Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will welcome Dana West, Central Arizona Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), as its featured speaker on Sunday, Jan. 21. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet &…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe We’re looking forward to a fresh start for us all as we welcome in the new year. Our normal scheduling will continue as before, with meetings held in the months of September through April. Keep your calendars close by, as there are some changes related to times, days, and locations of future meetings.…
December 2023, Generals
IronOaks Veterans Celebration Breakfast Highlights
Reggie Wegman A wonderful tribute to our men and women in the military was held in the Oakwood clubhouse. The event was sponsored by various groups. John Reyhons introduced the event with a moving tribute to all the veterans in the audience. The Chordaires entertained the more than 180 attendees with a round of patriotic…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
As we approach the holiday season, our club would like to thank you all for your support throughout the year and wish you all a happy holiday season. Sharing time with friends and family, wherever you may be, is time that makes these days so special and enjoyable for all. As we head into the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe December is the time to look back and remember all the good moments we have had sharing our lives with so many while we move into the festive future with the bright lights and the special moments spending time with friends and family. As our club moves on to the holiday season, we…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
‘Horses Can Heal’ Therapy Is Topic for JWV Meeting
Nancy Stutman Rancho Milagro founder and Executive Director Vanessa Kohnen will speak about equine therapy at Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 10. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with free lox…
Generals, January 2023
Pearl Harbor Wreath Ceremony
On Dec. 7 Jewish War Veterans Post 619, Commander Chuck Wolin, and his wife Judy proudly presented a wreath of remembrance at the Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony near Downtown Phoenix. Over 80 wreaths were dedicated at this event. JWV Post 619 meets in Sun Lakes the third Sunday of every month from September through…
Front Page, December 2022
Tickets for Troops
Nancy Stutman Steven Weintraub, chief strategy officer of the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), will address the Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619, on Sunday, Dec. 18. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A free brunch is offered beginning at 9:30…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Korean War Veterans Chapter Staying Active
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The local Korean War Veterans Chapter continues to stay on track, staying active in community affairs and offering assistance to those in need when the unexpected shows up. During the summer months, meetings have been suspended and will be picking up again shortly in the October timeframe. Throughout the summer…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
JWV Volunteers to Host Bar-B-Que for Veterans at MANA House
Nancy Stutman On Thursday June 2, at 3:30 p.m., Jewish War Veterans Post 619 will host a Bar-B-Que for 60 to 70 veterans experiencing homelessness at MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) House, a transitional facility in Phoenix. MANA House is a peer-support organization of homeless and formerly homeless veterans. The home helps support veterans…