Calendar

Events in August 2020

  • Enchanted HIlls Camp Virtual Campfire: Youth & Their Families

    Enchanted HIlls Camp Virtual Campfire: Youth & Their Families


    Aug 1

    Hosted by Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, to keep the camp spirit alive, youth, ages 20 and and younger, and their families are invited to attend this virtual campfire. A night of entertainment will include: music, special guests, games, stories and activities sure to please.

    To get the info to join the virtual campfire, RSVP to Alyah Thomas at athomas@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7345.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 3

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


    Aug 3

    Yoga: Alignment Flow, Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions. Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification.

    What You Need to Know:
    • Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
    • Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length.
    • Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
    Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky
    PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
    A password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
    • Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

    • Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

    • Class Description--Yoga: Alignment Flow Monday's and Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners.

    • Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket) and 1-2 balls, like tennis balls or lacrosse balls.

    • To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Aug 3

    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 Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

    YES Summer Academy (online)

    YES Summer Academy (online)


    Aug 3

    LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    Connect, Learn, and Grow

    YES Summer Academy Goes Online!

    Youth Employment Series (YES)
    July 6 (Monday) – August 7 (Friday), 2020

    Registrations open until June 12, 2020

    The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Employment Series (YES) is excited to offer a redesigned 2020 Academy for aged between 16 – 24 years youth who are blind or have low vision.

    Despite the many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth will continue to have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable learning experiences. They will have the chance to participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness projects, peer social hours, and mentoring conversations with life-long friends, mentors and supportive LightHouse staff through this groundbreaking program.

    The YES Virtual Summer Academy is a 5-week long interactive experience. Youth will gain first-hand knowledge of building confidence and positive identity, learn collaboration and how to be a "team player”. They will get to know how to identify strengths and interests, as well as acquire a sense of direction through personalized job exploration learning activities.

     

    The program will culminate with youth investigating career interests and equipping themselves with the tools to transition successfully. These include:

    • Career/strength assessment plans
    • Working resume
    • Interview strategies

    Specific days will have a particular focus:

    • Mondays – presenter spotlight and seminars
    • Wednesdays - group-based discussions and weekly community building evening sessions.
    • Fridays - one-on-one coaching sessions

    Students will receive 5-6 hours of direct weekly instruction via Zoom, phone, and email communication, approximately 2 hours per day, 3 days per week; they are also expected to complete application activities and work-based learning projects along with scheduled sessions.

    The YES Summer Academy will encourage students to reflect and apply their learning experience to their lives and be more prepared for future dream opportunities and adulthood.

    To take part in the YES Summer Academy, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy 2020” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete  the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by June 12, 2020.

     

    For professionals looking to fund places for students in the YES Academy Summer Series, please see the below planned learning outcomes:

    1. Job exploration counseling
    2. Counseling on opportunities for exploration and enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary educational programs
    3. Workplace readiness training to develop soft and independent living skills
    4. Critical instruction in self-advocacy refinement and connection to blind and low vision mentors
    5. Work-based learning opportunities via community involvement, and additional emphasis around critical Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) concepts including assistive technology and independent living.

     

    If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328

     

    We look forward to welcoming your students to the LightHouse YES Summer Academy 2020.

    Virtual Yoga with Amber

    Virtual Yoga with Amber


    Aug 3

    Join us every Monday at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual yoga class where Amber will guide you through a full vinyasa flow to keep you healthy and strong. This class is for people who have done yoga before and have a general idea of the basic poses. For call-in details please email Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)


    Aug 3

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)


    Aug 3

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 4

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 5

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Aug 5

    Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual

    Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.

    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.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    YES Summer Academy (online)

    YES Summer Academy (online)


    Aug 5

    LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    Connect, Learn, and Grow

    YES Summer Academy Goes Online!

    Youth Employment Series (YES)
    July 6 (Monday) – August 7 (Friday), 2020

    Registrations open until June 12, 2020

    The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Employment Series (YES) is excited to offer a redesigned 2020 Academy for aged between 16 – 24 years youth who are blind or have low vision.

    Despite the many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth will continue to have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable learning experiences. They will have the chance to participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness projects, peer social hours, and mentoring conversations with life-long friends, mentors and supportive LightHouse staff through this groundbreaking program.

    The YES Virtual Summer Academy is a 5-week long interactive experience. Youth will gain first-hand knowledge of building confidence and positive identity, learn collaboration and how to be a "team player”. They will get to know how to identify strengths and interests, as well as acquire a sense of direction through personalized job exploration learning activities.

     

    The program will culminate with youth investigating career interests and equipping themselves with the tools to transition successfully. These include:

    • Career/strength assessment plans
    • Working resume
    • Interview strategies

    Specific days will have a particular focus:

    • Mondays – presenter spotlight and seminars
    • Wednesdays - group-based discussions and weekly community building evening sessions.
    • Fridays - one-on-one coaching sessions

    Students will receive 5-6 hours of direct weekly instruction via Zoom, phone, and email communication, approximately 2 hours per day, 3 days per week; they are also expected to complete application activities and work-based learning projects along with scheduled sessions.

    The YES Summer Academy will encourage students to reflect and apply their learning experience to their lives and be more prepared for future dream opportunities and adulthood.

    To take part in the YES Summer Academy, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy 2020” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete  the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by June 12, 2020.

     

    For professionals looking to fund places for students in the YES Academy Summer Series, please see the below planned learning outcomes:

    1. Job exploration counseling
    2. Counseling on opportunities for exploration and enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary educational programs
    3. Workplace readiness training to develop soft and independent living skills
    4. Critical instruction in self-advocacy refinement and connection to blind and low vision mentors
    5. Work-based learning opportunities via community involvement, and additional emphasis around critical Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) concepts including assistive technology and independent living.

     

    If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328

     

    We look forward to welcoming your students to the LightHouse YES Summer Academy 2020.

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)


    Aug 5

    Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

    Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

     

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 6

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)


    Aug 6

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)


    Aug 6

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 7

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    YES Summer Academy (online)

    YES Summer Academy (online)


    Aug 7

    LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    Connect, Learn, and Grow

    YES Summer Academy Goes Online!

    Youth Employment Series (YES)
    July 6 (Monday) – August 7 (Friday), 2020

    Registrations open until June 12, 2020

    The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Employment Series (YES) is excited to offer a redesigned 2020 Academy for aged between 16 – 24 years youth who are blind or have low vision.

    Despite the many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth will continue to have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable learning experiences. They will have the chance to participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness projects, peer social hours, and mentoring conversations with life-long friends, mentors and supportive LightHouse staff through this groundbreaking program.

    The YES Virtual Summer Academy is a 5-week long interactive experience. Youth will gain first-hand knowledge of building confidence and positive identity, learn collaboration and how to be a "team player”. They will get to know how to identify strengths and interests, as well as acquire a sense of direction through personalized job exploration learning activities.

     

    The program will culminate with youth investigating career interests and equipping themselves with the tools to transition successfully. These include:

    • Career/strength assessment plans
    • Working resume
    • Interview strategies

    Specific days will have a particular focus:

    • Mondays – presenter spotlight and seminars
    • Wednesdays - group-based discussions and weekly community building evening sessions.
    • Fridays - one-on-one coaching sessions

    Students will receive 5-6 hours of direct weekly instruction via Zoom, phone, and email communication, approximately 2 hours per day, 3 days per week; they are also expected to complete application activities and work-based learning projects along with scheduled sessions.

    The YES Summer Academy will encourage students to reflect and apply their learning experience to their lives and be more prepared for future dream opportunities and adulthood.

    To take part in the YES Summer Academy, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy 2020” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete  the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by June 12, 2020.

     

    For professionals looking to fund places for students in the YES Academy Summer Series, please see the below planned learning outcomes:

    1. Job exploration counseling
    2. Counseling on opportunities for exploration and enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary educational programs
    3. Workplace readiness training to develop soft and independent living skills
    4. Critical instruction in self-advocacy refinement and connection to blind and low vision mentors
    5. Work-based learning opportunities via community involvement, and additional emphasis around critical Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) concepts including assistive technology and independent living.

     

    If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328

     

    We look forward to welcoming your students to the LightHouse YES Summer Academy 2020.

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)


    Aug 7

    Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.

  • EHC Give Back Summer Concert Series: Alumni Showcase Concert

    EHC Give Back Summer Concert Series: Alumni Showcase Concert


    Aug 8

    This week’s Summer Concert Give Back Series, features many Enchanted Hills Camp Enrichment Area Leaders, currently and from the past four years. It will be a two hour concert featuring; Shane Dittmar, Derik Dittmar, Mariana Sandoval-Lintz, Joshua Lintz, Masceo Williams, Daniel Cavazos, Sky Mundell and Paul Day.

    One of the featured performers, Shane Dittmar,  is a musician, educator, and composer. He served for two summers as the Enrichment Area Leader at EHC, which he also attended for 6 years as a camper; graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and now teaches music at the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver, WA, where he lives with his wife, cat, and guide dog.

    Chimehenge is an interactive community musical instrument of epic proportions. Created by the fanciful scientist/designers at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, It is composed of ten-foot tall chimes of various widths suspended on a frame that make musical tones when hit with mallets.

    This interactive, audible sculpture will be installed in a glen in the woods on an offshoot of the main nature trail at Enchanted Hills Camp. Enchanting indeed!

    Help us raise $25,000 for the surfacing, trail extension and installation  of Chimehenge for our blind campers.

    EHC Give Back Summer Concert Series Full Schedule:

    July 31 Phil Madeira. (Singer/ Songwriter)

    Aug 8  EHC Alumni Showcase Concert (Mariana, Fernando, Graham, Daniel Cavazos, Roberto and Bill McCann Maceo)

    Aug 14  Bruce Cockburn (Singer songwriter/ Folk)

    Each event will be curated by an emcee, with a live Q&A.

    Limited edition Enchanted Hills 70th Anniversary hoodies are for sale here.

    Support Enchanted Hills and say Cheers!
    During the month of July, Stardust Winery in Napa will donate 20% of all purchases to LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired's Enchanted Hills Camp, the only camp west of the Mississippi dedicated to blind campers. Enchanted Hills provides a quintessential camp experience for blind youth to explore, thrive, and gain confidence. Unfortunately, the camp was badly damaged by the 2017 fires and is now being rebuilt thanks to contributions from community members like you.
    Enjoy some of Napa’s most magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon and support EHC.

    BUY STARDUST NOW or call (415) 655-7635

    Online through the LightHouse and Enchanted Hills Facebook pages.

    For more information email Andrea Vecchione, avecchione@lighthouse-sf.org

    Enchanted HIlls Camp Virtual Campfire: Alumni Concert for Everyone

    Enchanted HIlls Camp Virtual Campfire: Alumni Concert for Everyone


    Aug 8

    Hosted by Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, to keep the camp spirit alive, everyone is invited to attend this virtual camp alumni concert. This night of entertainment will include: music, special guests, games, stories and activities sure to please.

    To get the info to join the virtual campfire, RSVP to Alyah Thomas at athomas@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7345.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 10

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


    Aug 10

    Yoga: Alignment Flow, Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions. Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification.

    What You Need to Know:
    • Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
    • Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length.
    • Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
    Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky
    PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
    A password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
    • Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

    • Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

    • Class Description--Yoga: Alignment Flow Monday's and Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners.

    • Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket) and 1-2 balls, like tennis balls or lacrosse balls.

    • To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Aug 10

    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 Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

    Virtual Yoga with Amber

    Virtual Yoga with Amber


    Aug 10

    Join us every Monday at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual yoga class where Amber will guide you through a full vinyasa flow to keep you healthy and strong. This class is for people who have done yoga before and have a general idea of the basic poses. For call-in details please email Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)


    Aug 10

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox

    Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox


    Aug 10

    Second Monday of the month: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    This fall, LightHouse’s Youth Program is excited to offer a new series for our youth that are blind or have low vision. In this new monthly series, Lighthouse staff will lead the panel of young blind leaders through a conversation about topics important to the success of youth. Each month will have new mentors sharing their thoughts, stories and advice about that month’s topic. Students that attend will also have ample time to ask questions to that month’s mentors. Topics of our monthly panel will include subjects such as advocacy, career exploration, social interaction, self-determination, accessible technology and recreation and leisure, with a focus on the additional challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us.

    Upcoming Topics

    October 12 - Your Virtual Technology Toolbox

    For our October Monthly Mentor Monday, youth will learn about all sorts of high and low-tech gear that that other blind and low vision youth use to be successful.  Whether it’s a simple slate and stylus or a quick note, the latest braille display, or software that can help you access for class materials or things in other aspects of life.

    November 9: Making connections as a blind or low vision student
    December 14: TBD

    If you have any questions or would like to RSVP to Monthly Mentor Mondays, please contact, Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. RSVP by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each event.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)


    Aug 10

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 11

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

    National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)


    Aug 11

    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:

    5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Connections, a semi-structured time to get to know chapter members
    6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
    6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting

    To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com.

    *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse.

    Read more: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 12

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Aug 12

    Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual

    Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.

    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.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)


    Aug 12

    Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

    Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

     

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 13

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)


    Aug 13

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)

    EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)


    Aug 13

    Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.

    This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.

    You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.

    Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 14

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)


    Aug 14

    Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.

    EHC Give Back Summer Concert Series: Bruce Cockburn (Singer songwriter/ Folk) (online)

    EHC Give Back Summer Concert Series: Bruce Cockburn (Singer songwriter/ Folk) (online)


    Aug 14

    Join us for a Facebook Live concert series with marvelously talented musicians every Friday evening June 12 through August 8 at 5:30 p.m PST. Concerts benefit the life-changing programs of Enchanted Hills Camp and the installation of Chimehenge.

    We are raising money for Chimehenge, an interactive community musical instrument of epic proportions. Created by the fanciful scientist designers at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, ten-foot tall chimes of various widths are suspended on a frame that make musical tones when hit with mallets.
    This interactive, audible sculpture will be installed in a glen in the woods on an offshoot of the main nature trail at Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind. Enchanting indeed!

    Help us raise $25,000 for the surfacing, trail extension and installation of Chimehange for our campers who have low vision and are blind.

    EHC Give Back Summer Concert Series Full Schedule:
    June 12 Graham Norwood (Folk rock, singer/songwriter)
    June 19 Lawrence Brown And the Vitruvian Project (R&B Funk and covers)
    June 26 Mariana Sandoval (Opera)
    July 10 Maceo Williams (Singer songwriter jam/Fireside camp singalong)
    July 17 Christina Jones (Opera singer)
    July 24 Fernando Apan (Classical pianist)
    July 31 Phil Madeira. (Singer/ Songwriter)
    Aug 8 EHC Alumni Showcase Concert (Mariana, Fernando, Graham, Daniel Cavazos, Roberto and Bill McCann Maceo)
    Aug 14 Bruce Cockburn (Singer songwriter/ Folk)

    Each event will be curated by an emcee, with a live Q&A.

    Limited edition Enchanted Hills 70th Anniversary sweatshirts will be for sale at this website.

    Attend the online concerts through the LightHouse Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousesf/

    For info avecchione@lighthouse-sf.org

  • California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter meeting (online)

    California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter meeting (online)


    Aug 15

    The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind invites you to our monthly meeting via Zoom. For more information, contact Frank Welte by Email at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com or by phone at 510-541-1442.

    *Please note, this group is not affiliated with LightHouse.

    Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire: Closing Campire for Everyone

    Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire: Closing Campire for Everyone


    Aug 15

    Hosted by Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, to keep the camp spirit alive, youth, everyone is invited to attend this closing virtual campfire. A night of entertainment will include: music, special guests, games, stories and activities sure to please.

    To get the info to join the virtual campfire, RSVP to Alyah Thomas at athomas@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7345.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 17

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


    Aug 17

    Yoga: Alignment Flow, Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions. Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification.

    What You Need to Know:
    • Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
    • Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length.
    • Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
    Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky
    PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
    A password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
    • Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

    • Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

    • Class Description--Yoga: Alignment Flow Monday's and Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners.

    • Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket) and 1-2 balls, like tennis balls or lacrosse balls.

    • To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Aug 17

    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 Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

    Virtual Yoga with Amber

    Virtual Yoga with Amber


    Aug 17

    Join us every Monday at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual yoga class where Amber will guide you through a full vinyasa flow to keep you healthy and strong. This class is for people who have done yoga before and have a general idea of the basic poses. For call-in details please email Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 18

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 19

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Aug 19

    Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual

    Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.

    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.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)


    Aug 19

    Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

    Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

     

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 20

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    30% & Growing Goes Virtual - Special Guest LightHouse Staffer Sheri Albers

    30% & Growing Goes Virtual - Special Guest LightHouse Staffer Sheri Albers


    Aug 20

    Your virtual happy hour for all things in the world of employment in the blind community arrives again, with special guest star LightHouse Outreach Coordinator Sheri Albers. RSVP to Community Services Administrative Assistant Abigail Decker at ADecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343, email preferred, and please put “30% & Growing RSVP” in the subject line.

    More about 30% & Growing

    30% & Growing is a a monthly virtual Happy Hour to reconnect and share resources and best practices at a time when everyone’s work life is upside down. Are you essential staff? Are you working from home? What resources and strategies have supported you through these rapidly changing times? How can you keep your job search active? What’s keeping your spirits and energy up?

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 21

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)


    Aug 21

    Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.

    Virtual Meditation & Mindfulness

    Virtual Meditation & Mindfulness


    Aug 21

    Click or call in to our virtual Mindfulness & Meditation Class every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 24

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


    Aug 24

    Yoga: Alignment Flow, Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions. Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification.

    What You Need to Know:
    • Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
    • Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length.
    • Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
    Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky
    PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
    A password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
    • Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

    • Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

    • Class Description--Yoga: Alignment Flow Monday's and Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners.

    • Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket) and 1-2 balls, like tennis balls or lacrosse balls.

    • To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Aug 24

    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 Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

    Virtual Yoga with Amber

    Virtual Yoga with Amber


    Aug 24

    Join us every Monday at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual yoga class where Amber will guide you through a full vinyasa flow to keep you healthy and strong. This class is for people who have done yoga before and have a general idea of the basic poses. For call-in details please email Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 25

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 26

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Aug 26

    Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual

    Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.

    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.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)

    Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)


    Aug 26

    Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

    Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

     

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 27

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 28

    August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)

    The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)


    Aug 28

    Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.

    Youth PLUG-In - Zooming Beyond Your Summer: Strategies to Stay Entertained and Motivated

    Youth PLUG-In - Zooming Beyond Your Summer: Strategies to Stay Entertained and Motivated


    Aug 28

    Youth PLUG-In is Back! Zooming Beyond Your Summer: Strategies to Stay Entertained and Motivated Friday, August 28, 2020, from 4:00-6:00 PM

    What: The summer is drawing to a close so what next? Building on the theme of back to school and maintaining motivation, we will reflect on our summer, explore how to stay connected and entertained at home, as well as have an honest discussion around the challenges of staying focused as we prepare for the upcoming semester. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative social where we will use interactive activities to explore the above topics. You will not want to miss the opportunity to obtain and identify the necessary tools you will need for your academic and social wellbeing!

    When: Friday, August 28 from 4:00-6:00 PM PST

    Where: RSVP with your DOR counselor to obtain an authorization.

    For more information, contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-484-8377 or akwong@lighthouse-sf.org by Thursday noon, one day before the session. You will receive the Zoom invitation information on the morning of the Social.

    Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated as we continue to remain at home and practice safe public health guidance. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Youth PLUG-In continues to offer events for transition-age youth from all over to stay involved and increase your (social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills).

    Learn more.

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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