Fall 2025 BENS Dining Out
October 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
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BENS members and spouses are cordially invited to join us for our Fall 2025 BENS Dining Out (BDO). This evening will provide a social back drop to reconnect with other BENS members and discuss what is going on within BENS.
This is always a well-attended and highly-anticipated annual event, and we hope you will join us. This will be a great way connect with BENS friends before the holiday season takes folks away and is something you don’t want to miss!
Cost: $120
Organizer:
STalley@bens.org
Registration
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