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Hanna Center Honors Legacy With Annual Scholarship Program For Alumni
Hanna Center comes alive yearly for Scholarship Day, a cherished 70-year tradition celebrating the Sisters of St. Francis Scholarship Program. Our dedicated staff, board members, and alumni unite for this inspiring event where Hanna graduates courageously share their aspirations and seek support for their higher education journeys.
Hanna Academy welcomes students to new residential program
Hanna Academy has enrolled five students from outside the Sonoma Valley area in its new residential program and has received approximately 22 referrals for additional students to participate in it.
Supporting Students in Their Back-to-School Transition
Hanna Academy’s Director of Special Education, Chrissy Brady, has an article published in the August issue of Sonoma Family Magazine. ‘Back-to-School’ tips for kids who may be struggling in school; how can adults help children who may have a hard time at school, get ready to go back to school?
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Events
Music & More
Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476Join us for three fun-filled days of music, creativity, and play at Music & More, a camp designed exclusively for 3rd-5th graders! Led by professional musician and educator Krishna Feeney, campers will explore choral singing, percussion, movement, jamming, and more, while developing foundational musical skills in a supportive environment.
Workshop: Grief During the Holidays
Hanna Center Conference Room, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476In partnership with the Sonoma Valley Interfaith Ministerial Association (SVIMA), the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna now offers bereavement services to support the Sonoma Valley community.
LegoBotics: STEM Exploration
Hanna Recreation Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476Get ready to build, innovate, and explore with our Lego Robotics Winter Camp! Dive into the world of STEM as you design and program your own robotic creations. This hands-on camp is perfect for young engineers and tech enthusiasts, focusing on developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork.
Masterpiece Makers
Hanna Center Admissions Building, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476Ignite your creativity at our Visual Arts Winter Camp! Dive into a world of painting, drawing, craft/design, and sculpture as you explore various artistic techniques and media. Designed for young artists of all skill levels, this camp offers a vibrant mix of hands-on projects and imaginative exercises.
All Stories
Hanna Academy Graduating Senior Alex
Alex came to Hanna from Central California less than two years ago, having no idea what to expect.
Hanna Academy Graduating Senior Christian
Christian discovered a passion and talent for all-things Woodshop, immersing himself in every class project practicing skills in plumbing, wiring, welding, woodworking and sheet metal.
Hanna Center Graduate Kevin
Very grateful for the second chance, Kevin “doesn’t miss an opportunity” to express his gratitude to the Hanna staff that made it possible.
How to Talk With Youth About Counseling
Here in Sonoma County, like everywhere across the country, our youth are struggling with mental health. From collective traumas like wildfires and COVID to individual experiences with loneliness, depression, and abuse, there are so many reasons our kids struggle.
Prioritizing Mental Health for Our Senior Community
When it comes to the well-being of our senior community, we generally think about physical health and housing. But mental health is just as vital in our later years as any other stage of life.
Supporting New Moms Through Postpartum Depression
Sadness isn’t necessarily the first feeling we think of when a baby is born. However, even in the happiest, healthiest, most prepared for births, the ordeal of pregnancy, labor, and becoming a mom (for the first time or not), is a massive shift for anyone — often the biggest shift in someone’s life.