The week's events
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Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person)
Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person)
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Nov 27Discover the sport of rock-climbing with the always fun and supportive volunteers of ParaCliffHangers. There is no better way to get moving and stay active, than hanging off the side of a rock wall. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is needed. Equipment can be rented upon arriving for $5.
We will be meeting at Lighthouse HQ at 11:00 am the day of and heading over on BART as a group. The event starts at noon.
The cost is $10.
Location: Pacific Pipe, 2140 Mandela Parkway, Oakland
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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Book Discussion: There Plant Eyes with author Leona Godin (online)
Book Discussion: There Plant Eyes with author Leona Godin (online)
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Nov 29The LightHouse will host author M. Leona Godin at our November 29th online discussion of Godin’s non-fiction book, There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness
From Homer to Helen Keller, from Dune to Stevie Wonder, from the invention of Braille to the science of echolocation, M. Leona Godin explores the fascinating history of blindness, interweaving it with her own story of gradually losing her sight. There Plant Eyes probes the ways in which blindness has shaped our ocularcentric culture, challenging deeply ingrained ideas about what it means to be “blind.” For millennia, blindness has been used to signify such things as thoughtlessness (“blind faith”), irrationality (“blind rage”), and unconsciousness (“blind evolution”). But at the same time, blind people have been othered as the recipients of special powers as compensation for lost sight (from the poetic gifts of John Milton to the heightened senses of the comic book hero Daredevil). “[A] thought-provoking mixture of criticism, memoir, and advocacy.” —The New Yorker
Leona Godin is a writer, performer, and educator who is blind. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times; Playboy; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Catapult, where she writes the column, “A Blind Writer’s Notebook.” She was a 2019 Logan Nonfiction Fellow and has written and produced two theatrical productions: The Star of Happiness, based on Helen Keller’s time performing on vaudeville, and The Spectator & the Blind Man, about the invention of Braille.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Holiday Celebration with the Elks (in-person)
Holiday Celebration with the Elks (in-person)
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Nov 30The weather is cooling down while holiday cheer is warming up. The Elks have cordially invited Lighthouse students to attend a festive holiday luncheon in their 3rd floor Ballroom at the Kensington Park Hotel, at 450 Post St. located near Union Square and the Powell St. Station in San Francisco. The doors open at 11:30 am with an offering of refreshment and lunch served at noon. After your delicious meal, dial up the cheer by singing along to holiday favorites at their piano or contributing jokes or stories during open mic.
Please plan to go directly to the Kensington and let the good times roll.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. Space is limited.
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Create In Community Art Making (in-person)
Create In Community Art Making (in-person)
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Dec 1Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space to explore a different art process, style or media each moth wile connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert. It's December. Need a last-minute holiday card? Drop in to create a variety of card options including Braille blind, pop-up cards and more. Take them home complete with an envelope ready for giving.
RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608
Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)
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Dec 1Take your travel to the next level with Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and O&M Specialist extraordinaire, Katt Jones, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like Microsoft Soundscape in action, and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go!
When:
Thursday, 11/10/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 11/17/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/01/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/08/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/15/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.Where:
This is a virtual class to be attended via the Zoom platform. Please, if possible, attend the Zoom meeting on a separate device than your iPhone, so the phone can be used for in-class activities.
Course Prerequisites
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
- Live in San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Have an iPhone with up-to-date software and the ability to download apps.
- Be comfortable independently exploring new iPhone apps.
- Be comfortable using your phone and its accessibility features, (VoiceOver, Zoom, etc), to access information on the screen.
- Be comfortable using your phone in different environments and in all lighting conditions.
- Be comfortable listening to and processing multiple sources of audio feedback.
- Be comfortable using the phone outdoors to obtain information about your environment while traveling.
Note: After RSVP-ing, one of the class instructors will be in touch with a brief pre-course screener call. This step is required prior to enrollment.
RSVP: please email Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call Julie on 415-694-7684. Space is limited and registrations close on November 7.
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Friday Salon Creatives' Share Space (in-person)
Friday Salon Creatives' Share Space (in-person)
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Dec 2Artists, Makers, Creatives and thinkers; do we have the perfect Friday Night for you. Join together with other artists, writers, musicians, artisans and anyone who enjoys creative process to share works in progress and completed creations in a laid back and friendly vibe. Give and receive feedback about shared work if it's desired and support our community as they press forward to complete projects for festivals, shows or personal growth. Whatever you're making, bring it!
RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthosue-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
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!
