[Nfbc-info] {Disarmed} September 2013: Dance 80s Style, Climb a Peak, Get Your (Guide) Dog Washed

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September 2013

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Climb to Your Heart's Content at Indian Rock Park in Berkeley on September 7<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTG25NE230tMZ6Nh0eOXSJR01mNVVWYVWA_t-ll1e5r0mO_wT_LsIXes_OlH5Wu8_f8l2-C1853Nqa-DG8HpsgZALICkHiuPXywOSMhNGfyzABEo40T4B-h7j3H5ih-2Kd_d-xO0x6Os4It0Avd0d9dFxtM93IEBvyQA7OIvi34d3t38RynJ87JbeNQOYitQpR0ozryfQ953gZhbCKmL99wAtK8EUlb3npPJ0TCZPCDu2TVRPMtHylFCi7GXChp2nb62oQtDCaOGXw==>
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Climbers on Indian Rock

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired invites you and your friends in the LightHouse Youth Program to a day of exploration and climbing at Indian Rock Park in Berkeley. Please sign up by Friday, September 6.

Come explore the crazy rock formations at Indian Rock Park along with your friends in the Youth Program. Have fun in an accessible, challenging setting that will inspire you to enjoy nature that is almost in your own back yard.

Explore the Whitewaters of the American River with the LightHouse on September 21 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTEh4O9MHxTVeUauKOQLqOMRyyLkBhaKrRHqYOBdIr83wvyTMFcpd76Ff76u3HSrk1f63GRB4AkxcRes3WbkNovfj--et8onEq8t0vvjvrulFgn_ooJ119dpiVmuUAL2PfUEJXTfA8QCqXpM4CBtV0RyuwsX2ndgD2c17DOhQifpttLH8Av-QXKt_sYOgd-YNdoYAWqMxn8gGhZb5VHwnDg2Y8U-Wf0_p0Evwu2zP9DitRbQ_hY6uQ8gp_J588ayCN0=>

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A raft full of passengers midst the foaming white
water of the American River

Join the LightHouse and Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) as we go whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River. Youth ages 14-24 are invited to attend this thrilling rafting trip and overnight campout at ETC.

Dance to 80's Music at the San Francisco Delta Gamma Alumnae Fraternity Fundraiser to Benefit the LightHouse on September 27<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTFGux0c7UalyQ3qPvscMxrrx9m73z_4e8ZMVDIwfIsQiUoUk4GIZzwFq_hHMcNS1vUudCkEkuTuZ6dm2jiWc1xC0-utrfZNMOyiG820Ubm96qgvU39UDZESb51QzxKdv8GxGRsOqwq-8xSgKZJIiuX9gecbhJSWcTUfpVBMKzVyTM8rp3rT8J2PjU4I_RP_np5uVACUKql29Ynw-tAyu5Z1zSdlfTeF4Z78r-aw8esOD-jjEdKCbYTjks_cVQmqzEMlD2jNQSZy9A==>

The San Francisco chapter of the Delta Gamma Alumnae Fraternity is partnering with The Republic bar and grill on Saturday, September 27. The theme is music from the 80's and there will be an 80's cover band on hand to play all the hits. 100% of the cover charge will go to LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

LightHouse Guide Dog Wash on September 28

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Dog covered in suds sits in an old-fashioned metal bathtub

Please note: the date of this event has changed to Saturday, September 28, 2013

In September we are hosting a Barks, Baths and Biscuits Dog Guide Wash.

Mingle with other dog owners and leave with a clean and happy pooch. Just bring your dog guide to the Please Touch Community Garden, which is next door to LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

LightHouse Adaptations Store Reopens September 30<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTG_Z_13WTY8eC40eKiEDzYskmT418xSt-0X3KGPWWWuDFOoKiC5ovQ5x8Ca9b4Nl_cXwTRrOTH2jDeortGRhGi1r0lTrJlycWUS3kaJKtEdevPPpbgWTM16OdN5srTf3nbHI6nV7PF0vzfG8hCyeWP6Oev8XLyCWFvhTYiIygNHBE0GI0Jyphx9jBk9yulvYrD7xe5f-Kr3C8hXsy1rd2efYzHfPnP1es7ARuOOYleJMTcPKNw2RwKn9foOo0I4vNQ=>

We are pleased to announce that we will reopen Adaptations, the LightHouse Store on Monday, September 30th. New store hours will be Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have re-envisioned the store to be both a place to shop and a hands-on resource. Our knowledgeable staff will guide and help you find the best adaptive items to fit your vision.

At Adaptations we use LightSpeed point of sale technology, which is accessible and allows blind and visually impaired store staff to easily ring up your purchases. In order to provide enhanced one-on-one customer service we will return to the direct in-person customer service business model and focus our attention on those in Northern California who can visit the LightHouse for training and mentorship. Although we will not be taking online orders at this time, we look forward to serving our customers who visit our location at 214 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco.

To find out whether we have an item in stock for you to pick up (and if we don't, we can usually order it for you) please call our store at 1-888-400-8933.

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 An Evening of Laughter and Discussion at Superfest 2013 on October 12<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTG0nO8BNXaDU2vDSkn0hXEYuqxR9tqV3szevUuAp62zMLqT0TYnOUg_27exYhsDHELC4MrYWmXs_WO9ZqiKWn3DyDAusP-llSZ6l6Q7BJ_jD1bMNNXJXhGRjKU0iWu16EL9tqpwxQlOJhHxzE_j_FMV5xDEPqNfqUlLa9W9ZUrUHC6NDWJDJVEHSj0HCYFH3j3bMicLScgozE0bMX0exekQZSrOUVjEJOjfWv6MvNDxFgFOI_tsYeziptynyCQuwim7jtkUpnwnOA==>

The LightHouse and the Paul K. Longmore Institute will host Superfest<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTG0nO8BNXaDU2vDSkn0hXEYuqxR9tqV3szevUuAp62zMLqT0TYnOUg_27exYhsDHELC4MrYWmXs_WO9ZqiKWn3DyDAusP-llSZ6l6Q7BJ_jD1bMNNXJXhGRjKU0iWu16EL9tqpwxQlOJhHxzE_j_FMV5xDEPqNfqUlLa9W9ZUrUHC6NDWJDJVEHSj0HCYFH3j3bMicLScgozE0bMX0exekQZSrOUVjEJOjfWv6MvNDxFgFOI_tsYeziptynyCQuwim7jtkUpnwnOA==>, a look backward at some of the raunchiest and more-troublesome bits of disability film history. Join us for "the Dissies" - an evening of some of the silver screen's most laughable foibles of disability in film.
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Superfest poster with image of
Dissies award

 You're Invited to V.I.B.E.S. (Visually Impaired and Blind Entertainment Sunday) - a Fundraiser for Enchanted Hills Camp on October 13<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTEimGuhlDCmzJJdXMLqWsEtff-o4DFXdlz-WzVziMoE74fk8bqQS64NTFPsOY3GFrGyqjl-QscDu62mHadlW1KPXZ3kZdnEMNwG4S6gEkXRGjWT6F8nuCpngwTjL4anPmNk0DjHbdkruQf-7YPjXC_v8lx59727X81vFe0GHxS9agt4AtrCR7zDLFw25rHKtEqlhbnx3pAmMBnu-dQ2e29g6c8wUPcQMPNM5pcPjfMbUO-QETXyS176wFjm3_3Y8nqB1ZzQkyAMHg==>

Joyce Cid and the Ruby Red Girls are hosting a fundraiser to send blind and visually impaired youth to Enchanted Hills Camp next season, and you are invited! Joyce has raised over $45,000 to send other blind individuals to Enchanted Hills to experience its magic, so don't miss this rollicking party at fabulous Armando's in downtown Martinez.

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 Young Blind People and Old Ships on October 26<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTE_JRNLGiWSynHoHggAWRo7tR-v0LstYmqzFaS7F0McA7_fXiTVeuLGz9ClIXGybRmHWlVMImgynzSbjjqQwpbOUNKEkcw6VbU493AEIqS7eOuUALoVzaxdze3C2545Wx-RUHSKueN21YFva5pWDmPjaCsXW6mMmPT968aDwPZoarRG7GYufNPoECH9woxhIDdhDz-0uGNUWwDYn1Mx5IhTUJS83NWCYDoK5kEKfTx8EilPsD9XN0Tcyh6mAfXkdfBwnVtlOa_xxA==>

Join your friends as the LightHouse Youth Program explores the old ships of San Francisco.
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Image of the Balclutha, a three-masted, steel-hulled, square-rigged ship built to carry a variety of cargo all over the world - visit the Balclutha with the LightHouse on October 26

On Saturday, October 26, we will head down to the San Francisco waterfront for an exclusive tour of the historic ships docked at the Hyde Street Pier, and take a tour of the Maritime National Historical Visitor's Center. Please sign up by September 10.

Retreat for Blind Veterans - November 8 through 10<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTFjrCsjl4HTvqlK90Jbhxn83CEKMdU9VEBALu8f3TIwz8sCDlq-tka_9AMUxS_JLzDOuC5cI9gGcFRvKhx4cdxE9C2y1-uHCvoGwnlhWNSQtj46Vr7-nSDfA1CBao4Xn916zDgWhUoN17DcSH81L4g6zqvGCaJQDs-hsO-IfrGpOPUBAWq9yqJVfkq4dE-utXl6E1bZ4bZ9IBOeIMytOVhkzz7ZTApSZXA9OAAMvKrgoIbv6FJoGuPcRXppMr-J7UEzXpUGxmUD7A==>

In partnership with the Veterans Administration, Enchanted Hills is hosting a retreat for blind and visually impaired veterans from November 8 through 10, 2013. The retreat is designed to bring low vision veterans together from the Bay Area and beyond to convene, identify resources and build a community of support.

If you are a veteran or know of someone that may benefit from this retreat please contact Tony Fletcher at (415) 694-7319 or tfletcher at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:tfletcher at lighthouse-sf.org>.

 Now Available: BART, Caltrain, Muni and Samtrans Transit Routes Created by the LightHouse<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHV-pj3aPH7iMnOaw6NbMk0isvjaoI3OvMl5oRVWXAcDB12uzRvdIJtM9p7O9ii_T3EcrpEtRAjodT58p7N6crtQ_HgInvKgPQyAi51ip2X2uYhdEMWPtHlOIQOBDSxzs6QmUHLZgRuvCJuzjEQBrC56aFzr7kGYt53svFpbDrveZQ-VEX6cS6yWfK3rl8azAeoOVI4wmVCNqU-4dHxJw_Don7ZUWQ18gp88bZ4hWBeN2mGpB8fj2hS94Y5Ks1t8srEMk_acj5Ung==>

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LightHouse Transit Route Orientation Guide

The LightHouse is now offering Transit Route Orientation Guides<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHV-pj3aPH7iMnOaw6NbMk0isvjaoI3OvMl5oRVWXAcDB12uzRvdIJtM9p7O9ii_T3EcrpEtRAjodT58p7N6crtQ_HgInvKgPQyAi51ip2X2uYhdEMWPtHlOIQOBDSxzs6QmUHLZgRuvCJuzjEQBrC56aFzr7kGYt53svFpbDrveZQ-VEX6cS6yWfK3rl8azAeoOVI4wmVCNqU-4dHxJw_Don7ZUWQ18gp88bZ4hWBeN2mGpB8fj2hS94Y5Ks1t8srEMk_acj5Ung==> for BART, Caltrain, and selected Muni and Samtrans routes to make it easier for blind and visually impaired transit riders in the Bay Area to travel independently.

Transit Guides and the related training are available free of charge for Caltrain, BART, about three dozen San Francisco Muni routes and several Samtrans routes. To order a Transit Route Orientation Guide, or to request orientation training to help you make the best use of these guides, contact Frank Welte at
415-694-7363, or fwelte at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:fwelte at lighthouse-sf.org>.

Braille Apple iPhone Manuals: Hot Off
the Braille Press<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHVs_2y4hxynex0ArjfpxocOk7Sfe8ucfYfjgbEGlGCdcutTAsd0mMKMpJjpFIjs84FLC-2TeF2Gofv8_-TSVL_7-bbD-U5Ayx53rJoM3C8EV8xltH3QmAAy2nKK8Kf04E1fDLYci3SH5l1g1WIYp4-k_vvqrAld_cgfb7gWVpIzUOIbl9xtNpI1EDklKPdqSm1zwsDD0J0-wJdhiO6t92wbEPJAyaV_QAdiQ3Wk9NBfMtS0FWchBpFWBa6fgjmd3bljAQ9DAGFaQ==>

If you are a Braille reader with an iPhone you'll want to get your hands on the Braille iPhone User Guide for iOS 6.1 Software. A complete set of directions on how to use your iPhone or OS 10 operating system, intelligently organized into 3-4 volumes of interpoint Braille. Braille users will tell you, there just isn't anything better for referencing information than hard copy. It's not every day that a mainstream product offers blind and visually impaired users a fully formatted, highly edited and well-thought-out how-to guide. Great for both beginner and intermediate learners.

Braille iPhone User Guide for iOS 6.1 Software

$29.95 plus tax and shipping.

The authorized braille transcription of Apple's iPhone User Guide for iOS 6.1 Software. Complete with alt tag descriptions. 33 chapters covering everything you need to know including detailed information on Accessibility (Chapter 32) and Siri (Chapter 4). Three volumes.

User Guides can be ordered through our Access to Information Services department by contacting us at 415-694-7349 or ais at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:ais at lighthouse-sf.org>.

Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training at Enchanted Hills Retreat<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTGOFbmwS6z1PwrWgLmOSUYald7_4fOq45fgDNmEWym6I_zcBsKHXuJzR_opyQjK-ET8yQRmzyL0N5LoQd8PVNsbHfIescjXPsM4xh9h7QpkhmStZjiat5yXuJF1ZY3IFRYsYpKnXSE-CYPPf0bZZnWxikhWjYfRrRhgGbohZi7_2aJxjR3NEnt6bxve2gK47LpGhhquKP4ibt3HSkZ_mTR_snomne_wRkRVVk3zoCbtsoAemc_CJJki3hqTXJggjmTVMldgcHJQyw==>

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Terry Wedler works on a map with student Oma at the
June 2013 Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion session
(photo credit: Lorraine Miller-Wolf)

Would you like to learn new skills while enjoying the fresh air, tall redwoods and delicious, healthy meals at Enchanted Hills? The Changing Life Changing Vision class is open to all Californians who are DOR clients. Learn more about this immersion session at Enchanted Hills.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTGOFbmwS6z1PwrWgLmOSUYald7_4fOq45fgDNmEWym6I_zcBsKHXuJzR_opyQjK-ET8yQRmzyL0N5LoQd8PVNsbHfIescjXPsM4xh9h7QpkhmStZjiat5yXuJF1ZY3IFRYsYpKnXSE-CYPPf0bZZnWxikhWjYfRrRhgGbohZi7_2aJxjR3NEnt6bxve2gK47LpGhhquKP4ibt3HSkZ_mTR_snomne_wRkRVVk3zoCbtsoAemc_CJJki3hqTXJggjmTVMldgcHJQyw==>

Deaf-Blind Gather in Unique Enchanted
Hills Session<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHrwaw7lLv-dQJzFnHOn9ZVIAl6mgWJ60zg3oe-mlroM_1SmHAzzKpcvctj7_Bzes2FQlMDSnjgqprrtrTLrRPbn5ZBB4tohzo6rjvR_TfCpTlaxISLoayNcF9CUCxkO62HWSlkDGhVO-1LpvnPSaLdLALKb1vgbe6wMFS9myAmUlFIspdQadaZR3deI6NA6mQWfqIKEjcVlm3CsUs6jJQzqLAmstO_JOm2lSlo5wE_2FjVf9h_D0mTulonlf9rQ7RnjhLWTNIoTg==>

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Volunteer Angelica Medina-Boersma using tactile communication with a Deaf-Blind camper
during a nighttime social

For over thirty years the LightHouse has offered a session at Enchanted Hills specifically for campers who are Deaf-Blind<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHrwaw7lLv-dQJzFnHOn9ZVIAl6mgWJ60zg3oe-mlroM_1SmHAzzKpcvctj7_Bzes2FQlMDSnjgqprrtrTLrRPbn5ZBB4tohzo6rjvR_TfCpTlaxISLoayNcF9CUCxkO62HWSlkDGhVO-1LpvnPSaLdLALKb1vgbe6wMFS9myAmUlFIspdQadaZR3deI6NA6mQWfqIKEjcVlm3CsUs6jJQzqLAmstO_JOm2lSlo5wE_2FjVf9h_D0mTulonlf9rQ7RnjhLWTNIoTg==>. This year 26 campers attended, most from the Bay Area, making it the largest such gathering in California in 2013.

St. Ignatius Sophomores Clean Up Camp<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHUtD2wDF5haLdg-PY2V4uatS0XIQv0TmINQJ36DvgloRaAN5W_Hi-yRELaaTd7xzW1Wd98CeBjmpsvk9q0HnaXQbGp8PuKnD-ZSA0gMDg0JpVQoWgmrZXyTosL2KBShPbh_mwcMdoxOTqmyN_MQJcPow8ZZJ8iGyDeTU4zRuhyH1Oh8mIK0A50y2czPJS5fWs0wgwlk1VmMZOXd_baH6Zi4d9fkduO7Q5jeoSk7syLfPEmatvzfTtFPQS-cRSnA72kLQ-pn71uOg==>

In July, students from St. Ignatius High School in San Francisco earned service hours by working at Enchanted Hills Camp<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHUtD2wDF5haLdg-PY2V4uatS0XIQv0TmINQJ36DvgloRaAN5W_Hi-yRELaaTd7xzW1Wd98CeBjmpsvk9q0HnaXQbGp8PuKnD-ZSA0gMDg0JpVQoWgmrZXyTosL2KBShPbh_mwcMdoxOTqmyN_MQJcPow8ZZJ8iGyDeTU4zRuhyH1Oh8mIK0A50y2czPJS5fWs0wgwlk1VmMZOXd_baH6Zi4d9fkduO7Q5jeoSk7syLfPEmatvzfTtFPQS-cRSnA72kLQ-pn71uOg==>. Working on several clean-up projects to beautify camp and make it safer, they also collaborated with a group of blind and visually impaired kids from our Youth Program.
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Two students move wood chips using shovels

LightHouse Youth Enjoy a Day of Kayaking and Swimming<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHE9cKhWoKKfx0QKJ7SWXXHuJWpy4bYJGwzf5NUZsXpxhUBxoHporFv78e4fnFm65c3sEftqms5N1XY4MiaO_bAzUsHHk7X9gw5KKsNoJ51XEmHNBJP9AX15ALtOY-WkN-t6T8hTSqjuI7hWsiynHZSHyBc6xLSK7_P7OmSLV1Uh4Te2yJJ8twfBUJyFg2gzPqJaEaCsbCXp3w5e8ToecqRjB0PYjpMZprhNrxVipYYSYUHaJhjakmBClXkYm6Wvv9YRWDCg8u8Qw==>

This summer LightHouse Youth participants enjoyed a day of kayaking at Willow Creek Recreation Area in Folsom. The weather and water temperature were perfect. Perfect enough for a refreshing swim! The event concluded with a delicious barbecue provided by LightHouse friend Margie Donovan.

Thanks to Margie and her experienced friends from Ski for Light who provided training in kayak safety, paddling technique and also instructed the youth on how to prepare and pack up the equipment.

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Three kayaks slice through calm waters: Valentino Benelli, RC Upham and Margie Donovan in a two-seater, and in front, volunteer Cari Butler, paddle away at Willow Creek Recreation Area in Folsom

LightHouse Goes to the Ballgame<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTGyUx-FO-4Mkr9Kjnl8RbtFzOPa3gHD3HqEPwvxWcGhbuMeyMwqJxJG6_xuTZ2-alx4NV2FiNHuDyrM-dQ6eProtYDvd0OIaMkVYmWybY0iJRxU7JsyNSYHEJyoAunimH3s16-eZqiPBfO_gKzAKfS3yGpFHREEU3aWbrhbrd9u2RW_Fz1r8qCImAyfzv5wBKs_DCN2G52_vow-kFnpTCHfALCol8P0A4al79tcOFgXx4ZPrKniHuNJrSfm9k0bAYI=>
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Standing together in ballpark stands with the AT&T Park clock behind them, (l to r) Nikki Noyes, Ray Markus, Sarah Fulmer, Olivia Merz, Sean Corritore, Kaitlyn Austin, Even Milburn, Sean McGee, Anthony Dalli; in front, LightHouse Youth Coordinator, James Gump

In early August LightHouse community members young and older spent a wild afternoon watching the Giants play the Milwaukee Brewers. The Giants won, and our youth contingent is certain the win can be attributed to our attendance!

 Kevin Southworth Lands Job in Seattle Thanks to Employment Immersion<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTE9EDZv1AGBwS3DxjZH2yNd6cH7RlgXjnF5XYMmTKMVkqyXWZQU2VYhsap0uluvIij_k9OkJOIVWLOb2uOJwHNUdp8aUrvgo8cPe8MW9bHYJjQMdOw06iijOdTV-R0UUUdIKPfBUizYnYIWctaFKCOo410nZs-mR1nZrH-EmuKOS0Vp7KhGk4025lZkwelwoaS-kJHGXdV1e7AOe9bjXgjke-ERRj3mOAMB8buzdGm-ikzPnW8iFk8jrJ-w2Mmor70T_kzQX0WYog==>

Kevin Southworth grew up with limited hearing and then lost much of his vision in his 30's. Find out how he met this challenge and found work through the LightHouse's Employment Immersion Program<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTE9EDZv1AGBwS3DxjZH2yNd6cH7RlgXjnF5XYMmTKMVkqyXWZQU2VYhsap0uluvIij_k9OkJOIVWLOb2uOJwHNUdp8aUrvgo8cPe8MW9bHYJjQMdOw06iijOdTV-R0UUUdIKPfBUizYnYIWctaFKCOo410nZs-mR1nZrH-EmuKOS0Vp7KhGk4025lZkwelwoaS-kJHGXdV1e7AOe9bjXgjke-ERRj3mOAMB8buzdGm-ikzPnW8iFk8jrJ-w2Mmor70T_kzQX0WYog==>.
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Kevin Southworth

A Rustic Wedding in the Napa Country<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTGoUY2yu69ZuDD_0BJWCYfDS9bKPhbMt4DQKJV1HT7Pjhn38F5k1Xcaz9Xmi5YlcL_BtD0iRo9NgHplj6Kk295vGKwwdQBECVzNg7m1q7o45sSpRie6h55gnhF0Agy6G7x5923uMNdMabXg-iUvm9aCW6iRvhRriqe86D1vTIhiz3C0bNRt7_3RS-iU1J-_DyTwRtZ0iIpHxLCOgNXOAp_xZ8VMQ99A1hJYDK5yS9ml_Y0ffVyLrBJolBFVway7Z7DAlJ3BbX8BZw==>

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A bride and groom embrace, smiling, in a lush, green outdoor setting

Simple flowers, a stunning lakeside location, and your closest family and friends. What more could you need for a memorable nuptial occasion? If you or someone you know is seeking a fairytale setting to say "I Do", consider choosing Enchanted Hills in the heart of Napa's wine country. (In fact in August Enchanted Hills hosted two such weddings and the new couples couldn't be happier.)

Imagine you and your beloved under a white tent, the wind whistling in the trees, enveloped in the dappled light which characterizes Enchanted Hills. Local caterers can utilize our large, well-appointed kitchen. There are accommodations for guests to stay, or Enchanted Hills can be the exclusive venue for the ceremony and reception. With 311 picturesque acres, Enchanted Hills has provided a romantic backdrop for many weddings over the years.

Uniquely, Enchanted Hills is a lovely wedding venue, and all of the proceeds from rentals of Enchanted Hills Retreat support Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind, providing unparalleled opportunities for mentorship, creativity and exploration for blind and low vision people of all ages. To reserve Enchanted Hills for your wedding or other get-together of 30 to 120, please call (415) 694-7310 or go to www.enchantedhillsretreat.com<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTHTXGd3DZ3G8Mb1ut5OfQ70koCV4Vh7Xdve6pRUuslP0YwJoeFrd-ok0JLTKldtUkRj9odPoF1K91UxjC78XV-c3ZeKi2PQRHSnJC7sDWbvNXW2mX2osSV-XR0MqaIwYObAtvOFLMMeVHjS9CAIMUYALWJuSNpeKROA9eYLP7wdE4tPltFIFZdN5NQDcqbS_c9mkebKDu23zMkHTjVZGtoRYdL4T7YGFoE1zLR2vd6IMP2yhFmc0IrmwYGjQ9dhZvdEQ9KUHhd81i25aalgx1kv>.

Life Insurance: Another Way to Leave a Legacy to the Blind and Low Vision Community<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yMxOhWyufTE_TxJm_CsQmTeVoYvT1u_2xgPaI8lDIR_oSL32r-vsS9HgONhytZe0jsqWcJF2rW3dbSU5DrQOeSALbwuXW24zW2N5_7YqhBuMfVDC75u9YIeo7_M3A1qro-ppFjfwcfvdk4lLkcyO1IEFlyXsj306s5AEgo7HLPYLokNeT-3dbiMF8Y0z6McCkNWkIPaMsI-MEqh81H7H7piTP9buLw_BbXsjwohkzaZXz1Zsmv7mxOJpH7Qf-EktT4bUia6kA17zSpY8iwPs-w==>

Adelyn Byrd was a resident of San Francisco and received LightHouse services 15 years ago. Just last month we were saddened to learn that she had passed - but we were also very touched by the way she has chosen to support and give back to us for those services. She named LightHouse for the Blind as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy.

Perhaps like Adelyn you are a supporter of the LightHouse? Maybe you have responded to our letters about Enchanted Hills Camp, come to events, volunteered your time, benefited as a client of the LightHouse, or read our e-News. Another way to deepen your support is by making the LightHouse a beneficiary of your life insurance. Life insurance may be an attractive way to make charitable gifts for those without a surviving spouse or children or whose progeny are not in need of the funds.

With the funds we have received from Adelyn and other planned giving donors we are able to start new programs and be nimble in our efforts to provide high quality services for the blind and visually impaired. Securing funds for a new and unproven initiative can be difficult. Our Employment Immersion program is one such program that we knew would make a great impact on blind people's lives, but without the stability and support provided by planned gifts, we could never have gotten it off the ground!

For more information about making the LightHouse for the Blind a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or other estate planning mechanisms, contact Jennifer at (415) 694-7333 or jsachs at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:jsachs at lighthouse-sf.org>.

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