Classes

Classes are available to individuals with vision loss and we do not charge clients to attend. For more information on joining a group, please call LBB at 850.942.3658 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow us on Facebook (Lighthouse BigBend) for weekly topics. 

  • Peer Support Group - Stronger Together
    1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | Noon - 1:30 pm
    Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Programs Specialist

  • Employment Readiness Group
    Tuesday | 10 am - 11:30 am | Group Call
    Thursday | 10 am - 11:30 am | In-Person only | LBB
    Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas, MSW, Programs Specialist

  • iPhone Lesson Group - Learn accessibility features on iPhones and iPads
    Tuesday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | In-Person only | LBB
    Group Leader: John Ryan, Programs Specialist

  • iPhone Support Group - Questions & Answers
    Thursday | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Group Call
    Group Leader: John Ryan, Programs Specialist

  • Community Groups – Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
    Monthly Vision Loss Support Groups are for seniors who are visually impaired. You are welcome to join a group if you are experiencing vision loss or have a loved one experiencing vision loss. Individuals attending are in all stages of vision loss

    • Westminster Oaks – 2nd Wednesday of the month
      Wednesday, November 9th | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
      Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Programs Specialist
      Westminster Oaks - Parry Center - Fireside Room

    • Advent Christian Village – 1st Monday of the Month*
      (For Advent Christian Village residents only)
      Monday, November 7th | 1:30 – 3:00 pm
      Group Leader: Wayne Warner, Director of Adult Programs
      Advent Christian Village - Old Plantation Room
      *If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, class will be held on the following Monday. 

  • Youth Group (ages 6 - 22) 
    Sharon Scherbarth, CTVI, COMS, Youth Programs & Orientation & Moblity Specialist
    Terance Snider, Program Coordinator

January Youth Group Activities

Please note due to extenuating circumstances, the activities on January 12, 20, and 26 will be held virtually via Zoom.

    • Bowling at Capital Lanes
      Tuesday, January 10 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm

    • Zoom
      Thursday, January 12 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm

    • Movie at CMX – Puss in Boots
      Tuesday, January 17 | 4:30 – 7:00 pm

    • Zoom
      Friday, January 20 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm

    • Zoom
      Thursday, January 26 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm

    • Share Night
      Tuesday, January 31 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | LBB
      Bring a dish to share with your LBB peers