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Events in August 2019

  • Knitting East Bay

    Knitting East Bay


    Aug 2

    Knitting East Bay
    First & Second Fridays, 10 AM-noon
    Ed Roberts Campus/ADA Cafe
    3075 Adeline, Berkeley

    Come sit and knit in the East Bay! LightHouse knitters are taking up residence in the warm and friendly ADA Cafe in the Ed Roberts Campus conveniently located above Ashby BART station. 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.

  • Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms with a Screen Reader

    Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms with a Screen Reader


    Aug 8

    Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms with a Screen Reader

    Do you use Google Docs for school, work, or yourself? Do you find yourself struggling to understand how Google's web application works?
    The LightHouse team of access tech instructors are here to help unravel the mystery. Join us for an all-day workshop on Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and forms using a Windows PC and your favorite screen reader. Come explore ways you can leverage the power of Google suite for your daily productivity.
    To participate, basic web navigation skills on the Windows platform are required and you must have your own laptop.
    Date, Thursday, August 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Location: LightHouse for the Blind
    1155 Market St FL10
    San Francisco, CA 94103

    Space is limited. To be screened for eligibility, Call or email Shen Kuan, skuan@lighthouse-sf.org, 415-694-7312.

  • Sensory Development for Independent Travel

    Sensory Development for Independent Travel


    Aug 13

    Sensory Development for Independent Travel

    On August 13, 2019, the LighHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Training Department will host a new class: Sensory Development for Independent Travel. The class facilitator, Sarah McIntyre, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist, will focus on auditory development and exploration of different types of canes and cane tips.

    What will you learn? Sarah will introduce auditory training, including sound identification, localization, and alignment; judging distances using sound; and beginning echolocation. These skills are vital to confident and efficient travel for individuals who are blind or have low vision, especially in unfamiliar environments. Students wanting to develop confidence and efficiency while transitioning from a visually-dependent traveler to an independent traveler who can apply additional sensory skills for travel are encouraged to register.

    The class will be held at the LightHouse Headquarters Fitness Room, 1155 Market Street from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. There will be a one hour break for lunchin which students should plan to bring their own lunch. To ensure effective student-to-instructor ratio, attendance is limited.

    Participation Eligibility Criteria: This class is open to anyone who is considered legally blind and has had a minimum of 6 hours of O&M training (please bring your cane with you). Students with known or suspected hearing loss are eligible and may benefit substantially from the program.

    The cost of the class is $165.00. DOR (Department of Rehabilitation), VA and Regional Center Counselors who are interested in referring a consumer, please send authorizations to the LightHouse at 1referral@lighthouse-sf.org. Scholarship funding may be available for students age 55+ (living in the counties of San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa or Marin) who are not with DOR, VA or the Regional Center. For those who may be eligible, there is a $20 registration fee to be paid prior to the class. This fee is only refundable with a 48-hour cancellation prior to the class start. Please contact Briana Kusuma to sign up for the class and let her know if you will be receiving an authorization from DOR, VA or Regional Center to participate, or if you are seeking eligibility for scholarship. You can reach Briana at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

    If you are unable to attend this workshop, there will be another workshop on October 21, 2019.

  • 30% & Growing

    30% & Growing


    Aug 15

    30% & Growing
    Thursday, August 15, 6-8 p.m.
    Hogwash
    582 Sutter St., San Francisco (between Mason & Powell)

    Serving up delicious homemade sausages and pickles paired with savory curry fries and offering a satisfying variety of beers to wash it all down with, Hogwash has a cozy atmosphere that will make your 30% experience a great one. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

  • BLAZE with Glitter - Life Coaching with S.E.W. Coaching

    BLAZE with Glitter - Life Coaching with S.E.W. Coaching


    Aug 17

    BLAZE with Glitter - Life Coaching with S.E.W. Coaching
    Saturday, August 17, 24, & 31, 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

    Get a taste for what coaching can do for your life via this short series of three workshops:
    Own Your Glitter: Responsibility for time/priorities, ownership of health and well-being, responsibility for basic needs
    I Thought I Knew Me: Self-love, self-worth/validation, self-care
    Power Plunge: Physical body, mental/emotional, spirit/soul

    Sara Waggle of S.E.W. Coaching is a Leadership Coach for trail blazers--those who have grand ideas and feel stuck in creating them, supporting those who want to bring their idea to life. She is a trained ontological coach, meaning that she coaches not only one’s tangible goals, but how one is going about those goals. Her work focuses on self-love, awareness, acceptance, and care as the foundation for living the life one desires. This workshop series is focused on ownership--looking at your responsibility and ownership of time/priorities, health/well being, and energy.
    We will interact in a cozy intimate setting to empower each other in taking ownership of our lives…Owning Your Glitter. Each session will have a specific topic and while attendance to all 3 is not mandatory, there will be overlap in all 3. There will be games and prizes in each session and light refreshments will be provided. Join us for blazing fun in Owning Your Glitter!

    Sara is generously offering her services as a professional coach for this introductory series on a donation-basis. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316, and support Sara's work by making a contribution via PayPal or Apple Pay using sarasellen79@gmail.com, and please include "LH Series" in the notes section of your contribution. You can also bring cash to any or all of the workshops.

  • BLAZE with Glitter - Life Coaching with S.E.W. Coaching

    BLAZE with Glitter - Life Coaching with S.E.W. Coaching


    Aug 24

    BLAZE with Glitter - Life Coaching with S.E.W. Coaching
    Saturday, August 17, 24, & 31, 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

    Get a taste for what coaching can do for your life via this short series of three workshops:
    Own Your Glitter: Responsibility for time/priorities, ownership of health and well-being, responsibility for basic needs
    I Thought I Knew Me: Self-love, self-worth/validation, self-care
    Power Plunge: Physical body, mental/emotional, spirit/soul

    Sara Waggle of S.E.W. Coaching is a Leadership Coach for trail blazers--those who have grand ideas and feel stuck in creating them, supporting those who want to bring their idea to life. She is a trained ontological coach, meaning that she coaches not only one’s tangible goals, but how one is going about those goals. Her work focuses on self-love, awareness, acceptance, and care as the foundation for living the life one desires. This workshop series is focused on ownership--looking at your responsibility and ownership of time/priorities, health/well being, and energy.
    We will interact in a cozy intimate setting to empower each other in taking ownership of our lives…Owning Your Glitter. Each session will have a specific topic and while attendance to all 3 is not mandatory, there will be overlap in all 3. There will be games and prizes in each session and light refreshments will be provided. Join us for blazing fun in Owning Your Glitter!

    Sara is generously offering her services as a professional coach for this introductory series on a donation-basis. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316, and support Sara's work by making a contribution via PayPal or Apple Pay using sarasellen79@gmail.com, and please include "LH Series" in the notes section of your contribution. You can also bring cash to any or all of the workshops.

    Katie's Kitchen

    Katie's Kitchen


    Aug 24

    Katie's Kitchen
    2nd Saturdays, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. (except this month)
    November: Pumpkin Bars

    Channeling her experience preparing desserts for birthday parties, social gatherings, and intimate wedding receptions, Katie Phan guides you through the how-to's of blind baking on a journey through pastries, breads, cakes, pies, and all things delightful to the palate. She can keep it sweet and sinful or guide you on how to make adjustments for happier, healthier alternative treats. Note that there are two schedule options for the same class each month--attendance at both is not required. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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.

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