Green Ribbons & Signs
Mental Health Banners and Green "Mental Health Awareness" ribbons and yard signs will be throughout Downtown DG and area neighborhoods creating awareness around the month!
FREE Classes at Movement for Mental Health
Movement and structured breathing have been shown to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Join us for FREE Yoga and Pilates at Fishel Park featuring from Yoga Among Friends, Yoga6 and MBS Pilates!
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Saturday, May 17th
Fishel Park Bandshell
9am - Parent/Child Yoga
10am - Yoga Flow
11am - Mat Pilates
*mats provided
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May 2025 Events & Activities!
Mayoral Proclamation
Mental Health Provider Fair
More than 20 local mental health providers will be on the Cadence Kitchen patio to share information on resources available in our community including therapy, service dogs, free library services and more!
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Saturday, May 17th
Cadence Kitchen Patio
8:30am-10:30am
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On Tuesday May 6th, Mayor Barnett & the DG Village Council will officially declare May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Downers Grove!
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grit2 Teen Phone Challenge
Teens are invited to join the grit2 Phone Challenge to reduce their screen time from May 4-10. Participants can win up to $400 individual cash prize with $2500 in total cash prizes! Click here for info
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D99 Events
grit2 will host speaker and author Chris Norton at DGN & DGS on May 1st. Chris will be he will be sharing his journey on discovering inner strength that transcends limitations. On May 6th , grit2 will treat students to fre refreshments so they "DO-NUT forget about their mental health"!
