[NFBSF] NFBSF Digest, Vol 226, Issue 10

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>    1. Friends, Ferries, and Farewells: NFBSF February Social in
>       Larkspur – Sat Feb 21 (Laura Millar)
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> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:28:32 -0800
> From: Laura Millar <laura at lauramillar.com>
> To: "NFB of San Francisco, California List" <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBSF] Friends, Ferries, and Farewells: NFBSF February
>         Social in Larkspur – Sat Feb 21
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> Hello friends,
>
> The National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter invites you to
> join us for our February social outing as we take a trip across the Bay to
> Larkspur for lunch, connection, and community.
>
> It may be a cloudy day, and we are going rain or shine. Please dress warmly
> and comfortably. Bring a jacket, layers, and anything you need to stay
> cozy.
>
> Our main gathering location will be:
>
> Shake Shack
> Marin Country Mart
> 1800 Redwood Highway, Larkspur, CA 94939
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1800+Redwood+Highway,+Larkspur,+CA+94939?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Plan to arrive by 1:00 pm.
>
> If burgers are not your thing, Larkspur Landing and Marin Country Mart have
> plenty of options nearby, including Rustic Bakery, Sushi Co., Starbucks,
> and a bagel shop.  Grab your food and meet up with us at Shake Shack!
>
> This month’s social also gives us a chance to congratulate and say goodbye
> to Lisa Irving as she moves to the East Coast for a new job. We are proud
> of her and grateful for her leadership, friendship, and years of service to
> our chapter.
>
> You do not need to be a Federation member to attend. If you are Blind, low
> vision, sighted, new to the community, or simply curious, you are welcome.
> Come as you are.
>
> Ferry meet-up in San Francisco
>
> We will meet in San Francisco and travel together.
>
> Meet at:
> San Francisco Ferry Building
> Golden Gate Ferry, Gate C
>
> Meet time: 12:00 pm
> Ferry departure: 12:15 pm
> Arrival in Larkspur: approximately 12:50 pm
>
> After we arrive in Larkspur, we will walk to Shake Shack. The step-by-step
> walking directions are included at the end of this email.
>
> Official group return
>
> Meet at Larkspur Ferry Terminal at 3:30 pm
> Depart at 3:45 pm
>
> You are welcome to head back earlier if needed.
>
> Ferry tickets and discounts
>
> The ferry between San Francisco and Larkspur is operated by Golden Gate
> Ferry.
>
> Typical one-way fares are approximately:
>
> Adult with Clipper card: about $9.25
> Adult without Clipper: about $14.00
> Youth, seniors 65+, and riders with approved disability or Medicare
> discount: about $7.00
> Clipper START discount riders may pay about $4.65
>
> Using a Clipper card provides a discounted fare compared to paying without
> Clipper.
>
> Clipper works on Golden Gate Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, BART, Muni,
> and most Bay Area transit systems.
>
> You can tag your Clipper card at the ferry terminal and add value at ticket
> machines, retail locations, or through the Clipper app.
>
> If you qualify for a disability, senior, youth, or income-based discount,
> make sure your Clipper card is set up with that discount in advance.
>
> Coming from Oakland
>
> Option 1: Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square to the
> San Francisco Ferry Building and meet us at Gate C at 12:00 pm.
>
> Option 2: Take BART to Embarcadero Station and walk to the Ferry Building
> to meet us at Gate C at 12:00 pm.
>
> Thank you to Lisa Irving for writing up the walking directions below, I
> appreciate the detail.
>
> Questions
>
> If you have questions or would like more information, contact Laura at
> 925-321-8804.
>
> We look forward to seeing you across the Bay.
>
> Warmly,
> Laura Millar
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> San Francisco Chapter
>
> Walking directions
> Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Shake Shack
> Larkspur Ferry Terminal
> 101 East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
> Larkspur, CA 94939
>
> Section 1: Exiting the Terminal
>
> Exit the terminal and turn right, keeping the parking lot to your left.
> Keep the terminal on your right until you reach Berth 3.
> Wait 5 to 10 seconds, then make a soft left.
> A large sitting area will be on your right.
> A large parking lot will be on your left.
>
> Section 2: Waterline to Overpass
>
> Continue for approximately 2 minutes until you approach a protective
> barrier and the water.
> Make a hard left.
> When the parking lot appears in front of you, make a right.
> Bushes will be on your left and the water will be on your right.
> Within 30 seconds, the sidewalk splits. Follow the sidewalk to the left
> toward the overpass.
>
> Section 3: The Overpass and Entry to Shops
>
> Cross the overpass, estimated travel time 4 to 5 minutes.
> At the end of the overpass, make a hard left to the tactile curb cut.
> Follow the raised hashmarks across the narrow street.
> Rustic Bakery is the first business on the right.
> Continue past Sun Spell Store on the right, a bagel shop on the right, and
> the Birkenstock Store on the left.
>
> Section 4: Approaching the Destination
>
> Turn right and walk toward the music coming from Starbucks.
> Pass Sushi Co. on the right.
> Reach Starbucks on the right.
> Turn left, with Starbucks at your back, and follow the sloping sidewalk to
> the tactile curb cut.
> Walk for approximately 30 seconds.
> Identify the texture change on the parking lot and a slight incline, then
> make a soft right.
> Follow the curb to the right, then turn left.
> Within a few seconds, you will reach three steps leading to the entrance of
> Shake Shack.  We look forward to seeing everyone there, please don’t
> hesitate to reach out if you have questions!
>
> Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
>
> Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
>
> Contact (925)-321-8804
>
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