LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in May 2018
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Victor Reader Stream Class
Victor Reader Stream Class
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May 1Learn how to use the Victor Reader Stream. To sign up for the next session, contact Shen Kuan at 415-694-7312 skuan@lighthouse-sf.org
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Meditation
Meditation
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May 2Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area.
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Chair Fitness ClassChair Fitness Class
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May 2Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health.
For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Knitting
Knitting
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May 3Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.
For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Victor Reader Stream Class
Victor Reader Stream Class
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May 4Learn how to use the Victor Reader Stream. To sign up for the next session of classes, contact Shen Kuan 415-694-7312 skuan@lighthouse-sf.org
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Free Access Technology Training
Free Access Technology Training
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May 5Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings!
A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes.
Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis!
To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312.
Qi Gong with DaleQi Gong with Dale
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May 5Qi Gong with Dale is Moving! Thursdays in May, 10-11:30 AM **including two bonus Saturday sessions** Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Room Osher B Berkeley. After nearly a year of sharing her qi gong practice with the LightHouse community here at our flagship headquarters on Market St. in San Francisco, Dale is taking her knowledge and passion for the well-being that qi gong offers to our community in the East Bay at the Ed Roberts Campus. Classes will run through the month of May on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 AM (May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31), with two bonus Saturday sessions on May 5 & 26, also 10 to 11:30 AM. Keep reading to learn more about qi gong, or for more information, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. What is Qi Gong? Think of Qi Gong as a “moving meditation” addressing the “whole” for stress reduction & self-care, which benefits both physical and emotional health, and includes the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of a person, as well as the person’s integration in the world they live in. Qigong is not exercise -- it is dynamic meditation where doing repetitions is not the focus. The conscious application of the three intentful corrections: lengthen the spine, deepen the breath, clear the mind or visualize healing, which can be done sitting, lying down, standing or moving. Join our instructor Dale Mirmow (Ren Xue of the Americas, Level 2 Yuan Gong Training Level) weekly in this dynamic form of moving meditation and discover the health benefits that await you.
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Coffee Hour with Mike Cole
Coffee Hour with Mike Cole
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May 7Join us for a weekly discussion group, "The Business of Blindness", with longtime LightHouse community member Mike Cole. This social hour for adults includes discussions ranging from politics to blindness history to current developments in the blindness community . Get ready to talk about anything and everything!
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Select the Right Tech
Select the Right Tech
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May 8If you’re blind or visually impaired, finding the right piece of access technology can be a big, and sometimes daunting, undertaking, but knowing what options can meet your needs is the first step.
Back by popular demand, here’s a chance to see first hand the latest and greatest in access technology. We’ve invited a variety of access technology vendors to come show you magnification, Braille displays, hand held devices, apps, and more. You can browse the vendor tables, compare devices, and ask questions.
While you’re here, chat with a LightHouse technology specialist to get tips on selecting the right technology to meet your individual needs, and learn how you can receive training on your access technology here at the LightHouse.
For questions, or to RSVP, contact Shen Kuan, skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7312. Invite your friends and bookmark the event on Facebook.
*LightHouse offers space for vendors to show their products to the blind community, but vendor participation in this event does not imply Lighthouse endorsement.*
Test event formTest event form
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May 8this is a test of the form.
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Meditation
Meditation
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May 9Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area.
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Chair Fitness ClassChair Fitness Class
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May 9Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health.
For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
Safe Streets – Second Crossing at 18th/CastroSafe Streets – Second Crossing at 18th/Castro
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May 9Our second intersection crossing for Safe Streets is at 18th and Castro. Safe Streets is part of the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to lower the number of pedestrian-related deaths within San Francisco to zero. A few staff members and ten mobility ambassadors, all of whom are blind/low vision cane users, will be crossing this intersection for about an hour to create visibility and awareness of blind/low vision pedestrians to the many sighted pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists that come by there. You are welcome to join us!
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
KnittingKnitting
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May 10Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.
For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
Blind Arduino WorkshopBlind Arduino Workshop
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May 12Targeted toward introducing blind and low vision people to Arduino, participants will learn the basics of using Arduino hardware and software non visually, electronics basics, and come away with a kit of accessible supplies and measuring tools so you can start your own projects! This workshop series is run as part of Josh Miele’s Blind Arduino Project.
Arduino is a hardware and software platform that allows people to build and customize objects with introductory knowledge of electronics and coding. Popular uses of Arduino can be found in DIY smart home devices such as thermostats that adjust temperature according to the time of day, or lights that turn on and off automatically depending on the light levels outside. Arduino offers possibilities for blind and visually impaired people to customize smart home devices that might otherwise be inaccessible, and to make accessible measuring tools for completing DIY projects more independently.
- Where: San Francisco Lighthouse, 1155 Market St. 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Participation in both workshops is not required. However, participation in only the second workshop requires introductory knowledge of Arduino hardware and software.
Donations accepted; participation is free. However, everyone will receive $100 in supplies. Please donate as you are able. If you already know how to use Arduino, contact us via the registration form to learn how you can volunteer. This workshop series is part of a research project. Participants will have the opportunity to opt in to the study but enrolling in the study is not required.
Register to attend or to volunteer here:
Send questions to Charity Pitcher Cooper at charity.pitcher-cooper@ski.org.
Free Access Technology TrainingFree Access Technology Training
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May 12Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings!
A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes.
Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis!
To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
Coffee Hour with Mike ColeCoffee Hour with Mike Cole
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May 14Join us for a weekly discussion group, "The Business of Blindness", with longtime LightHouse community member Mike Cole. This social hour for adults includes discussions ranging from politics to blindness history to current developments in the blindness community . Get ready to talk about anything and everything!
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
MeditationMeditation
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May 16Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area.
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Chair Fitness ClassChair Fitness Class
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May 16Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health.
For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
KnittingKnitting
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May 17Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.
For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Blind Professionals Meet-Up: 30% and Growing, AlamedaBlind Professionals Meet-Up: 30% and Growing, Alameda
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May 171400 Bar and Grill… and Pizza
1400 Webster St., Alameda Island
Come be a part of 30% & Growing’s inaugural visit to the island community of Alameda! We’re hitting the Webster side of the island and you can find us cozied up at a table on the back patio. Select your noshes from the full Bar and Grill menu, which includes the pizzaria next door, and enjoy the transition from spring to summer with your 30% crew. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
"Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend"Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend
(All day)
May 18 – May 20At LightHouse, we value the importance of innovation and the accomplishments of blind makers. Hence, this May, we are excited to invite 25 youth (14 and older) who are blind or low vision to attend the Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker weekend program occurring in collaboration with the Youth Employment Series (YES) May 18-20, 2018 workshop!
The LightHouse Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker workshop will be a packed weekend of hands-on experience for blind and low vision youth interested in the maker movement. The weekend will include a daylong trip to the Maker Faire in San Mateo guided by Oracle volunteers, opportunities to connect with blind makers, as well as an immersive weekend filled with hands-on activities and projects. We appreciate a generous grant from Oracle enabling us to offer full scholarships to cover fees for a limited number of participants who are currently not signed-up with DOR, so register early and do not miss out on this incredible experience! The deadline to register is May 11, 2018.
Maker Faire Is a celebration of the Maker Movement, a showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. The Bay Area’s Maker Faire is the largest Maker Faire in the nation, right in the heart of Silicon Valley in Northern California. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. “Makers” come to Maker Faire to show and share what they have made and what they have learned.
Starting on Friday, May 18 a group of 25 enthusiastic students will stay at the LightHouse student residences where they can support each other as they explore the broad array of projects and potential career fields makers engage in throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, May 20 students will travel as a group to the Maker Faire for guided tours with Oracle volunteers. Volunteers will accompany students in pairs to describe the projects showcased at the various booths, and potentially visit booths of blind makers.
The exciting weekend will conclude on Sunday, May 20, where students will participate in tutorials, workshops and presentations with blind mentors who are makers themselves. They will offer hands-on demonstrations, exhibit their own work, and provide tailored guidance and consultation.
To reserve your spot for "Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" 2018, receive an application, and determine your eligibility for a scholarship, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328.
Read more: "Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend
Dinner and BingoDinner and Bingo
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May 18Dinner and Bingo
Enjoy a community dinner and lots of rollicking bingo fun on the third Friday of each month at the LightHouse. RSVP by noon on the Tuesday prior and $7 covers your dinner (RSVP later or not at all and your dinner is $10). Braille and large print bingo cards make bingo accessible for everyone. Bring a handful or two of coins for small-change competitiveness … we play a couple of nickel games, several dimes games, and after dessert, one quarter gets you three games – good company – good food – good fun! To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
"Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend"Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend
(All day)
May 18 – May 20At LightHouse, we value the importance of innovation and the accomplishments of blind makers. Hence, this May, we are excited to invite 25 youth (14 and older) who are blind or low vision to attend the Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker weekend program occurring in collaboration with the Youth Employment Series (YES) May 18-20, 2018 workshop!
The LightHouse Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker workshop will be a packed weekend of hands-on experience for blind and low vision youth interested in the maker movement. The weekend will include a daylong trip to the Maker Faire in San Mateo guided by Oracle volunteers, opportunities to connect with blind makers, as well as an immersive weekend filled with hands-on activities and projects. We appreciate a generous grant from Oracle enabling us to offer full scholarships to cover fees for a limited number of participants who are currently not signed-up with DOR, so register early and do not miss out on this incredible experience! The deadline to register is May 11, 2018.
Maker Faire Is a celebration of the Maker Movement, a showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. The Bay Area’s Maker Faire is the largest Maker Faire in the nation, right in the heart of Silicon Valley in Northern California. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. “Makers” come to Maker Faire to show and share what they have made and what they have learned.
Starting on Friday, May 18 a group of 25 enthusiastic students will stay at the LightHouse student residences where they can support each other as they explore the broad array of projects and potential career fields makers engage in throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, May 20 students will travel as a group to the Maker Faire for guided tours with Oracle volunteers. Volunteers will accompany students in pairs to describe the projects showcased at the various booths, and potentially visit booths of blind makers.
The exciting weekend will conclude on Sunday, May 20, where students will participate in tutorials, workshops and presentations with blind mentors who are makers themselves. They will offer hands-on demonstrations, exhibit their own work, and provide tailored guidance and consultation.
To reserve your spot for "Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" 2018, receive an application, and determine your eligibility for a scholarship, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328.
Read more: "Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend
Free Access Technology TrainingFree Access Technology Training
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May 19Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings!
A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes.
Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis!
To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312.
Yoga Workshop: Freshen Up! Detox and Cleanse from the Inside OutYoga Workshop: Freshen Up! Detox and Cleanse from the Inside Out
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May 19Detox and Cleanse mind, body, and spirit in this yoga workshop. Learn what “toxins” are and simple ways to release them by incorporating simple Ayurvedic principles into your daily routine. You will receive recipes and a guideline to have your own 3-day cleanse.
The postural practice (asana) of this workshop will include a slow, introspective flow that restores mind, body, and spirit. Incorporating twists, mild inversions, and circular motions, detox yoga stimulates the digestive, immune and lymph systems, while allowing students to focus on deep, healthful breathing.
This yoga workshop recurs on the 4th Saturday of every month with a different topic. To RSVP, contact Health and Wellness Coordinator Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
"Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend"Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend
(All day)
May 18 – May 20At LightHouse, we value the importance of innovation and the accomplishments of blind makers. Hence, this May, we are excited to invite 25 youth (14 and older) who are blind or low vision to attend the Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker weekend program occurring in collaboration with the Youth Employment Series (YES) May 18-20, 2018 workshop!
The LightHouse Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker workshop will be a packed weekend of hands-on experience for blind and low vision youth interested in the maker movement. The weekend will include a daylong trip to the Maker Faire in San Mateo guided by Oracle volunteers, opportunities to connect with blind makers, as well as an immersive weekend filled with hands-on activities and projects. We appreciate a generous grant from Oracle enabling us to offer full scholarships to cover fees for a limited number of participants who are currently not signed-up with DOR, so register early and do not miss out on this incredible experience! The deadline to register is May 11, 2018.
Maker Faire Is a celebration of the Maker Movement, a showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. The Bay Area’s Maker Faire is the largest Maker Faire in the nation, right in the heart of Silicon Valley in Northern California. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. “Makers” come to Maker Faire to show and share what they have made and what they have learned.
Starting on Friday, May 18 a group of 25 enthusiastic students will stay at the LightHouse student residences where they can support each other as they explore the broad array of projects and potential career fields makers engage in throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, May 20 students will travel as a group to the Maker Faire for guided tours with Oracle volunteers. Volunteers will accompany students in pairs to describe the projects showcased at the various booths, and potentially visit booths of blind makers.
The exciting weekend will conclude on Sunday, May 20, where students will participate in tutorials, workshops and presentations with blind mentors who are makers themselves. They will offer hands-on demonstrations, exhibit their own work, and provide tailored guidance and consultation.
To reserve your spot for "Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" 2018, receive an application, and determine your eligibility for a scholarship, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328.
Read more: "Be Bold, Be an Explorer, Be a Maker" Maker Faire Youth Weekend
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
Coffee Hour with Mike ColeCoffee Hour with Mike Cole
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May 21Join us for a weekly discussion group, "The Business of Blindness", with longtime LightHouse community member Mike Cole. This social hour for adults includes discussions ranging from politics to blindness history to current developments in the blindness community . Get ready to talk about anything and everything!
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Guest Speaker Series: Amber Sherrard, Focus on Fitness & Knowledge of NutritionGuest Speaker Series: Amber Sherrard, Focus on Fitness & Knowledge of Nutrition
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May 21LightHouse Health & Wellness Program Coordinator Amber Sherrard joined the LightHouse team at the beginning of 2018 and she is off to a roaring start building more programs to support you in your journey to make healthy life choices. A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR), Certified Health Education Specialist (*CHES), former competitive Power Lifter, and so extensively pedigreed and certified that she has more alphabet soup behind her name than in her bowl, made with whole grains and fresh veggies, of course. If she can dead lift 275 lbs., she can definitely lift your spirits, and maybe she can explain what a High Flying Whale is. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
Braille LabBraille Lab
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May 22Starting May 8th and 22nd 2018, the Lighthouse will be offering a Braille Lab every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12 PM at 1155 Market Street. San Francisco. The Braille Lab will be open for different levels of braille users, or for someone wanting to explore if Braille is right for them.
These Braille sessions will involve fun, hands-on training with practical applications that are beneficial for daily living activities at home, school and in the work place. Each month will focus on specific braille skills.
Our kick off month will start with “Anything You Want to Know About Braille – Learn its’ history, tactile exercises and introduction to basic braille”. The next months are up to you!
The Braille Lab is free to persons 55 years and older and $40 per month to those under 55. Materials will be provided to use in each class (Perkins, slates, paper, labeling aides and practice materials).
Please let us know (via email or phone contact) which topics listed below you want. We will put together a monthly schedule based on your feedback.
- Just a – j, All about Numbers - use of braille in accessing elevators, room #, phone numbers, calendars, personal important cards, etc.
- Do It Write! – use of slate/stylus, brailler, introduction to refreshable braille displays
- Braille Dots Everywhere – using braille for organizing, labeling and marking, etc.
- Let’s Play! - introduction to braille playing cards and board games
- Need more UEB practice? Hear UEB, tips and strategies for good braille reading habits will be coveredYou can sign up now for Braille Basic’s in May.
For more detail or further inquiries please contact:
Divina Carlson at 415-694-7367 or email dcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org"This Close" Film Screening & Discussion"This Close" Film Screening & Discussion
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May 22CAAMFest & Superfest Present: Screening & Discussion of THIS CLOSE on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 7:00 to 8:30pm at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired *Light refreshments will be served*
Free! ASL and audio description provided. Please come scent-free!
This series follows Kate and Michael, who are deaf, as they balance their personal lives and careers. THIS CLOSE is an exploration of Kate and Mike's relationship as best friends and their longing to be understood.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
MeditationMeditation
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May 23Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area.
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Chair Fitness ClassChair Fitness Class
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May 23Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health.
For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
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CAAMFEST
CAAMFEST
(All day)
May 10 – May 24CAAMFEST 36: Celebrating Asian American Film, Music and Food
Culture, In Every Sense
In San Francisco and Oakland from May 10-24
Visit their website for film bios, vendor information and schedules. https://caamfest.com/2018/
KnittingKnitting
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May 24Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.
For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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LightHouse Closed
LightHouse Closed
(All day)
May 26 – May 28All LightHouse for the Blind offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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LightHouse Closed
LightHouse Closed
(All day)
May 26 – May 28All LightHouse for the Blind offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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LightHouse Closed
LightHouse Closed
(All day)
May 26 – May 28All LightHouse for the Blind offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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Totally Essential: DIY Essential Oil Salt Scrubs
Totally Essential: DIY Essential Oil Salt Scrubs
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May 29Come and join us for a beautiful evening of self-care and bliss! You will learn all about the amazing properties of essential oils and how to use them in your everyday life to improve your overall health and well-being, all while being surrounded by friends in a warm, fun environment. This month, we will be making our own Salt Scrubs to shed off the old and embrace the new! Light refreshments will be served. Workshop is $10, pay at the door. RSVP by May 25th by emailing asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Meditation
Meditation
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May 30Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area.
For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Chair Fitness ClassChair Fitness Class
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May 30Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health.
For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
Safe Streets – Third Crossing at 8th/MarketSafe Streets – Third Crossing at 8th/Market
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May 30Our third and final intersection crossing for Safe Streets is at 8th and Market, near LightHouse. Safe Streets is part of the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to lower the number of pedestrian-related deaths within San Francisco to zero. A few staff members and ten mobility ambassadors, all of whom are blind/low vision cane users, will be crossing this intersection for about an hour to create visibility and awareness of blind/low vision pedestrians to the many sighted pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists that come by there. You are welcome to join us!
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!
