In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 15 November 2025. These events and programs are thoughtfully curated to support and engage Connecticut’s veteran community.
For a complete list of events and more details, please refer to the full Connecticut Veterans Calendar in our upcoming publication or though our previous publication doesn’t include the events here, it has the all others.
This Thursday Preview highlights new Connecticut Veterans events added to the upcoming Saturday Calendar. Each listing has its own dedicated PDF flyer for easy viewing, sharing, or printing. All events are located in Connecticut and are curated specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.
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Thursday 13 November 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 15 November, 2025
Events are in order by date
Somers Veterans Coffee House 15 November 2025
Somers Veterans Coffee House 15 November 2025
Saturday,
November 15, 2025
8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Somers Department of Human Services
MATTHEW COX & ANNETTE RAMSDELL
Learn about vital community programs
- Senior Farmers’ Market
- Meals on Wheels
- Nutrition Program
- Renters’ Rebate
- CHOICE5 Medicare Counseling & More
All military are welcome – bring a guest!
Complimentary beverages and snacks will be served.
Proudly serving those who served.
Share & Tag a Veteran
Hosted By:
Somers Department of Veterans Affairs
(860) 272-4207
Location: Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main St, Somers, CT 06071
VFW Post 5095 Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors
VFW Post 5095 Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors
SUNDAY NOV 16, 2025
STARTS At 1PM
VFW Post 5095
welcomes East hampton seniors to enjoy Thanks Giving Dinner
signup sheets are at both senior housings and the senior center or visit/call (860-267-8837) the post to sign up.
Hosted By:
(860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
Naugatuck Exchange Club Annual Veterans Recognition Dinner
Naugatuck Exchange Club Annual Veterans Recognition Dinner
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 6 PM
The Naugatuck Exchange Club will be recognizing Dawn Applegate, USN RM3 and Andy Morrissey USMC CPTN for their military service at Jesse Camille’s, in Naugatuck, CT, at their annual Veterans Recognition Event
Presentation of Colors: NHS JROTC
National Anthem: Renee Harvey
Invocation:Pastor Bob Butkus
Comments:
- State Rep Seth Bronko
- Mayor Pete Hess
- Ginny Greatsinger, CT District Pres
Dinner
Presentation to Honorees
We look forward to you joining us that evening.
Cost per person: $25.00.
Tickets: Please contact George Gray, event Chmn: (917)-513-9973.
Hosted By:
Location: Jesse Camille’s
615 Church St,
Naugatuck, CT 06770
MANCHESTER VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE 20 November
MANCHESTER VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE 20 November
Date: Thursday,
November 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.
Theme: From Awareness to Action – Health, History, and Community
Held during Veterans Month and National Diabetes Awareness Month, the event focuses on wellness, education, and community connection for veterans, families, and supporters.
Featured Speakers:
- Katie Gustavesen, Director, Center for Healthy Living at Manchester Memorial Hospital – Discussing diabetes management, healthy living, and local wellness resources.
- Madeleine J. Alarcon, Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, Vet Center – Presenting Vet Center services for mental health and readjustment support.
- Bryan Zompati, Pyrotechnician – Exploring the art, science, and history of fireworks and their cultural significance.
Hosted By:
(860) 646-9133
Location: 1090 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post
Thursday,
November 20, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Donors are needed.
Be Someone’s Hero
Give Blood
To schedule an appointment:
please call Mary Bango 203-522-2157
Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: VFWStratford to schedule an appointment.
Hosted By:
Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post (203) 377-0214
Location: Held in the Hall
100 Veterans Boulevard Stratford, CT 06615
The Academy’s Veterans Day Thanksgiving
The Academy’s Veterans Day Thanksgiving
November 21, 2025
11:00AM 12:30PM
Honoring the service of our local Veterans
Please join us for a Thanksgiving lunch to share our gratitude for your service. We will engage in informal conversations and enjoy a student prepared lunch.
RSVP:
203-783-3652
*Veterans are welcome to share photos, medals or memorabilia from their service*
Hosted By:
(203) 783-3652
Location: 140 Gulf St,
Milford, CT 06460
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 Christmas Craft Fair
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 Christmas Craft Fair
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 22, 2025
10:00AM 3:00PM
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Artisan gifts & decor
- Holiday Bake Sale
- Lunch meal deals
- 50/50 Cash Raffle
- Crafter raffle
Raffle prizes will be drawn at 2:30 PM
-Winners need not be present
All proceeds to support our local high school scholarship program
Join us to celebrate the season, support local makers, and find that perfect holiday gift!
Hosted By:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113
(860) 388-9482
Location:
80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Putnam’s CT250 Kickoff VFW Roast Beef Dinner
Putnam’s CT250 Kickoff VFW Roast Beef Dinner
5pm – 11pm
Saturday, November 22, 2025
250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Kick Off Event
5-7 pm: Roast Beef Dinner with Potatoes & Green Beans!
7-11 pm: LIVE Rock Band!
Putnam’s CT250 Committee consists of Jeanne Benoit of Aspinock Historical Society (AHS), Veteran Jim Bradley, Recreation Director Jimmy Callaghan, Putnam resident and local educator Natalie Geeza, Selectwoman Gloria Marion, Veteran Brian Maynard, Selectman Mike Paquin, and Selectman David Pomes.
TICKETS:
$20 per person/$40 couple
Tickets are available from committee member and Selectwoman Gloria Marion, in the Putnam Recreation Office (200 School St, 2nd floor), Knights of Columbus, Cargill Council 64 – Putnam, CT (64 Providence St), and at the VFW Hall.
Hosted By:
Albert J Breault VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location: 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
Diecast Show at VFW Post 5095
Diecast Show at VFW Post 5095
Sunday, September 7, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
An exciting day of collecting, trading, buying, and browsing.
Vendor set-up begins at 7:00 AM, with tables available at just $20 per spot. Spectators can join in on the fun after 9am for a modest $2.00 entry fee.
The kitchen will be open, serving delicious breakfast sandwiches and a selection of lunch items to keep visitors fueled throughout the day. Meanwhile, the Post Canteen will be serving drinks from 9:00 AM until close.
Proceeds from the show will benefit local veterans and VFW Post 5095, making this a chance to support an important cause while indulging in a shared passion for diecast collectibles.
For additional information, vendor reservations, or general inquiries: please contact
Tommy Cruz at (203) 600-9635..
Hosted By:
(860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
VFW Post 10004 Thanksgiving Eve Live Music
VFW Post 10004 Thanksgiving Eve Live Music
Wednesday
November 26th, 2025
6-9pm
THANKSGIVING
EVE
Featuring
Thanksgiving Raffles
Food Available 5-9pm
Hosted By:
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
William L. Mercier Plainfield VFW Post 5446 & auxiliary FREE Thanksgiving Meal
William L. Mercier Plainfield VFW Post 5446 & auxiliary FREE Thanksgiving Meal
NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Deliveries will start at 11:30 AM Dine in 12PM – 2PM in the upstairs hall
DINE IN OR CALL FOR DELIVERY RSVP BY NOVEMBER 23, 2025 Veterans, Seniors, and members of our community. Please join us for our annual free Thanksgiving Meal.
TO RSVP PLEASE CALL 860-564-5446 Tuesday & Thursday 5PM – 8PM Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 1PM – 6PM Or stop by the post and RSVP with any bartender
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE FROM ALL OF US AT THE PLAINFIELD VFW POST 5446
THANK YOU TO THE KITCHEN CREW AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PUT A LOT OF TIME AND WORK INTO MAKING THIS MEAL POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATE TOWARDS THIS MEAL.
THANK YOU TO AMERICAN RIDES FOR GETTING ALL THE DELIVERY MEALS OUT.
Hosted By:
William L. Mercier Plainfield VFW Post 5446 & auxiliary (860) 564-5446
Location: 7 Winsor Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374
MARLBOROUGH AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
MARLBOROUGH AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH
10-3
LOOKING FOR CRAFT VENDORS
TABLES $40
For more information:
email Missy dalejrfan21174@gmail.com
Hosted By:
MARLBOROUGH AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Location:
128 East Hampton Rd
Marlborough CT 06447
American Legion Post 2, Unit 2, and SALS OPEN House
American Legion Post 2, Unit 2, and SALS OPEN House
Saturday, November 29
12pm-4pm
Join or Renew your Membership and receive a free drink!
FREE Pasta Lunch Provided by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2
Collecting unwrapped toys and non perishable food items to support military families and the Newington VA Food Pantry
Enter Win to
Raffles and Prizes
GAMES
Hosted By:
American Legion Post 2, Unit 2, and SALS
(860) 589-0088
Location: 22 Hooker Ct, Bristol, CT 06010
American Legion Post 209 Jukebox BINGO
American Legion Post 209 Jukebox BINGO
Saturday, December 6, 2025
6pm to 8pm
@Gloria Dei Church 355 Camp St. Bristol, CT Doors Open at 5:30pm
$15 per card
($10 for kids 12 and under) Tickets available at door.
Contact:
Bruce Barton (860)810-8168, Bob Getz (860)919-0305 or
Brian Avery (860)384-5626
Light Refreshments Will Be Served Jukebox Bingo from Primetime Entertainment
Hosted By:
American Legion Post 209 (860) 384-5626
Location:
355 Camp St,
Bristol, CT 06010
Breakfast With Santa at American Legion Post 113
Breakfast With Santa at American Legion Post 113
Sunday
7 December 2025 8:00AM – 11:00AM
8 AM breakfast begins
9 AM Santa‘s elves arrive
** let the elves help you write a special letter to Santa***
10 AM Santa arrives
$12 breakfast buffet eggs, any style
$15 breakfast buffet omelette station
$10 breakfast buffet pancake bar
* self serve for the kids with all the fixings*
Hosted By:
(860) 388-9482
Location:
80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Cookies by For Soldiers American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26
Cookies by For Soldiers American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26
DECEMBER 7, 2025;
FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM
If you know of a Stafford Service Member who will NOT be home for the holidays
Please contact: Taylor Paquin (860)930-5317 or taylorpostpaquin@gmail.com
How Can You Help?
Donate cookies!
Service members love cards from the children!
Donations towards postage are greatly _ appreciated
Hosted By:
American Legion Auxiliary Strazza-Tonoli-Emhoff Unit 26
alaunit26staffordsprings@gmail.com
Location: 10 Monson Road
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
American Legion Post 113 Christmas Party
American Legion Post 113 Christmas Party
Saturday 20 December 2025 3:00PM
Music, food, gift, raffles, 50-50, raffle, and most of all fun! We want to thank our patrons for a wonderful year! The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
Hosted By: American Legion Post 113 & Katrina Trogden Spencer (860) 388-9482
Location: 80 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
