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…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2024
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…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV MANA House Donation to Renovate Laundry Room
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.
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Restores Hope to Vulnerable Veterans
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…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chordaires Prepare to Perform for Veterans
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…
November 2024
Support Vets in Need Over the Veterans Day Weekend
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…
November 2024, Generals
Foundation Grants $1,000 to Local Jewish War Veterans Organization
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…
November 2024, 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, 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…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Valley Veterans
Commander Rich Volpe Following a long, warm summer, it’s time to return back to business as we pick up where we left off earlier in the year. Although our monthly meetings resume, our services never shut down throughout the year, as our main goal is to always be available as we continue our support for…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Helps Veterans in Need During Off Hours
Nancy Stutman Marcus Lamar Brown, founder and president of Veterans 5-9, will explain how his organization helps veterans after-hours when he speaks to Jewish War Veterans Post 619 on Sunday, Oct. 20. The meeting takes place in Bradford Room A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet…