Calendar

Events in January 2020

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Jan 9(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 9

Every 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.

Jan 10(2 events)

11:00 am: Farmer's Market Friday's


Jan 10

The Civic Center Farmer's Market is full of good finds but can often be a challenge to navigate. Meet us at the LightHouse San Francisco on Farmer's Market Friday's to partner with a volunteer to enjoy a stroll through the Farmer's Market. RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at 415.694.7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

1:00 pm: Talking Titles


Jan 10

Talking Titles
Second Fridays monthly, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ed Roberts Campus/ADA Cafe
3075 Adeline, Berkeley

January Selection: The happiness project: or, why I spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read Aristotle, and generally have more fun by Gretchen Rubin (DB 70275)

Author's personal reflections on a monthly plan to improve her quality of life by the end of one year. Analyzes missteps, challenges, and successes in reaching her goals and shares the often unexpected lessons she learned. Bestseller. 2009.

Calling all book worms and word nerds! Let's talk titles, talking titles, that is. We're grabbing great titles from the National Library Services, devouring great reads in our preferred format, and gathering on the monthly to share all the feels, the highlights, the low-lights, and dissect with reckless abandon. Keep reading for more details on NLS if you are new to the alternative format book game, and contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to suggest titles, submit queries or simply RSVP.

About NLS:
The National Library Service (NLS) grants access to blind and print disabled individuals to alternative formats of tens of thousands of books and magazines for free in braille or audio formats, delivered to your door or instantly downloadable to a variety of devices. To learn more about NLS, visit their Frequently Asked Questions website.  To apply, visit the application website or call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) to find your local NLS partner library.

Read more: Talking Titles

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Jan 15(1 event)

12:00 pm: Healthier Living Series


Jan 15

Healthier Living is a 6-week health education workshop for persons with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, lung disease, asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, Parkinson's, depression, Hepatitis B or C, HIV, etc.  You will cover the following topics, setting goals that are achievable, making daily tasks easier, relaxing and managing stress, managing fatigue, finding support and solutions to problems, improving nutrition and eating healthier, dealing with anger, frustration and depression, developing & maintaining a realistic and effective exercise program, and communicating more effectively with family, friends and health care
providers.

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at 415.694.7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

Jan 16(2 events)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 16

Every 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.

6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: Berkeley


Jan 16

30% & Growing
Thursday, January 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley

Start your 2020 30% adventures in this Irish Revolutionary watering hole, a staple of the East Bay scene since 1973. We'll debrief the holidays and outlook for the new year over hearty pub grub, and if you're feeling funky, linger longer for free live funk, soul, hip hop, jazz, and Latin music courtesy of Starry Plough's in-house band. Guarantee your spot at the table by submitting your RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Jan 17
Jan 18(2 events)

10:00 am: New Year, New You! Get Healthy in 2020


Jan 18

New Year, New You! Let's get healthy in 2020.  This event will feature two segments.  You will spend time with a Certified Personal Trainer in our LightHouse Headquarters Fitness Room, learning how to put together your own complete home workout routine and the second half with a Registered Dietitian learning how to eat healthy and clean, easily, without being a chef or breaking the bank!  Light breakfast and snacks will be served.

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at 415.694.7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

7:00 pm: Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. Gill Concerts to Benefit EHC:


Jan 18

Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. The 18th Annual Gill Concerts to Benefit Enchanted Hills Camp. Music will include pieces from Pippin, Godspell, A Chorus Line and others. Join us for this annual musical event on January 18 or 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Spieker Ballroom at Menlo School 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027.

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. $20 donation is requested.

For more information contact Steve & Nancy Gill at gillnancyg@gmail.com or 650-948-4648.

Jan 19(1 event)

7:00 pm: Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. Gill Concerts to Benefit EHC:


Jan 19

Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. The 18th Annual Gill Concerts to Benefit Enchanted Hills Camp. Music will include pieces from Pippin, Godspell, A Chorus Line and others. Join us for this annual musical event on January 18 or 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Spieker Ballroom at Menlo School 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027.

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. $20 donation is requested.

For more information contact Steve & Nancy Gill at gillnancyg@gmail.com or 650-948-4648.

Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22(1 event)

12:00 pm: Healthier Living Series


Jan 22

Healthier Living is a 6-week health education workshop for persons with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, lung disease, asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, Parkinson's, depression, Hepatitis B or C, HIV, etc.  You will cover the following topics, setting goals that are achievable, making daily tasks easier, relaxing and managing stress, managing fatigue, finding support and solutions to problems, improving nutrition and eating healthier, dealing with anger, frustration and depression, developing & maintaining a realistic and effective exercise program, and communicating more effectively with family, friends and health care
providers.

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at 415.694.7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

Jan 23(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 23

Every 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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Jan 29(1 event)

12:00 pm: Healthier Living Series


Jan 29

Healthier Living is a 6-week health education workshop for persons with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, lung disease, asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, Parkinson's, depression, Hepatitis B or C, HIV, etc.  You will cover the following topics, setting goals that are achievable, making daily tasks easier, relaxing and managing stress, managing fatigue, finding support and solutions to problems, improving nutrition and eating healthier, dealing with anger, frustration and depression, developing & maintaining a realistic and effective exercise program, and communicating more effectively with family, friends and health care
providers.

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at 415.694.7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.

Jan 30(3 events)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 30

Every 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.

5:00 pm: Art Opening with Photographer Ted Tahquechi


Jan 30

Join us to welcome our resident artist Ted Tahquechi, blind photographer, as he describes his photography and artistic process. Refreshments to be served. Get a sneak peak at some of his work on our Gallery website and visit the artist website here.

Jan 31(2 events)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

12:00 pm: Health & Wellness Retreat at Enchanted Hills Camp


Jan 31 Feb 2

Join us for another Health and Wellness Retreat at Enchanted Hills Camp.  We will be tandem cycling, doing yoga, exploring the outdoors and getting to know one another as we challenge, restore, and rejuvenate ourselves!  We will be leaving the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley on Friday at noon and returning on Sunday at noon.  Transportation from Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley is provided round trip.

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at  asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.415.694.7353

Feb 1(2 events)

(All day): Winter Woodworking Workshop

(All day)
Jan 30 Feb 2

Interested in woodworking? Want to learn the fundamental skills? Join carpenter hobbyists Brian Buhrow, Jerry Kuns and others with the same interests at Enchanted Hills Camp for our popular workshop for both beginning and intermediate woodworkers.

The Workshop features four days/three nights of instruction in the beautiful hills outside Napa. Instruction will cover wood turning, hand tool work and an introduction to power tools. We will learn how to measure accurately without sight, using click rules, gauge blocks, Vernier calipers and talking tape measures. The workshop leaders will talk about wood types and construction techniques and learn when to glue, when to nail and when to use screws. We will also touch on finishing techniques. Each participant will have a completed project to take home.

Individual tutoring will be available for beginning woodworkers to give them a broad familiarity with woodworking machines and tools. We all started somewhere, and this is a great opportunity to begin gaining the skills, confidence and enjoyment of woodworking.

Spouses, Companions and Partners are welcome. Registration limited to 6 participants.

Please Note: ALL campers must be able to take care of their own daily needs with little assistance.

Participation Notes:

  1. Aspects of instruction will take place under occlusion
  2. Telescopic or folding cane desired for ease of movement while in workshop
  3. Bring click rule if already owned. (loaners will be available)
  4. Click rules along with other measuring tools will be available for purchase.

Who: Adults (ages 21 and older) who are blind or have low vision and are eager to learn woodworking
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp
When: Thursday, January 30, 2020 through Sunday, February 2, 2020
Cost: $300.00 plus $40.00 for transportation

Spouse/Companion Cost: $150
Spaces are limited & are reserved on a first come, served basis, so sign up now!

For questions and registration, please contact Alyah Thomas at athomas@LightHouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7310.

About Brian Buhrow

Brian Buhrow works as a computer network engineer by day and as a wood working hobbyist and handy man by night.  Brian has always been handy and creative.  Brian has built drawers, tables, small cabinets, shelves and a design or two of his own creation.  He doesn't promise to know everything in the class, but he promises to teach what he knows and to help the students learn to teach themselves what they need to know.

About Jerry Kuns

Jerry Kuns is an amateur but reasonably skilled woodworker and project designer. He will be happy to assist students achieve basic skills and comfort with tool handling, measurement techniques and surface finishing. Come explore and enjoy working with woods!

12:00 pm: Health & Wellness Retreat at Enchanted Hills Camp


Jan 31 Feb 2

Join us for another Health and Wellness Retreat at Enchanted Hills Camp.  We will be tandem cycling, doing yoga, exploring the outdoors and getting to know one another as we challenge, restore, and rejuvenate ourselves!  We will be leaving the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley on Friday at noon and returning on Sunday at noon.  Transportation from Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley is provided round trip.

RSVP is required. Please call or email Amber Sherrard at  asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.415.694.7353

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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