In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 12 July 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 10 July 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 12 July, 2025
Events are in order by date
Bob’s – Barbecue Baby Back Spare Ribs and Potato Salad
Bob’s – Barbecue Baby Back Spare Ribs and Potato Salad
Saturday Night Dinner.
This Saturday, July 12th, 2025 serving starts at 3pm.
Bob’s Barbecue Baby Back Spare Ribs and Potato Salad!
Price TBD!
Downstairs at 64 Main St, Southington, CT.
Members and guests are welcome for Dine-in or Takeout!
The public is welcome for Takeout only.
All dinners are subject to change.
Hosted by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
(860) 621-4243
Location(s):
64 Main St,
Southington, CT 06489
Manchester Veterans Coffee House 17 July
Manchester Veterans Coffee House
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 10am to 1230p
Location: Army Navy Club (1090 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040)
Event Theme: Honoring Service Through Action – Home and renovation Repairs
☕ July Veterans Coffee House – Guest Speaker Announcement
We’re pleased to welcome:
🎤 Dennis Buden – House of Heroes Connecticut
Dennis will share how House of Heroes CT serves veterans and their spouses by providing free home repairs and renovations, helping improve safety, independence, and quality of life. Their mission is simple but powerful: to honor and serve those who have served us.
👉 Learn more: https://www.hohct.org
Come connect, learn, and see how local efforts are making a big impact for veterans in our community!
Hosted by:
Veterans Advisory Committee Manchester
(860) 647-3270
Location: Army & Navy Club
1090 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06040
Auntie Tink’s Magic Brush Paint & Sip Night July 18th
Auntie Tink’s Magic Brush Paint & Sip Night July 18th
Friday July 18th
6-9pm
$35/canvas
and
beverage
Call to reserve seats
(860)383-2884
Presented by:
Location(s):
28 Spicer Rd,
Preston CT 06365
NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS.
American Legion Post 68 Grab & Go Dinner
American Legion Post 68 Grab & Go Dinner
JULY 24TH 5-6 PM
$12 PARMESAN ENCRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST W/ MASHED POTATOES & VEGGI
RSVP CALL OR TEXT 1 (860) 324-8433
Hosted by: American Legion Post 68 (860) 828-9102
Location: 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
Tales of Love, Food, Jumping Out of Airplanes, Meeting General Patton and Winning World War II
Tales of Love, Food, Jumping Out of Airplanes, Meeting General Patton and Winning World War II
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025,
1:00 – 3:00 PM
AARON ELSON began recording stories from the Greatest Generation over 30 years ago after attending his father’s tank battalion reunion. Since then, he has collected over 800 hours of interviews and written numerous books, including Tanks for the Memories and Up Above the Clouds to Die. Through these firsthand accounts, Aaron observed powerful themes—paratroopers with bad knees, tankers with hearing loss, POWs who appreciated every meal, and marriages shaped by the uncertainties of war. Today, he’ll be sharing some of these remarkable stories with us.
Please email SOSIwoJima@yahoo.com or call Gary at (860) 810-8736 to reserve your spot. Donations of $5 for the museum are greatly appreciated.
Presented by:
World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc. (860)810-8736
Location: 102 Pitkin Street. East Hartford, CТ
World War II Museum, Research & Education Center
American Legion Post 112 Paint & Sip Night
American Legion Post 112 Paint & Sip Night
Saturday July 26
4-7pm
$35/person
includes beverage
Call to reserve seats
(860) 848-1393
Presented by: AUNTIE TINK’S Magic Brush
Hosted by:
(860) 848-1393
Location: 89 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382
Dress To Empower – Free Suits For Women Veterans
Dress To Empower – Free Suits For Women Veterans
Thursday, July 31st 11AM-4PM
You’re Invited to our second annual Dress to Empower, a special event for women veterans happening on Thursday, July 31st at the Rocky Hill VA Campus.Attendees will receive a free suit, business attire, and accessories to help prepare for job interviews, new careers, or a boost of confidence. Local organizations focused on supporting women veterans will also be on site with helpful resources. This event is FREE for all women veterans & women who are currently serving. Families & children welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there. Spots are limited.
Tickets: https://www.saveasuit.org/2025dress/
Hosted by: Save A Suit (203) 456-6801
Location: Gold Star Auditorium, DVA Rocky Hill Campus, 287 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
DAV Recruit Military Naval Submarine Base New London area Veterans Job Fair
DAV Recruit Military Naval Submarine Base New London area Veterans Job Fair
DAV and RecruitMilitary are proud to present an in-person job fair for veterans in the Naval Submarine Base New London, CT area.
Key features:
• Connect directly with employers from various industries
• Fast turn-around time from interview to hiring
• Fast & easy way to learn about jobs open NOW for the military community
This is a hiring event exclusively for U.S. military veterans. This includes personnel who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and their spouses.
Register and learn more here: https://rmvets.com/4kEpZKX
Hosted by: Recruit Military (513) 677-7670
Location: Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
2025 Annual Danny Bucci Annual Memorial Golf Outing
2025 Annual Danny Bucci Annual Memorial Golf Outing
Registration Starts at 7:45 am Event starts at 9:00 am Shotgun Start Scramble Format
$ 640.00 Per Foursome Small groups & Singles Welcome at $160.00 per Person
Includes: Golf Cart * Greens Fee * Golf Balls * Registration Gift * Breakfast * Refreshments on course * Cash prizes for 1st 2nd & 3rd place teams * Putting Contest, Longest Drive Contest, Closest to the pin Contest, & Hole in One Car Prize.* All contests apply to both Men and Women * Banquet at Port 5 immediately following including 2 free drinks (with tickets), Buffet, Contest & tournament winner Awards * Raffle Prizes * 50/50 drawing *
Hosted by: Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans (203) 576-9366
Location: Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, 2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825
MFC East Conn’s Annual Salute Veterans Ride
MFC East Conn’s Annual Salute Veterans Ride
Join us for our very First Annual Salute to Veterans Ride! $20/bike and $10/passenger( includes lunch!)
Even if you don’t ride a motorcycle come on down to Veterans Base Camp and enjoy the camaraderie and food! ($20 per lunch ticket) We will also have MFC, Salute to Veteran ride t-shirts and Veteran Base Camp shirts available for purchase!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We are excited to start at the Vernon American Legion again! 114 west st. Vernon. We will end the ride at Veterans Base Camp with a pig roast & raffles! 108 England rd, Chaplin.
Proceeds will benefit Veterans Base Camp!
Feel free to message us or email us with any questions!
Hosted by:
Email:
Location(s):
Start American Legion Post 14 Vernon, 114 West St, Vernon, CT 06066
End Veterans Base Camp,
108 England Rd,
Chaplin, CT 06235
Post 16 American Legion Annual Outing 2 August 2025
Post 16 American Legion Annual Outing
Saturday, August 2, 2025. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: $35.00 per person.
Menu includes: Liver, Onion, & Bacon Sandwiches, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Rhode Island Clam Chowder, Steak or Lobster Tails (Your Choice, Either/Or), Potato & Corn on the Cob, Beer/Soda/Water, Dessert
Tickets can be purchased at the Canteen until Sunday, July 27. Only a Total of 60 tickets will be available for purchase.
PLEASE, PLEASE NOTE….THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. ALSO, THE CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET FOR THE OUTING
Hosted by: Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16 (203) 924-9887
Location: 295 Old Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
American Legion Post 68 Luau Karaoke Party
American Legion Post 68 Luau Karaoke Party
Saturday
August 2nd
At 8 pm
Food for sale
Open to the public
Hosted by:
(860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 ICE CREAM SOCIAL W / THE VETS
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 ICE CREAM SOCIAL W/ THE VETS
Saturday, 9th August 2025
2 PM-4PM
Call or Email Mo if you have questions 860-268-8969 americanlegionauxpost68@gmail.com
ICE CREAM & TOPPINGS & FUN
VETERANS ARE FREE & 1 GUEST
American Legion Post 68 154 Porters Pass Berlin CT 06037
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68
(860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
4th Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament
4th Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament
Format: Four Person Scramble Price: $700/team Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Schedule of Events: 8:00am: Check-In, Breakfast, Putting Contest & Driving Range,
9:00am: Shotgun Start, 3:00pm: Dinner & Awards
Friends of Feeney, founded by Connecticut Army National Guard Combat Field Medic Veteran Eric Feeney, supports children and families after tragedy by providing direct financial assistance and connecting them with community resources. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2019, it has helped over 90 local families with more than $220,000 in aid.
Tickets: https://events.golfstatus.com/event
Hosted by: Friends of Feeney (203) 530-2242
Location: Tunxis Country Club, 87 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
Karen Kilmartin SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM
Karen Kilmartin SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM
September 19th, 2025
Doors open at 6pm – We start at 6:30pm Snacks and Drinks will be available for purchase. Karen is a spiritual medium, known for her down to earth attitude, pinpoint accuracy and compassion with over 50 years of experience. She shines above all of the rest because of the person behind the gift. Karen is a humanitarian that believes that her gifts should be used for the greater good and has been featured by numerous organizations. She is known for selling out shows all up and down the East Coast. She truly loves what she does and the tremendous amount of comfort, closure and peace she brings to each and every one of her clients.
$40 per person
Come support this great cause while receiving messages from your Loved Ones.
Reservations required, please contact Lydia DeGumbia at (860) 681-2741
Presented by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 (860) 621-4243
Location: 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
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I am not a veteran. I am a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. But in 1991, personal loss brought me to a place I never left.
Over two decades later, that loss led me to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, where I took on the coordination of Wreaths Across America — which grew into the largest and fastest growing veterans program in the state. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it for them.
In 2016 I founded the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Not because I served, but because I believe those who did deserve to be honored, connected, and kept alive.
Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. I knew about that number before it became a hashtag. I knew it personally, long before anyone was talking about it.
This publication exists because that number is unacceptable. Because every veteran in Connecticut deserves to know someone gives a damn.
That someone is me.