LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 for an agency-wide all-staff event.
The week's events
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Labor Day holiday (LightHouse Closed) Labor Day holiday (LightHouse Closed)
(All day)
Sep 2 -
Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)
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Sep 3In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
Exercise with Denise or volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work.
The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom.
RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 .
Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person) Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person)
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Sep 3Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work with each person individually to insure their understanding of the step or combination. The focus is balance and spatial awareness, knowledge of the tap steps, while in a fun supportive environment.
RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832.
Ukulele Class at Earle Baum Center (in-person) Ukulele Class at Earle Baum Center (in-person)
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Sep 3Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
This class includes ukulele chord instruction for beginners, learning songs and singing together as a group.
RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832.
Find Your Balance Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) Find Your Balance Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)
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Sep 3Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
Focuses on body awareness and activity to increase balance. Discussion of fear of falling and home safety.
RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.
Radically Rethinking Museum Access Discussion at USF (hybrid) Radically Rethinking Museum Access Discussion at USF (hybrid)
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Sep 3McLaren Conference Center
2130 Fulton St, San FranciscoJoin Finnegan Shannon and Andrea Torrice, room 250 at the McLaren Building at University of San Francisco for a conversation on Radically Rethinking Museum Accessibility (click here for the USF map link). Finnegan Shannon, a Bay Area native and New York City-based artist whose work centers the experience of people living with disabilities, will be in conversation with acclaimed documentary filmmaker, former Museum Studies MA student, and accessibility advocate, Andrea Torrice. They will discuss Finnegan’s art and ways to radically rethink accessibility within museums and cultural heritage organizations.
If you attend in person, masks are highly encouraged for the safety of others. The event is also Zoom accessible via Hyflex. The conversation will be live-captioned and include ASL interpretation. All visual materials will be described. If you need accommodations or wheelchair access, contact Student Leadership and Engagement at 415-422-7256 or email sle@usfca.edu with the name and date of the event as well as the accommodation requested. Questions? Contact Museum Studies Program Manager Javier Plasencia at jplasencia3@usfca.edu. If you plan to attend by Hyflex Zoom, register online for Radically Rethinking Museum Access.
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Sep 4We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction for beginners and advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial into Zoom, find a comfortable position. Instructor Ellen Simpson has 50 years of meditation experience. After raising a family and retiring from a career in women's health, she became a resident at San Francisco Zen Center.RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.Gratitude VIBES (online) Gratitude VIBES (online)
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Sep 4Gratitude-VIBES is evolving! Our Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions will now take place twice a month. These sessions remain a space for student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers that uplift and connect us all.
September 4: LightHouse student Dorothy D. shares the story of her writing through two original poems, including “Sweet Saturday Morning.”
September 18: Music Appreciation: Share the Joy. Bring a song that fills you with joy and tell us why it resonates with you.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person) Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Sep 4Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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EBC Vision Group (hybrid) EBC Vision Group (hybrid)
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Sep 5Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
In this low vision and blindness support group, we come together to share our experiences, socialize, have discussions, hear guest speakers and become part of our blindness community.
RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.
Tactile Art Class at Earle Baum Center (in-person) Tactile Art Class at Earle Baum Center (in-person)
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Sep 5Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
Stamp Art. design and decorate an already purchased tote bag. We will cut up vegetables to use as our stamps in brightly colored paints. Fun and functional. Volunteer teachers Ellen and Ann and Patricia.
RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692.
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SF Achilles Chapter Regular Guided Endurance Workouts (in-person) SF Achilles Chapter Regular Guided Endurance Workouts (in-person)
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Sep 7Join the SF chapter of Achilles in regular guided endurance workouts - whether you prefer to run, walk, or roll!
Achilles Overview: Achilles International is a global organization operating in 18 countries, including several US chapters. Its goal is to empower people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.
Welcoming Athletes and Guides: Achilles welcomes people of all ages living with a disability to join us for a run, walk or roll. Membership is free!
SF Chapter: Holds inclusive workouts where everyone is welcome to be paired with a volunteer guide, or chart their own course. Also supports athletes in endurance races, including the SF Marathon.
How to join: Email Achilles at achillessfbayarea@gmail.com to join and learn more about when and where we will be hosting Achilles workouts! Typically they are held at 9:30 AM on the first and third Saturday of each month at Judah & Great Highway. Please email to confirm.
Contact us: Email: achillessfbayarea@gmail.com, Instagram: @achillessfbayareaCommunity Drum Circle (in-person) Community Drum Circle (in-person)
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Sep 7LightHouse headquarters, 1155 Market S., San Francisco
Circle up and make a joyous noise! Everyone will have a chance to share out loud the rhythm of their heart and soul and invite the group to collaborate on creating a bold and bright soundscape forged by the wisdom of community. This month, bring your canes of any kind and items to drum on. Let’s change gears this month for a longer morning drum session running from 10:00am to 12:30 with a short break to focus on further building our group vibe and synergy in preparation for serenading the White Cane Day festivities with a rousing round of joyous noise.
RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
Polishing in the Park: Lake Merritt (in-person) Polishing in the Park: Lake Merritt (in-person)
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Sep 7Over the past few years, many blind and low vision teens and adults who attend EHC summer camp have mastered the art of wood polishing, transforming raw wood into beautiful pieces of art. As this craft gains popularity in our community, LightHouse is excited to create more opportunities for friends to gather, connect, and share their passion. To achieve this, we’re bringing back our Polishing in the Park program!
These monthly polishing parties will take place in various parks around the Bay Area. Each gathering will offer time to share project updates, learn from that month’s mentor, and, most importantly, enjoy polishing and socializing with your blind and low vision friends of all ages. Students who sign up for the program will receive the basic materials and equipment needed to start wood polishing. Those who stay active in the program and continue to develop their skills will be eligible to receive additional raw materials to create art or gifts for loved ones.
Who: LightHouse students of all ages who are blind or have low vision
What: A gathering of blind crafters in parks around the Bay Area to polish wood into art
When: Saturday, September 7, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Lake Merritt Amphitheater at Lake Merritt (near the intersection of Lake Merritt Blvd and 11th St)
Light refreshments and polishing supplies will be provided to students who RSVP by the Friday before the outing.RSVP to Jamey Gump JGump@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7372.
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!
