April Parent Nest Cohort: A Guided Play & Connection Series

Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. Designed to foster community while providing critical early learning experiences.

About the event

If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you're not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, it's natural to feel both overwhelmed and amazed—sometimes in the same moment. While you're marveling at your little one's daily discoveries, you might also be wondering if you're doing enough, or wishing for a community that truly gets what this journey is like. That's exactly why we created The Parent

Nest: A guided play & connection series

Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. In this distraction-free setting, your little explorer can safely investigate their world while you connect with other parents who understand exactly what this stage of life is like.

Each 45-minute session nurtures your child's natural development through research-backed activities that:

• Build Neural Pathways Through Movement: As babies roll, crawl, and reach, they're not just exercising—they're forming crucial brain connections that support physical coordination and spatial awareness.

• Develop Pre-Language Skills: Our musical activities introduce rhythm, repetition, and simple signs, laying the groundwork for communication long before first words appear.

• Enhance Sensory Processing: From our "Building Beginnings" exploration to "Splish Splash Discovery" play, each tactile experience helps your little one understand their world through touch, sight, sound, and movement.

• Foster Social-Emotional Growth: Through guided interactions, babies learn early social cues while parents discover ways to support emotional development during daily routines.

Week by week, we'll explore:

• April 4th - Color Wonders – Captivate your infant with high-contrast colors and simple patterns that strengthen visual development, eye muscles, and early color perception abilities.

• April 11th - Building Beginnings   – Introduce your baby to a variety of safe textures through sensory play that stimulates neural connections and builds early awareness of different tactile experiences.

• April 18th - Creative Constructions – Engage your infant with simple stacking toys and large soft blocks that develop eye-hand coordination and introduce the concept of object permanence.

• April 25th - Splish Splash Discovery – Provide gentle water experiences through small containers and water toys that offer soothing sensory input and early introduction to concepts of wet and dry.

While the children are engaged, we will take time to observe, connect, and support one another—building meaningful friendships and a strong community of parents and caregivers. Our experienced facilitators provide a welcoming space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and offering practical tips to support your child’s development at home.

Free for members!

Free Children Under 12 Months 

$35 - Non-members (We will email you a link to pay)

Sign up here

Led by Hailey Kinter a disabled wheelchair user, @DisabledYogi

Return hOMe to your body while finding cOMmUNITY in a class taught by and for yogis with disabilities & illness.

This seated-only slow flow is beginner friendly and includes breath work, mindfulness & meditation. Enjoy extra time in shavasana (resting pose) as well as time at the beginning and end of class for guided social activities.

-Accessible Chair Yoga IN DANCE STUDIO (Register Here)

Power chairs, manual chairs and other mobility devices welcomed and encouraged. Service dogs only, no ESAs please.

Chairs, props and name tags will be provided.

Caregivers welcome at no cost. First class is free. $20 drop-in fee, sliding scale pay what you can.

Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. Our bathrooms are not yet accessible but there are ADA bathrooms down the way at Mountain Mike's Pizza or across the street at Cat n' Cloud.

-Accessible Chair Yoga Livestream (Register Here)

How to Register and Join a Livestream Class:

Registering for a LIVESTREAM class is easy peasy - but it does require one small different step than you may be used to for in-studio classes.

• To register for LIVESTREAM you MUST sign-up via MindBody Desktop through your Internet Browser (please note the MindBody App does not support Livestream registration). Simply look for your class selection and register for the “Livestream” option.

• We recommend using Chrome or Firefox for your Browser as Safari is limited and may not be fully supported by MindBody.

• From there you will receive an automated email from MindBody containing a link for your selected class within 30 minutes prior to class start time.

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Provided by Urban Works Santa Cruz.

Get creative with local artist Rachel Corvese. Providing weekly art projects for any skill level.

Materials are provided.

RSVP Rachel at (831) 222-0259

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Brought to us by Shared Adventures & Common Roots Farm!

Come get your hands dirty, your heart happy, and your mind clear.

Gardening is therapeutic!

When: Every Thursday

Show up, Sign In, and Help Out!

It's a fun atmosphere and adaptable to all abilities

Shaded area to take breaks in too!

For more info: sharedactivities@yahoo.com

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The San Jose Sharks are proud to host our 3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Group Night! During this night, the Sharks will be hosting an exciting one-night sensory room for individuals who need a little extra space to enjoy the game. Additionally, sensory kits will be available at the stadium for those that need them at the concourses near our North and South entrances. A portion of each ticket sold will also go directly to the Pacific Autism Center for Education!

Ticket Price Range: $34.88 - $115.56

 For any questions or to purchase more than 10 tickets, please feel free to reach out to Nicola Recker at 408-999-6864 or nrecker@sjsharks.com

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Triple P & First 5 of Santa Cruz County

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM 3 - 5 YEARS

Attend this brief virtual parenting group to learn:

• Tips for teaching children how to clean up by themselves

• Ways to make cleaning up fun for you and your child

• Strategies for staying calm if your child refuses to clean up

Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom by Mayra Martinez, Community Bridges - La Manzana Community Resources

Register to get the link to participate in this free group on

Zoom: https://bit.ly/Clean-Up-Apr2025

Registration will close after the first class is held. Participants who attend all classes will receive a Certificate of Completion.

New to Zoom?

Visit Zoom's Help Center at https://support.zoom.us/hc/es

Got questions?

Contact Mayra Martinez

at (831) 288-2856 or mayram@cbridges.org

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & registration is required.

Adaptive Fitness Class!!!
A full body workout adapted to your needs/desires with a trainer.
Small group class with your friends. (limit 8)
It can include: cardio, weights, balance and stretching.

Cost: $ donation accepted 
Caregiver Free

Sign Up Here (required) click here

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Art Online brought by Urban Works Santa Cruz and taught by local santa cruz artist Rachel Coverse.

• Zoom Meeting ID: 942 4238 2309

• Password: 152823

RSVP to Rachel's classes by texting 831-222-0259

or email raisedcreations@gmail.com

Sign up for weekly art E-newsletter by emailing raisedcreations@gmail.com (Suggested materials for each online session sent out via this newsletter).

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¿Quiere apoyar a su ser querido con una
condición de salud mental?

De Familia-a-Familia es un programa de educación para familiares y amigos de personas que tienen enfermedades mentales severas. Este programa se concentra especialmente en la esquizofrenia, el trastorno bipolar (maníaco depresión), la depresión severa, trastorno obsesivo compulsivo y el pánico.

Características del programa:

• De 8 semanas.

• Es completamente gratuito.

• Se basa en el tratamiento clínico de las enfermedades mentales y proporciona la información necesaria para comprender lo que le está pasando a su ser querido y le informa como ayudarle.

• Los profesores del programa son familiares de personas que tienen enfermedades mentales. Ellos han pasado por su misma situación.

• El curso equilibra la educación, la capacitación, la ayuda emocional, el poder y el conocimiento.

Registrese aqui: click

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & sign up to save your spot is required.

Enjoy social time, make art adaptable for any special ability show your creativity.

*Every Sunday of the month

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Cost: $10 donation suggested (to cover art supplies).

Sign up here

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Brought to us by Friends of Children with Special Needs

FINAL COMPETETION

Get ready for celebration of extraordinary talents and remarkable abilities! Join us in awe as our exceptional performers with special needs vie for the coveted top 3 winner spots, the People’s Choice Award, and the Showmanship Award. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience as our expert judges personally witness and evaluate these phenomenal performances. Can’t make it in person? No worries! Catch the excitement live online through our exclusive streaming for virtual ticket holders. Don’t miss the chance to witness this sensational show – it’s a must-see event of unparalleled magnificence!

General Admission: $10 click to buy

Virtual Ticket: $25 click to buy

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WALK WITH US IN SUPPORT OF INCLUSION!

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Join more than 50,000 participants at 80 events across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.

Parking:
– Free parking can be found along MLK Drive and Nancy Pelosi Drive. Note: JFK Drive is closed to vehicle traffic on Saturdays—for more information about Golden Gate Park road closures, click here.
– The parking structure below the Concourse (and California Academy of Sciences) is pay-by-the-hour 
– There is an ADA-only parking lot directly behind the bandshell. It is open to the public and first come, first serve.

Food & Drink: We will have coffee, water, JAMBAR organic energy bars, bagels, and fruit. Walkers are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles. We will have water stations throughout the walk route with small compostable cups.

Accessibility: We will have a Sensory Tent for those who need to take a break from the large crowd. The Sensory Tent will have sensory tools available for those with sensory sensitivities. This will include headphones, fidget toys, quiet activities, and visual cue cards.

To Register: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/bayarea/register/

To learn more visit https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/BayArea/

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & registration is required.

A time to get add strength, balance, cardio skills and improve your health.
Certified instructors will be there to guide you.
It's a feel good and healthy time.

Cost: Donation appreciated.

Register here

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April Parent Nest Cohort: A Guided Play & Connection Series

Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. Designed to foster community while providing critical early learning experiences.

About the event

If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you're not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, it's natural to feel both overwhelmed and amazed—sometimes in the same moment. While you're marveling at your little one's daily discoveries, you might also be wondering if you're doing enough, or wishing for a community that truly gets what this journey is like. That's exactly why we created The Parent

Nest: A guided play & connection series

Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. In this distraction-free setting, your little explorer can safely investigate their world while you connect with other parents who understand exactly what this stage of life is like.

Each 45-minute session nurtures your child's natural development through research-backed activities that:

• Build Neural Pathways Through Movement: As babies roll, crawl, and reach, they're not just exercising—they're forming crucial brain connections that support physical coordination and spatial awareness.

• Develop Pre-Language Skills: Our musical activities introduce rhythm, repetition, and simple signs, laying the groundwork for communication long before first words appear.

• Enhance Sensory Processing: From our "Building Beginnings" exploration to "Splish Splash Discovery" play, each tactile experience helps your little one understand their world through touch, sight, sound, and movement.

• Foster Social-Emotional Growth: Through guided interactions, babies learn early social cues while parents discover ways to support emotional development during daily routines.

Week by week, we'll explore:

• April 4th - Color Wonders – Captivate your infant with high-contrast colors and simple patterns that strengthen visual development, eye muscles, and early color perception abilities.

• April 11th - Building Beginnings   – Introduce your baby to a variety of safe textures through sensory play that stimulates neural connections and builds early awareness of different tactile experiences.

• April 18th - Creative Constructions – Engage your infant with simple stacking toys and large soft blocks that develop eye-hand coordination and introduce the concept of object permanence.

• April 25th - Splish Splash Discovery – Provide gentle water experiences through small containers and water toys that offer soothing sensory input and early introduction to concepts of wet and dry.

While the children are engaged, we will take time to observe, connect, and support one another—building meaningful friendships and a strong community of parents and caregivers. Our experienced facilitators provide a welcoming space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and offering practical tips to support your child’s development at home.

Free for members!

Free Children Under 12 Months 

$35 - Non-members (We will email you a link to pay)

Sign up here

Brought to you by Shared Adventures & registration is required.

Come do hands on science experiments and learn how things work 
Its very hands on or you can just watch.
It's always so much fun.

(Jan 9, Feb 13, March 13, April 10)

All Ages and Abilities encouraged to join! 
Limited Space so:

Click Here to Save Your Spot

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Led by Hailey Kinter a disabled wheelchair user, @DisabledYogi

Return hOMe to your body while finding cOMmUNITY in a class taught by and for yogis with disabilities & illness.

This seated-only slow flow is beginner friendly and includes breath work, mindfulness & meditation. Enjoy extra time in shavasana (resting pose) as well as time at the beginning and end of class for guided social activities.

-Accessible Chair Yoga IN DANCE STUDIO (Register Here)

Power chairs, manual chairs and other mobility devices welcomed and encouraged. Service dogs only, no ESAs please.

Chairs, props and name tags will be provided.

Caregivers welcome at no cost. First class is free. $20 drop-in fee, sliding scale pay what you can.

Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. Our bathrooms are not yet accessible but there are ADA bathrooms down the way at Mountain Mike's Pizza or across the street at Cat n' Cloud.

-Accessible Chair Yoga Livestream (Register Here)

How to Register and Join a Livestream Class:

Registering for a LIVESTREAM class is easy peasy - but it does require one small different step than you may be used to for in-studio classes.

• To register for LIVESTREAM you MUST sign-up via MindBody Desktop through your Internet Browser (please note the MindBody App does not support Livestream registration). Simply look for your class selection and register for the “Livestream” option.

• We recommend using Chrome or Firefox for your Browser as Safari is limited and may not be fully supported by MindBody.

• From there you will receive an automated email from MindBody containing a link for your selected class within 30 minutes prior to class start time.

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Provided by Urban Works Santa Cruz.

Get creative with local artist Rachel Corvese. Providing weekly art projects for any skill level.

Materials are provided.

RSVP Rachel at (831) 222-0259

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Brought to us by Shared Adventures & Common Roots Farm!

Come get your hands dirty, your heart happy, and your mind clear.

Gardening is therapeutic!

When: Every Thursday

Show up, Sign In, and Help Out!

It's a fun atmosphere and adaptable to all abilities

Shaded area to take breaks in too!

For more info: sharedactivities@yahoo.com

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FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UP TO 1 YEAR OLD

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:

• Why babies cry

• Strategies to calm, and soothe your crying baby

• Tips for taking care of yourself when your baby cries a lot

Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Lidia Montesino, Community Bridges - Nueva Vista Community Resources

To register visit: https://bit.ly/Crying-Apr9

Register to reserve your spot and get free child care. Light snacks will be provided.

Got questions?

Contact Lidia Montesino at

(831) 423-5747

lidiam@cbridges.org

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & registration is required.

Adaptive Fitness Class!!!
A full body workout adapted to your needs/desires with a trainer.
Small group class with your friends. (limit 8)
It can include: cardio, weights, balance and stretching.

Cost: $ donation accepted 
Caregiver Free

Sign Up Here (required) click here

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What: We are excited to partner in an Autism Flies event at OAK airport in association with Autism Flies and JSX Airlines. This is a great opportunity to practice airport and airplane skills for families with a child with ASD. It's like the real thing but without actually taking off and going somewhere exotic. It will however help your autistic loved one practice for that real trip and it is offered to you free of charge - even the airport parking will cost you nothing.

• Check in at OAK's JSX terminal.

• Welcome speech and lounge tour.

• Board the aircraft, get comfortably settled and fasten your seat belts.

• In-"flight" offerings, training.

• Disembark the plane, photos

• Q&A session

It seems that registration is full but you can sign up for the waitlist here.

Check for updates at our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfasaactivities

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Art Online brought by Urban Works Santa Cruz and taught by local santa cruz artist Rachel Coverse.

• Zoom Meeting ID: 942 4238 2309

• Password: 152823

RSVP to Rachel's classes by texting 831-222-0259

or email raisedcreations@gmail.com

Sign up for weekly art E-newsletter by emailing raisedcreations@gmail.com (Suggested materials for each online session sent out via this newsletter).

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Skate Day brought to you by Shared Adventures & Urban Works Santa Cruz

Funding provided by California Alliance for Health

JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON

OF ROLLER SKATING, SNACKS, & WILD COSTUMES!

Pick your favorite costume or wild attire to strike a pose in the photobooth, and on the rink

Register Here

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¿Quiere apoyar a su ser querido con una
condición de salud mental?

De Familia-a-Familia es un programa de educación para familiares y amigos de personas que tienen enfermedades mentales severas. Este programa se concentra especialmente en la esquizofrenia, el trastorno bipolar (maníaco depresión), la depresión severa, trastorno obsesivo compulsivo y el pánico.

Características del programa:

• De 8 semanas.

• Es completamente gratuito.

• Se basa en el tratamiento clínico de las enfermedades mentales y proporciona la información necesaria para comprender lo que le está pasando a su ser querido y le informa como ayudarle.

• Los profesores del programa son familiares de personas que tienen enfermedades mentales. Ellos han pasado por su misma situación.

• El curso equilibra la educación, la capacitación, la ayuda emocional, el poder y el conocimiento.

Registrese aqui: click

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & sign up to save your spot is required.

1st Monday of the month (November - April)

Come play 1 or 2 games of bowling.
We will have lanes reserved.
A ramp and bumpers are available
Games and shoes included.

Cost: $12.50

Sign up here

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & sign up to save your spot is required.

Enjoy social time, make art adaptable for any special ability show your creativity.

*Every Sunday of the month

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Cost: $10 donation suggested (to cover art supplies).

Sign up here

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Brought to us by Shared Adventures!

SEACLIFF TO RIO DEL MAR stROLL

Meeting Location: Seacliff State Beach Visitor Center

Length ~2 mile loop

Terrain: Paved

Bring water, snack, & weather protection

• Caregivers encouraged to attend. Solo participants welcome if able to be in community with minimal support.

QUESTIONS CONTACT ALEX

alexsharedadventures@gmail.com 831-331-9600

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AN EVENING OF GROWN-UP FUN AND GAMES SUPPORTING TATUM'S TREEHOUSE

Join us for a fun-filled Adults-only evening to support Tatum's Treehouse!

Enjoy local beer and wine, delicious Kiwanis BBQ, live music from Bubba Pickens, Auctions, and a Cornhole Tournament.

Relive your childhood with playground and carnival games while helping us reach our final fundraising goal and fill the maintenance fund.

Sponsorship opportunities still available!

$75 per person ($65 for CVCYC Members)

Includes food and 2 drink tickets.

Learn more at www.tatumstreehouse.com

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Join us & our partners to celebrate well-being, raise mental health awareness, share stress management tips, & strengthen community connections!

Enjoy games like musical chairs & bingo, resource tables & raffle prizes!

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Brought to you by Shared Adventures & registration is required.

A time to get add strength, balance, cardio skills and improve your health.
Certified instructors will be there to guide you.
It's a feel good and healthy time.

Cost: Donation appreciated.

Register here

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