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Events

Veterans Day Lunch

October 23, 2025|

This Veterans Day we want to honor those who served our country with a FREE lunch. The event is limited to the first 50 veterans who register in advance.
Join us at the Log Lodge on Friday, November 7 from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Please share a photo of you or a loved one in uniform. We will be showcasing photos of veterans during the event. Send photos to macevedo@rockriverymca.org

 

Early Access: Mental Health Resources Made Simple

October 23, 2025|

Join us as we partner with NAMI Northern Illinois to host Mental Health sessions covering various topics.

Figuring out where to turn for mental health support can feel confusing or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In Early Access: Mental Health Resources Made Simple, we’ll walk you through practical ways to find help, connect with resources, and support yourself or someone you care about before things get critical. Come learn, ask questions, and leave feeling more confident and prepared.

Free event, register HERE.

Ending the Silence: Supporting Teens’ Mental Health

October 23, 2025|

Join us as we partner with NAMI Northern Illinois to host Mental Health sessions covering various topics.

Join us for an empowering program where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people by sharing hope, education, and understanding about mental health. You’ll gain skills to break stigma, spark conversation, and help students recognize the signs of mental illness early. It’s a chance to be a voice that changes lives!

Mental Illness 101 & Finding Your Support System

October 23, 2025|

Join us as we partner with NAMI Northern Illinois to host Mental Health sessions covering various topics.

Mental illness affects 1 in 5 adults each year, yet stigma and misunderstanding often keep people from getting help. From anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: these conditions impact thoughts, emotions, and daily life, but they are real, treatable, and manageable. By understanding mental health, supporting one another, and speaking openly, we can break the stigma and help everyone thrive.

Free Event – Register Here

Heated Hatha Hot Yoga Pop-Up

October 21, 2025|

Join us for a special 60-minute Hatha yoga class in a heated studio. Designed for all levels, with a spa-like atmosphere that leaves you glowing, relaxed, and renewed. Bring water + towel (mats available or bring your own).

Cost: Free or $5 donation to the Annual Campaign

Space: Limited to 12 People. SOLD OUT.

Adult Art Workshop: Tree Dough Bowl Candles

October 17, 2025|

Join us for a heartwarming holiday workshop where you’ll learn the art of candle pouring and create your own custom-scented Christmas candle, perfect for gifting or adding a festive glow to your home!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll choose from seasonal fragrances like peppermint, cinnamon, pine, and vanilla, then pour and decorate your own soy wax candle in a beautiful jar. We’ll guide you step-by-step, so no experience is needed, just come ready to relax, sip something warm, and get into the holiday spirit.

Cost: $40 All Materials Included

Register Here

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