Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Our Chapter Commander would like to extend his thanks and appreciation for all the support you all provided to our organization over the past year, and also for your understanding on how we are somewhat limited on the services we normally provide on a regular basis, during normal times. With the…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The Korean War Veterans would like to extend their thanks to you all who supported this organization throughout the tough times we all experienced during the past year. A special thank you goes out to the organization members who supported the last event of the year, which was a success,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The local Chapter of the Korean War Veterans has made a final decision to cancel all upcoming events for the remainder of the year for the safety of all its members and others whom they may have contact with. Although scheduled monthly activities have been in a holding pattern since…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Due to the continued impact that the coronavirus has had on us all, most clubs are not running at 100 percent in most parts of the country. Here in Arizona, the Korean War Veterans are also caught in that situation where meetings have been canceled and outside activities limited to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Korean War Veterans News
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The Korean War Veterans is an organization made up of veterans of the Korean War and others who have an interest in helping the cause of the many who are in need of help for their friends or family members. During normal times, the Korean veterans would be meeting monthly at…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Korean War Veterans Update
Leon “Skip” Johnson The Korean War Veterans is an organization made up of veterans of the Korean War and others who have an interest in helping the causes of the many who are in need of help for themselves, friends, or family members who require support. It is not a requirement to be a Korean…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
JWV Post 619 Helps Veterans Despite Social Distancing
George Stahl In line with social distancing and other common-sense guidelines concerning the struggle with COVID-19, the Sun Lakes Jewish War Veterans Post 619 has suspended their monthly meetings at the Sun Lakes Country Club’s Mirror Room until fall. Despite not being able to gather as a group to help the area’s veterans, Post 619…
Generals, March 2020
Help Vets and Have Fun Playing Bingo
David Florence VFW Post 8053 sponsors bingo at the Sun Lakes Country Club Arizona Room every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Card sales start at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. A total of 19 games are played each week. That’s 19 chances to win. Our post has been conducting bingo…
Generals, March 2020
“Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride
Norm Noble On Saturday, March 7, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club is sponsoring the fifth anniversary “Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride. This special event supports the wounded and disabled veterans living right here in our community. This ride will feature over 100 bike enthusiasts who will ride 101 miles on Saturday, March 7,…
Generals, March 2020
Golf to Help Veterans in Need
Jim Treacy East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296, is sponsoring their Seventh Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit our Arizona service members. The tournament is on April 3, 2020, at the Oakwood Country Club. It is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Check-in is 7 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts. You will…