SEPTEMBER 2026 ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING
OCTOBER 2026 ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING
Upcoming Events
Tuesday Talks (October 20 from 1 – 2:30)
Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen, is our October Tuesday Talks speaker.
Our 2026 White Cane Walk will be held on Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sugden Community Theatre.
Mondays , 11:00 – 12:30 pm
In this class, clients will socialize and explore artistic adventures that promote relaxation for mind, body, and spirit. Activities include arts and crafts, easy snack ideas, chair yoga, and poetry writing, all designed to be fully accessible, even for those with total vision loss. Relax and let your tension fade away through these creative outlets!
Mondays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
The Lighthouse Drum Class provides instruction in drumming, singing and movement activities. Clients learn to play African and Latin rhythms using djembe drums and other percussion instruments. No musical experience is needed, just a desire to have fun and make music together!
3rd Monday of the month
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The kids work on all independent living skills through engaging recreational activities that incorporate games, ADLS and orientation and mobility into their daily lives. The goal of this program is to increase their independence, confidence, and community, and create a strong and safe learning environment that will benefit them now, and in the future.
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3rd Monday of the month,
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The parent support group is where parents come together in a safe environment to discuss concerns, challenges as well common questions for a parent with a child with vision loss. The group is designed to guide, educate, and support parents.
The next series will start soon
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Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
This course presents a variety of tools, tips, technology and techniques to maintain independence at home with strategies to increase visual access at home such as tools for reading food and medication labels and low- and high-tech options for accessing the paperwork. This is a 6 week series.
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Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Participants have the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns and share both their experiences and successes, in a safe and supportive environment.
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First Tuesday of the Month,
1:00 – 2:30 pm
The group is designed to guide and educate caregivers through vision loss. It is a safe place to discuss challenges, role changes, concerns, or common questions as well as emotional support. Our goal for this support group is to make the caregiver feel supported during the journey of vision loss.
The next series will start soon
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First Thursday of the Month,
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Clients can participate either in person or via Zoom. People of all skill levels are welcome. The first half of the class is open for clients to ask questions pertaining to any issue or concern they may have with their Apple device. The second half of the class will focus on a particular topic or app.
1st Thursday of the month, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
This course presents a variety of tools, tips, technology and techniques to maintain independence at home with strategies to increase visual access at home such as tools for reading food and medication labels and low- and high-tech options for accessing the paperwork.
RSVP (239)-430-3934
1st Friday of the month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Clients will be introduced to safety techniques and various tools and tips to increase access to the kitchen. This is a 3 week series.
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Justin is a 10-year-old boy living with Down syndrome, amblyopia, and a recent diagnosis of congenital cataracts. Justin’s mother reports what a difficult time the pandemic has been for Justin. Video conferences cause significant stress for him and have been triggering behavioral problems.
Justin’s mother reached out to the Lighthouse because Justin had a recent eye exam and was prescribed new lenses. She explained that these new lenses enabled Justin to read independently with ease, which is something he had struggled to do for some time. These struggles were frustrating for Justin, who loves to read. She stated how these lenses would meaningfully help him this upcoming school year, especially with the new online platform, but it would be difficult to afford them.
Lighthouse of Collier and the Naples Lions Club agreed to each provide half of the amount needed to purchase the new lenses. When Justin’s mother was informed of the good news, she was ecstatic. She stated that this was a “ray of light in the midst of these difficult times,” and that she was beyond grateful for the generosity of the Lions Club and Lighthouse of Collier.
