Due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lighthouse office is under construction.
We have temporarily moved to:
1506 Bayshore Gardens Pkwy Bradenton, FL 34207

+1 (941) 359-14047318 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
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September 2023

Friday September 29

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sarasota Walk & Talk Inside Square Mall
8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238, USA

Meeting place: Inside the mall at Costco Entrance.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Support Group Guest Speaker Charity Lee Manatee County Librarian
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031 Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031 Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099 One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Group Leaders: Erin & Gloria

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031

Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031

Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Saturday September 30

All Day
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October 2023

Sunday October 1

All Day
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Monday October 2

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Family Support Group Topic: Guest Speaker Daisy from Compassion & Choices

Tuesday October 3

All Day
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Wednesday October 4

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)

Thursday October 5

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Transit Workshop Manatee County Residents

Week # 2
Manatee County
MCAT Transportation
Presenter: Jewel Young MCAT Mobility Coordinator

Jewel will cover MCAT application process & reservation process with Q&A. Lighthouse Case Manager Lee Avant will be present at the conclusion of today’s workshop to schedule 1:1 consults for application assistance.

Erin Vincent is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lighthouseeducationcenter-org.zoom.us/j/83914242616

Friday October 6

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Support Group Topic: Second part to Losses Associated with Vision Loss
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031 Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031 Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099 One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Group Leaders: Erin & Gloria

Part 2
Losses Associated with Vision Loss

We will cover:

Loss of privacy

Loss of Social Network

Loss of access to nonverbal Communication


Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031

Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031

Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Saturday October 7

All Day
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Sunday October 8

All Day
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Monday October 9

All Day
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Tuesday October 10

All Day
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Wednesday October 11

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Technology Q&A (Virtual)

Join us and get your technology questions answered in our free, virtual Open Technology Q&A Session.

Thursday October 12

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
In-Person Support Group
1506 Bayshore Garden Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34207

Topic: We will discuss the importance of goal setting when learning new skills.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In-Person Book Club-Windy City by Renee Rosen, DB 92167
1506 Bayshore Gardens Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34207, USA

Come early for the support group at 11 AM
Windy City by Renee Rosen, DB 92167

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Transit Workshop Highlands County Residents

Week#3 Highlands County/ Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization
Presenter: Transportation Director Marybeth Soderstrom

Erin Vincent is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lighthouseeducationcenter-org.zoom.us/j/89449741174

Friday October 13

All Day
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Saturday October 14

All Day
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Sunday October 15

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
White Cane Day Celebration at Sarsota Art Museum
Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Come celebrate White Cane Day at Sarasota Art Museum! We will tour a low vision exhibit and participate in a hands on art activity together.

RSVP Required
Contact Erin Vincent 941-359-1404 ext 713 or erin.vincent@lighthouseeducationcenter.org

Monday October 16

All Day
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Tuesday October 17

All Day
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Wednesday October 18

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Manatee Performing Arts Center (Tickets Required)
502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA

Ticketing:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bfc10ed9-b5f1-4449-9133-e9d3d1355b20

Join the Lighthouse at Manatee Performing Arts Center to see Rocky Horror Picture Show! Register for your free tickets below!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW-OCTOBER
A humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky, a sort of Frankenstein-style monster in the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfect muscle man complete with blond hair and a tan. Rated R.

Thursday October 19

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Transit Workshop Charlotte County Residents

Week #4 Charlotte County Transportation
Presenter: Mobility Coordinator Laura Richards

Erin Vincent is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lighthouseeducationcenter-org.zoom.us/j/88599754447

Meeting ID: 885 9975 4447

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Meeting ID: 885 9975 4447

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Book Club: , The Paris Architect DB#77875

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031

Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031

Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Opener: Cathy

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/awu-soos-rpu
Or dial: (US) +1 661-527-2825 PIN: 750017008#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/awu-soos-rpu?pin=9191060866620&hs=7

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Friday October 20

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Walk & Talk
Payne Park, 2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA

Saturday October 21

All Day
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Sunday October 22

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Board Games & Bagels Hosted by Junior League
Lighthouse Located next to Goodwill Manasota - Attended Donation Center, 1506 Bayshore Gardens Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34207, USA

Please come join Lighthouse Staff & Junior League Volunteers, for a day of fun! We will play various board games and socialize together. Light breakfast will be served. Family Friendly event, please bring family & friends for a day of fun!

Event will be held at Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center

RSVP Required Contact Francine Diemer at 941-359-1404. ext 725

Monday October 23

All Day
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Tuesday October 24

All Day
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Wednesday October 25

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Technology Q&A (Virtual)

Join us and get your technology questions answered in our free, virtual Open Technology Q&A Session.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone at Stone Hall
Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA

Thursday October 26

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Final Transit Workshop

Week#5 Final Workshop

During todays final workshop we will review Uber & Lyft as an alternative transportation option. Clients will also have the opportunity to meet with LH instructors to finalize their transportation plans, applications, and ask any pertinent questions related to transportation and their goals.

Lighthouse Instructors who will be in attendance:
Lee Case Manager
Erin Family Engagement Coordinator
Judi Vocational Rehabilitation Career Specialist
Latricia Orientation & Mobility Rehab Manager

Erin Vincent is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lighthouseeducationcenter-org.zoom.us/j/81684174125

Meeting ID: 816 8417 4125

One tap mobile
8884754499,,81684174125# US Toll-free

Dial by your location
• 888 475 4499 US Toll-free

Meeting ID: 816 8417 4125

Find your local number: https://lighthouseeducationcenter-org.zoom.us/u/kdorkmXBKu

Friday October 27

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Support Group Guest Speaker: Attorney Robert Livingston with do a Q&A

Group Leaders: Erin & Gloria

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031

Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031

Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Saturday October 28

All Day
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Sunday October 29

All Day
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Monday October 30

All Day
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Tuesday October 31

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Spanish Speaking Support Group

November 2023

Wednesday November 1

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)

Thursday November 2

All Day
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Friday November 3

All Day
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Saturday November 4

All Day
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Sunday November 5

All Day
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Monday November 6

All Day
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Tuesday November 7

All Day
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Wednesday November 8

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Technology Q&A (Virtual)

Join us and get your technology questions answered in our free, virtual Open Technology Q&A Session.

Thursday November 9

10:30 am – 11:51 am
In-Person Support Group
1506 Bayshore Garden Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34207
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In-Person Book Club-Windy City by Renee Rosen, DB 92167
1506 Bayshore Gardens Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34207, USA

Come early for the support group at 11 AM
Windy City by Renee Rosen, DB 92167

Friday November 10

All Day
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Saturday November 11

All Day
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Sunday November 12

All Day
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Monday November 13

All Day
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Tuesday November 14

All Day
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Wednesday November 15

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)

Thursday November 16

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Book Club: , The Paris Architect DB#77875

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031

Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031

Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Opener: Cathy

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/awu-soos-rpu
Or dial: (US) +1 661-527-2825 PIN: 750017008#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/awu-soos-rpu?pin=9191060866620&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Friday November 17

All Day
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Saturday November 18

All Day
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Sunday November 19

All Day
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Monday November 20

All Day
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Tuesday November 21

All Day
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Wednesday November 22

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Technology Q&A (Virtual)

Join us and get your technology questions answered in our free, virtual Open Technology Q&A Session.

Thursday November 23

All Day
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Friday November 24

All Day
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Saturday November 25

All Day
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Sunday November 26

All Day
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Monday November 27

All Day
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Tuesday November 28

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Spanish Speaking Support Group

Wednesday November 29

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)

Thursday November 30

All Day
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December 2023

Friday December 1

All Day
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Saturday December 2

All Day
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Sunday December 3

All Day
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Monday December 4

All Day
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Tuesday December 5

All Day
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Wednesday December 6

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Technology Q&A (Virtual)

Join us and get your technology questions answered in our free, virtual Open Technology Q&A Session.

Thursday December 7

All Day
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Friday December 8

All Day
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Saturday December 9

All Day
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Sunday December 10

All Day
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Monday December 11

All Day
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Tuesday December 12

All Day
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Wednesday December 13

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)

Thursday December 14

10:30 am – 11:51 am
In-Person Support Group
1506 Bayshore Garden Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34207
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In-Person Book Club-Windy City by Renee Rosen, DB 92167
1506 Bayshore Gardens Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34207, USA

Come early for the support group at 11 AM
Windy City by Renee Rosen, DB 92167

Friday December 15

All Day
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Saturday December 16

All Day
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Sunday December 17

All Day
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Monday December 18

All Day
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Tuesday December 19

All Day
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Wednesday December 20

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Technology Q&A (Virtual)

Join us and get your technology questions answered in our free, virtual Open Technology Q&A Session.

Thursday December 21

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Book Club: , The Paris Architect DB#77875

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049872031

Meeting ID: 880 4987 2031

Phone: +1 (929) 205-6099

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,88049872031#

Opener: Cathy

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/awu-soos-rpu
Or dial: (US) +1 661-527-2825 PIN: 750017008#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/awu-soos-rpu?pin=9191060866620&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Friday December 22

All Day
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Saturday December 23

All Day
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Sunday December 24

All Day
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Monday December 25

All Day
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Tuesday December 26

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Spanish Speaking Support Group

Wednesday December 27

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Let's Talk About... (Virtual)

Thursday December 28

All Day
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Friday December 29

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