JUNE-2026-ACTIVITIES-AND-TRAINING
Upcoming Events
Tuesday Talks on June 16 from 1-2:30
Summer Camp – June 22 – July 17 (No Summer Camp July 3)
White Cane Walk – TBD
JUNE-2026-ACTIVITIES-AND-TRAINING
Upcoming Events
Tuesday Talks on June 16 from 1-2:30
Summer Camp – June 22 – July 17 (No Summer Camp July 3)
White Cane Walk – TBD
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.
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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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William is a 96 year old WWII vet who loves to tell stories of his past. He talks about his father from Finland who fought in the Finish Civil War, and who was born in 1888!! As an army vet himself, William served time in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. After the war, William developed a love of healthy living and fast cars. In fact, after moving to Naples, William’s primary job was to repair and maintain a fleet of high end, one-of-a-kind and rare cars owned by a few uber-rich Naples residents.
As mentioned, William is also into health. After suffering from two heart attacks 10 years ago, he gave up all medications and switched to vitamins and distilled water. In fact, William swears that distilled water is the key to longevity.
I love working with clients like William. With the provision of a few low vision aids he was able to instantly perform his reading and writing tasks. The Lighthouse provided him with a LP Calendar, bold pens/paper and loaner desktop CCTV. With these easy-to-use tools, William is able to document doctor’s appointments, read his mail and access food labels.
Additionally, the Lighthouse helped William sign up with the Collier Paratransit services. Even though he will continue to ride his scooter to Walmart, William will be able to expand his options by shopping at Costco and the nearby Publix.
Last but not least, the Lighthouse of Collier provided assistance and training with the Talking Book Library Program. Pre-vision loss, William was an avid reader. He has a library of books in the back of his house. Now with this new talking book machine, William can reminisce about past historical events and keep apprised of the new. He loves the energy the narrators and actors bring into his home, and he continues to learn new things daily.