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May 1 - 31, 2025

Free Health Equity Programs at the Kelly Hall YMCA: May 2025

This May, the Kelly Hall YMCA is proud to host a wide range of health equity programs that promote well-being, build community, and support mental and physical health — all at no cost. Whether you're a parent, teen, senior, or community member looking to get involved, there are many opportunities to engage, learn, and grow. 

Programs include weekly community chats over coffee, hands-on environmental wellness projects, mental health first aid training, wellness workshops, and monthly events dedicated to men’s and women’s health. Most programs are open to all and include refreshments, essential resources, and expert-led sessions. 

Every event is open to the public. Check out the full schedule below and join us at Kelly Hall YMCA this May! 

  • Coffee Clinical – Weekly Community Chat (Every Thursday | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Enjoy coffee, tea, light breakfast, and community conversation. Essential gifts are provided monthly. 
  • Environmental Wellness Campaign: Day 1 (Tuesday, May 3 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Help prepare the Garden on Harding for summer with early clean-up and planting. Refreshments provided. 
  • A Mother’s Health Fair (Saturday, May 10 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.): Celebrate and support mothers with resources, mental health talks, and community care. 
  • Winning Wellness: Monthly Game Day (Thursday, May 15 | 1 – 3 p.m.): Play games, win prizes, and attend a wellness presentation on Lupus. Lunch included. 
  • Mental Health First Aid Training (Crown Family YMCA - 1030 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607 | Friday, May 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.): Held at the Crown Family YMCA. A certified course on recognizing and responding to mental health and substance use challenges. Open registration. 
  • Boys to Men Monthly (Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.): A safe space for men and boys to discuss health, fitness, and community issues. Refreshments and resources provided. 
  • Environmental Wellness Campaign: Day 2 (Tuesday, May 20 | 3 – 5 p.m.): Garden project continues with painting, mulching, and planting. Refreshments provided. 
  • Ladies Night at Kelly Hall (Wednesday, May 21 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.): A monthly gathering for women and girls focused on wellness, growth, and community care. 
  • Mental Health First Aid Training (Friday, May 23 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.): A second opportunity to join this evidence-based training at Kelly Hall YMCA. Open registration. 
  • Monthly Health Awareness Brunch (Monday, May 26 | 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.): Enjoy a chef-led cooking demo focused on stress relief and mental health. Presentations and a delicious meal included. 
  • Healthier Habits Workshop (Thursday, May 29 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Learn to build balanced meals and overcome picky eating with help from UI Health’s Healthier Habits team.