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Recreation & Social Programs

Our Programs

Our clients and their family members consistently report that the feelings of loneliness and isolation experienced by those individuals and families struggling with mental illness can be crippling and can derail the recovery process. To remedy this situation, NAMI DuPage offers a variety of in-person and virtual recreation and social programs!

Upcoming Recreation Events

These programs will:

  • Introduce people to new recreation activities and opportunities
  • Encourage socialization and meeting new people outside of a support group setting
  • Increase self-esteem through involvement of activities offered
  • Increase a sense of belonging in the community
  • Increase feelings of satisfaction and decrease feelings of isolation, depression and stress
  • Help people maintain good physical and mental health
  • Reduce the possibility of rehospitalizations

Recreation Schedule

Healthy Minds and Body

Program Schedule

Mondays

Yoga & Meditation

Join us every Monday for Yoga, led by instructors from Prairie Yoga. In the evening, stay for a meditation session following yoga. Both of these sessions will help you rebalance and refocus, while providing stretching and relaxation methods that will help you reduce stress.

Materials (mats, blocks, etc.) are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.

Room: Multipurpose Room 161
Time:

  • Yoga: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM; 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Meditation:  8:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesdays

Drop-In Center

Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic!

Room: Multipurpose Room 161
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Craftastic!

Come join us for a fantastic time creating crafts! Our facilitators will have new and fun ideas each time you meet. Craft items needed for projects will be supplied by NAMI DuPage.

Room: Community Center Dining Area
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursdays

In-person Bingo

NEW TIME! Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center.

Room: Community Center Dining Area
Time: 12:30 am – 1:30 am

In-Person Art Class

Discover creative ways to express your feelings while boosting mental health in our new in-person art class. A perfect blend of inspiration, joy, and self-discovery, this class will nurture your creativity and well-being!

Room: Community Center, Room 116
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

 

FRIDAYS

NEW! Fab Friday Paper Crafting

Take a creative break at the end of your week! This monthly class is all about enjoying simple, relaxing paper projects like handmade cards, little gift boxes, and easy 3D crafts. It’s a welcoming space to unwind, have fun, and share a calm hour of crafting together.

Room: Community Center, Dining Room
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
When: first Friday of each month