Veteran residents of GreenFields of Geneva and others road trip to war memorials

Late last month, five veterans who are residents of GreenFields of Geneva, joined 35 other veterans and Rosies (referring to Rosie the Riveter) on a five-day trip to war memorials in Washington, D.C.

Through an initiative called VetRoll, the veterans visited the World War II Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, and National Marine Corps War Memorials, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

On the bus trip back to the Chicago area, the group stopped in Dayton, Ohio to visit the Wright-Patterson AFB Air Museum. To date, 1,525 veterans and Rosies from 32 states have participated in this unforgettable journey.

Veterans have an active presence at GreenFields, where they are a much-revered group. Regular programs for the veterans include veterans honor roll and Veteran of the Month, VA benefit discussions, an annual Memorial Day service and annual Veteran Mess Hall Breakfast.

Additionally, veterans from GreenFields have participated in six Honor Flights over the past several years. Currently, more than 60 veterans currently live at GreenFields.

GreenFields is an exceptional life care community offering a wonderful retirement lifestyle in an ideal location. GreenFields offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation and skilled nursing with the most comprehensive plan available for long-term care if ever needed. For additional information, visit www.GreenFieldsofGeneva.org.