Santa Clara Valley Blind Center
www.VisionBeyondSight.org
Winter 2012
Activities Schedule
& General Information

SCVBC is a community-based organization dedicated to increasing the confidence, independence, and quality of life of the blind and visually impaired. SCVBC tackles complex vision loss issues comprehensively through rehabilitative, educational, and recreational services.

Our services, activities, and classes are available to all visually impaired adults living in Santa Clara County. One-on-one assistance is available, but limited.

Most services, activities and classes are free. Subsidies may be available for those who need financial assistance.

Santa Clara Valley Blind Center
101 North Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128

Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM

Cross Streets: West San Carlos and Naglee (Forest Ave)
Bus #61 & 62 stops on Bascom Ave. in front of the Center.
Bus #23 stops on Forest & also San Carlos/Stevens Creek.

Call 408-295-4016 ext. 204
for more information

Thanks to the Cities of San Jose, Santa Clara and Mountain View, Health Trust, Senior Nutrition Program, and our many donors and benefactors for supporting our programs and services.

SERVICES AND TRAINING CLASSES

ADAPTED LIVING SKILLS TRAINING (English & Spanish)
Classes and one-on-one in-home training are available.

ACCESS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Computer classes and low-technology solutions $15 per Qtr.

COUNSELING (English & Spanish)
Individual and family counseling are available.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Classes in Spanish- to- English offered on Mondays.

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS (English & Spanish)

ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING
One-on-one training: proper cane use and guide techniques to increase mobility in the home and in the community.

IN-HOME ASSISTANCE
Volunteers are available to help clients in their home, with reading and paperwork, or to assist with shopping.

BRAILLE INSTRUCTION

INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Resource information on helpful products and services

RESOURCE and LENDING LIBRARY
Resource materials, product catalogs, large print books, music and books on tape.

LONG-TERM ACCESS EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
Check out CCTV’S as available, $20 per month.

EDUCATION & RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Registration fees are due by the first class. Scholarships may be available. Classes require sign-ups and occur quarterly. For more information, contact 408.295.4016 ext. 204.

MONDAY

GET FIT WALK 9 AM -10 AM
Meets at Oakridge Mall for a vigorous, group walk to improve cardiovascular & muscular endurance, & joint mobility. Leaders: Arnold & Gina Chew. Free

CERAMICS I (HANDBUILDING) 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Participants create their own projects. Clean up is the responsibility of the participant. Cost: $30 for the quarter. Instructor: Lee Morgan

GARDENING 11 AM- 12 PM
Participants will enjoy the therapeutic benefits of maintaining a garden of vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Cost: $10 per Quarter

TUESDAY

MALL WALKING 9 -10:30 AM
Group walks at Valley Fair Mall. Leader: Tom Keiser. Free

SEWING, QUILTING, AND NEEDLEWORK 10 AM -12 PM
Join a group project, or get help with a project of your own. Sewing machines and an iron are set up for your use. Volunteers can teach or assist you. Free, ongoing activity.

POTTERY WHEEL 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Learn to 'throw' a pot. One-on-one instruction. Cost: $30/Qtr
Instructor: Shirley Lantz

BEGINNER YOGA 12 - 1 PM
All ability levels welcome. Breathing, stretching, and relaxation exercises. Instructor: Marie May Carlson. Wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $5 for the quarter

POTTERY WHEEL 1:15 PM – 3 PM
Learn to 'throw' a pot. One-on-one instruction. Cost: $30/Qtr Instructor: Shirley Lantz

WEDNESDAY

WEEKLY CLIENT COMMUNITY MEETING 10-11:00 AM
An open meeting held each Wednesday in the auditorium. Join us to stay up-to-date on our programs and activities. Outside speakers are scheduled at least once a month.

EXERCISE CLASS 11:00-11:30 AM
Meets after the Client Community Meeting. Slow stretching and low impact exercises adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Leader: Tom Keiser. Free

POOL SHARING GROUP 11 AM – 12PM
“Peer Outlook on Living” meets after the community meeting. POOL provides a forum to talk about experiences, needs, feelings, and questions related to vision loss. Facilitator:

ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 11-12:00
Trained rehabilitation counselors help clients adjust to their vision loss and teach adaptive techniques for daily living.

SIGNIFICANT OTHERS SUPPORT GROUP (by arrangement)
Facilitated by Vivian Younger, author of “A Guide to Independence for the Visually Impaired and Their Families.”

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM LUNCH 12 PM- 12:30 PM
A nutritious lunch is provided for clients over 60 years old and their spouses. Suggested donation is $2.50 per lunch. For those under 60, the cost is $5.00 for a lunch. Orders must be placed to ext. 204 by the preceding Monday.

BINGO 12:30-2 PM
Braille and large print cards. Regular games and blackout.

LIVING WITH VISION LOSS 12:45-2:00 P.M.
Adaptive techniques for daily living. 12 week course, one session per week.

BOARD GAME GROUPS (Scrabble and other board games)

SMOKING CESSATION ASSISTANCE
A quarterly workshop and weekly support are available to help those wishing to learn more about how to quit smoking.

THURSDAY

RESTAURANT OUTINGS (Sign-up required)
*The second Thursday of every month we gather at a different restaurant for a social luncheon. Please join us!!
See the Calendar of Events for individual listings.

MONTHLY OUTINGS (Sign-up required)
*The third & fifth Thursday of every month we provide an outing to a fun and exciting location. Please come and join us! See the Calendar of Events for individual listings.

BIRTHDAY LUNCH 11 AM - 1 PM (Sign-up required)
We celebrate ‘Birthdays of the Month’ every other fourth Thursday. Lunch is free if it is your birthday month, otherwise the cost is $5. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

*Actual dates may vary due to scheduling availability. Outing dates listed on last page.

CLIENT SOCIAL GROUPS

BOWLING - SATURDAYS at 11 AM
Moonlight Lanes in Santa Clara
Cost: $2.75 per game
Liz Cabral 295-4016 ext.204

CLIENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Arnold Chew	Phyllis Cintas
Travis Loesch	Cornel Wade
Joan Singer	Tom Slack
Donna Sanchez

Join us for VIVA
Visually Impaired Veterans
Access Rally

Thursday, February 16, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Santa Clara Valley Blind Center
101 North Bascom Avenue San Jose CA
For more information call 650.852.3467 or 408.295.4016

The VA Palo Alto Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) in conjunction with the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center are pleased to announce The Visually Impaired Veterans Access (VIVA) Rally at the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA, on Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. VIVA is a community event focused on providing first-line access and information to visually-impaired, low vision and blind veterans and Active-Duty Service Members (ADSM) of all eras.

The event is open to all veterans, family members, caregivers and persons interested in assisting veterans with significant visual impairments.

SCVBC Winter Calendar (Jan-Mar)
Sign-ups are required. To hear a recording of the calendar, dial 295-4016 & press 9. For more info call Elizabeth at 408.295.4016 x204.

Jan 2

Winter Session Begins

Jan 16

SCVBC Closed: MLK Jr. Day

Jan 26

Dia De Pesca 11:30am - 12:30pm
101 N. Bascom Ave. 295-4016 ext.204

Feb 9

Nageen Restaurant 1:00pm - 2:30pm
801 W. Hamilton Ave. 266-6400
Campbell

Feb 16

VIVA RALLY 9:30am - 2:00pm
Santa Clara Valley Blind Center

Feb 23

Tech Museum: 11:00am - 1:00 pm
Ingenious Innovations 294-8324
201 S. Market Street, San Jose

Feb 20

SCVBC Closed: President’s Day

Mar 8

Race Street Seafood Kitchen 2:00pm-3:30pm
253 Race St., San Jose 287-6280

Mar 15

de Saisset Museum: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Golden State of Grace 554-4528
3111 Mission College Blvd.


Wednesday Events & Speakers
Jan 4	Welcome Back
Jan 11	Music Performance: Linda Pawlovich
Jan 18	Rebuilding Together: Diane White
Jan 25	CAC Spotlight: Daniel Mendez

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