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Fall Events and “Did you Know”

TEAM NEWSLETTER Wellness Tips and “Monster Mash”

CONNECTION ISSUE 002

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Fall 2013

Introduction, Talk Show , and Birthdays

On Saturday, October 12th Heritage Day was held at Fischer Farm. From candle making, pumpkin pain ng, pony rides, pe ng zoo and cra sales there was something for every age range.

* Victoria Kosman enjoying the pe ng zoo.

Going Digital

Come check out the Bensenville Theater with their new digital projec on system.

With the brightest digi‐ tal cinema technology,

DLP’s award winning color performance, in‐ credible clarity, and vi‐ brant colors you won’t miss a single detail.

With new movies every week, ckets for only $4.00, along with Sun‐

dae’s Too Ice Cream Shoppe it is a guarantee you will enjoy your me spent at the Bensenville Theater.

DID YOU KNOW?

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day are all paid holidays for full-time employees.

Whenever any of the holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday normally will be observed as the holiday.

When any of the holidays fall on Sunday, the succeeding Monday will be observed as the holiday.

The Hunt is On The Bensenville Annual Holiday Tree Lighting is right around the corner. The Public Works Department is on the look out for a tall, strong branch structured, nicely shaped, healthy pine or fir tree.

Keep your eyes open for any trees that match this description. If you know someone in Bensenville that is willing to donate their tree please direct them to Gary Thorsen (630) 670-1692.

Our Employee Assistance Program – SupportLinc provides great fitness opportunities through GlobalFit. All employees have access to the lowest membership rates at over 10,000 gyms across the country. Simply log-in to Supportlinc.com, click on gym memberships, enter your zip code and search all the gyms that provide discounts in you location.

October is named after the Latin word “octo”, meaning eight. While October is the tenth month of the Gergorian calendar, it was the eighth month of the old Roman calendar. Historically, the year started in March, but when January and February were added in, October kept its name.

The Bensenville Leisure Center will be hos ng “Monster Mash”. Fun for all ages & families! Wear your costumes! The evening events in‐ clude games, inflatables, music, prizes and concessions.

No registra on is needed. Pay $2 per person at the door. Wednesday, October 30 5:30 p.m. ‐7:30 p.m.

Bensenville’s Trick‐or‐Trea ng is held Thursday, October 31 from 3:30 p.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m.

cancer survivors who exer‐ cised as li le as three hours per week a er diagnosis love? experienced a lower risk of

a fatal recurrence than sur‐ 2. Osteoporosis. Regu‐ vivors who did not exercise.

There are no guarantees lar weight‐bearing and

strength exercises are the in life. Some of the 4. Type 2 Diabetes. best defense against this healthiest people have Research studies have been diagnosed with can‐ some mes fatal disease. found that moderate weight cer and other devasta ng The earlier you start exercis‐ loss and exercise can pre‐ ing the be er. But even if vent or delay type 2 diabe‐ diseases. But, regular you’re over 50, it’s not too tes among adults at high‐ exercise combined with late to start building healthi‐ risk of diabetes. The good healthy food choices can er bones. news is that this horrible, make a difference and

debilita ng disease is pre‐ may help prevent or slow 3. Certain Types of ventable in most cases. down some of the follow‐ Cancer. Exercise has long ing diseases:

been touted as a way to

help prevent the onset of 1. Heart Disease. Fight certain types of cancer, such back against the #1 killer of as breast cancer. Equally men and women in the U.S. important, exercise also and start walking. Taking plays an important role in the fight against the recur‐ regular walks helps lower blood pressure, decrease rence of cancer. In “bad” cholesterol, and in‐ 2005, the Nurses’ Health crease “good” cholesterol. Study found that breast

Preven on is the Key

Plus, you’ll probably lose weight! What’s not to

5 Holiday Weight Loss Tips

Weight Loss Tip 1: Stay ac ve.

The best thing you can do is try to s ck to your normal schedule and rou ne. Walking around the shopping mall and stores is great exercise, and so is cleaning the house.

People in the U.S. spend at least 1896 hours per year at work.

Weight Loss Tip 3: Stay away from the food. Literally. Just don't go anywhere near the buffet ta‐ ble, appe zers, or treats... and you'll be fine.

Weight Loss Tip 4: Wear clothes that are slightly ght on you. This Weight Loss Tip 2: Don't let your‐ should help you feel full faster, and keep you from ea ng too self get too hungry. Try star ng much food. each day with a good, solid break‐ fast ‐ par cularly something with Weight Loss Tip 5: Keep your por‐ ons small. Try to load up on sal‐ protein. And when you're at the and take just ad and vegetables, party, try munching on the veg‐ tiny amounts of anything else. gies to help keep you feeling full.

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It will soon be me to turn your clocks and “fall back” one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends.

This year Daylight Savings will be on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 2:00 AM.

New To The Village Hall

Amit Thakkar has joined the Finance Department at the Village Hall. He is now the Assistant to the Finance Director.

really caught his a en on a member of the Ac‐ because it is exactly what coun ng Standards Board. he has been looking for that Out of work, Amit and his fits his career goals. wife welcomed their first beau ful baby girl this year!

The Village Mission State‐ Amit has 4 years of experi‐ ment is something Amit Priya is 6 months old and ence in Accoun ng with the takes pride in. He is looking definitely resembles her to not only accomplish , but mother. government and was re‐ cently employed with the exceed all the goals our

mission states. Amit’s fu‐ Village of Buffalo Grove.

The Village of Bensenville ture goal is to someday be

On Thursday, October had the final say. All 10 Mike Martella was of the couples were then sent to a roman‐ a guest on the Steve c dinner downtown.

Harvey talk show!

We will be sure to Steve Harvey keep you posted when matched four bache‐ his show airs. lore es to the most compa ble, eligible bachelor. A er Mike was chosen by TWO women, Steve Harvey

Birthdays Sco V.

10/15

Gary F.

10/26

Amit T.

11/19

Jean S.

12/04

Tim S.

12/18

Chad N.

12/20

John A.

12/22

Selia P

12/25

Chris F

12/29

Mark R.

12/31