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Gilbert will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, with a morning gathering honoring senior veterans and a separate offer of free admission for veterans at Freestone Recreation Center.

The two events take place at different locations, and the breakfast registration deadline has already passed.

Residents who reserved a place can use the schedule below to plan their arrival, while veterans considering a visit to Freestone can check directly with that facility before heading over.

The morning at Gilbert Community Center

The annual breakfast runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Gilbert Community Center, 130 North Oak Street.

The town lists coffee and doughnuts at 8:30, followed by a pledge and ceremony at 9 that honors senior veterans.

Breakfast and live music are scheduled for 9:15, and bingo is scheduled for 10:45.

The event listing also mentions crafts, so the gathering includes several ways for participants to spend time together after the recognition ceremony.

For registered guests who want to be there for the ceremony, the opening coffee service gives them a half-hour window before the 9 o’clock program begins.

Anyone planning to arrive for breakfast should keep in mind that the recognition ceremony takes place before the meal.

The breakfast was open to people of all ages, with advance registration required.

The published registration window closed on Friday, November 6.

If you missed that date, contact the center to ask whether any places have opened up before making the trip.

The listing does not promise walk-in admission or a waiting list, so a call is the best way to get an answer for your group.

If you already registered and have a question about bringing another guest, check with the center as well.

A separate offer at Freestone

Across town at Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 East Guadalupe Road, Gilbert is offering free admission to veterans on November 11.

The holiday listing gives the date and address without setting out special hours or identification requirements.

Call Freestone directly if you need to know when to arrive or what to bring.

The announcement covers admission for veterans, so anyone bringing family or friends should ask about regular guest admission before going.

Keeping the two addresses handy will save some backtracking.

The recognition ceremony and meal are on North Oak Street, while the recreation-center offer is on East Guadalupe Road.

Registration for the breakfast is a separate matter from checking the terms of admission at Freestone.

For people who attend the breakfast, the program offers a chance to recognize Gilbert’s older veterans in the company of neighbors and family members.

Gilbert’s listing also invites sponsors to help assemble 20 gift packages for senior veterans, with inquiries directed to the Senior Center contact named in the event notice.

That is another way to take part for anyone interested in supporting the program.

If you’re planning your Wednesday around either activity, use the town’s two separate listings and confirm details with the facility you intend to visit.

For breakfast registrants, the time to put on the calendar is 9 a.m. if the ceremony is the part you most want to attend.

For veterans planning to go to Freestone, confirm its hours and admission details before leaving home.