October 2022 Events Calendar
October
Architects' Week Celebration
Monday October 3–Friday October 7
Architects, assemble!
To celebrate you and your hard work, DG will be holding catered luncheons throughout the week. Check back here for details on your specific office.
Yom Kippur
Tuesday October 4–Wednesday October 5
Yom Kippur is the somber conclusion to the ten days of repentance that start with Rosh Hashanah, and it takes place this year from sundown on the 4th to sundown on the 5th. It is observed with confessions of sins, requests of forgiveness from loved ones, and abstention from food and drink.
Bullying Prevention Month
Saturday October 1–Monday October 31
Bullying can occur at any age and is more common in our everyday lives than we may think. Be proactive and take action against bullying before matters get out of hand. Find steps to be proactive against bullying here.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Saturday October 1–Monday October 31
1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime!
Flu Season: Protect Your Community
Saturday October 1
With covid-19 still circulating, flu shots are more important than ever to limit the risk of having to fight off two diseases at once. Protect yourself and your community by making a plan to get your flu shot today. Call a participating pharmacy near you in advance to check their hours and vaccine availability. Then simply show up to the pharmacy, present your Cigna ID card, and receive your flu shot. Find more information on getting your flu shot and other vaccinations here.
Thanksgiving (Canada)
Monday October 10
Happy Thanksgiving, Canadian Employees!
World Mental Health Day
Monday October 10
How are you doing? What tools do you use to manage your mental wellbeing? Take some time today to check in with yourself and your mental health.
Want to know more about mental health? Looking for resources and support? Check out our Mental Health Basics booklet. You can also email HR@dennisgroup.com with questions about options for helping you achieve mental wellness.
National Coming Out Day
Tuesday October 11
Every October 11, National Coming Out Day celebrates all who have come out or are coming out as LGBTQIA+ and their ongoing bravery and strength for living authentically in a world where the personal is so often made political. Every person who speaks up changes more hearts and minds, creates new advocates for equality. For resources on coming out, being an ally, and more, click here.
Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida (Brazil)
Wednesday October 12
In the Roman Rite Catholic Liturgical Calendar, the day of Our Lady Aparecida ranks as a solemnity, and is a holy day of obligation to the Blessed Virgin Mary who is considered the principal patroness of Brazil by the Brazilian Catholic Church. It has been a National Holiday in Brazil since 1980. It also coincides with Children's Day in Brazil.
Children's Day (Brazil)
Wednesday October 12
Children's Day coincides with the day of Our Lady Aparecida, and is as such celebrated with a day off. Many parents present their children with gifts or take them to public parks for fun activities. This day is also used to raise funds and awareness for children's causes, such as access to healthcare and education.
Persons Day (Canada)
Tuesday October 18
October 18 marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life. Though this decision did not include all women, such as Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent, it marked critical progress in the advancement of gender equality in Canada.
Dennis Group's 35th Anniversary
Wednesday October 19
Happy Birthday, DG! Since its founding in 1987, Dennis Group has grown so much, both as a business and as a family. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who continues to make DG great.
HarvestFest (Springfield)
Friday October 21 (4-8pm) to October 22 (11am-3pm)
There's something for everyone at Harvest Fest in Springfield! Come out to Tower Square park the weekend before Halloween to enjoy music, games, food and more. Visit https://springfielddowntown.com/harvestfest/ for details.
DG Halloween Parties!
Thursday October 27 (Springfield) • TBA (Salt Lake City) • TBA (Battle Creek) • TBA (San Diego) • TBA (Atlanta)
It's your time to shine, costume-wearers and food lovers of DG! Throughout October we'll be celebrating with potlucks and costume contests. Check back here for the details on your office. And don't forget to bring your vampire fangs! You'll need an extra set of teeth to sink into all those delicious goodies.
Halloween
Monday October 31
Happy Halloween, DG employees!
Safety Committee Meetings
Tuesday October 18, noon EDT (Atlanta)
Tuesday October 18, noon PDT (San Diego)
Tuesday October 18, 11am EDT (Springfield)
Wednesday October 19, noon MDT (Salt Lake City)
Thursday October 20, 10am EDT (Battle Creek)
Want to help the DG Safety Committee plan for 2022? Contact Chris Klesse to join the DG safety meetings.