In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight 20 of the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 26 April 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.
Thursday 24 April 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 26 April, 2025
Events are in order by date
Somers Veterans Coffee House 26 April 2025
Somers Veterans Coffee House
The Somers Veterans Coffee House will host Nicolle Wargo-Boswell, Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Pursuing Hope Counseling, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT.
Wargo-Boswell, with over a decade of clinical experience and strong military family ties, will present on Low Energy Neurofeedback (LENS) Therapy, a non-invasive treatment effective for PTSD, TBI, anxiety, and sleep issues common among veterans.
Announcements begin at 9:00 AM, followed by a 45-minute presentation and Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free, and veterans may bring one guest.
Contact: 860-272-4207 | Veterans@SomersCT.gov.
Hosted by
(860) 272-4207
Location: Somers Town Hall
600 Main St,
Somers, CT 06071
Greenwich American Legion Post #29 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Greenwich American Legion Post #29 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 Α.Μ. – 11:30 Α.Μ.
Fare: Buttermilk Pancakes (Plain or Blueberry), Bacon, Link Sausage, Fresh Orange Juice, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cookies
Tickets: Adults $20, Children 10 & older $10, Children under 10 No Charge
Proceeds: All proceeds will be used to support Greenwich Youth Programs including The Boy Scouts, The Girl Scouts, American Legion Baseball and The Boys & Girls State Program.
Donations in excess of $20 are Tax-Deductible
Hosted by: Greenwich American Legion Post # 29
(203) 531-0109
Daughters of the American Revolution (Horseneck Chapter)
Location: 248 Glenville Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831
South Windsor Veterans Fair
South Windsor Veterans Fair
SATURDAY APRIL 26.2025 10:00AM-1:00PM FREE EVENT!
Come See What Benefits Are Available
- SOUTH WINDSOR HUMAN SERVICES
- GREATER HARTFORD HARM REDUCTION
- AMERICAN LEGION POST 133
- AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 133
- VFW DISTRICT 3
- DAV CHAPTER 12
- REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SOLDIER’S, SAILOR’S & MARINE’S FUND
- THE HARTFORD VET CENTER
- NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICERS and CT DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO START CLAIMS.
Hosted By:
(860) 648-6361
Location: Charles E. Enrs Community Center
150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
American Legion Kiltonic Post Saturday Night Dinner 26 April 2025
American Legion Kiltonic Post Saturday Night Dinner 26 April 2025
Saturday Night Dinner.
This Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 3pm till 6pm.
Meledee will be serving Ziti and Meatballs in a Marinara Sauce, Garden Salad, bread and butter.
Only $12.00!
Downstairs at 64 Main St, Southington, CT.
Members and guests are welcome for Dine-in or Takeout!
Public is welcome for Takeout only.
All dinners are subject to change.
Hosted by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
(860) 621-4243
Location:
64 Main St,
Southington, CT 06489
Return to Iwo Jima 80 Years After the Battle
Return to Iwo Jima 80 Years After the Battle
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us for a special presentation as Iwo Jima Survivor Joseph Caminiti and Navy Veteran Neal Supranovich share photos and stories from their recent return to Iwo Jima for the Reunion of Honor.
Presenters:
- Joseph Caminiti: WWII Marine Corps veteran (3rd MarDiv, Battles of Guam & Iwo Jima), 100 years old, Bristol, CT resident, and daily gym-goer.
- Neal Supranovich: U.S. Navy veteran, American Legion Post 2 (Bristol) member, and local veterans’ event organizer.
- Chandler Clark: U.S. Marine veteran who trained on Iwo Jima in 2015 at age 19, offering a modern perspective.
To reserve your spot: Email SOSIwoJima@yahoo.com or call Gary at (860) 810-8736.
Suggested donation: $5 for the museum. Refreshments will be served.
Presented by
World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc.(860) 810-8736,
Nonprofit, 501c3, ΕΙΝ # 88-2972929
Location:CT WORLD WAR II MUSEUM, RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER, 102 Pitkin Street.
East Hartford, CT
ID.me Clinic MORNING WALK-IN
ID.me Clinic MORNING WALK-IN
Wednesday April 30, 2025
10:00am-11:00am
Having trouble with your VA.gov logins? Stop by the VRP Computer Lab and Willow, our Digital Navigator, can help you through the process!
Hosted by: EASTERSEALS VETERANS RALLY POINT
860.859.4148 ext: 194
www.easterseals.com/hartford
Location:
Veterans Rally Point 24 Stott Ave. Norwich, CT 06360
Salute to Bristol Hospital & Our WWII Nurses
Salute to Bristol Hospital & Our WWII Nurses
Join the Memorial Military Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1–3 PM for a powerful presentation honoring Bristol’s WWII-era nurses. In the 1920s, Bristol Hospital’s small nursing school trained 55 women who later served bravely in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps. Hear the inspiring stories of Sally Hitchcock, who left Bristol to serve on the frontlines, and Ada Clarke, the only known female civilian POW from Bristol, captured by the Japanese Army.
Doors open at 10 AM with full access to all galleries. Refreshments will be served. Free admission; donations appreciated.
Hosted By:
(860) 583-6309
Location: 98 Summer St,
Bristol, CT 06010
VFW Post 189 Day of Service Event
VFW Post 189 Day of Service Event
From the office of the Post Commander, Jennifer Zetah
SUBJECT: Participation/Donation for Day of Service on 04MAY2025
I am proud to announce that New London’s Historic VFW Post 189 will be outside on May 4th helping our community once again. We will be cleaning up a portion of Jefferson Ave (1 mile). We are asking for community support with participation and/or donations. Donated Items that will be needed to support this mission are:
1) Cases of Water
2) Disposable Gloves
3) Eye Protection
4) Contractor Trash Bags
Any items purchased by Post 189 will be made using our General Fund and any donations made for this event will be deposited into our General Fund. Come on down and let’s unite to accomplish this Mission and plan more for the future.
The point of contact for this memo is the undersigned, Mr. Felix Santana III
(860) 574-5213, vfwpost189nl@gmail.com
FELIX SANTANA III
Post 189 CT VFW Adjutant / Quartermaster
Hosted by
(860) 447-9059
Location: 110 Garfield Ave.,
New London, CT 06320
American Legion Post 113 Breakfast
American Legion Post 113 Breakfast
Sunday, May 4, 2025
8 AM – 11 AM
$12.00
- Eggs cooked to order
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Corned beef hash
- Hash browns
- sausage gravy and biscuits
- Pancakes
Hosted by: American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook, CT
(860) 388-9482
(860) 447-9059
Location: 80 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
AMERICAN LEGION MONTVILLE POST 112 MUSIC BINGO
UPCOMING 2025 SUMMER SCHEDULE
AMERICAN LEGION MONTVILLE POST 112 MUSIC BINGO
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY
STARTS AT 1PM
JOIN THE FUN
BONUS PRIZES
PUBLIC WELCOME
- MAY 4TH
- MAY 18TH
- JUNE 1ST
- JUNE 15TH
- JUNE 29TH
- JULY 13TH
- JULY 27TH
ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY UPSTAGE395
Hosted By:
AMERICAN LEGION MONTVILLE POST 112
(860) 848-1393
Location: 89 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382
AMVETS POST 47 Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Extravaganza Bingo”
AMVETS POST 47 Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Extravaganza Bingo”
SUNDAY, MAY 4TH
STARTING AT 1:00 PM
- Steak
- Chicken
- Ribs
- Hamburger
“Hamburger”/Steak/Chicken Package/Pork or Beef Roast/Breakfast Package/Ribs/Kielbasa Package/And many other meat packages!!
4 cards on a laminated sheet!
Any questions, please call 401-400-9161 (All proceeds benefit our Veterans and our Community)
Hosted by: WESTPORT VFW POST 399
(203) 227-6796
Location:
6 Green Hollow Rd,
Moosup, CT 06354
Neil Diamond Meets Elvis At VFW Westport
Neil Diamond Meets Elvis At VFW Westport
Friday May 9th
Doors Open 6 pm
Open To The Public
Dinner and Show
$35 Purchased By May 5th
$40 After May 5th
Tickets Available Online
Upcoming Shows Call Rob 302-312-3774
For Info
Hosted by:
(203) 227-6796
Location:
VFW Westport 465 Riverside Ave Westport, CT 06880
VAHF Monthly Membership – Sign up & Recruitment Meetings
(Next Meeting 14 May 2025)
VAHF Monthly Membership – Sign up & Recruitment Meetings
Veterans Are Heroes Forever – A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
6:30 PM
JOIN US for our Monthly Membership Sign-up & Recruitment Meetings
Membership is FREE!
Light refreshments provided
Are you looking for an organization dedicated to assisting veterans? We are it!
Come learn about our mission, upcoming events, and the benefits of becoming an official member. Whether you’re a veteran or a supporter, your involvement makes a difference!
Limited memberships available-sign up now!
203-509-3994 |
veteransareheroesforever@gmail.com
Register at: www.vetahf.com
Join us in making a lasting impact on our veterans!
Thank you
Dan DiVirgilio
Founder/President
Hosted By:
Veterans Are Heroes Forever a 501(c)3 non profit
(203) 509-3994
Location: Wolcott Public Library
469 Bound Line Rd,
Wolcott, CT 06716
Veterans BBQ
Veterans BBQ
Honoring all who served
Sat May 17th from 12-3 pm
Waterbury ELKS #265
283 West Main St
Brady Hall
FREE for all Veterans
non Veterans $10
Hosted By:
ELKS RIDERS LODGE 265 WATERBURY CT
(203) 755-1159
Location: Waterbury Elks Lodge 265, Brady Hall,
283 W Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06702
AQUINTET LIVE JAZZ AT THE VFW WESTPORT
AQUINTET LIVE JAZZ AT THE VFW WESTPORT
FRIDAY MAY 30
FROM 7:30-10PM
Hosted by:
(203) 227-6796
Location:
465 Riverside Ave,
Westport, CT 06880
Rock, Roll & Help Veterans
Rock, Roll & Help Veterans
Benefit Concert for Homes for the Brave
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH 6:00 PM
Featuring GOLD DUST
GOLD DUST IS A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BAND COVERING HITS FROM THE 1960S TO TODAY, SPANNING VARIOUS BANDS AND STYLES ACROSS THE DECADES-THEY’RE ALWAYS A GREAT TIME!
FREE ADMISSION
HAVE A GREAT TIME WHILE SUPPORTING VETERANS!
Donations Accepted
SCAN or CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO HOMES FOR THE BRAVE
Homes for the Brave exists to serve Veterans. Homes for the Brave provides housing, programs, and services to help Veterans experiencing homelessness achieve independence. They empower those who served to rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.
Hosted by: WESTPORT VFW POST 399
(203) 227-6796
Location: 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
Veterans and Family Cookout
Veterans and Family Cookout
Manchester Veterans & Family Cookout –
The Manchester Veterans Advisory Committee is hosting a relaxing afternoon of food, fun, and community at the Northwest Park Pavilion.
🗓️ Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Northwest Park Pavilion, Manchester
📩 To RSVP; Please use the event that is created, we need to ensure we have a head count for food.
All veterans and their families are welcome. Bring a lawn chair or blanket—rain or shine!
More details to come—stay tuned!
Hosted By:
(860) 647-3270
Location: Northwest Park Pavilion, 448 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06042
102d Army Band Open House
102d Army Band Open House
Are you a musician curious about the 102d Army Band of the Connecticut National Guard? Join us for our Open House on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM at 120 West St., Vernon Rockville, CT 06066.
Bring your instrument and sit in with our ensembles:
- Rock Band
- Brass Quintet
- Brass Band
- Woodwind Quintet
- Jazz Combo
Lunch provided.
Ages 16+ welcome.
To sign up, DM us on Instagram or Facebook, or contact SSG Cavuoto at:
(203) 957-9787
michael.b.cavuoto.mil@army.mil
Come learn more about our unit and how to audition! CONNECTICUT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Hosted by:
102d CT Army Band – Mission Music Army Always
Location:
120 West St., Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
Department of CT 100th Birthday Party
YOU ARE INVITED TO
Department of CT 100th Birthday Party
June 29,2025 1:00 – 5:00
Wolcott VFW
1155 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott CT
Food by Mission BBQ
Cash Bar
Tickets: $20.00
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PICTURES, CLOTHING, NEWSPAPERS, ANYTHING HISTORY YOU HAVE
Please send form and money to Anne Philippon 12 Baldwin Dr, Bristol, CТ 06010-3005
Please make Checks out to Dept CT Auxiliary by June 15, 2025
Hosted By:
(203) 879-6891
Location: 1115 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
Third Annual Heroes Golf Classic
Third Annual Heroes Golf Classic
Date: 08/14/2025
Start Time: 10:30
Start Type: Shotgun
Format: Scramble Format
Registration is now open for all you amazing supporters of our veterans and first responders. Go to www.golfinvite.net/heroes to register your foursome. Individual and dinner only options available too.
#fortheloveofveteransandicecream #Scoopsgotyour6 #patriotic #dogoodthings #TMFVetRetreat #T2T #connecticutveterans #Connecticut
Sponsored by
(718) 987-1931
(860) 637-0283
Location: Tunxis Country Club
87 Town Farm Rd,
Farmington, CT 06032