hello! bensenville a lifelong learning community | may/june 2023
BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Dive into summer!
Registration is underway for all programming in the Summer Program Guide. Programs are available at the Deer Grove Leisure Center and online at BvilleParks.org.
PARK ‘N PLAY Get out and play this summer! The Bensenville Park District is continuing to bring more activities and programs to neighborhood parks! These parks serve a wide range of recreation needs based on the surrounding neighborhood, with many activities and amenities to keep visitors of all ages active and engaged the entire day. Activities include movies in the parks, fitness dayz and even a family campfire. Don’t miss the May 13 DriveIn Movie at White Pines! Watch Happy Gilmore on a golf cart at the driving range. On June 10, watch Encanto at DiOrio Field! Both movies begin at dusk. There is a $10 cart fee at White Pines, and each cart can hold two adults. Try an outdoor Zumba class at Sunset Park Saturday, June 17, as part of the summer fitness dayz that bring park district fitness programs to neighborhood parks. Spend an evening by the fire with s’mores and stories! The family campfire at Fischer Farm takes place Friday, June 23.
2023 Fourth of July Parade and Hometown Hero Join us for Bensenville’s Fourth of July festivities kicking off at 10 am in downtown Bensenville with our annual parade. The parade travels east on Green Street, continuing south on York Road, turning east onto Jefferson Street, and finishing at the Redmond Recreational Complex. The Village of Bensenville is also seeking nominations for veterans to serve as grand marshal for the Libertyfest Fourth of July parade. The nominees must be current residents of Bensenville and must also be veterans, or active military personnel. The deadline for submissions is June 9, 2023. Nominees must be willing and available to serve as grand marshal on July 4th and receive honors at a Village Board of Trustees meeting. To participate in the parade and for additional information, please visit: bensenville.il.us or call 630.594.1010.
Be sure to check out the variety of activities coming to neighborhood parks at BvilleParks.org/park-n-play!
WOOD STREET FITNESS
Don’t miss out on Free Fitness Week, May 1-6! Work out in the fitness center or try as many group fitness classes as you wish for free, including the new Fit & Balanced class Monday at 10 am. Spice up your group fitness workout during Wood Street Fitness’ free Fitness de Mayo celebration Friday, May 5! The center will be offering its regularly-scheduled Friday classes with a fun, Mexican theme, props for photos and an additional free fun fiesta with food provided by Loas Buenos Diaz.
FISCHER FARM Fischer Farm’s new Little Lambs program offers two four-week sessions of parent-tot style programs to meet farm animals, plant seeds, make crafts and hear farm stories Wednesday mornings in June and July. The indistrict fee is just $32 for each four-week session. Explore the fun-filled world of farm animal care and chores on a working farm by lending a hand and working with farm staff Saturdays once a month during the summer. Farm Chores meets 9:30-11 am, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16. The in-district fee is just $7 per session.
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