24 OP Summer Senior Newsletter

LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

businesses at these events and look forward to seeing you all next summer. Centennial Park West also hosted our 21st Annual Taste of Orland Park the first weekend of August, and the first year at the new venue was definitely a treat. While many of the participating restaurants were long-time local favorites, some were relatively new to the event. It was great to see the large variety of offerings from local franchises as well as many independently owned restaurants. It was a fitting start to the Taste at CPW, with over 30,000 people visiting the event over the three days, a new record for the Taste of Orland Park. Please take a moment to look at our calendar on page 1 to view the events coming this fall. Veterans Day is right around the corner. As a veteran myself, it always fills me with pride seeing the community come together to honor those who have served our great nation by adding veterans’ names to Ara Pace- Place of Peace Memorial in front of Village Hall. If you would like to learn more about this event, visit orlandpark.org/veterans.

and the famous Turkey Trot aren’t too far away. Registration for the Great Pumpkin Party is open for residents until August 20 and opens for non-residents August 21. If you’re interested in the Turkey Trot, the registration deadline is November 15 or until capacity is reached. If you are looking for a great way to incorporate a bit of exercise into your routine, take a look at some of the adult and senior programs offered by the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center and Sportsplex highlighted in this newsletter. for all you do to make Orland Park the wonderful community it is today. The senior population in Orland Park continues to be an integral part of the fiber of our community. I am amazed by your influence, strength and the example each of you set for the rest of the community. As we head into fall, I want to thank each and every one of you As always, if you have questions and/or suggestions, please reach out to any of the Village’s departments directly or visit us online at orlandpark.org.

Dear Orland Park Seniors,

Summer is winding down, and we have had quite an exciting season in Orland Park!

The brand-new Centennial Park West venue at 15609

Park Station Blvd. is open and looks incredible. The venue has exceeded expectations and I invite everyone to visit the venue when they have a chance. Thank you to everyone who attended our Independence Day Celebration as well as our Centennial Park West Concert Series this summer. These events helped showcase the new concert venue, with national artists like Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, the legendary Pat Benatar and Marc Martel. It’s so wonderful to see the community having fun together at the new CPW. We appreciate the support we were given by local

Keith Pekau | Mayor

In addition, popular fall events like the Great Pumpkin Party

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