free or affordable wellness Activities
Mind Body Spirit
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Wellness Classes
& Events
Modern life can get really stressful, and we believe Concordians deserve to feel better! So we're gathering as a community to explore a variety of wellness practices together, so that we can all feel good and flourish.
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Get Well, Concord events are hosted on the First Presbyterian Church campus 1965 Colfax St Concord CA
Spring / Summer Offerings
CHef's Table
with Chandra
This seasonally themed, education-based tasting class blends practical nutrition with delicious food and invites you to learn healthy food habits.
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
$30 per class to cover materials paid at registration. Discounts available.
Availability is limited–book now
Join Chef Chandra - Certified Lifestyle and Wellness Coach for this unique and timely dive into GLP-1 Medications.
Beyond the Shot is a structured lifestyle support program for individuals using GLP-1 medications. Learn strategies for appetite regulation, digestive support, muscle preservation, and energy stabilization integrating food education, strength principles, and Mediterranean-based sustainability.
Introduction to Beyond the Shot
Free Program Info Preview + Q&A (45 minutes)
• Sun, April 19 @ 2pm
• Wed, April 22 @ 6:30pm
• Tue, April 28 @ 6:30pm
BEYOND THE SHOT
6-week lifestyle support program for people using GLP-1 Medication
Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30–8:30 PM
Cost: $597
Program Dates:
• Monday, May 4
• Monday, May 11
• Monday, May 18
• Monday, June 1
• Monday, June 8
• Monday, June 15
Spitirual RX
Have you been burned or burned out by the church? Maybe you felt unwelcomed by your congregation. Maybe you felt manipulated or disillusioned by a pastor. Maybe you had questions or doubts you weren’t allowed to surface or simply outgrew what you were taught to believe. You are not alone.
Spiritual Rx is a drop-in support/discussion group for people who have left the church but miss having a spiritual connection and community. It is a safe space to process experiences, ask questions, and hash out tough issues with others who have felt hurt by the church. And, like a salve for the soul, Spiritual Rx is designed to help you heal. If you would like to find your way back to God, and are ready to put your toe in the water again, please join us.
Led by two ex-vangelicals who have worked hard to reconstruct a more authentic faith for themselves over years of study and practice. Two different sessions on Wednesdays at Chai and Co. (2115 Pacheco St.) in downtown Concord. 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., beginning April 22, 2026.
The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a four-week metabolic reset designed to reduce inflammation, improve metabolic flexibility, and support intentional re-entry into balanced nourishment.
Receive guided preparation, education, and accountability leading into a 5-day fasting mimicking protocol, followed by structured Mediterranean Bridge integration. The program blends nutrition education, gentle movement support, and practical implementation in a supportive hybrid environment.
Introduction to FMD - Fasting Mimicking Diet
Free Program Info Preview + Q&A (45 minutes)
• Sunday, March 22 at 2 PM
• Mon March 23 at 630pm and
• Wednesday, March 25 at 630pm
Fasting Mimicking Diet
Cost: $597
Mondays | 6:30–8:30 PM PST
• April 6
• April 13
• April 20
• April 27
The Reset:
Simple CBT techniques to break old patterns, build better habits, and find relief
Six weekly gatherings · 90 minutes each
Ever feel like you're stuck in the same loop — same thoughts, same reactions, same results? This workshop introduces simple Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help you understand what's keeping you stuck and how to start thinking differently. No therapy jargon, just practical common sense tools to help you get out of your own way.
Join us for six sessions and leave with techniques you can actually use, and set yourself on the path to feeling better.
Please note: This workshop is not a substitute for clinical therapy.
books for fun AND GROWTH
This once per month Reading Journey will meet on the last Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 11 am.
Grab your book to read, from the library, purchased it new or used, kindle, or audio, what every you prefer. Join us with your favorite beverage. GWC will provide munchie’s as we share our thoughts on book.
The First Discussion Group Begins
27 June
The Under Story, by Lore Ferguson Wilbert
The Under Story – the author discovers rich metaphors for living a rooted and flourishing life within the complex ecosystems of our world.
25 July
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
A mysterious stranger named Theo arrives in Golden.and begins buying portraits from a coffeehouse, returning them to their subjects while weaving stories and changing lives.
23 August
Rembrandt Is in the Wind:Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith by Russ Ramsey
Explores how celebrated artists like Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Hopper reveal truths about God, humanity, and redemption through their art and life stories.
26 September
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Bulter
In a chaotic, violent America where only the wealthy are safe. A young women with the power to feel other's pain chronicles societies collapse and envisions revolutionary way forward.
Improv Circle
Step into a supportive, playful space where laughter, connection, and creativity come naturally.
Unlock creativity.
Ease stress.
Build confidence.
Saturday Evenings 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 23 – June 27, 2026
(6 energizing sessions!)
Led by Darryl McCollum, Improv Teacher at FPCC in the Fireside Room
Get Well Concord’s Improv Circle is a weekly gathering that uses easy, fun improv games to help people open up, shake off stress, and connect with others.
No experience required — this is improv for everybody.
Recommended Donation for the full 6-week series $60 All funds raised combat food insecurity in the neighborhood.
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feel good and flourish!
Many Activities are free, affordable or pay what you can
On Going Classes
Qigong: Cultivating Energy & Healing
Thursdays 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Qigong is a mind-body practice that combines slow, deliberate movements, controlled breathing, and meditation to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy.
Benefits include:
- stress reduction,
- Improved balance and flexibility,
- Increased energy and vitality,
- Mind-Body connection,
Qigong can promote healing, mental clarity, and enhanced sleep quality
Movement
Strength training & Qigong
Led by Chandra Collins, Lifestyle
& Wellness Coach | Sessions are free
At FPCC Fireside Room
(Enter through Salvio St gate)
or Join Via Zoom - When you sign up
an email with the Zoom Link will be
forwarded to you.
Strength Class
Body Weight Only
Hybrid Class - In Person or Via Zoom - sign up below for Zoom Link.
Thursdays, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Accessible and effective for all fitness levels, the emphasis is on core strength, especially the ability to get up from the ground.
Modifications will be provided for those who need them. Get a solid foundation of strength, improve balance, increase flexibility, feel stronger and more confident in everyday activities.
Walking with Purpose
Walk with purpose. Breathe with intention. Connect in community.
Walking with Purpose is a gentle, inclusive group walk that blends mindful movement, breath awareness, and connection. We move at a comfortable pace, pause when needed, and focus on being present—no fitness level required. The group is weather-dependent, because rainy Mondays can be hard—but when the skies cooperate, wellness happens together
Led by Darryl McCollum
30-Minute walk
Mondays, 12PM Weather dependent
Todos santos park
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Get well to feel good and find peace
Get Well, Concord is an initiative of First Presbyterian Church to promote the health and well-being of our congregation and our community. We believe that God wishes peace and wholeness (shalom) for every person. We recognize that body, mind, and spirit are all connected. It’s hard to be at peace when one or more aspects of our lives are unwell. That’s why we, want to lend what we know about the power of community to assist each other and our neighbors in getting well.
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