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…
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February 2025, Front Page
Help Collect Cans of Coffee for U.S. VETS Phoenix
Nancy Stutman U.S.VETS Phoenix is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. The community is being asked to help these vets by donating to a Coffee Drive sponsored by Jewish War Veterans (JWV), Copper State Post 619, with enthusiastic support from IronOaks and Stone & Barrel. JWV is hoping that the Sun Lakes and surrounding communities will…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Valley Veterans
Commander Rich Volpe As we approach the new year, our commander would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has helped our organization in its efforts to afford help and support to those in need. That is our primary goal as a club, and, thankfully, over the years, we have been able to…
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…
Generals, January 2025
Chordaires Bring Holiday Joy
The Chordaires wrapped up the year by performing at nine private celebrations in the community. The first two were events to honor Sun Lakes veterans. The first event was on Nov. 11 at Sun Lakes Country Club at the flagpole in front of the clubhouse where veterans and their spouses gathered for a program and…
January 2025, Generals
Veterans Coffee Hour
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, Chandler, AZ 85248. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie!…
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
Desert Valley Veterans
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…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
East Valley Marines Celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday!
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…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Valley Veterans
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…