SOCIAL PROGRAMS

HIRLN: Picnic with the Roses

HIRLN (Head Injury Recreation and Leisure Netw invites you to join us for a lovely evening of hav picnic at the beautiful Municipal Rose Garden. We meet at the park, have a simple meal, and enjoy rose garden along with optional outdoor games.

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Location: Municipal Rose Garden

1649 Naglee Ave, San José, CA 95126

HIRLN: SJSU Music Performance

HIRLN (Head Injury Recreation and Leisure Network) invites you to join our group to attend a music performance brought to by the students of SJSU. Participants will need to pay own fees for parking. Please register in advance either on-line or in-person at nearest community center. Participants must be able to participate in a 1:8 participant to staff ratio and be able to attend to their own personal care needs or have attendant with them. Attendant will need to register for program or pay for own fees if wanting to participate.

*Date is subject to change.

*No registration will be taken after July 21st due to early ticket purchase.

Location: SJSU Music Building, Concert Hall

1 Washington Sq. San José, CA 95192

Dance for Fun

Come join us for some fun group dancing! Enjoy a new theme every week, with an open dance studio to dance your heart out! There is no right way to dance, so put on your dancing shoes and let's get up and dance together! Participants must be able to participate in a 1:6 staff to participant ratio and independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant.

Location: Seven Trees Community Center

3590 Cas Dr, San José, CA 9511

Candle Making Workshop!

An inclusive one time event for individuals ages 16+ to join and make 1 candle, with tons of scents, molds, and designing opportunities. Movie and snacks will be provided.

Program is open to all. Participants must be able to function in a 1:3 staff to participant ratio and independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. Attendants will be required to pass a City of San José background check in programs that serve youth under 18 years of age. Participants aged 16+ must have an adult enrolled as well.

Location: Seven Trees Community Center

3590 Cas Dr, San José, CA 9511

Bascom Group Arts

This program is geared towards groups of people with disabilities. Come check out the Bascom Community Center and relax with some arts and crafts. This program is designed to improve fine motor skills, creativity and social skills. You will be guided through art projects and specialty crafts.

Organization's staff must accompany clients in a 4 to 1 ratio. This class is not designed for individuals without staff/attendant.

Location: Bascom Community Center, Community Room (Upstairs)

1000 S Bascom Ave, San José, CA 95128

Charcuterie & Paint Night!

An inclusive one time event for individuals ages 16+ to join and enjoy a premade charcuterie board by staff, and watercolor paint with a movie to set the mood!

Program is open to all. Participants must be able to function in a 1:3 staff to participant ratio and independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care. Attendants will be required to pass a City of San José background check in programs that serve youth under 18 years of age. Participants aged 16+ must have an adult enrolled as well.

Location: Seven Trees Community Center

3590 Cas Dr, San José, CA 9511

Mayfair Group Arts

Come join us at Mayfair Community Center for some arts and crafts fun! Throughout the program participants will improve fine motor skills, increase social skills, and learn to expand their creativity. Each class will be guided by a City Staff. This program is geared towards groups of people with disabilities.

Organization's Staff must accompany clients 1:4 staff to participant ratio. This class is not designed for individuals without staff/attendant.

Location: Mayfair Community Center

2039 Kammerer Ave, San José, CA 95116

Fun with Arts

Come and enjoy different art forms such as coloring, drawing, painting and more! This art class is directed towards teen and young adults with disabilities. Each week we will try different art forms. We'll get to socialize with others by showing our art with each other once completed. Participants must be able to participate in a 1:6 staff to participant ratio and independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant.

Location: Seven Trees Community Center

3590 Cas Dr, San José, CA 95111

Simply Cooking

This introductory course for individuals with disabilities (ages 16+) and it covers basic kitchen safety, basic menu planning, and preparing simple dishes. Menus will include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts. Class includes lecture, observation, and hands on preparation. Participants will receive instructional materials to take home. Class is conducted in a teaching kitchen which utilizes gas burners.

Participants must be able to function in a 1:4 staff to participant ratio, independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care.

Location: Almaden Community Center - Teaching Kitchen (Upstairs)

6445 Camden Ave, San José, CA 95120

Beginner Wheelchair Basketball

Nothin' but net! Come out and shoot some hoops with your friends while you learn the exciting sport of wheelchair basketball. You will learn new techniques, skills, and practice drills. All ability levels welcome. No sports chair, no problem; we have extra sports chairs available to use during program. Tournament opportunities are available for big gamers. Don't miss out! Participants must be able to function in a 1:10 staff to participant ratio, and independent with personal care needs.

All ability levels welcome and we have extra chairs. This class is designed for manual wheelchair users. This class is on Wednesdays for 4 weeks.

Location: Bascom Community Center, Gymnasium

S Bascom Ave, San José, CA 95128

Advanced Wheelchair Basketball

This is a Wheelchair Basketball practice for advanced players who are competing at a high level. Don't miss out! Participants must be able to function in a 1:10 staff to participant ratio and independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant for personal care.

All ability levels welcome and we have extra chairs. This class is designed for manual wheelchair users. This class is on Wednesdays for 4 weeks.

Location: Bascom Community Center, Gymnasium

S Bascom Ave, San José, CA 95128

Step2Step

Lets take a walk! Come join us for our walking club around the local area. This will be a once a week program where a group of us will meet at a designated location, we can walk laps or miles, chat and hang out while enjoying the summer evening. Location information and pickup/drop off schedule will be sent out prior to start of program. All participants must wear comfortable workout attire with walking shoes, and bring water. This class is designed for adults with disabilities but, anyone may join.

Participants must be able to participate in a 1:8 participant to staff ratio and be able to attend to their own personal care needs or have an attendant with them.

Location: TBD

Inclusive Active Sports Ranger Hike at Kelley

Let's play some table tennis, also known as ping pong! How about some basketball, or even some brisk walking as a group? This group is an inclusive group for those who want to come socialize and play table tennis, basketball, and stay active with friends! Participants must be able to participate in a 1:6 staff to participant ratio and independent with personal care needs or provide an attendant.

Location: Seven Trees Community Center

3590 Cas Dr, San José, CA 95111

Join us and the SJ Park Ranger team for a low intensity hike around Kelley Park. Learn more about the history of the park, including areas such as the Japanese Friendship Garden, and History Park! After some fun information from our Rangers, enjoy a small themed craft in the park.

Program will be taking place at Kelley Park. All participants will meet at Leininger Center at 10:00 a.m.

All participants must function with a 1:10 staff ratio, or an attendant must be enrolled if additional support is needed.

Location: Leininger Center

1300 Senter Rd. San José, CA 95112

Virtual Music Mondays

Love to listen to music? Join us on Zoom where each night will feature a different music genre or theme such as Hits from the 90's, songs that won awards, or songs by your favorite singer. We can listen, sing, dance, and chat all about music. Participants will be able to requests songs via email or chat. This program is designed for persons with disabilities but, anyone may join.

Zoom link will be sent prior to start of program.

Virtual Let's Talk Movies

Love to watch movies? Join us on Zoom and let's talk movies! Each meeting will consist of a mixture of trivia questions, discussion questions, and whether or not you would recommend the film. All participants must be in attendance first meeting to select films as a group. Highly recommend to have access to the following streaming platforms: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, or Amazon Prime. This program is designed for persons with disabilities but, anyone may join.

First day will be a meeting to pick films.

Zoom link will be sent out prior to start of program.