Nancy Stutman Penny Craft, Volunteer Services Specialist for the Phoenix VA Health Care System, is the featured speaker for Jewish War Veterans Post 619 meeting on Sunday, May 18, in Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club Recreation Center, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. A Meet & Greet with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at…
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April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Hamilton High Cadets Visit Jewish War Veterans
Nancy Stutman Thirteen Hamilton High School Air Force JROTC students recently attended a Jewish War Veterans (JWV) meeting where they interviewed Post 610 Jewish War Veterans to learn about their time in the service. The community service event was created by cadet Eden Eldon under the supervision of Lt. Col. Daniel Kline. After the JWV…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Helps Veterans Find Benefits, Connection, and Purpose
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Command Sergeant Major Richard Kreiberg, U.S. Army (Retired) and Executive Director of Veterans Affinity, as one of its guest speakers on Sunday, April 27, in the new Oakwood Country Club Recreation Center, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Support the Troops Revisits JWV to Collect Donations for Active Military
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes back its partner Ahwatukee Recreation Center (ARC) Support the Troops (STT) on Sunday, April 27. The meeting takes place in the new Oakwood Country Club Recreation Center, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with free lox and bagels, coffee,…
March 2025, Generals
Dr. Julian Wyatt, Retired Combat Veteran, to Speak at JWV Installation Luncheon
Nancy Stutman Dr. Julian Wyatt, retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and author of Becoming Jewish, will be the featured speaker at the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 Installation Luncheon on Sunday, March 16. This event, chaired by Bety Dar, will take place in the new Oakwood Country Club Recreation Center, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Post 619 Presents $2,500 Donation for Arizona State Veterans Home
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Dan Tilsner presented a check for $2,500 to Kyleigh Vahjen, Recreation Therapist for Arizona State Veterans Home in Phoenix. The 104-bed Medicare-certified, skilled-nursing care facility provides exceptional care for eligible Arizona veterans and their spouses. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in a supportive environment that…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
U.S.VETS Express Appreciation for JWV Donations
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Michelle Jameson, executive director for U.S.VETS Phoenix, to speak on Sunday, Feb. 16. The meeting takes place in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet” with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Paralyzed Veterans of Arizona and Honor Flight Speakers to Address JWV
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will feature two speakers at its Sunday, Jan. 19, meeting. Dawn Quinn, Donation Coordinator/Outreach at the Arizona Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and Matt Hartman from Honor Flight Arizona will detail the important free services their organizations offer veterans. JWV’s meeting takes place…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Thanks Its 55 Volunteers, Fry’s, and the East Valley Community Who Raised $15,600 to Support Veterans
Over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, 55 volunteers collected a total of $15,600 in donations for veterans who are hospitalized, at-risk, and experiencing homelessness. Jewish War Veterans Post 619 was assisted by volunteers from the Ahwatukee American Legion and their auxiliary, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. Fry’s Food Stores…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV/MANA House BBQ
Nineteen volunteers recently attended the annual Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 BBQ for MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) House Catholic Charities, a peer-run organization that helps veterans experiencing homelessness find permanent housing. Visiting with the vets and letting them know their service is valued is the most important part of this outing.