City of San José, Therapeutic Art & Wellness

Get some exercise at home with Pricilla! Here is an adaptive exercise video that you can follow along to. San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN (Please consult a physician before starting any exercise program and always listen to your body and go at your own pace. We want you to be healthy and well.)

Section 8 housing application is open for those who would like to apply.

Enjoy holiday music, decorations, and meet Santa all from the safety of your vehicle. Children present will receive a hot cocoa kit with a raffle ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes (while supplies last).

Check out this cool beading project! #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

For our older adults, these tough times can be even tougher. Social isolation or anxiety can be difficult enough without a pandemic, and with more cautious rest...rictions to keep us safer this holiday season, it is even more crucial to give older adults the resources that they need. Mental health and feelings of isolation are a serious problem for everyone during the pandemic. Remember, we are all in this together and that means playing your part right now. That part could simply be staying safe and keeping up your physical and mental well being. Why not try new things such as: Go for walks in the park or nature Connect with far away friends and family by telephone Start a garden (indoors or outdoors) Try writing (a book, journaling, an autobiography, letters to family or a pen pal) Volunteer (become a crisis counselor, sew/donate masks, clothing, and other items for people in need) Explore different languages Online adventures (Walk through museums, travel documentaries) Put together albums and family trees It is now more important than ever to minimize exposure, limiting the people that we can see to our own households. Doing this will keep everyone in the house more protected, and make it even more enjoyable to see others when it is safe. Find resources for older adults, such as counseling, caregiving, transportation, and more at our Social Services Agency website: https://www.sccgov.org//d/Pages/older_adult_resources.aspx

Please come by and pick up a special holiday meal! We'd like to offer the Grace Art and Wellness and All Access Sports and Recreation Participants a Holiday Meal (to pick up) and special gift for the holidays. Register in advance by clicking here: https://apm.activecommunities.com//holiday-dinner-pi/96627 Please wear a mask and stay 6 ft from all participants and staff to stay safe. We will be handing out meals from 3pm-4:30pm and waiving to everyone (from 6ft away). #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, the City of San José is committed to helping all residents, regardless of age, ability, race, or gender. We want to hear more about the impact of COVID-19 on the life of our residents and how we can best support communities during this difficult time. This survey shouldn’t take more than 7 minutes we really appreciate your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERBCommunitySurvey A medida que COVID-19 continúa impactando n...uestras comunidades, la Ciudad de San José se compromete a ayudar a todos los residentes, independientemente de su edad, capacidad, raza o género. Queremos escuchar más sobre el impacto de COVID-19 en la vida de nuestros residentes y cómo podemos apoyar mejor a las comunidades durante este momento difícil. Esta encuesta no debería tomar más de 7 minutos. Realmente apreciamos su entrada: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERBCommunitySurvey?lang=es Khi mà COVID-19 ang tip tc nh hng n cng ng ca chúng ta, Thành ph San José cam kt giúp tt c c dân, bt k tui tác, kh nng, chng tc hoc gii tính. Chúng tôi mun bit thêm v nh hng ca COVID-19 i vi cuc sng ca c dân và bng cách nào chúng tôi có th h tr cng ng cách tt nht trong thi gian khó khn này. Cuc kho sát này s không kéo dài quá 7 phút - chúng tôi thc s ánh giá cao ý kin óng góp ca quý v: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERBCommunitySurvey?lang=vi COVID-19 COVID-19 7--https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERBCommunitySurvey

If you are 60 years and older, you are welcome to join our Senior Nutrition Program. Here is December's menu.

A message from our partners at the Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition Program. Stay healthy!

If you are looking for something to do while you are home for the holidays, check out our videos! We have art, yoga, games, and more! #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

Thanksgiving is coming up! Remember to stay safe while you gobble ‘til you wobble this year. Stay home and celebrate with members of your household. Check the San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services page for the PRNS holiday recipes we’ll be sharing next week! You can prepare them at home and share them virtually with friends and family. #WeArePRNS

Feliz Días de Los Muertos (Days of the Dead)! This celebration is a two-day festival that takes place every November 1 and 2. Although most strongly identified with Mexico, Días de Los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and everywhere with a Latino population, including California. Días de Los Muertos honors deceased loved ones with festivals and lively celebrations. In addition to these celebrations, families erect ofrendassmall, personal altars honoring one ...person. Ofrendas often have flowers, candles, food, drinks, photos and personal mementos of the individual being remembered. This day recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a continuum with birth, childhood and growing up to become a contributing member of the community. All residents are reminded to follow @CityofSanJose and @SCC guidance to stop the spread of COVID-19. Día de Los Muertos celebrations, events or parties with non-household members are not permitted unless they are conducted in compliance with local and State Health Orders: https://www.sccgov.org/.../mandatory-directives....

Happy New Year from all of us at Grace Art and Wellness to you!

Here is the Northside Senior Nutrition November menu. This program is for seniors aged 60 yrs or older. Our patio is open for pick up only. Please follow all the covid guidelines posted to keep everyone safe. If you need an application form, please email me at [email protected]

It's Halloween time! Our Costume Contests have all gone virtual to keep everyone safe! Send us a picture of you in your costume to enter the contest. You can email your picture to Lyna Tran or one of the specialists you normally work with (they will forward the picture to Lyna). #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

Do you want to receive our email newsletter? We often send out flyers and links to activities through our newsletter. You can sign up by clicking this link. These are usually sent out twice a month and you can unsubscribe at any time.

We've added some groups for you! Please contact the person listed for times, days, and group goals. We hope you can find a few that on this list that meet your needs. #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

Check out our videos! You can play a game, exercise, or get creative with our Specialists from Grace Art and Wellness and All Access Sports and Recreation. #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

Here is an update from our Department regarding in person programming. Out of an abundance of caution for all our participants and staff, all of our in person classes for Fall will be on hold. BUT the good news is that we are continuing our virtual programs and videos. Hope to see you all soon on the computer! #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

Welcome to Tessa's Tasty Treats! Learn how to make Bagel Pizzas. #buildingCommunityThroughFun

Check out all our virtual offerings! We are excited to connect with everyone! #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

Are you enjoying our Videos? Here is the site where you can find them all listed. We are currently editing more for you! If you have ideas, please let us know in the comments. We are not professional actors or film crews, but we will do our best! #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN https://www.youtube.com//videoshtt//www.youtube.com/watch