A group of two dozen clients, volunteers and staff from Pittsburg’s Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) visited Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont on Tuesday, April 22.
The group, mostly aged 65+, spent half a day enjoying time outdoors and experiencing life on a farm in the 1800s, including making felt from raw sheep’s wool and “shelling” dried popcorn with park naturalists. After lunch, the seniors were able to tour the historic Patterson House and ask questions about the family and daily life 160 years ago.
“Today at the farm was like a special gift to us blind seniors,” commented LCVI Client Anna Moca of Pleasanton. “I was pleasantly surprised we even got a private tour of the Patterson House, which is usually closed during the week. What a special experience!”
LCVI provides free supportive services and activities for blind and visually impaired adults in Alameda and surrounding counties. Call 925.432.3013 or visit lcvi.org for more information.
