The following recipients of an mRNA primary series may receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or J&J) at least 6 months after completing their primary series. J&J COVID-19 vaccine recipients:
You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider if you have questions about which booster vaccine type to take. Dates & LocationDates Address Getting to Your AppointmentPlease visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations. |
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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!