Patrick Yngstrom of North Merrick, a former Nassau County Director of Veterans Affairs and long-time Deputy Director, has spearheaded the launch of a new, signature “Vets Chat” club series that is now available at The Arbors Assisted Living Communities free ofcharge for both Arbors veteran residents and non-residents. Designed to unite Long Island’s large veteran population within an intimate, face-to-face social networking forum that celebrates their special bond and camaraderie, Yngstrom, who is The Arbors' Veterans Liaison, worked with The Arbors to bring “Vets Chat” to fruition, which is now offered once a month at each one of its individual communities, located in Bohemia, Hauppauge, Islandia, and Westbury.
“The Arbors Assisted Living Community is proud of our veterans and the tremendous sacrifices we’ve made while fighting for our country,” says Yngstrom, who is veteran himself. “We wanted to give our veterans a comfortable, casual setting where they can feel free to share theirown stories and experiences with one another and essentially spark new, meaningful friendships through their unique and special connection. ‘Vets Chat’ is our way of giving something back to the many men and women who have selflessly given of themselves and I encourage all veterans to participate.”
The Arbors will devote the second week of each month to offer its “Vets Chat” series at each of its communities, making it convenient and accessible for participation among all Long Island veterans. Each “Vets Chat” will take place at 3:00 p.m. and feature refreshments. RSVP for each “Vets Chat” attendance is encouraged but not required. Monthly schedule is as follows:
- The Arbors at Islandia West, 1515 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia, NY 11716
Second Monday of each month; RSVP at 631-582-3600 - The Arbors at Hauppauge, 1740 Express Drive South, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Second Tuesday of each month; RSVP at 631-582-3334 - The Arbors at Westbury, 45 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753
Second Wednesday of each month; RSVP at 516-333-6400 - The Arbors at Bohemia: 1065 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716
Second Thursday of each month; RSVP at 631-567-3113 - The Arbors at Islandia East, 1515 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia,NY 11716
Second Friday of each month; RSVP at 631-232-3131
The Arbors is one of Long Island’s leading assisted living communities withnewly renovated locations in Hauppauge, Westbury, Islandia and Bohemia. Each resident’s life at The Arbors is enriched through a distinctive approach of compassionate and comprehensive care coupled with a fulfilling recreation program,individualized attention, fun social activities and extraordinary cuisine.
The Arbors is home tomore than 150 veterans and offers a signature Heroes Welcome Program in which all veterans, surviving spouses, children and grandchildren of veterans may receive a discount of up to 20 percent off monthly rates. For moreinformation about The Arbors, visit www.thearborsassistedliving.com.
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