Events Calendar
Events in November 2025
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Oct 26 |
Oct 27(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. 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 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) |
Oct 28(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. 10:00 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! 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 29(2 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. 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 30 | Oct 31 | Nov 1 |
Nov 2 |
Nov 3(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. |
Nov 4(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. 10:00 am: Speak Up Skills: Strategies for Independence, Advocacy, and Conversation for Blind and Low Vision Adults (online) – When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (October-December) from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18, and December 2 and 16 RSVP: Speak Up RSVP Link or Email sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Speak Up Skills is a six-week, peer-led support group designed for people adjusting to vision loss. Are you struggling to adapt to changes in your vision? Do you feel alone in navigating daily life with impaired vision? This group offers a supportive space to share experiences, insights, and strategies for living independently with changing vision. Following a cycle of topics from Hannah Fairbairn’s When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery, we’ll practice communication skills such as self-advocacy, boundary setting, and speaking up in medical settings, social events, and at home. Sessions include discussion, peer sharing, and role-plays. Reading the book is not required, but it is available on BARD (DBC11619) for those who want to explore more deeply. Space is limited; priority will be given to new participants, though returning students are always welcome. 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 |
Nov 5(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. 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! 1:00 pm: In My Own Words (Online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: In My Own Words RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 Stories in Motion is a student-led space where lived experiences take the stage. From lighthearted moments to deeper reflections, each story opens a window into the many ways life unfolds. After listening, we connect, share, and close in gratitude—reminded that every story is still being written. This month’s Storytellers:
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 |
Nov 6(2 events) 11:00 am: Live Performance of FAME the musical (In Person) – When: Nov. 6 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (part of Thursday’s Together) Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa CA RSVP: FAME RSVP Link Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-775-7153 Based on the hit 1980 film, Fame follows the lives of students at New York’s High School for the Performing Arts as they navigate challenges, personal growth, and the pursuit of their dreams between 1980 and 1984. This live touring production is performed by talented high school students from Crossroads School of Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, California. 11:30 am: Blind Fencing (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Fencing Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join fencing coaches and movement specialists Brandon Smith and Stacey Breidenstein from SF Fencing Academy for an intro to the sport of Blind Fencing. Fencing has been taught to the blind and visually impaired in the US since the 1950s! The series will cover the foundational concepts of the sport including fencing stance and footwork, how to orient yourself on the fencing strip or the area of play, blade work including attacks and parries (blocks), how to participate in a bout, as well as tactics and strategy. In class we’ll explore learning through listening and feel, and explore areas of balance and proprioception through fun, guided movement, and fencing drills. Come learn this game of tactical tag in a fun, safe, supportive environment. | Nov 7 | Nov 8 |
Nov 9 |
Nov 10(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) |
Nov 11(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. 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 |
Nov 12(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. 12:00 pm: Movie Moments: Audio Described Films & Conversation (Hybrid) – When: Wednesday November 12 from 12:00-1:30pm 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 Audio Described Documentary Film “QUINCY” 2018. Life, inspiration and music history of American recording producer, singer, musician and film producer. 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 |
Nov 13(5 events) 10:00 am: Adaptive Yoga with Pearl (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 13, 20 and Dec. 4 and 11 from 10:00-11:15 AM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Yoga Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join Pearl Howell, a visually impaired yoga instructor, for a welcoming and fully accessible 4-session yoga series designed for people who are blind or have low vision. Using adaptive props, including chairs, this series offers a chance to build strength, ease stress, and connect in community. It’s perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. 10:30 am: Book Club (Hybrid) – When: 2nd Thursdays from 10:30-12:00 Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and Zoom All books are on BARD
11:30 am: Blind Fencing (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Fencing Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join fencing coaches and movement specialists Brandon Smith and Stacey Breidenstein from SF Fencing Academy for an intro to the sport of Blind Fencing. Fencing has been taught to the blind and visually impaired in the US since the 1950s! The series will cover the foundational concepts of the sport including fencing stance and footwork, how to orient yourself on the fencing strip or the area of play, blade work including attacks and parries (blocks), how to participate in a bout, as well as tactics and strategy. In class we’ll explore learning through listening and feel, and explore areas of balance and proprioception through fun, guided movement, and fencing drills. Come learn this game of tactical tag in a fun, safe, supportive environment. 12:00 pm: Nature and Gardening with Marney Blair (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays October 9 and 23 from 12:00-1:00pm RSVP: Nature and Gardening with Marney Blair, or Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 Planting Seeds Together: Your box will be coming in the mail and contain potting soil and cow pots. Each person will get 3 cow pots. Each paper bag has three envelopes. Each envelope is labeled what seeds are inside. Inside the envelope is a plastic sandwich bag that holds the seeds. People should open one envelope at a time over a plate of something that can collect the small seeds. The squash envelope has 2 seeds; Chard envelope has 6 seeds and Lettuce envelope has 5 seeds. Marney will describe how to do all of it for us. 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 | Nov 14 | Nov 15 |
Nov 16 |
Nov 17(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. |
Nov 18(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. 10:00 am: Speak Up Skills: Strategies for Independence, Advocacy, and Conversation for Blind and Low Vision Adults (online) – When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (October-December) from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18, and December 2 and 16 RSVP: Speak Up RSVP Link or Email sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Speak Up Skills is a six-week, peer-led support group designed for people adjusting to vision loss. Are you struggling to adapt to changes in your vision? Do you feel alone in navigating daily life with impaired vision? This group offers a supportive space to share experiences, insights, and strategies for living independently with changing vision. Following a cycle of topics from Hannah Fairbairn’s When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery, we’ll practice communication skills such as self-advocacy, boundary setting, and speaking up in medical settings, social events, and at home. Sessions include discussion, peer sharing, and role-plays. Reading the book is not required, but it is available on BARD (DBC11619) for those who want to explore more deeply. Space is limited; priority will be given to new participants, though returning students are always welcome. 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 |
Nov 19(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 |
Nov 20(2 events) 10:00 am: Adaptive Yoga with Pearl (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 13, 20 and Dec. 4 and 11 from 10:00-11:15 AM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Yoga Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join Pearl Howell, a visually impaired yoga instructor, for a welcoming and fully accessible 4-session yoga series designed for people who are blind or have low vision. Using adaptive props, including chairs, this series offers a chance to build strength, ease stress, and connect in community. It’s perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. 11:30 am: Blind Fencing (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Fencing Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join fencing coaches and movement specialists Brandon Smith and Stacey Breidenstein from SF Fencing Academy for an intro to the sport of Blind Fencing. Fencing has been taught to the blind and visually impaired in the US since the 1950s! The series will cover the foundational concepts of the sport including fencing stance and footwork, how to orient yourself on the fencing strip or the area of play, blade work including attacks and parries (blocks), how to participate in a bout, as well as tactics and strategy. In class we’ll explore learning through listening and feel, and explore areas of balance and proprioception through fun, guided movement, and fencing drills. Come learn this game of tactical tag in a fun, safe, supportive environment. | Nov 21 | Nov 22 |
Nov 23 |
Nov 24(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. 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 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) |
Nov 25(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 |
Nov 26(2 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. 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 | Nov 27 | Nov 28 | Nov 29 |
Nov 30 |
Dec 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. |
Dec 2(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. 10:00 am: Speak Up Skills: Strategies for Independence, Advocacy, and Conversation for Blind and Low Vision Adults (online) – When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (October-December) from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18, and December 2 and 16 RSVP: Speak Up RSVP Link or Email sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org Speak Up Skills is a six-week, peer-led support group designed for people adjusting to vision loss. Are you struggling to adapt to changes in your vision? Do you feel alone in navigating daily life with impaired vision? This group offers a supportive space to share experiences, insights, and strategies for living independently with changing vision. Following a cycle of topics from Hannah Fairbairn’s When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery, we’ll practice communication skills such as self-advocacy, boundary setting, and speaking up in medical settings, social events, and at home. Sessions include discussion, peer sharing, and role-plays. Reading the book is not required, but it is available on BARD (DBC11619) for those who want to explore more deeply. Space is limited; priority will be given to new participants, though returning students are always welcome. 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 |
Dec 3(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. 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! 1:00 pm: In My Own Words (Online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: In My Own Words RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 Stories in Motion is a student-led space where lived experiences take the stage. From lighthearted moments to deeper reflections, each story opens a window into the many ways life unfolds. After listening, we connect, share, and close in gratitude—reminded that every story is still being written. This month’s Storytellers:
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 |
Dec 4(2 events) 10:00 am: Adaptive Yoga with Pearl (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 13, 20 and Dec. 4 and 11 from 10:00-11:15 AM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Yoga Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join Pearl Howell, a visually impaired yoga instructor, for a welcoming and fully accessible 4-session yoga series designed for people who are blind or have low vision. Using adaptive props, including chairs, this series offers a chance to build strength, ease stress, and connect in community. It’s perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. 11:30 am: Blind Fencing (In Person) – When: Thursdays Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: RSVP Fencing Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.or or (415) 694-7607 Please register early, Space is limited! Join fencing coaches and movement specialists Brandon Smith and Stacey Breidenstein from SF Fencing Academy for an intro to the sport of Blind Fencing. Fencing has been taught to the blind and visually impaired in the US since the 1950s! The series will cover the foundational concepts of the sport including fencing stance and footwork, how to orient yourself on the fencing strip or the area of play, blade work including attacks and parries (blocks), how to participate in a bout, as well as tactics and strategy. In class we’ll explore learning through listening and feel, and explore areas of balance and proprioception through fun, guided movement, and fencing drills. Come learn this game of tactical tag in a fun, safe, supportive environment. | Dec 5 | Dec 6 |
The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325.
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