Santa Clara Valley Blind Center
www.VisionBeyondSight.org

Summer 2010
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, Sunnyvale and Mountain View, Community Foundation Silicon Valley, Health Trust and Council on Aging, 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 Dziem Nguyen (ext. 204).

MONDAY

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

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

CERAMICS II (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

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

WEDNESDAY

POTTERY WHEEL 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Learn to 'throw' a pot. One-on-one instruction. Cost: $30/Qtr
Instructor: Shirley Lantz

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 - 12 PM
“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
Contact Tom Keiser (408) 249-1721
Cost: $2.75 per game

CLIENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Arnold Chew	Didi Esty
Travis Loesch	Ernie Molina
Joan Singer	John Theiss

Volunteer Appreciation Reception
August 26, 2010

Santa Clara Valley Blind Center is
proud to report that over 13,700
volunteer hours have been recorded
from July 2009 - June 2010.

Thank you Volunteers for your time,
dedication and support!