The week's events
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Sep 6We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Gratitude VIBES: September 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: September 2023 (online)
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Sep 6Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations. Individual check-ins and gratitude-closers follow presentations.
September 6: Poetry Readings from Writers' Lane Workshop participants and other works.
September 20: Guest, DeAnna Quietwater Noriega, author of Fifty Years of Walking with FriendsRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or 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 6Bay 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 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.
EHC Virtual Campfire (online)EHC Virtual Campfire (online)
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Sep 6These fun-filled evenings will consist of Enchanted Hills Camp updates, songs, alumni check-ins and LightHouse information and resources. All are welcome to join.
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)
Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)
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Sep 7The Museum of Craft & Design (MCD) returns for a series of monthly artmaking sessions featuring projects, processes and prompts inspired by their latest exhibitions. Whether you craft, build, paint, garden, sew or sculpt at any level experience, MCD's Mobile Make art activations are sure to push your envelope or meet you in your happy place. Come to the craft room on the 11th floor of Lighthouse San Francisco HQ for good times with great people.
RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teen and Young Adult: Stranger Things (online)Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teen and Young Adult: Stranger Things (online)
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Sep 7Are 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.
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2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
(All day)
Sep 8 – Sep 9As we make our way into fall, the LightHouse invites students of all ages to join us for our next adventure with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). This time, we head east to the South Fork of the American River for an overnight campout and whitewater rafting adventure with your blind and low-vision friends.
Our trip will depart from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, on Friday, September 8 at 2:00 pm. We will head up to the ETC Camp in Lotus California where we will make dinner as a group and enjoy an evening under the stars. The next morning after we make breakfast, our day-long paddle will begin. After a fun day on the water led by our experienced ETC Guides, our group will make the trip back to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkely in the evening. This trip is open for youth and adults ages 14 and up and is $150.00 per participant. This includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, and meals throughout the adventure.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, and return to the same space 8:00 pm Saturday, September 9.
Where: South Fork of the American River and ETC’s Overnight Camp located in Lotus CA
Waiver: Each participant must complete and submit both a LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions form
Cost: The cost of the event is $150.00 per participant. This fee includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, meals and snack through the adventure. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.
Transportation: round trip shuttle for this outing from the Ed Roberts Campus is available for those that request a space when they RSVP. Individuals that do not need transportation from the Bay Area may arrange transportation to meet us at the River Camp.RSVP: with Jamey Gump by August 16 at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Please note: Space is limited and one’s spot will not be confirmed until all payment and paperwork for this trip is submitted. Please also confirm your transportation needs when RSVPing.
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2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
(All day)
Sep 8 – Sep 9As we make our way into fall, the LightHouse invites students of all ages to join us for our next adventure with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). This time, we head east to the South Fork of the American River for an overnight campout and whitewater rafting adventure with your blind and low-vision friends.
Our trip will depart from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, on Friday, September 8 at 2:00 pm. We will head up to the ETC Camp in Lotus California where we will make dinner as a group and enjoy an evening under the stars. The next morning after we make breakfast, our day-long paddle will begin. After a fun day on the water led by our experienced ETC Guides, our group will make the trip back to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkely in the evening. This trip is open for youth and adults ages 14 and up and is $150.00 per participant. This includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, and meals throughout the adventure.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, and return to the same space 8:00 pm Saturday, September 9.
Where: South Fork of the American River and ETC’s Overnight Camp located in Lotus CA
Waiver: Each participant must complete and submit both a LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions form
Cost: The cost of the event is $150.00 per participant. This fee includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, meals and snack through the adventure. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.
Transportation: round trip shuttle for this outing from the Ed Roberts Campus is available for those that request a space when they RSVP. Individuals that do not need transportation from the Bay Area may arrange transportation to meet us at the River Camp.RSVP: with Jamey Gump by August 16 at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Please note: Space is limited and one’s spot will not be confirmed until all payment and paperwork for this trip is submitted. Please also confirm your transportation needs when RSVPing.
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!
