Events Calendar
Events in August 2025
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Jul 27 |
Jul 28(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 10:30 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 |
Jul 29(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: Patricia pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 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 |
Jul 30(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@old.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. 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 3:00 pm: Museum of Craft and Design: Virtual Tour (Online) – Tuesday, July 30, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Online Event Join the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) and LightHouse online for a guided virtual tour of the museum’s current exhibitions. For additional information, please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 or visit the Museum of Craft and Design website. | Jul 31 | Aug 1 | Aug 2 |
Aug 3 |
Aug 4(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. |
Aug 5(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: Patricia pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 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 2:00 pm: Labyrinth Walk (Hybrid) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa When: Tuesdays (see schedule below description) from 2:00-3:00 PM 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. New, Request a private facilitated walk. For our hybrid gatherings, we use Tactile finger Labyrinths. Learning this new feeling technique, we practice together as a group with guided meditation. Aug. 5: Walk in person EBC campus outside Labyrinth. Aug. 19: Walk in person on EBC campus outside Labyrinth Aug. 26: (Hybrid) EBC campus and on zoom using finger labyrinths |
Aug 6(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@old.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: Find Your Balance (In Person) – When: August 6 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Room 3 RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 Join us in our goal to improve your balance by discussing, learning and practicing techniques for improving balance and body awareness as well as sharing ideas for home safety tips.
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 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 |
Aug 7(1 event) 1:30 pm: Tactile Art Class: "Where Earth Meets Water" (In Person) – When: August 7 and 21 Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153. Led by Patricia Jefferson and Lighthouse volunteers Ellen and Ann, we will use descriptions of famous water landscape paintings to create our own collages using elements that may include torn paper, sand, pebbles, foam pieces, bark, etc. | Aug 8 | Aug 9 |
Aug 10 |
Aug 11(4 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) – Monday, August 11 & 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. To RSVP, please complete the RSVP Link for Toastmasters o email Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Mondays (Aug 11 and 25) from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. |
Aug 12(6 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: Patricia pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 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: Los Visionarios (In-Person) – When: Tuesday August 12 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! 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 2:00 pm: Labyrinth Walk (Hybrid) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa When: Tuesdays (see schedule below description) from 2:00-3:00 PM 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. New, Request a private facilitated walk. For our hybrid gatherings, we use Tactile finger Labyrinths. Learning this new feeling technique, we practice together as a group with guided meditation. Aug. 5: Walk in person EBC campus outside Labyrinth. Aug. 19: Walk in person on EBC campus outside Labyrinth Aug. 26: (Hybrid) EBC campus and on zoom using finger labyrinths |
Aug 13(5 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@old.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: Movie Moments: Audio Described Films & Conversation (Hybrid) – August Selection: Touch, Australia’s first pictureless film (details below) When: Wednesday August 13 from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Room 3 and Zoom RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 Touch is a groundbreaking audio‑only cinematic experience crafted by and for blind and low‑vision audiences. The film uses sound, music, and dialogue in place of pictures to immerse you in a father‑son journey through memory. About the Movie: When a scientific experiment goes awry, a young man named Ben becomes trapped in his father’s mind. Ben then embarks on an epic, sound-driven journey through his dad’s memories to find a way out and truly understand the man behind the mind. Click here for a 5-minute ABC News feature on Touch. 1:00 pm: Best Accessible Things to Do! (Online) – When: 2nd Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Accessible Things RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 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! 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 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 |
Aug 14(4 events) 1:00 pm: Best Accessible Things to Do! (Online) – When: 2nd Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Accessible Things RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 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! 12:00 pm: Nature and Gardening with Marney Blair (Zoom only) – When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays August 14 and August 28 12:00-1:00pm. RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 The month of August we will explore Earth’s closest neighbor, the Moon. The moon has many ways that it moves in relation to our precious Earth. We will learn about all of these movements. For example, the Moon rotates and presents itself to us as Full and New, but there are many other movements that this silvery orb shares with us. We will explore all of them. Come join us to learn about the moon and understand why learning different rhythms is important in our lives. 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 1:30 pm: Poetry Workshop – Finding Your Voice Through Verse (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays (Aug. 14 and 28) from 1:30-3:00 PM RSVP: Poetry RSVP Link, or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7607 What is a poem, and why do we write them? In this six-week workshop, we’ll explore poetry as a powerful response to life’s moments. Through discussion, guided prompts, and contemporary examples, you'll be encouraged to find or deepen your poetic voice. No rhyming required. Sessions include instruction, time for questions, and the opportunity to listen to and reflect on shared poems—your own or the work of published poets. Participants will write between sessions and may choose to share their work for supportive feedback. We’ll begin by exploring how you write and what tools or technology you use to capture inspiration. Optional reading: A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver, available on BARD. About the Instructor: Alysa Chadow is a retired educator who taught blind and visually impaired students for over 30 years. Now an active member of the Bay Area writing scene, she brings warmth and encouragement to every session, inspiring people to connect through the power of poetry. |
Aug 15(1 event) 1:00 pm: Tech Together: Digital Books – Tech Together – Digital Books August 15, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Information: Come Join the LightHouse Access Technology team on August 15 from 1 to 3 PM to learn all about digital books. We will discuss how to read them and how accessible they are. We will also discuss different formats of digital books including BRF, DAISY, Docx, eBRF, Epub, PDF, RTF, TXT, and other digital books. We will also talk about other electronic books services including Audible and the Talking Books. Join Zoom Meeting | Aug 16 |
Aug 17 |
Aug 18(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. |
Aug 19(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: Patricia pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 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: Meditation with Ellen from San Francisco Zen Center (In Person) – When: 3rd Tuesday August 19 from 1:00-2:00 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, an Francisco, meet on the 10th Floor RSVP: Meditation with Ellen RSVP Link or Sabrina Bolus Facilitator Rev. Ellen Simpson, Outreach Coordinator from the San Francisco Zen Center, leads us through a Loving Kindness Meditation that blends gentle guidance with moments of shared silence. Experience a peaceful space to cultivate compassion and inner calm. On the 2nd Tuesday of the month, Ellen leads this meditation in Spanish. 2:00 pm: Feel the Beat San Francisco: Percussion Jam Session and Dance Party (In-Person) – When: 3rd Tuesday August 19 from 2 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! 2:00 pm: Labyrinth Walk (Hybrid) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa When: Tuesdays (see schedule below description) from 2:00-3:00 PM 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. New, Request a private facilitated walk. For our hybrid gatherings, we use Tactile finger Labyrinths. Learning this new feeling technique, we practice together as a group with guided meditation. Aug. 5: Walk in person EBC campus outside Labyrinth. Aug. 19: Walk in person on EBC campus outside Labyrinth Aug. 26: (Hybrid) EBC campus and on zoom using finger labyrinths |
Aug 20(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@old.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 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! 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 |
Aug 21(1 event) 1:30 pm: Tactile Art Class: "Where Earth Meets Water" (In Person) – When: August 7 and 21 Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153. Led by Patricia Jefferson and Lighthouse volunteers Ellen and Ann, we will use descriptions of famous water landscape paintings to create our own collages using elements that may include torn paper, sand, pebbles, foam pieces, bark, etc. | Aug 22 | Aug 23 |
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Aug 25(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: 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 August 25 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: Jill Eickmann, Co-Founder/Artistic Director of Leela, a holistic improvisational theatre company. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – Monday, August 11 & 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. To RSVP, please complete the RSVP Link for Toastmasters o email Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Mondays (Aug 11 and 25) from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. |
Aug 26(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: Patricia pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 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. 10:00 am: Pamoja (In Person) – When: 4th Tuesday (August 26) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 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 2nd Tuesday. All are welcome—join us for connection and community! 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 2:00 pm: Virtual Museum Tour: Explore Creativity with Museum of craft and Design (Online) – When: Tuesday, August 26, 2:00–3:30 PM RSVP: Tour RSVP Link Join the Museum of Craft and Design and the LightHouse for a guided virtual tour of current exhibitions. Experience the intersection of craft, sustainability, and artistic storytelling, all from the comfort of your home. Exhibits including Beau McCall: Buttons On!, A Roadmap to Stardust, and a discussion about the MakeArt Course: Papier Mâché – From Trash to Treasure with Daniel Iturralde. |
Aug 27(3 events) 10:30 am: Walking the Campus Trails (In Person) – When: Wednesday August 27 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. 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 |
Aug 28(4 events) 10:30 am: Book Club (Hybrid) – When: 4th Thursday from 10:30-12:00 Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and Zoom RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153. This book club meets monthly to discuss two books chosen by the group. “A Bakery in Paris” by Amy Runyan DB# 118117 A captivating historical novel set in nineteenth century and post-World War II Paris follows two fierce women of the same family, generations apart. “Here we go again” by Betty White DB# G08205 an overview of television's golden era and is packed full of wonderful anecdotes about the many famous personalities 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 12:00 pm: Nature and Gardening with Marney Blair (Zoom only) – When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays August 14 and August 28 12:00-1:00pm. RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 The month of August we will explore Earth’s closest neighbor, the Moon. The moon has many ways that it moves in relation to our precious Earth. We will learn about all of these movements. For example, the Moon rotates and presents itself to us as Full and New, but there are many other movements that this silvery orb shares with us. We will explore all of them. Come join us to learn about the moon and understand why learning different rhythms is important in our lives. 1:30 pm: Poetry Workshop – Finding Your Voice Through Verse (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays (Aug. 14 and 28) from 1:30-3:00 PM RSVP: Poetry RSVP Link, or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7607 What is a poem, and why do we write them? In this six-week workshop, we’ll explore poetry as a powerful response to life’s moments. Through discussion, guided prompts, and contemporary examples, you'll be encouraged to find or deepen your poetic voice. No rhyming required. Sessions include instruction, time for questions, and the opportunity to listen to and reflect on shared poems—your own or the work of published poets. Participants will write between sessions and may choose to share their work for supportive feedback. We’ll begin by exploring how you write and what tools or technology you use to capture inspiration. Optional reading: A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver, available on BARD. About the Instructor: Alysa Chadow is a retired educator who taught blind and visually impaired students for over 30 years. Now an active member of the Bay Area writing scene, she brings warmth and encouragement to every session, inspiring people to connect through the power of poetry. | Aug 29 | Aug 30 |
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(1 event) 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(1 event) 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 | Sep 5 | Sep 6 |
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