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, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in May 2022
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| May 1 |
May 2(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. |
May 3(2 events)
10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 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. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – May 3: #GetSocial May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals |
May 4(1 event)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. |
May 5(1 event)
10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 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. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. |
May 6 |
May 7(1 event)
7:00 pm: EHC Virtual CampfireAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire – Join us for Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire! Every first Saturday evening of the month Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, will serve as your host for these fun interactive virtual events. The campfires are designed for all ages and will focus on camp updates, music, laughter and fun. Time: 7 to 9 PM PDT RSVP: Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org |
| May 8 |
May 9(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). |
May 10(3 events)
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. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – May 3: #GetSocial May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (Online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (Online) – The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com. *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse. |
May 11(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). |
May 12(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: We will celebrate the LightHouse's reopening with paper craft and collage projects and prompts inspired by the act of opening. Please reach out to Maia with any questions: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org |
May 13(1 event)
1:00 pm: The Art of Disability Culture (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: The Art of Disability Culture (in-person) – Join us at Ruth’s Table (21st Street and Capp in San Francisco) for a docent led tour of empowered art by artists with disabilities followed by a hands-on art making session. This exhibit boasts accessibility features including print and braille labels along with QR Codes leading you to audio descriptions in the artists’ own voices. No cost. (Optional bring or buy your own lunch meet-up in the garden at noon.) RSVP: Maia Scott at mscott@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7608S. Space is limited, so please RSVP Friday May 6, 2022. |
May 14 |
| May 15 |
May 16(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). |
May 17(2 events)
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. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – May 3: #GetSocial May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals |
May 18(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). 3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park DistrictAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park District – May 16 |
May 19(3 events)
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: We will celebrate the LightHouse's reopening with paper craft and collage projects and prompts inspired by the act of opening. Please reach out to Maia with any questions: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org 5:30 pm: Building a Partnership (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 5:30 pm: Building a Partnership (online) – Do you love someone who is blind or has low vision? Are you at a loss for what to do now? Concerned about their ability to continue living happily and independently? Wondering how they will get around, cook, live alone, and meet their own needs? Unsure of what services exist to support them? Then the LightHouse for the Blind of San Francisco would like to invite you to “Building a Partnership.” In this seminar we will discuss the many ways you can support your loved one throughout their blindness journey. This seminar will take place on Thursday, May 19 on Zoom from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Who is this seminar for?
What Will You Do?:
To RSVP, send an email to Debbie Bacon: DBacon@lightHouse-sf.org 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes Live! (in-person)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes Live! (in-person) – Join us at LightHouse Headquarters at 1155 Market in San Francisco for some light refreshments to celebrate our reconnection while engaging in collaborative conversation about future gatherings of 30% & Growing. Plus, meet the new Adult Program Coordinators Maia Scott and Sabrina Bolus. Must be 21 and older. RSVP by May 12 to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
May 20(1 event)
5:00 pm: Virtual BingoAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 5:00 pm: Virtual Bingo – Please join our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp Assistant Director and Community Service volunteer Annalisa. Come for the bingo excitement, stay for the prize at the end. If you don't have cards, you can order them online at Adaptations.org or by phone at 888-400-8933. A limited supply of accessible bingo cards are also available for free loan by contacting Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7618 where you can also direct your RSVP and request for Zoom access details. |
May 21(1 event)
10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (online) – The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind meets on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All are invited to attend. for more information contact Frank Welte by Email at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com or by phone at 510-541-1442. |
| May 22 |
May 23(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Call with Mike Cole (online) – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). |
May 24(2 events)
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. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – May 3: #GetSocial May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals |
May 25(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). 7:00 pm: EHC Time Capsule (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 7:00 pm: EHC Time Capsule (online) – Please join Enchanted Hills Camp director, Tony Fletcher, and special guest Jorge Ellington, current camper and musician, as they discuss programs, trainings, and fond EHC memories. When: Wednesday, May 25 7 - 8 PM RSVP: Please contact Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org |
May 26(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: We will celebrate the LightHouse's reopening with paper craft and collage projects and prompts inspired by the act of opening. Please reach out to Maia with any questions: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org |
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May 30(1 event)
(All day): Memorial Day - LightHouse ClosedAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. (All day): Memorial Day - LightHouse Closed (All day) LightHouse will be closed for Memorial Day. |
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. |
Jun 1(1 event)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. PST Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22. For more information including dial in details, contact Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. |
Jun 2(1 event)
1:00 pm: Create in CommunityAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Create in Community – 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 3(1 event)
1:00 pm: Meet Me in the KitchenAll students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask at all of our sites. 1:00 pm: Meet Me in the Kitchen – “Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal. Skills You Will Learn Include
Course Schedule
To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org. |
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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.
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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.