IN-SIGHT’s winter programs are open to any adult with a visual impairment. Some are also open to family members and friends. Each program is listed as either “Clients Only,” which means that, due to space, only the client can participate, or “Clients and Sighted Guests,” meaning the program is open to a family member or friend.
During the winter season, we offer several programs virtually via Zoom, which allows you to participate from home using the camera on your phone or computer, or by calling in. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, we can help you get acclimated.
Valentine’s Day Wreath
Friday, February 13
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Clients Only
In Person at IN-SIGHT
Join us for a fun Valentine’s Day craft workshop where participants will create a decorative wreath. Supplies and a light lunch will be provided. There is a $20 participant fee for this workshop to help offset the cost of some of the materials.
Parker Maple Barn &
Averill House Vineyard
Monday, March 23
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Clients and a Sighted Guest
Join IN-SIGHT and Bloom Tours for a delicious day at Parker’s Maple Barn in Mason, NH. We will feast on a fantastic brunch featuring fresh maple syrup, maple ham, pancakes, eggs, and more. You will also have time to shop in their store to bring home a taste of New Hampshire. After brunch, we will head to Averill House Vineyard for a tour with wine tasting. Averill House is a family-owned winery located in a restored 1830s barn in Brookline, NH. The $60 per person ticket includes round-trip motorcoach transportation from IN-SIGHT and lunch.
Spring at Blithewold
Tuesday, April 28
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
Clients and a Sighted Guest
We are heading to Bristol, Rhode Island’s Blithewold Mansion for Spring Days! Celebrate spring at this beautiful thirty-three-acre estate on Narragansett Bay with a spectacular display of more than 50,000 daffodils. These brilliant yellow daffodils trumpet the arrival of spring at the mansion. Then it’s off to enjoy lunch at Johnny’s Restaurant, located in the Wyndham Resort, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. You will have your choice of either Baked Stuffed Scrod, Pasta Primavera, or Chicken Piccata. The $60 per person ticket includes round-trip motorcoach transportation from IN-SIGHT and lunch.
Transportation Options
Tuesday, January 20
10 AM – 11 AM
Clients and Caregivers
Zoom
For many, no longer being able to drive is one of the most significant adjustments to make due a vision loss. Join us for an overview of options for independent travel, including RIDE paratransit service, FLEX bus routes, fixed-route bus service, non-emergency medical transportation, ride-sharing services, municipal senior vans, and volunteer programs.
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, February 3
Friday, February 27
10 AM – 11 AM
Clients and Caregivers
In Person at IN-SIGHT
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses use built-in cameras, artificial intelligence, and speakers to connect you with the world in a whole new way. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how these devices work and try out the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. There is limited space in each session, so please register early.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Friday, January 9
1 PM – 1:45 PM
Clients and Caregivers
Zoom
Charles Bonnet syndrome is a condition where mentally healthy individuals with significant vision loss experience vivid visual hallucinations. These hallucinations are the result of the brain creating images to
compensate for the lack of visual input from the eyes. They can be simple patterns or complex scenes like people or animals, and typically diminish over time. During this workshop, we will discuss CBS and how to manage it if you have it.
Disclosure & Self Advocacy
Tuesday, February 24
11 AM – 12:30 PM
Clients Only
In Person at IN-SIGHT
Join social worker Yevgeniya Pankova for a conversation about disclosing disability and self-advocacy. Yevgeniya will present different techniques, discuss when to disclose or not in various situations, and how disclosing is often a personal choice and relates to self-advocacy. A light lunch will be provided.
Understanding Vision Loss
Thursday, January 22, 10 AM
Tuesday, February 17, 10 AM
Clients and Sighted Guests
In Person at IN-SIGHT
This workshop provides an overview of key information everyone should know about vision loss, along with resources to help people regain their confidence and independence.
AT Discovery Group
Tuesday, January 27 (Instacart App)
Thursday, February 19 (Be My Eyes App)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Clients and Sighted Guests
Zoom
The January meeting will focus on the Instacart app, which provides grocery delivery and is an excellent option for those who cannot make it to the store.
In February, we will highlight the Be My Eyes app, which connects visually impaired individuals with sighted volunteers for assistance with everyday tasks through a live video call.
