Chicago Park District Offers Free Programs To U.S. Veterans & Active Military

Mondays & Thursdays, starting Jan. 6, 2014 – Feb. 20, 2014
Free Art Classes for Veterans & Active Military at Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St.
, 312.745.1958.

Ten week Monday and Thursday afternoon art classes at Mount Greenwood Park beginning Jan. 6 for veterans and active military to develop and create with charcoal, ink, markers and paint on canvas and paper. Each art class is free of charge, and all materials will be provided for classes. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214. Registration begins Dec. 1.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014
Free Archery Classes for Veterans & Active Military at Palmer Park, 201 W. 111th St.
, 312.745.1958 or 312.745.2062

Thursday evening archery class at Palmer Park for veterans and active military to learn basic archery skills in marksmanship, safety and various shooting styles. All classes take place 6-8pm and are free of charge; all equipment will be provided for this indoor program. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214. Registration begins Dec. 1.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014
Free Veterans Resource Fair series: Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
, 312.745.1958

The Veterans Resource Fair series aims to connect military veterans and their families to benefits in areas such as disabilities, education, employment, family and children services, housing, legal and mental health services. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214 to the resource fairs. The fair takes place 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 2014
Free Veterans Resource Fair series: Armour Square Park, 3309 S. Shields Ave.
, 312.745.1958

The Veterans Resource Fair series aims to connect military veterans and their families to benefits in areas such as disabilities, education, employment, family and children services, housing, legal and mental health services. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214 to the resource fairs. The fair takes place 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information about veterans programing and the resource fair series, please contact Modie Lavin of the Chicago Park District at 312.745.1958 or modwene.lavin@chicagoparkdistrict.com

For more information on the Chicago Park District, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312-742-7529.