Calendar

LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

The week's events

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Mar 3
Mar 4(1 event)

9:00 am: Introduction to Mind/Body Meditation at Earle Baum Center (online)


Mar 4

Discussion of types of meditation practices and guided meditation. Facilitators are Patricia Jefferson and Mini Sage, who is a certified meditation instructor. For more information, contact Patricia Jefferson at jefferson@earlebaum.org or 707-523-3222.

Mar 5(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online)


Mar 5

Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

March 5: Make the Most of Screen Magnification
Join the Access Technology team and we'll take a look at the magnification features of Windows and Mac computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview.

RSVP online to Make the Most of Screen Magnification, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

March 12: Magnification on Mobile Devices
Join the Access Technology team and we'll take a look at the magnification features of our smartphones and tablets. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview.

RSVP online to Magnification on Mobile Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

March 19: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices
Join the Access Technology team for a discussion on standalone magnification solutions. We'll dive into desktop and portable devices, and zoom in on the options that will optimize your visual experience.

RSVP online to Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

March 26: Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Justin Wesson of Irie AT, producers of the CloverBook digital video magnifiers, to discuss the functions and features of these outstanding and versatile devices.

RSVP online to Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

Mar 6
Mar 7(4 events)

11:00 am: EBC Vision Group at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)


Mar 7

EBC Vision Group meets on EBC campus in Room 3 and via your phone on the first and third Thursday of the month.

In the instructor-led class we introduce ourselves to each other and share information or ask questions about our experiences with sight loss. Examples of topics of interest for our group discussion include accessible equipment such as the BTBL player or BARD, CTAP free phone services; NFB news line phone number services; shopping from catalogs such as Maxi aids and LSS for vision and hearing loss; food shopping online at local stores and arranging for deliveries.

The group may also discuss topics including how to remain independent in our homes; use of the latest adaptable technology and magnification devices such as hand-held optical lenses, and electronic portable and electronic desktop models. We may want to understand the local Paratransit system or ride share programs such as Uber or Lyft driver programs. In addition, we regularly review the schedule of other classes, activities and events available at EBC that may be of interest to our group members.

We welcome anyone with sight loss to attend our support groups, you do not need to be a current client of EBC. We value our connections with each other and the lively discussions. Each group is led by an EBC instructor.

Please contact our main office at 707-523-3222 for more information.

1:30 pm: Art Experience Class – Sari Silk Cordage at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Mar 7

The class is designed to show us how to make cordage from sari silk strips; we will take home a necklace, bracelet, or ankle bracelet, or more.

We will decorate our cordage with beads, silk tassels, or an ornament of our choice.

Twist the silk strips and overlap. Easy!  Fun!  Beautiful!

Materials cost: $20.00 per person. You may also pay it forward for another participant.

Location: Classroom 3 on EBC campus

Contact: Patricia 707-479-8321 to RSVP

 

2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)


Mar 7

Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users.

This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670

8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teens and Young Adults: Stranger Things (online)


Mar 7

Are you looking for a thrilling escape into the world of science fiction and mystery? Look no further! The Reel Escape Audio Description Club is back this fall, bringing together blind and low vision teens and young adults for an exciting social gathering over an audio-described TV show.

We'll be embarking on an unforgettable journey into the 1980s with the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. This captivating show revolves around a group of kids in a small town, facing supernatural mysteries, government conspiracies, and the enigmatic powers of a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities.

Every Thursday evening at 8:00 pm, join us via Zoom to watch the latest episode of Stranger Things and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of excitement and adventure while enjoying the company of like-minded peers.

Check out the official Stranger Things trailer.

Parents, Please Take Note: Stranger Things is rated TV-14 for horror elements and language, which may not be suitable for kids under 17. While Seasons 1-3 were rated TV-14, Season 4 received a TV-MA rating. For more detailed information, you can check the Stranger Things Parental Guide. If you are under 18 and wish to join this series, we kindly request your parent or guardian to contact a LightHouse Youth Team member with written permission for your participation.

RVSP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.

Mar 8(1 event)

10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Mar 8

Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older.

Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android?

The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android.

Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:

    • Read mail
    • Read a bill
    • Read a letter on your own without someone else knowing your business
    • Identify what you have in the pantry (is the can beans or dog food?
    • Identify what currency you are handing a cashierCathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:

What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc.

Where: Earle Baum Center  at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3.

Prerequisites:

  • Have Seeing Al app downloaded on iPhone or Android.
  • Know how to use Siri and have it set up for iPhone users.
  • Have not received a phone stand from Earle Baum Center.

RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Mar 9

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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