In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 27 December 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.
Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 27 December, 2025
Events are in order by date
Join VFW Post & Aux A Free 1523 for
CHRISTMAS
Dinner!!
December 25. 2025 at 1-3PM
Free * Doors open at 12pm
207 Providence Street Putnam CT 06260
RSVP at 860-928-9897
World War II Legacy Foundation Holiday Open House
World War II Legacy Foundation Holiday Open House
Join us at the World War II Legacy Foundation Museum for a Christmas & New Year’s Open House. Discover what Connecticut’s ONLY World War II Museum is all about. Find out how you can honor a family member or friend of the
“Greatest Generation”. Experience Tours, Music, Raffles, Refreshments and learn about our upcoming programs, memberships, sponsorships and Legacy Bricks. Stop by anytime 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Donations appreciated to help with museum operating expenses.
Hosted by:
World War I Legacy Foundation (860) 810-8736
Location:
102 Pitkin St,
East Hartford, CT 06108
Westport VFW New Year’s Eve Happy Hour
Westport VFW New Year’s Eve Happy Hour
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 6:00PM
Ecounstic Rock Monster Elf Breakroom
Hosted By: Westport VFW Post 399 (203) 227-6796
Location: 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
World War One Veteran Corporal Woodman Martinez January Veteran of the Month
World War One Veteran Corporal Woodman Martinez January Veteran of the Month
Saturday, January 3, 2026 10:00AM @ the Bantam Borough Hall
Social time and refreshments to follow.
Hosted By: American Legion Post 44 Bantam (860) 567-9930
Location: Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
Country Line Dancing At Marborough American Legion
Country Line Dancing At Marborough American Legion
(New Extended Hours)
Friday,
January 9th 6-9pm
$15 Includes buffet
INSTRUCTOR ARIC LEMIEUX OF SOUND TRAIN MUSIC
Hosted by:
(860) 295-7810
Location:
128 E Hampton Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
Bristol American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 1st Annual Bowling Bash
Bristol American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 1st Annual Bowling Bash
Sunday
January 11 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm
At: Spare Time Bowling – 177 Farmington Ave, Bristol CT 06010
Shoe rental included Pizza and soda provided!
- Prizes
- Raffles
Proceeds to benefit Bristol ALA Unit 2 community programs
$35 per person
Registration in advance only!
Sign-up by Jan. 4th
CHECK & Cash payments accepted at American Legion Post 2 22 Hooker Ct, Bristol, CT 06010
CONTACT: Sue Rechenberg
860-877-0173
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2
(860) 589-0088
Location:
177 Farmington Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
VFW 2nd Annual Freezin’ For A Reason
VFW 2nd Annual Freezin’ For A Reason
Members of Post 3336 will be FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON in a 24-hr fundraiser beginning at 9am on Sat. Jan 17th and ending at 9am on Sun. Jan 18th.
Post members will be at the Veterans Memorial Green (at the intersection of Rte 149 and 151, near 7-11).
100% of the donations collected during this time will be donated to the East Haddam Fuel Bank.
Stay tuned for more details!
Hosted By: East Haddam VFW Post 3336 860-227-3600
Location: Veterans Memorial Green (intersection of Rte 149 and 151 by 7-11)
Southington Elks 14th Annual Military Appreciation Dinner & Program
Southington Elks 14th Annual Military Appreciation Dinner & Program
January 17, 2026 at
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Doors Open @ 3:00 pm
Program starts promptly
@4:00 PM
Menu
- Appetizers
- Ham
- Chicken
- Potato Casserole
- Green Beans
- Bread & Butter
- Desserts
Collections of Toiletries and Blankets
For Information
Contact Denise Johnson
860-707-6838
Tickets Available in the Taproom
R.S.V.P. by January 10, 2026
- Military Members (red) FREE
- Immediate Family (white) $10.00
- All Other Guests (blue) $15.00
Hosted by:
Southington Elks Lodge 1669 (860) 295-7810
Location: Southington Elks Lodge 114 Main St. Southington, CТ 06489
Patriot Care Package Supporting Our CT National Guard
Patriot Care Package Supporting Our CT National Guard
ON JAN 19TH, 2026, AIRLINE TRAIL IN AMSTON CT @10 AM
(NEXT TO JULIANOS POOL)
OR DROP OFF DONATIONS AT TWO BROTHERS PIZZA RESTAURANT (20 HARTFORD RD, SALEM) TUES-SAT.
THE 1-102ND INFANTRY BN (MOUNTAIN) IS DEPLOYED, SO LET’S SEND THEM A CARE PACKAGE AND A TASTE OF HOME!
JOIN NIK ALEVRAS & SCOTT FREYER FOR THE 10K RUCK
SCAN THE QR CODE, CLICK HERE OR SEE BELOW A LIST OF ITEMS FOR THE CARE PACKAGE:
- COFFEE (GROUND)
- FLAVORED COFFEE
- TEA BAGS
- HOT COCOA PACKETS
- BEEF JERKY
- PROTEIN BARS (ASST FLAVORS)
- GRANOLA BARS
- HONEY STICKS
- BATTERIES (AAA/AA/GV)
- SLIM JIMS
- LIQUID IV
- SUNFLOWER SEEDS (ALL FLAVORS)
- POTATO CHIPS
- PRETZELS
- TRAIL MIX
- CANDY (ALL KINDS)
- ENERGY DRINKS (RED BULL/MONSTER/C4/REIGN – ALL FLAVORS
- WATER ADDITIVES (MIO – ALL FLAVORS) MEN’S TOILETRIES;
- DEODORANT/BODYWASH/SHAMPOO/CONDITIONERS/DISPOSABLE RAZORS/AFTER SHAVE/SHAVE CREAM/LOTION
- WOMENS TOILETRIES;
- BODY WASH/SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER/DEODORANT/LOTION/SHAVE GEL/SANITARY NAPKINS/TAMPONS
- CHAPSTICK LIP BALM
- SUNSCREEN (SPF 50)
- BAY WIPES
- DUDE WIPES
- HAND SANITIZER
- GOOD QUALITY ATHLETIC SOCKS (BLACK) FOOT POWDER
- TYLENOL/ALEVE
- COUGH DROPS
- RAMEN NOODLES
- CUP O’ SOUP
- MAGAZINES (APPROPRIATE)
- PAPERBACK BOOKS
- HANDWRITTEN NOTES/CARDS FROM SCHOOL KIDS
- ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF THAT IF IT WAS YOU AWAY FROM HOME FOR A YEAR, YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE
LET’S SHOW OUR CONNECTICUT TROOPS OUR SUPPORT THAT THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!
Hosted by:
Location:
Airline Trail In Amston CT
(Next To Julianos Pool)
522 Church St,
Amston, CT
American Red Cross Blood Drive At Marlborough American Legion
American Red Cross Blood Drive At Marlborough American Legion
1/20/2026
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Come to give Jan. 1-25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali! rcblood.org/SuperBowl
Please call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Marlborough to schedule an appointment.
Scan QR or CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment
Download the Blood Donor App
Hosted by:
(860) 295-7810
Location: Main Hall
128 E Hampton Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
2026 Virtual Golf Open Saint Andrews Links
2026 Virtual Golf Open Saint Andrews Links
📅 January 21, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Start the new year with a night on the virtual links at Golf Oasis in Monroe! Experience St. Andrews Links on top-of-the-line simulators, the next best thing to being there! Enjoy great company, delicious bites, and a full cash bar.
Limited availability. Get your tickets today!
Tickets : https://bit.ly/vgo2026-fb
Hosted By: Homes For The Brave (203) 338-0669
Location: Golf Oasis, Monroe, 695 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468
Country Musician Travis Hyll At Marborough American Legion
Country Musician Travis Hyll At Marborough American Legion
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD 6-9:30 pm
NO COVER CHARGE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Hosted by:
(860) 295-7810
Location:
128 E Hampton Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
Sausage and Pepper Grinders @ American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195
Sausage and Pepper Grinders @ American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195
Sunday
January 25, 2026
12pm – Til Gone!
Sausage & Pepper Grinders
$8 each
Pre-Orders Call
860-274-1035
Sponsoring Veterans and Community
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195
(860) 274-1035
Location:
62 Bunker Hill Rd Watertown, CT 06795
Blood Drive VFW Post 296 – Winsted
Blood Drive VFW Post 296 – Winsted
Monday
26 January 2026
1:00PM – 6:00PM
Book at redcrossblood.org, the mobile app, or by calling 1 (800) 733-2767.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VFWPost296
Hosted by:
Veterans Hall Seicheprey VFW Post 296
860-379-3489
Location:
114 Colebrook River Rd, Winsted, CT 06098
American Legion Department of Connecticut 51st Annual Mid-Winter Conference
American Legion Department of Connecticut 51st Annual Mid-Winter Conference
📣 Save the Date – Mid Winter Conference!
The American Legion Department of Connecticut is proud to announce the 51st Annual Mid Winter Conference, taking place January 30–31, 2026 at the Trumbull Marriott in Trumbull, CT!
🔹 Registration forms and the Information Bulletin are available now on our Department website: 👉 www.alactdept.weebly.com
🗓 Important Deadlines
✔ Convention Registration: Due by January 16, 2026
✔ Dinner Reservations: Due by January 21, 2026
We look forward to seeing Legion Family members come together for an informative and inspiring weekend of updates, camaraderie, and continued service to our veterans and communities. 💙🇺🇸
Hosted By: American Legion Department of Connecticut (860) 436-9986
Location: Trumbull Marriott Shelton 180 Hawley Ln, Trumbull, CT 06611
