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OCTOBER 2012

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The LightHouse Presents: Presidential Debates

Caption: Composite photo of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney

Join us! The LightHouse is televising the following important programs in our new Video Conference Center at LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters. Snacks will be provided.

Presidential Debates
Have a snack and listen to what the candidates have to say.
Debates are scheduled to be televised from 6 to 7:30 and we will discuss afterwards.
October 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Topic Domestic Policy
October 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Vice Presidential Debate
October 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Topic Foreign and Domestic Policy
October 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Topic Foreign Policy
Please RSVP via email to [email protected].

Join the Friends of Enchanted Hills in Toasting the Achievements of Blind People in the Heart of the Napa Valley Wine Country!

Caption: The Movement movie poster

On Friday, November 9th come see the screening of The Movement at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Narrated by Robert Redford and Warren Miller, the film features blind Paralympic skier and camper since 1962, Mike May and will be followed by an after-party to benefit Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind.

Volunteer to Work in the Fresh Air and Greenery of Enchanted Hills Camp on October 20

Caption: From lusterless to brilliant red: Volunteer paints the Lodge at Enchanted Hills Camp a rich red color.

Help us get ready for winter at Enchanted Hills! Spend a vigorous day in the outdoors while we paint, stain, clean, cut fire wood, garden, and prune trees on our beautiful camp property.

LightHouse of the North Coast Featured in Times-Standard Article

LightHouse of the North Coast client Vivian Ghera is featured in an article that eloquently describes the financial plight of the LightHouse’s North Coast satellite program and its benefits through one woman’s story.

Grace Mata - a Champion of Enchanted Hills Camp

Caption: Grace Mata presents the proceeds of her fundraising at the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Enchanted Hills Camp in July, 2010. Left to right Tony Fletcher, Grace Mata (with mic), Irene Barker, Betty Rediger

Thank you Grace! Grace Mata has raised thousands of dollars for Enchanted Hills Camp. Read more about Grace.

A Taxing New Job – Joseph Chow Works for the IRS

We’re so proud of Joseph Chow, who just started working at the IRS.

Twin Sisters Provide Admirable Examples to Campers

Sisters Joannah and Juliannah Harris are intelligent, energetic twin sisters who are at the beginning of exciting career paths. They recently spent their summer at Enchanted Hills.

Enchanted Hills Retreat – The Perfect Place for Your Meeting or Event

Caption: A distinctive red-painted cabin sitting next to the woods at Enchanted Hills Retreat

Enchanted Hills is a rustic retreat center located on beautiful Mt. Veeder in Napa.This affordable wine country retreat boasts a small lake, several rushing creeks, miles of nature trails for hiking, a heated outdoor swimming pool and a variety of breakout rooms for groups from 30 to 150. Year round, it can be used for family reunions, yoga workshops, weddings, spiritual retreats, company off-site meetings or seminars. There are flexible service options including tasty, home-style meals and more. For information and reservations, contact Tony Fletcher [email protected] or 415-694-7310.

Read more about Enchanted Hills Retreat.

Sign up now! New Blindness and Low Vision Skills Training Classes

Immerse yourself in our innovative Changing Vision, Changing Life classes that are designed to teach a variety of skills essential to living an independent and successful life.

Sign up now! New Community Services Classes

We’re offering a boatload of new Community Services classes, clubs and events! From support groups to free acupuncture sessions, you’re sure to find something to interest you.

Data Entry Volunteer Needed

Considering a career in the non-profit sector? Are you interested in building your skills? The LightHouse is looking for a dedicated volunteer to help our Development Department.

Requirements:

  • Some experience with Excel
  • Detail oriented
  • Available to work 2 hours a week or more
Responsibilities:
  • Assist with data entry, adhering to strictest confidentiality requirements
  • Assist with filing, copying, faxing, mailings and other tasks as required
  • This is a volunteer position. For more information or to apply, please call John Liang at 415-694-7334 or email [email protected].

Free Tote! - Adaptations Special Offer

Caption: LightHouse Tote

Start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself to items on your wish list and receive a very special gift! During the month of October Adaptations, the LightHouse Store is offering a free LightHouse Tote with every purchase of $100 or more (excluding tax and shipping). This sturdy two-handled black nylon tote is emblazoned with a large yellow LightHouse logo, web address and phone number. It measures 18” wide by 14” tall and folds into its own pocket for easy storage. Perfect for the gym, grocery shopping or errands, this tote normally sells for $5.00.

Shop now at the Adaptations online store at http://store.lighthouse-sf.org/, or visit our brick and mortar store at LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and every third Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our toll-free number is 1-888-400-8933.

Dialogue with the Director

LightHouse CEO Bryan Bashin wants to talk to you. Come to a community conversation about LightHouse services and opportunities for our organization.

When: Tuesday, October 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters.


These informal evenings have proven to be very useful as the LightHouse develops new programs and services. To reserve your place, please contact Chuck Godwin at 415-694-7348 or [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 8.

Leave a LightHouse Legacy and Join the Park Chamberlain Heritage Society

Caption: Employment Immersion Summit participant Ramona Herriford.

Through the years, the LightHouse has been fortunate to have the support of donors who give planned gifts such as a bequest, a beneficiary designation on a life insurance policy, 401(k) plan or IRA, life-income gift or other planned giving mechanisms. These donations may provide tax benefits while truly helping the LightHouse perpetuate our programs supporting the blind and visually impaired community for generations to come.

Those who remember the LightHouse or Enchanted Hills Camp through a bequest or other planned gift of any size will be recognized as a Park Chamberlain Heritage Society member,Park Chamberlain was a dedicated donor who gave to the LightHouse and Enchanted Hills Camp for many years until his passing in 2002. Soon we were grateful to learn that he left his single largest gift to Enchanted Hills Camp through a bequest.

For further information, please call our Development Department at 415-694-7365 or [email protected].