Shared Wellness • Meaningful Day
June 2026 Schedule
This summer, we welcome Grounded in Nature — a mindful outdoor experience focused on movement, sensory engagement, connection, and the calming benefits of nature.
Day Program Schedule
Healthy Eating Habits • Sand & Strength
Self-Love & Relationships • Nutrition & Health
Cardio Drumming • Harmony of Dance
Grounded in Nature • Seated Yoga Flow
Self-Care Creations • Step Into Wellness
Grounded in Nature
Participants will spend intentional time outdoors engaging the senses through mindful activities, movement, creativity, fresh air, and connection with the natural world.
Featured Themes
- June 1 • Game Shows
- June 18 • Harry Potter
- June 23 • Magical Girls & Boys
Optional Outings & Events
June 8 • Amusement Park Day
Optional outing during Day Program hours. Ticket price TBA.
July 15 • Trenton Thunder Game
Estimated cost: $8 • Game starts at 11 AM
June 16 & July 14 • Supper Club
Evening session • 5 PM–7 PM
June 15 • Sound Bath
Evening session beginning at 5 PM
Wellness Center Closed Dates
- June 11 • World Cup Soccer Match & Picnic at Samuel Carpenter Park
- June 15 • Hike at Washington Crossing Historic Park (Vistor's Center)
- June 17 • Beach Day in Ocean City, NJ
What to Expect
A structured, supportive day
Our Meaningful Day Program is designed to feel welcoming, predictable, and engaging. Each day includes a steady rhythm of activities that support wellness, creativity, movement, and connection.
A typical day may include:
- Arrival and a gentle transition into the day
- Three structured sessions
- Movement, mindfulness, or creative expression
- Breaks built into the schedule
- Fresh-pressed juice during the first break
- A calm, supported close to the day
Program Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Daily Flow
Three 45-minute sessions beginning at 9:30 AM, with breaks between activities.
Meet the Team
A supportive team you can trust
Our team creates a welcoming, structured environment where participants are supported, encouraged, and engaged throughout the day. Each person brings care, experience, and a commitment to helping individuals thrive.
Aidaliz Reyes
Wellness Receptionist
Mike Orlopp
Wellness Center Director
Jamie Vanderslice
Wellness Program Specialist
Spaces You'll Experience
Designed to support the whole person
Each part of the Meaningful Day Program offers something different. From calming wellness practices to movement, creativity, and nutrition-based learning, participants are invited into spaces that support growth, comfort, and connection.
Meditation Studio
A calming space for mindfulness and self-regulation
In the Meditation Studio, participants can slow down, settle into the moment, and explore practices that support calm, focus, and emotional well-being.
Experiences may include guided meditation, breathwork, sound-based wellness, and other activities that help participants build self-regulation skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Movement Studio
Building confidence through movement, rhythm, and fun
The Movement Studio gives participants a chance to get active in ways that feel engaging, supportive, and energizing. This space encourages movement, participation, coordination, and joy in a setting that meets people where they are.
Activities may include Spirit Fit, cardio drumming, adaptive yoga, chair yoga, and bilateral movement. Whether participants are moving to music, following a guided routine, or simply enjoying the energy of the group, this space helps support both wellness and connection.
Create Studio
A space for creativity, expression, and connection
The Create Studio offers participants a chance to explore creativity in a relaxed, supportive environment. This space encourages self-expression, imagination, and shared experiences through hands-on activities.
Participants may engage in mindful art, seasonal crafts, vision boards, and group experiences like drum circle. Each activity is designed to foster confidence, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment while connecting with others.
“I like making crafts. I liked the vision
board. I want to adopt a cat. I like to
make to make juice. I cut the fruit up,
then I put it in the juicer. When I
make the juice, I like to put pineapple
and raspberry in. I like to share. I like
when people get to drink the juice I
made.”
The Café
Hands-on learning through food, wellness, and shared experiences
The Café is a welcoming space where participants can explore nutrition, healthy eating, and everyday life skills in a meaningful and engaging way.
Through hands-on experiences like preparing food, making fresh juice, and learning about wellness, participants build confidence while contributing to shared moments with others. This space connects practical skills with a sense of purpose, participation, and pride.
“Cooking is my favorite. I love to cut things. I like to cut cucumbers or
anything I can cut up. Madison and I
have been making juice for
everyone. It makes me feel good. I
like seeing everyone here.”
Meaningful Days
May 2026 Schedule
A month of wellness, creativity, movement, self-expression, and connection at the Shared Wellness Center.
Special Interest Days: These override morning sessions from 9:30–11:00 AM. Mindfulness & Self-Care Planning will still occur from 11:20 AM–12:00 PM.
RSVP Required: Sound Bath, Supper Club, and Yoga Bingo require advance registration.
Special Interest Days in May
Special Interest Days give us a chance to celebrate the passions of the people we support — and to learn from one another in the process. Each day invites us to step into someone else’s world, explore what matters to them, and discover new ways to connect. Whether it’s trains, first responders, animals, music, cooking, art, or something completely unexpected, these interests become shared experiences. They give us more to talk about, more to learn, and more ways to understand each other. At Shared Wellness, continuous learning happens side by side — through curiosity, connection, and celebrating what makes each person unique.
Sean — Trains
May 7
Mock Train Ride
Practice planning a trip using a map, getting a ticket, boarding, and getting off a train.
Time TBA
Ricky — First Responders
May 11
EMS will be on site for an ambulance tour, show-and-tell items, and a conversation about working in an ambulance.
Firefighters will be on site with a fire truck tour, equipment, and a discussion about responding to fires.
Janelle — Harry Potter
May 21
Sorting Experience
Find out your house — Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff — and learn about the positive qualities of each.
Ollivander’s Wand Making Shop
Make your own wand!
Daytime Weekly Schedule
Monday through Friday offerings at the Wellness Center.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Sharing the Good News | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Nutrition & Health | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Mindful Meal Planning | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Soulful Creations | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Self-Love & Relationships |
| 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Step Into Wellness | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00The Harmony of Dance | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Sand & Strength | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Seated Yoga Flow | 9:30–10:10 & 10:20–11:00Cardio Drumming |
| 11:20–12:00Mindfulness & Self-Care Planning | 11:20–12:00Mindfulness & Self-Care Planning | 11:20–12:00Mindfulness & Self-Care Planning | 11:20–12:00Mindfulness & Self-Care Planning | 11:20–12:00Mindfulness & Self-Care Planning |
Meaningful Evening Sessions
Additional evening opportunities to connect, move, create, and unwind.
Shared Voices
May 7, May 28 & June 11
7:00–8:30 PMShine Together Dance
May 15 & June 19
7:00–9:00 PM
Meaningful Day Outing
Reading Fightin Phils Game
Tuesday, May 26 • 12:00 PM
Join Shared Wellness for our first baseball trip of the season! Tickets include seating in the picnic area and a 2.5-hour buffet.
Tickets: $41
Buffet opens: 10:30 AM
Transportation: Van leaves Wellness Center at 9:45 AM
Return: Approximately 5:00 PM
