Lighthouse Happenings
Mother's Day 2013
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind shut down production in the Manufacturing Plant for one hour last Friday to honor all mothers with flowers and a wonderful Mother's Day Serenata from a local Mariachi Band. It was truly a very special day for all of us. Thank you San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind for a very special performance and wonderful day!!!
Fajita Fiesta 2013
Viva Fajita Fiesta!! El Rey Feo, with his court, and a wonderful group of Mariachi came to celebrate the day with the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind employees and their families. The students in the School to Work Transition Program worked hard to make colorful and original Fajita Fiesta pins as well as popcorn that they sold to raise money for their end of the year banquet in May.
Music and Dancing at Fajita Fiesta
What's a party without music and dancing!! Joe Schuerger played the guitar and Jose Martinez was the DJ for the day at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind's Fajita Fiesta. Employees danced throughout the afternoon celebrations including Manuel Gonzalez with his daughter.
Fajita Fiesta Games
DeeDee Rodriguez, Placement Specialist and Mike Gilliam, President and CEO were among the volunteers who participated in this year's Pie in the Face. Vince Boyd, Rehabilitation Director was one of several volunteers who participated in the Dunk Tank on a very cool day.
Fajita Fiesta Games
An afternoon filled with fun at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind with a variety of games.
Christmas Decorations 2012 Winners
The 1st - 3rd Place Winners of this year's "A Texas Christmas" Decorating Contest at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind is.....
3rd Place - Rehabilitation Department
2nd Place - Warehouse
1st Place - Quality Control
Congratulations to all the winners!!!
3rd Place - Rehabilitation Department
2nd Place - Warehouse
1st Place - Quality Control
Congratulations to all the winners!!!
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music Concert at the Lighthouse
On Friday, December 14th, The Alamo Angels Accordion Group known as Dreams Fulfilled Through Music visited the Lighthouse and presented two separate 30-minute concerts to Lighthouse employees during both lunches. The group presented "The Holy Night Cantata"- a mixture of narration and song, followed by a mixture of traditional Christmas Carols.
Christmas Decorations 2012
This year's Christmas Decorating theme is "A Texas Christmas" Lighthouse employees created unique and inspiring Christmas displays in each department. Judging took place on December 12th and the winning department will be announced on Friday, December 21st during the Christmas Party. The winners will receive a pizza party. First pictures are of the front lobby, hallway and Public Relations Department.
Christmas Decorations 2012
Rehabilitation
Christmas Decorations 2012
Manufacturing
Christmas Decorations 2012
Manufacturing
Christmas Decorations 2012
Purchasing and Customer Service
Christmas Decorations 2012
Warehouse and Quality Control
Christmas Decorations 2012
Accounting Department
Rehabilitation Open House Event
For the past 10 years, the Rehabilitation Department has hosted an Open House event each December as their annual showcase of their programs and services. The event also serves as a way to thank all of the local businesses, agencies and groups that they work with throughout the year. The Rehab. Department begins working on this event at the beginning of November to guarantee that every detail is perfect. This year's great 2-hour event was attend by more than 150 people from the community.
Rehabilitation Open House Event
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind's Choir sang three wonderful Christmas songs as guests from across San Antonio arrived for the event. During the "Mix and Mingle" and lunch guests were entertained with the country-style singing and guitar music of Jose Martinez, Technology Trainer, in Technology Department. Jose has been playing the guitar for the past 5 years and sang three songs off his "I keep Waiting" CD.
Rehabilitation Open House Event
This year's Christmas decorating theme is "A Texas Christmas." Everyone in the Rehab. Dept. has put a lot of creative thought and Christmas spirit into making the rooms look so festive.
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral A.B. Cruz III Visits the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral A.B. Cruz III, a San Antonio native, recently had the opportunity to visit the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind. His visit included a private tour of the manufacturing plant.
Austin Ladd Roberts "Listen with Your Heart"
Singer, Songwriter and Author, Austin Ladd Roberts recently visited the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind to present his unique and inspirational "Listen with Your Heart" Performance to the Rehabilitation Department's High School to Work Students. With his musical talent he is able to bring his stories to life through narrative and Americana style songs accompanied by both the acoustic and electric finger-style guitar. The goal of the one-hour performance of original stories and songs is to motivate audiences of all ages to find their own voice and tell their own stories.
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Austin Ladd Roberts is a 5th generation Texan whose message both educates and motivates the listener. As founder of the Texas Heritage Music Foundation, Roberts inspirational performances can be seen throughout Texas. For more information, go to www.laddroberts.com
Hospitality Event at Mission Stadium
Employees at The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind enjoyed a wonderful dinner of hot dogs and hamburgers with all the sides at the "Picnic in the Park" event on August 11th at Mission Stadium prior to watching the baseball game.
Hospitality Event at Mission Stadium
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Employees of the Year: Jesus Hernandez, Machine Operator in Plant Operations and Becky Laureano, BSC Assistant Manager at Lackland AFB threw in the ceremonial first pitch of the August 11th Missions Baseball Game.
Hospitality Event at Mission Stadium
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind's Choir was invited to sing the National Anthem in a special guest performance at Mission Stadium.
Halloween 2012
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind employees may work hard, but we know how to have fun too!
Halloween 2012
This year's annual eating contest was made up of tortilla chips and cheese sauce in honor of Rico's Products, Inc., Friends of the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.
Halloween 2012
The Liberto Family of Rico's Products, Inc. in San Antonio visited the Lighthouse today and presented a general donation check for $15,000 to CEO and President, Mike Gilliam.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for new Multi-Purpose Facility
Last August, the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind celebrated the ground breaking for the new Multi-Purpose Facility that will be opening it's doors in Fall 2013. This expansion will allow us to offer more job opportunities to blind employees, new programs and resources for blind children and their families and offer a partnership between the University of Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry's and the Lighthouse for a new Vision Rehabilitation Center. The new 60,000 sq.ft. building will be located around the corner from the Roosevelt location on Eads Street.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for new Multi-Purpose Facility
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Ground Breaking Ceremony for new Multi-Purpose Facility
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1st Wedding Celebration Ever Held at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
The first wedding celebration at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind was held on Friday, October 19th, 2012. The bride, Velia Estrada, and the groom, Jesse Talamantez, exchanged wedding vows in a beautiful ceremony that was attended by a large congregation of both family and Lighthouse friends.
The bridge and groom originally met while working at the Lighthouse and their relationship grew over the years.
The bridge and groom originally met while working at the Lighthouse and their relationship grew over the years.
1st Wedding Celebration Ever Held at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
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1st Wedding Celebration Ever Held at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
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4th Annual "Fore" The Blind Charity Scramble
This year's sold out event offers a unique opportunity for teams of sighted golfers to spend a fun, relaxed day playing golf while getting to know a blind golfer and their coach. This great golfing day ends with dinner, team awards and raffle prizes.
4th Annual "Fore" The Blind Charity Scramble
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4th Annual American Blind Golf National Championship Tournament
This fabulous 2-day event, held at the Republic Golf Club, welcomes blind golfers and their coaches from all across the United States, Canada and Scotland.
4th Annual American Blind Golf National Championship Tournament
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4th Annual American Blind Golf National Championship Tournament
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4th Annual Weston Wright "Lighting the Way" 5K/10K Run/Walk
Close to 400 participants came out to support the Lighthouse in our annual event that benefits both our School to Work and Children's Youth Education Programs. Thanks to Mother Nature who delayed the rain long enough for the run/walk to take place, helping to make it a hugh success!!
4th Annual Weston Wright "Lighting the Way" 5K/10K Run/Walk
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4th Annual Weston Wright "Lighting the Way" 5K/10K Run/Walk
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