
Happy Holidays from Lighthouse of Collier
WARMEST WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY FROM LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER! WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALL THE BEAUTY OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND THE BEST IN THE YEAR TO COME.

WARMEST WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY FROM LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER! WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALL THE BEAUTY OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND THE BEST IN THE YEAR TO COME.

PERFECT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS – SEEING BEYOND BLINDNESS – Lighthouse of Collier is excited to share our newest publication, Seeing Beyond Blindness. This 11×13″ coffee table book is a collection of Lighthouse of Collier client success stories. Written by staff members, each retelling is a reflection of the special relationships our team develops with…
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Save the date for the 2021 Virtual Dining in the Dark presented by Lighthouse of Collier Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:00p.m. Join us for the 2021 Virtual Dining in the Dark, a unique experience taking you into the world of smell, taste, sound, and texture – all in total darkness. It creates a realistic sense…
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Thank you. With your help, Lighthouse of Collier has reached our challenge goal of raising $50,000! By reaching the challenge goal, the Bookbinder Family Foundation will donate $100,000 to Lighthouse of Collier. We are so grateful for everyone’s steadfast support of our endeavors, and of our goal of continued growth and self-sufficiency. Your generosity will…
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With the arrival of COVID-19 and the rapid onset of a devastating pandemic, 2020 proved a tough year for many families. Lighthouse of Collier was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with two businesses to provide full Thanksgiving meals to three families who have been affected by vision loss and the stress of COVID-19. The…
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EIGHTH ANNUAL SCRAMBLE FORE SARAH GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting Lighthouse of Collier & Foundation Fighting Blindness December 21, 2020 12:30 Shotgun Start Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Hosted by the Hardwig Family Registration 11:30 a.m. Boxed Lunch & Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. Entry fee $175. Call 239.430.3934 to register via phone or for…
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What a 1st week of our Annual Appeal! Thank you to those that have already donated so generously, but we still need help to reach the goal set by the Bookbinder Family Foundation. The Bookbinder Family Foundation has generously created a challenge for the Lighthouse of Collier. If we raise $50,000 during this appeal by…
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This annual event will be held October 15th. Clients and their families and friends are encouraged to participate in two Zoom sessions during the day. Please contact the Lighthouse for the Zoom links. Session I 9:55am-11:05pm – join us with our sister agency (New Vision for Independence) via Zoom Learn more about and celebrate the abilities…
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Lighthouse of Collier would like to invite you to participate in our White Cane Safety Awareness Day Zoom Edition | October 15, 2020 Co-hosted by our sister agency, New Vision for Independence This is the nationally observed day to celebrate the white cane as a tool for independence and to inform the public that a…
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The Lighthouse of Collier is pleased to announce that we have received 2 generous grants. $10,000 Moorings Park Foundation The Community Grants Program strives to improve the quality of life and healthy living in Collier county by providing project-based funding to non-profit agencies that serve local seniors in need. $25,000 Richard Schulze Family Foundation The…
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Polly is 87-years young with the vim and vigor of a 65 year-old. About four years ago, she was diagnosed with macular degeneration and glaucoma. At the time, Polly was very concerned about her diagnosis and therefore enrolled in the Independent Living Classes. Polly was quick to implement the tools and techniques she had learned into her daily home life. This enabled her to continue to live independently.
Over the past three years, Polly became a permanent client “fixture” at Lighthouse of Collier. She used Uber or Paratransit to attend weekly various classes/events including: a sewing group, Out and About events, cooking and accessible art classes and several support groups.
Polly also came regularly for assistive technology lessons to learn how to access her smart phone and tablet. Today she can independently use various accessibility options, including: Select-to-Speak, Hey Google and Zoom. Additionally, Polly learned how to use Envision AI to scan/read paperwork and bar codes. Not bad for this spritely 87 year-old. Just goes to show – age is just a number!!
On a personal level, I have become quite fond of Polly and look forward to our weekly/bi-monthly lessons. Polly is an exceptionally compassionate person. She worked a long career as a hospice nurse and has shared several heartfelt stories. In fact, Polly and her coworkers started the first official hospice center in the late 70s. The new building was launched by pioneer psychologist Elisabeth Kubler Ross and famed physician, Cicely Saunders. Polly and her group also helped pass the first Medicare bill to cover hospice services.
Before coming to the Lighthouse, Polly said she was “floundering.” Now, she exclaims “I have learned to focus on what I can do.” According to Polly, “the Lighthouse of Collier is one of the best agencies available in Collier County!”