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…
Commander Rich Volpe Our commander would like to take a moment to give a word of thanks for the large turnout at our last meeting and for the support we receive as we start a new chapter in our role of supporting veterans in need. Also noted is appreciation for those who volunteered their time…
Dawn Bishop On Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Oakwood Country Club ballroom, the East Valley Marines will be celebrating the Marines Corps’ 249th birthday. Tickets are on sale until Nov. 7. Visit our website www.eastvalleymarines.org or call Dawn Bishop at 480-213-2805 for more information. The public is invited! Tickets are $80 each. Each year, the…
Commander Rich Volpe Getting back to business after a busy, warm summer and the initial meeting of the Desert Valley Veterans organization, we normally try to participate in a few fundraising activities to help maintain the inventory we always have on hand to help those in need. Our only income comes from membership dues, and…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 Commander Dan Tilsner presented a $3,500.00 check to Rachel Masch-Perez, Community Engagement Coordinator, MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) House Catholic Charities. The donation will be used to refurbish their laundry room with new washing machines and dryers.
JWV speaker Raymond Perez speaks from experience. Hear his story on Sunday, Nov. 17, when he speaks to Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 in the Bradford Room A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at 9:30…
Linda Ryan A highlight of November is Veterans Day. The Chordaires will entertain the veterans of Sun Lakes at two celebrations in their honor: Monday, Nov. 11, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Veterans Luncheon and Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Oakwood Veterans Day Breakfast in the ballroom. Chordaires President Janet Lewis says, “We love…
Nancy Stutman During Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, at several East Valley Fry’s Food Stores, look for the red shirts sported by Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 volunteers collecting donations for veterans who are disabled, hospitalized, or experiencing homelessness. Veterans Day and Memorial Day weekends are the two largest fundraising events for…
The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is pleased to grant $1,000 to the annual Poppy Drive for the Jewish War Veterans (JWV). Twice a year, this organization raises funds to support and help local veterans in and around the Phoenix area who are homeless, hospitalized, in need of end-of-life treatment, or otherwise in need. The…
Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery, located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, in Chandler. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie! Meeting…