Events Calendar
Events in September 2025
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Aug 31 |
Sep 1(2 events) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. Ongoing weekly class. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. or 707-775-7153 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. |
Sep 2(2 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class (Hybrid) – When: Tuesdays 9:15 am – 10:00 am Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa and on Zoom RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org Exercise with dedicated volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 |
Sep 3(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online) – When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program) RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Loving-kindness meditation, also known as Metta, is a gentle practice that helps quiet the inner critic, lift your mood, and increase empathy. Each session guides you through extending compassion to a loved one, yourself, a neutral person, someone you may find challenging, and ultimately to all beings, using the simple phrases: May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Open to all experience levels, this practice offers a calming space to relax, reconnect, and cultivate compassion. 1:00 pm: Blind Bloopers (online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Blind Bloopers RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 (This will be our final Blind Bloopers session for 2025) Laugh with us at Blind Bloopers—a lighthearted session where we share the funny, unexpected, and relatable moments that come with blindness or low vision. From tech mix-ups to travel mishaps, come ready to chuckle, connect, and celebrate the joy in our perfectly imperfect lives! 2:00 pm: Tai Chi class at EBC (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa • 2-3 PM: Beginners touch positioning with description. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 |
Sep 4(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! | Sep 5 | Sep 6 |
Sep 7 |
Sep 8(3 events) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. Ongoing weekly class. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. or 707-775-7153 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online)When: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:00 PM-7:30 PMWhere: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) |
Sep 9(5 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class (Hybrid) – When: Tuesdays 9:15 am – 10:00 am Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa and on Zoom RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org Exercise with dedicated volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. 10:30 am: Meadows of Napa Valley Vision Support Group (in-person) – The Meadows of Napa Valley, 1800 Atrium Parkway, Napa Low Vision Blindness group. we come together to share experiences and learn from one another. Second Tuesdays of each month. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 1:00 pm: Sonoma Vintage House Senior Center Vision Support Group (in-person) – Sonoma Vintage House Senior Center 264 1st Street, Sonoma, Ca Low Vision Blindness group. we come together to share experiences and learn from one another. Second Tuesday of each month. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 7:00 pm: EHC Alumni Time Capsule (online) – Please join former Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher as he interviews an EHC alumni. Please contact Hailey Browne at HBrowne@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7300 for Zoom Invite Information. |
Sep 10(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online) – When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program) RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Loving-kindness meditation, also known as Metta, is a gentle practice that helps quiet the inner critic, lift your mood, and increase empathy. Each session guides you through extending compassion to a loved one, yourself, a neutral person, someone you may find challenging, and ultimately to all beings, using the simple phrases: May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Open to all experience levels, this practice offers a calming space to relax, reconnect, and cultivate compassion. 1:00 pm: Best Accessible Things to Do! (Online) – When: 2nd Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Join us for a fun and practical exchange of tips on accessible activities, places, apps, and helpful tools you use at home. Whether it’s a great museum tour, a fitness class, or a handy app, come share what’s working for you and learn from others. Together, we’ll build a go-to list of ideas designed with accessibility in mind! 2:00 pm: Tai Chi class at EBC (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa • 2-3 PM: Beginners touch positioning with description. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 |
Sep 11(3 events) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 1:00 pm: Museum of Craft and Design: A Roadmap to Stardust (In-Person) – When: Wednesday, September 11 This immersive exhibition by artists Neil Forrest and John Roloff, known as OortCloudX, reimagines ancient stargazing myths through clay-based artifacts and cosmic storytelling. Inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh, science fiction, and archeological fantasy, A Roadmap to Stardust explores our relationship with the cosmos. During our visit, we’ll take part in a hands-on clay art project inspired by the exhibit’s themes. To RSVP, contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Oakmont Gardens Vision Group (in-person) – Oakmont Gardens, 301 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, ca Low Vision Blindness group. we come together to share experiences and learn from one another. Second Thursdays of each month. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 | Sep 12 | Sep 13 |
Sep 14 |
Sep 15(2 events) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. Ongoing weekly class. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. or 707-775-7153 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. |
Sep 16(4 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class (Hybrid) – When: Tuesdays 9:15 am – 10:00 am Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa and on Zoom RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org Exercise with dedicated volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 1:00 pm: Feel the Beat SF: Hespanic Heritage Month (In-Person) – Feel the Beat SF: Special Edition in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (in person) Percussion jam session, dance party, and potluck When: 3rd Tuesday September 16 from 1 PM-3:30 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA It’s a jam session, a dance party, and a celebration of rhythm—all in one! Join us for Feel the Beat, where percussion, movement, and music come together in a joyful, high-energy space. Some folks drum, some sing or dance, and others just enjoy the vibe. Whether you're tapping a tambourine or grooving in your seat, you’re part of the beat. Instruments provided or bring your own. No experience needed, just bring your love for music and community! To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, Los Visionarios will host a community potluck. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please bring your own lunch so you can fully enjoy the celebration. Please no citrus and no peanuts because of allergies. 1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (In-Person) – (Please see Special edition of Feel the Beat SF above) When: Tuesday September 16 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: Susana Sandoval at ssandoval@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7630 Los Visionarios is a Spanish-language group for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. Join us for connection and community! |
Sep 17(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online) – When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program) RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Loving-kindness meditation, also known as Metta, is a gentle practice that helps quiet the inner critic, lift your mood, and increase empathy. Each session guides you through extending compassion to a loved one, yourself, a neutral person, someone you may find challenging, and ultimately to all beings, using the simple phrases: May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Open to all experience levels, this practice offers a calming space to relax, reconnect, and cultivate compassion. 1:00 pm: Music and Memories (Online) – When: 3rd Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Music and Memories RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 Join us for Music & Memories—our monthly music appreciation session! Share a song that brings you joy, lifts your spirits, or takes you back to a special time. We’ll listen, reflect, and connect through the power of music. Come ready to reminisce and celebrate the soundtrack of our lives! 2:00 pm: Tai Chi class at EBC (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa • 2-3 PM: Beginners touch positioning with description. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 |
Sep 18(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! |
Sep 19(1 event) 1:00 pm: Tech Together: Open Forum – Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and free form discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together. The event will be from 1 PM to 3 PM on Friday, September 19. To join via Zoom, click here. | Sep 20 |
Sep 21 |
Sep 22(6 events) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. Ongoing weekly class. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. or 707-775-7153 10:00 am: Pamoja (In Person) – When: 4th Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703 RSVP: Pamoja RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org (415) 694-7607 Pamoja celebrates the intersection of Black culture and blindness while welcoming people of all backgrounds. Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday. All are welcome—join us for connection and community! 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. 10:30 am: Better Vision Support Group (in-person) – Varenna, 1401 Fountain Grove Parkway, Santa Rosa, Ca Low Vision Blindness group. we come together to share experiences and learn from one another. Fourth Monday of each month. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 2:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage (Online) – When: Monday September 22 from 2:00-3:00 PM Where: Zoom (RSVP for link if this is your 1st time to this program) RSVP: Page to Stage RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org From the Page to the Stage is our new creative salon for anyone who loves the arts, whether you write, perform, or simply enjoy watching and listening. In this space, we’ll explore everything from poetry, storytelling, and theater to dance, music, and visual arts. Guest Speaker: Daniel Harvey, Executive Director, Opera Parallèle. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online)When: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:00 PM-7:30 PMWhere: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) |
Sep 23(3 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class (Hybrid) – When: Tuesdays 9:15 am – 10:00 am Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa and on Zoom RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org Exercise with dedicated volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. 10:30 am: AI: Shaping Our Present – Artificial Intelligence is no longer a far-off concept from science fiction, it is already shaping the world around us. From the apps on our phones to the tools we use at work, AI is quietly but powerfully transforming how we live, learn, and connect. Webinar 1: AI in Everyday Life
Webinar 2: AI at Work and Beyond
RSVP Link: https://lighthouse-sf.my.salesforce-sites.com/survey/c/EventRSVP.app?var_EventId=a0EUY000004ZA8f2AG 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 |
Sep 24(4 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online) – When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program) RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Loving-kindness meditation, also known as Metta, is a gentle practice that helps quiet the inner critic, lift your mood, and increase empathy. Each session guides you through extending compassion to a loved one, yourself, a neutral person, someone you may find challenging, and ultimately to all beings, using the simple phrases: May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Open to all experience levels, this practice offers a calming space to relax, reconnect, and cultivate compassion. 10:30 am: Walking the Campus Trails (In Person) – When: Wednesday September 24 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, ca. 95401 RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 Join us as a group to walk the trails at the EBC campus. Learn where they are located and where the entrance points are, and how to find the benches, the fountain, the wooden shade structure and the staircase. Find the cows in the field. 1:00 pm: Influences: Words, Stories, and People that Shape Us (Online) – When: 4th Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Join us for Influences: Words, Stories, and People that Shape Us—a reflective and uplifting session where we explore the voices, quotes, books, and people who’ve made a lasting impact on our lives. Whether it’s a line from a poem, a mentor’s advice, or a powerful moment in history, come share what moves you and hear what’s inspired others 2:00 pm: Tai Chi class at EBC (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa • 2-3 PM: Beginners touch positioning with description. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 |
Sep 25(4 events) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 10:00 am: White Cane Day Sign Making – Help Make Signs for White Cane Day When: Thursday September 25 from 10AM-12:00PM and/or Thursday October 2 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 10th Floor RSVP: sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)694-7607 Join us for one or both days! To make our upcoming White Cane Day event even more vibrant and fun, we’re putting together a small team of sign-makers! This is a great way to get creative, meet people, and show your support for the community. We’re looking for a group of volunteers to help make signs for this year’s march. No art skills required, just your creativity and enthusiasm. Most people really enjoy the process, and it’s a great way to show your support for the blind and low vision community. If you’d like to join in, reply to this message at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org 10:30 am: Earle Baum Campus Book Club (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa This book club, led by a volunteer, meets regularly to discuss two books. The next books are chosen by the group in the preceding month. All books are available on the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 10:30 am: Labyrinth Walk (In person) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, ca. When: 4 Thursdays from 10:30-12:00 RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153. The EBC campus Labyrinth is accessible to walkers with white canes, guide dogs, wheelchairs or two people side by side. Walking for stress reduction, mindfulness meditation or enjoying the fresh air, it quiets the mind and opens the heart. Tactile handheld Finger labyrinths are available in the office. |
Sep 26(1 event) 5:30 pm: AI: Shaping Our Present – Artificial Intelligence is no longer a far-off concept from science fiction, it is already shaping the world around us. From the apps on our phones to the tools we use at work, AI is quietly but powerfully transforming how we live, learn, and connect. Webinar 1: AI in Everyday Life
Webinar 2: AI at Work and Beyond
RSVP Link: https://lighthouse-sf.my.salesforce-sites.com/survey/c/EventRSVP.app?var_EventId=a0EUY000004ZA8f2AG | Sep 27 |
Sep 28 |
Sep 29(2 events) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. Ongoing weekly class. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson, PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. or 707-775-7153 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. |
Sep 30(2 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class (Hybrid) – When: Tuesdays 9:15 am – 10:00 am Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa and on Zoom RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org Exercise with dedicated volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 |
Oct 1(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online) – When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program) RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Loving-kindness meditation, also known as Metta, is a gentle practice that helps quiet the inner critic, lift your mood, and increase empathy. Each session guides you through extending compassion to a loved one, yourself, a neutral person, someone you may find challenging, and ultimately to all beings, using the simple phrases: May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Open to all experience levels, this practice offers a calming space to relax, reconnect, and cultivate compassion. 1:00 pm: Blind Bloopers (online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Blind Bloopers RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 (This will be our final Blind Bloopers session for 2025) Laugh with us at Blind Bloopers—a lighthearted session where we share the funny, unexpected, and relatable moments that come with blindness or low vision. From tech mix-ups to travel mishaps, come ready to chuckle, connect, and celebrate the joy in our perfectly imperfect lives! 2:00 pm: Tai Chi class at EBC (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa • 2-3 PM: Beginners touch positioning with description. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 |
Oct 2(3 events) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 2:00 pm: White Cane Day Sign Making – Help Make Signs for White Cane Day When: Thursday September 25 from 10AM-12:00PM and/or Thursday October 2 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 10th Floor RSVP: sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)694-7607 Join us for one or both days! To make our upcoming White Cane Day event even more vibrant and fun, we’re putting together a small team of sign-makers! This is a great way to get creative, meet people, and show your support for the community. We’re looking for a group of volunteers to help make signs for this year’s march. No art skills required, just your creativity and enthusiasm. Most people really enjoy the process, and it’s a great way to show your support for the blind and low vision community. If you’d like to join in, reply to this message at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org 5:30 pm: LightHouse Public Board Meeting – Members of the public are invited to attend the Thursday, October 2, 2025, meeting of the Board of Directors of San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This virtual meeting will be held via Zoom and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific. Please Note: The meeting will start at 5:30 and will head into executive session until 6:30. At that time, we will resume the public agenda, which will include time for public comment. RSVP’s & Public CommentThirty (30) minutes will be reserved for public comment. Members of the public will have up to three (3) minutes to comment. If you would like to attend the virtual meeting, please complete the following form. Link: LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Whether you plan to have a public comment or not, you will need to fill out this form to get the Zoom info. Zoom information will be emailed closer to the date of the board meeting. DeadlinesRSVPs and requests to speak must be received before 5:00 pm PST on Friday, September 26 to be included in the agenda. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to email COS@lighthouse-sf.org. | Oct 3 |
Oct 4(1 event) 10:00 am: White Cane Day Celebration – Our 3rd annual march across the Golden Gate Bridge will take place on Saturday, October 4. This is a free event, open to all ages and all who are interested. Bring your canes, your guide dog, and your sighted allies as we all come together to celebrate the BVI community! Participants can come to the EBC or LH locations for LightHouse shuttles, or meet us at the North Vista Point. An after-party with light refreshments will be held post-march at the LightHouse HQ in San Francisco. REGISTER FOR WHITE CANE DAY HERE White Cane Day Schedule
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The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325.
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.
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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!