Spring weather is finally here and like most of you I am happy that the snow and cold temperatures that have kept us indoors for several months are finally over. It is time to pack a picnic lunch for the family, and join us at Camera Park on May 18th for Kite Day and enjoy the outdoors! The Ice Cream Social and Concert in the Park on Sunday, June 22nd will celebrate the first weekend of the summer and usher in the many family events that are planned throughout the year. The Village will also continue to schedule Neighborhood Park Parties at several of the community parks. Please watch for a bright yellow post card in your mail box notifying you when the park party trailer will be visiting your neighborhood. I look forward to seeing you there!

The Glendale Heights Parks & Recreation Department has also worked very hard to put together programs for children of all age groups to help keep them busy this summer. The Aquatic Center will open on May 24th and Summer Day Camps begin in June after school is out. Watch for the new Summer Activity Guide and register your children for classes early to make sure they don’t miss out on the fun.

We are also continuing to work on the plans for the development of a new dedicated Senior Citizen Center. A survey conducted earlier this year helped to identify the type of programming that the senior residents would like to see offered. This information has been shared with an architect who is working with us to design a facility that will best meet the needs of our community. The Senior Citizens Service Council encourages all residents 62 years of age and older to sign up for the Senior Discount Card which will also place your name on the mailing list for the “Senior News” bulletin. For more information please call the Sports Hub at 1.630.260.6060.

The Village’s 2008 street improvement projects are well underway and will continue throughout most of the summer. For up-to-date information about Village road projects, please click here or call the Public Services Department at 1.630.260.6040. DuPage County is also back working on the Army Trail Road and Bloomingdale Road widening improvement and expects substantial completion of this work by the end of June. Remember to slow down and drive safely through all construction zones. Your patience and cooperation during construction is essential to the successful and timely completion of the projects.

Please continue to keep our military service men and women who are serving our country in your thoughts and prayers and join us for a special service on Monday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Residents are encouraged to visit Veterans Memorial Park at any time to experience “The Journey into the US Armed Forces, Past and Present.” A path system educates visitors about historic facts and statistics, and leads to the Memorial Circle that provides a place of mourning, serenity, thankfulness, and celebration.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Village, please stop in for coffee with me and Village Board Members on the first Saturday of each month on the second floor of the Civic Center. You can also call me at my office at 1.630.909.5302, or send me a message at ljackson@glendaleheights.org.

Sincerely,

Linda Jackson Village President

To contact Village President Jackson:
Phone: 630.909.5302
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