About this Event
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
SJSU Parking Information
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 South 11th Street, San Jose, United States
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