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Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies

ATTENTION: All returning military service veterans

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) recognizes the challenges faced by veterans returning home with a disability. To help meet your wellness needs, the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is launching a unique program, Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies, free-of-charge to qualified veterans. This program is being offered in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Are you Eligible?

Veterans who are eligible have:

Served in the Iraq and/or Afghanistan War
10% or more service-related disability
Honorable discharge

Veterans accepted into the Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Program will receive…

15 personal training sessions with a certified trainer experienced in post-rehabilitation exercise;
a one-year fitness membership to the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex (Landover, MD) plus a one year membership for a spouse, partner or friend; and
invitations to optional social events.

This program, which will begin in May, 30, 2011 (Memorial Day), is available to a limited number of participants. Start dates and training session duration will be tailored to meet the needs of each participant. An initial consultation with M-NCPPC staff is required to help determine whether this program is right for you.

For more information, call 301-446-3400. If you are interested in learning more about the Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies fitness initiative for returning military veterans with disabilities, or are interested in participating in the program, please complete this online Interest Form and click submit and an M-NCPPC staff will contact you.

Download the Interest Form