Honoring Our Veterans

Add comment November 3rd, 2009

Y«Vets – Serving Those Who Served Us

For the men and women who proudly served our nation - their sacrifices and efforts have earned them the support of our community and of our local YMCA. Rockford’s YMCA has partnered with the Vet Center and Vietnam Veterans Honor Society to offer the new Y«Vets Program. For $25 disabled veterans can utilize the YMCA facilities on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sunday from 1 to 3 PM for a six-month period.

 This program gives full facility access to veterans who could benefit from rehabilitative exercise and recreation. Facilities at both the downtown Pennock Branch and the Northeast Branch in Loves Park include a warm water pool, exercise and rehab equipment, and recreation on the basketball courts. The Pennock Branch also features an indoor track, whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas. Fitness and exercise classes offered during these times are included at no additional charge.

This offer is extended to all disabled veterans from all branches of the military. Special thanks go out to Nick Parnello, Sr. from the Vietnam Veterans Honor Society and Jim Elliot at Vet Center Rockford Outstation who worked diligently through the details to get this collaboration started. For more information contact the Vet Center at 815-395-1276 or the Vietnam Veterans Honor Society at 815-968-1040.