United States Armed Forces veterans and their families are invited to join the Bensenville Park District, Village of Bensenville and Fenton High School at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast Nov. 11 at the White Pines Golf Club banquet hall. Highlights of the breakfast include a guest speaker as well as presentations by three winners of the Defending Freedom Essay contest from Fenton High School. The event is free for veterans. Advance registration is required at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.
Veterans within park district boundaries receive their first year of Wood Street Fitness membership for free. Terms and conditions apply.
Veterans registered with Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies receive extra benefits in addition to free fitness center membership. Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies is a trademarked program of AllenForce—implemented by licensed fitness centers like Wood St. Fitness throughout the country—that is offered free of charge to qualified veterans. Each facility and fitness professional complete specific training on veteran culture, PTSD, MST, injuries and illness specific to veterans and adaptive equipment.
The program provides veterans with two one-year memberships (veteran and chosen “PT PARTNER”), promoting healthy fitness habits and a positive outlet for stress relief, and up to 15 personal training sessions with a qualified Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies professional. Monthly networking opportunities provide mentoring, peer support, connections with other veteran organizations and adapted sport experiences.
The Bensenville Park District holds an annual Veterans Golf Outing, a special event dedicated to honoring and appreciating the service of U.S. Armed Forces veterans at White Pines Golf Club, providing veterans an opportunity to enjoy a free day of golf, camaraderie and relaxation.
Veterans residing within the park district boundaries will be treated to a delightful golf outing and luncheon at the picturesque White Pines Golf Club. Participants will have the chance to play nine holes of golf and engage in friendly competition while enjoying the serene surroundings.
Veterans receive a free day at the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad one date each year. Veterans will receive a complimentary barbecue lunch with choice of hot dogs or burgers, chips and fountain drink. The day is filled with patriotic music, and veterans in attendance are recognized. Proof of military service may be required.
