In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 21 June 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.
Thursday 19 June 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 21 June, 2025
Events are in order by date
Woodstock American Legion Open House & Free Breakfast Sandwiches
Woodstock American Legion Open House & Free Breakfast Sandwiches
The Benson-Flugel Post 111 American Legion, Inc. invites the public to our open house and free breakfast sandwiches on Saturday 6/21/25 from 8:00-10:00 AM . Come to our post located at 22 Stone Bridge Road, Woodstock, CT to see what we do for our veterans and the community and see our newly renovated post home. We are always looking for new members and due to the LEGION Act of 2019 all veterans who have served since 12/7/1941 are eligible to join.
Hosted by:
Benson-Flugel Post 111 American Legion, Inc. (860) 928-0208
Location: 22 Stone Bridge Road, Woodstock, CT
Tri-Town American Legion Baseball Breakfast
Tri-Town American Legion Baseball Breakfast
Sunday 22 June 2025 8:00AM – 11:00AM
$12 Each
Hosted by: Tri-Town American Legion Baseball (860) 801-1931
Location: 17 Thompson Hill Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
VFW Post 1523 Sunday MONSTER MEAT RAFFLE 22 June 2025
VFW Post 1523 Sunday MONSTER MEAT RAFFLE
1st Draw at 2pm SUNDAY JUNE 22ND, 2025
@ 2PM
- $1 Per Ticket
- $5.00/6 Tickets
- $10.00/12 Tickets
+50/50 RAFFLE
1st Draw at 2pm SUNDAY JUNE 22ND, 2025 DRAWING HELD IN CANTEEN @ 2PM
207 Providence Street, Putnam
Hosted by:
Albert J Breault Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location: 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
American Legion Auxiliary Fundraising Dinner
American Legion Auxiliary Fundraising Dinner
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM
MENU
CHOICE OF Lobster Ravioli Mushroom Ravioli
both served with a spinach cream sauce
INCLUDES
Salad
Garlic Bread Dessert
Lobster Ravioli – $22
Mushroom Ravioli – $20
Prepaid Reservations Only reserve your spot at Post 113 by Saturday, June 21
Questions? Call / Text Wendy @ 813-431-7840
Hosted by: American Legion Auxiliary unit 113
(860) 388-9482
Location: 80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Nine Ball Pool Tournament
Nine Ball Pool Tournament
Wednesday Nights(Recurring)
(Next tournament 25 June)
7:00PM
$5 a person
(Men and Women)
Sign-Up Sheet at Post 22
First come first serve.
Limit 12 people.
Winner Takes All
Hosted by:
(860) 283-9009
Location: 211 Elm St. Thomaston, CT 06787
The Forever American Ride Night
The Forever American Ride Night
Friday 27 June 2025 5:00PM
Meet at Epicure Brewing @ 1700
KSU to Bidwell Tavern, Coventry around 1730
Presented by:
American Infidels VMC Connecticut
Location: Meet @ Epicure Brewing
40 Franklin St,
Norwich, CT 06360
Riding to:
1260 Main St,
Coventry, CT 06238
Somers Veterans Coffee House Event 28 June 2025
Somers Veterans Coffee House Event 28 June 2025
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Join us for a meaningful morning of community, remembrance, and connection at the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse. This monthly gathering welcomes veterans, family members, and supporters from across the region.
We are honored to welcome:
Jeff DeWitt, USAF Veteran and Author
Topic of Discussion: Connecticut Military Heroes
Jeff DeWitt is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, with over 25 years of service. He currently serves as Chairman of the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee and is the author of the self-published Connecticut Military Heroes series, which includes a tribute to 69 service members from Connecticut who died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Coffee, refreshments, and good company await.
All military personnel are welcome. Bring a guest. Complimentary and no RSVP required. For more information, email: Veterans@SomersCT.gov
Hosted by:
(860) 272-4207
Location: 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071
Suffield VFW Post 9544 Veterans Breakfast
Suffield VFW Post 9544 Veterans Breakfast
Saturday July 5th 2025
9am – 11am
Sponsored by: A friend of the VFW
Hosted by: Suffield VFW Post 9544 (860) 668-4922
Location: 972 Sheldon St, West Suffield, CT 06093
Helicopter Day @ Connecticut Air & Space Center
Helicopter Day @ Connecticut Air & Space Center
Saturday 12 July 2025 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Rain Date: Sunday June 13th
We’re once again celebrating all things Whirly Bird!
At this year’s Helicopter Day!
Come on out to see vintage, military, and modern helicopters!
More info to follow
General Admission: (Pay day of event at door)
$10 Adults
$7 Veterans
$5 Kids (age 6+)
Food Truck to be announced:
Note: Aircraft availability subject to change due to maintenance, pilots, weather, etc.
Tickets: https://www.ctairandspace.org/helicopterday
Hosted by:
Connecticut Air & Space Center (203) 345-1559
Location: 225 B Main St, Stratford, CT 06615
American Legion Auxiliary Dance Party
American Legion Auxiliary Dance Party
Let’s DANCE!
COME CELEBRATE YOUR FAVORITE ERA HOSTED BY UNIT 196 AUXILIARY
JULY 19, 2025
6PM-10PM
- 60’s
- 70’s
- 80’s
PRIZES BEST DRESSED
APPETIZERS
50/50 RAFFLE
MUSIC BY DJ BLAZE
$20.00 PER TICKET
Hosted by: American Legion Auxiliary unit 196
(203) 874-9822
Location: 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
9th Annual Purple Heart Poker Run
9th Annual Purple Heart Poker Run
September 13th, 2025
REGISTRATION: 9AM-IIAM
KICKSTANDS UP: 11AM
$20 PER RIDER
$1 PER PASSENGER
$1 AFTER-PARTY ACCESS
LAST CARD IN BY 4PM
KIDS 12 AND PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS FREE Your Charitable
Contributions Include:
- POKER RUN ENTRY
- BBQ DINNER
- BEST/WORST HAND
- VENDORS, RAFFLES, LIVE MUSIC & MORE
START AND STOP LOCATION:
MIKE’S FAMOUS HARLEY DAVIDSON 951 BANK STREET, NEW LONDON, CT
Sponsored by:
Hosted by:
Location:Start & Stop Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson, 951 Bank St,
New London, CT 06320
