Dance to empower
Our heartfelt thanks to all who came together as we embarked on the journey of dance to empower. This year we created an experience that honors our unique journey of self empowerment and self- expression. Focusing on five elements of dance – body, energy, time, space, action – we aimed to create a community and a safe space to explore movement and self-care through the weeks.
For more information, please contact megha@rewirecommunity.org
when/where
Every Friday (Sept 4 - Oct 16)
8pm - 9pm
Online
Spreading Freedom
Big thanks to Annie Lagunas for leading two amazing days of crafts and activism.
This was a special purple themed earring making session with Annie-- an advocate, survivor, activist, artist. Every October she makes purple earrings to commemorate the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And honor her own journey to freedom. This year the purple earrings made are being donated to support Annie’s annual October sale. 100% of all proceeds will benefit SAVE, a non-profit in Fremont that serves survivors of domestic violence
Annie also shared with our youth the red flags that can indicate an unhealthy relationship. These may include instances when a partner/date:
- controls your time; controls your attire; controls your movements; controls your friendships; disrespects you verbally; violates your privacy; wants access to your phone or digital accounts
When/Where
Earring making training will be held in 2 parts:
Part 1 (Intro & Prep): Sept 11 (Friday)
7pm - 8:30pm
Part 2 (making & designing): Sept 13 (Sunday)
7pm - 8:30pm
Online
Seema Rekha
With gratitude and self-compassion, we ended our journey with Seema Rekha today (Aug 13)- an 8-week skill building group designed to help us create healthy boundaries.
This workshop was tailored to exploring, understanding and navigating the needs of collective cultures, such as South Asian cultures, with each week having a specific set intention and topic, building on the previous session.
Thanks to all the women who joined in- for the laughter, sharing, learnings and connections. And our heartfelt shoutout to Sangita Biswas for facilitating this unique session.
We hope to bring it back soon for youth and teens! Stay tuned!
When/where
From June 25 (every Thursday)
6:30pm - 8pm
Online
Rewire Book Club
Rewire Community wraps up our summer inclusivity and equity book club! Shout out to the amazing middle and high school youth who joined us week over week, bringing their heart, thoughts, questions, and leadership together, discussing diversity and inclusion topics.
Contact: admin@rewirecommunity.org
WHEN/WHERE
From July 6 (Mondays, every two weeks)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online
Courageous Conversations About Race
Rewire Community invited all for a community discussion: Courageous Conversations About Race. Facilitated by Angela Valdez and Mimi Quan. Open to all adults and youth 14+.
The goal of the gathering was to offer space for community members to listen and learn from each others’ rich and diverse racial perspectives and experiences. We strive to expand our racial consciousness and unpack concepts of racism and privilege. We believe that by co-creating and valuing such a space, we can all help build a more empathetic environment for our community to thrive in.
The community facilitators introduced the agreements and tools offered by Glen Singleton's book: Courageous Conversations About Race.
For some context, you can view short promotional/informational videos here:
https://youtu.be/KRZkCpUfEQY
https://youtu.be/woEh1blQFKs
Note- Rewire Community is not endorsing any ad or soliciting the program for your purchase, rather just providing attendees with context.
When/Where
June 22, 2020
3-5pm
Venue
Online (zoom)
PRIDE celebration
Rewire Community welcomed all for a virtual community gathering in honor of PRIDE month. We had over 30 attendees engage online, as our inspiring GSA youth leaders and community advocates spoke about the importance of being inclusive, the impact of language and the power of being an ally. We are grateful to all the youth and their mentors who took the time to share their stories and helped create a safe space for an integrated dialogue. We hope to continue the work forward with our thoughts and actions.
When/Where
June 10, 2020
4-5:30pm
Venue
Online (zoom)
Online Women Wellness Group
Rewire Community invited all women to an online women’s wellness group - a chance to connect, share, practice self care, de-stress. As we parted ways after two month together, our connections remained strong.
Our gratitude to our moderator Sangita for holding space during this time of transition and confusion. See the images of some beautiful centering reminders created and shared with all participants by Sangita.
Sending everyone health and wellness as we roll forward into summer days
WHEN/WHERE
Starting March 26 (every Thursday)
7pm - 8pm
Online
Calm is Contagious
Rewire Community welcomed all parents for a virtual session on “Parenting Through Shelter in Place”-- a safe place to reset and get centered and connected!
Thanks to Sangita Biswas for this informative and calming session; and to Rajee Subramanian and Shailaja Dixit for being amazing parent facilitators. And a shout out to all the parents who took time out of their busy day to attend️
Please email: admin@rewirecommunity.org with questions.
when/where
April 26
3-4:30 PM
venue
Online(zoom)
Earth Week 2020 (#RewireCommunityEarthWeek)
These unprecedented times have asked each of us to find new ways to live, work and engage with ourselves, our neighbors, our community and our environment. In an effort to stay connected in a time of needed physical separation, and keeping the climate justice movement alive, Rewire Community invited all for a virtual Earth Week celebration! Check out what our plans were. The week started with #HeartsInTheWindow and closed with a virtual Upcycling Hour.
We hope the week brought moments of collaboration, inspiration, compassion and empathy into your spaces. We also hope we continue taking these actions forward beyond the week. The fires still burn, the glaciers are still disappearing, super hurricanes will still come--and those most vulnerable will, once again, be hit the hardest. So, let this also means we will continue to be climate justice advocates beyond today-- ever stronger in that focus. #InThisTogether.
When/Where
April 20-24
@Home / Virtual / In your communities
boba talks
Rewire Community was joined by youth Grade 7 and up, for a free boba and an interactive conversation on how to have healthy friendships and relationships with our friends, family and loved ones. What is a healthy relationship? What are the warning signs? How do we seek help or be a good ally? Engaging, informative conversations. As we grow up and step out into this world, it is important we learn tools to keep ourselves safe yet also feel connected and loved by people around us.
WHEN/WHERE:
29th Feb, 2020
3pm-5pm
VENUE
Alcosta Senior & Community Center, San Ramon
Teen Brains: Unplugged
What a great start to our year….
Rewire Community was joined by parents and caregivers for an all-day free interactive parenting workshop “Teen Brains Unplugged” – we wrap up the event with a full house, full hearts and lots of gratitude. Thanks to Sangita Biswas for donating your time, energy and expertise today for creating healthier communities. Our thanks also to the parents who came and stayed all day - sharing cups of tea, some laughter and some learning.
The day flowed from teen brain development (anxiety, addiction, stress) to how we can build resilience, compassion and communication.
And so the year begins with a renewed intention!!
Workshop Agenda
January 12
9:30-10:00 AM: breakfast, meet & greet
10 AM-12 PM: Teen Brain development: anxiety, addiction, stress
12 PM-1 PM: Hot lunch and open floor discussion
1 PM-3 PM: Building resilience, compassion, communication
WHere:
Amador Rancho Community Center (Russell Room), San Ramon, CA
Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley Food Packing
An informative and inspiring moment as Rewire Community members joined the bi-weekly food distributions for the homeless by the non-profit Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley. We hope to collaborate with this amazing group and run drives from the TriValley areas.
If you would like to volunteer or donate, please send your name and contact information to admin@rewirecommunity.org
Our thanks to Muneerah Merchant Lalani for guiding us and to the Bansal-Aggarwal family for sponsoring today’s supplies.
When/Where
January 11
San Jose, CA