DAY OF PEACE 2026


 
DAY OF PEACE
Relax, reflect and rejuvenate your spirit at the Day of Peace hosted by San Jose Woman’s Club in collaboration with Be the Change Collective and Farmworker Caravan. 

DATE & TIME: 

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026

12:00-4:00pm


LOCATION:

San Jose Woman’s Club

75 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Note: This address is for drop off only. See parking Information below.


COST:

Free Admission I Donations Accepted

GUESTS I ATTENDEES

Everyone, young and old, members and non-members and all genders are welcome to attend!


EVENT GUIDELINES: 

No politics allowed. Verbally or visually.

No heels allowed. Wear quiet shoes & dress comfortably. 

No phones. Turn your cell on silent or vibrate. 

No loud or boisterous behaviour. 

Be kind to one another.



ALL DAY ACTIVITIES I  12pm - 4pm


BREAKING BREAD TABLES

These tables will be a welcome gathering place to converse and break bread with others. There will be a box of conversation starters on the table which will be passed around so you can get to know yourself and others better.

Hosted by Farmworker Caravan

Location: Ballroom


COMFORTING CRAFTS 

Learn Crocheting, Knitting & Needlepoint as a way to slow down, express individuality, and make meaningful, handmade gifts.

Hosted by SJWC Sewing Group

Location: Ballroom


EMBRACE NATURE

Learn how to attract birds and butterflies to your backyard by choosing colorful and nurturing plants. 

Hosted by SJWC - Mind, Body & Soil Gardening Club

Location: Courtyard


BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER

Help to assemble Care Kits and write letters of encouragement which will be delivered to unhoused persons in Downtown San José. 

Hosted by SJWC - SWAG - Supporting Women & Girls

Location: Ballroom


1000 ORIGAMI CRANES

Join us in folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as senbazuru in Japanese, a powerful, ancient tradition of hope, healing, and the granting of a special wish.

Hosted by Artists Collective

Location: Ballroom


BLOOMING BRAIN

Browse our curated collection of books on health and wellness. Regular reading improves memory, focus, concentration and expands your mind. 

Hosted by SJWC Besse Books & Culture Club

Location: Ballroom


PLAY WELL TOGETHER

Join us in playing Mahjong, a 19th-century Chinese, four-player tile-based game of skill and luck, often compared to the card game Rummy. Beginners are encouraged to join in.

Hosted by SJWC Mahjong Club

Location: Ballroom



SILENT REFLECTION ROOM 1-4pm

Visit our quiet space to practice silent reflection where spending even 5 minutes a day can improve mental health by reducing the "noise" of daily life.

Hosted by SJWC Boardmember, Rev. Kathleen Crowe

Location: Bride’s / Green Room


SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES*:


YOGA & SOUND THERAPY @1pm

Gentle Yoga Movement + Lite Sound Journey combines slow-paced physical stretches with subtle, immersive sound vibrations to help participants enter a state of deep relaxation without requiring intense physical effort. 

Presented by Be the Change Collective 

Location: Tea Room


HEALING FOODS @2pm

Meet Elise Marie Collins, author of Super Ager, Chakra Tonics, and The A–Z Guide to Healing Foods, books that blend ancient wisdom with cutting-edge research to help people live longer, healthier, and more joyful lives. 

Presented by Author Elise Marie Collins

Location: Fireplace Room


WALKING FOR GOOD @2pm

Get Inspired!  Meet us at 2pm in the front lobby for an easy, flat, 2 mile walk downtown and back.  Along the way we will visit four inspirational social justice themed art works. 

Presented by SJWC Walking Society 

Location: Meet-up Front Lobby


DESTRESS YOUR LIFE 101 @3pm

Learn how to destress your life through a combination of physical activity, mental techniques, and lifestyle adjustments.

Presented by Kat Da Silva of Be the Change Collective 

Location: Fireplace Room


MOVE & BREATH WITH QI GONG @3pm

Join us in practicing Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese health practice combining gentle movement, deep breathing, and meditation to help reduce stress and anxiety.

Presented by Michelle Henniger SJWC Qi Gong Instructor

Location: Tea Room


*Schedule is subject to change

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PARKING:


PARKING INFORMATION


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