OVER 30 NEW VETERANS EVENTS ADDED THIS WEEK
CVB’S 17 October 2024 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 19 October 2024 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 19 October edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With more than 200 events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Thursday 17 October 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 19 October, 2024.
Torrington Cemetery Straightening & Resetting Gravestones
Torrington Cemetery Straightening & Resetting Gravestones
Volunteers Needed Torringford Cemetery, Torrington Saturday, October 19th, 2024 9 a.m. – Noon, Straightening and Resetting Gravestone. Please join members of: Knights of Columbus, Father Duggan Assembly 112, 4th Degree. American Legion, Post 44 Bantam. Litchfield Patriots Celebrating 250 years of Independence.If the weather is warm enough, gravestone cleaning will also be conducted. What to bring, trowels, levels, slats of wood, work gloves, buckets, water, brushes, spray bottles for clean water. American Legion Post 44 will provide D/2 biological cleaner if it’s warm enough for gravestone cleaning.
Hosted by: American Legion Post 44 and Partners
Location: Torringford Cemetery, Torrington Connecticut
Cubscout Pack 21 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Cubscout Pack 21 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Raise A Fork For A Putnam Cubscout Pack 21
CUBSCOUT PACK 21 PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
SAT 19 OCT
TIME: 4PM-6PM
Enjoy spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, meatballs There will be a bake sale and raffles to support our program.
ADULTS $10 | KIDS (12&UNDER)$1 AT VFW POST 1523
207 PROVIDENC ST PUTNAM, CT 06260
Presented by:
Cub Scout Pack 21
Hosted by:
VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
VFW Post 1523 Sunday Monster Meat Raffle 20 October 2024
VFW Post 1523 Sunday Monster Meat Raffle
VFW Post 1523
SUNDAY October 20th, 2024
MONSTER MEAT RAFFLE
$1 Per Ticket
$5.00/6 Tickets
$10.00/12 Tickets
+50/50 RAFFLE
1st Draw at 2pm
DRAWING HELD IN CANTEEN @ 2PM
207 Providence Street, Putnam
Hosted by:
VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
Art Group Therapy @Honor Wellness Center
Art Group Therapy @Honor Wellness Center
HONOR WELLNESS CENTER CORDIALLY INVITES ALL PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY (ACTIVE OR VETERAN) PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FREE ART THERAPY GROUPS EVERY FRIDAY STARTING 10/25/24:
TIMES:
5PM: IN PERSON AT 703 HEBRON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR IN GLASTONBURY, CT 6PM: ZOOM (LINK UPON REQUEST)
PLEASE TEXT OR CALL
PHYLLIS AT 860-919-9762
OR EMAIL PHYLLIS@HONORWELLNESS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Hosted by:
Honor Wellness Center
(860) 919-9762
Location:
703 Hebron Avenue,
2ND floor, Glastonbury, CT
Pasta Dinner – Laudieri Hurricane Recovery
Pasta Dinner – Laudieri Hurricane Recovery
FRI. 10/255 PM to 8 PM
Pasta Dinner FUNDRAISER
@VFW WATERTOWN POST 5157
$25 PER PERSON
** Kids UNDER 10 are free
PAY AT DOOR;
PRICE INCLUDES:
PASTA
MEATBALLS
SALAD
BREAD
SODA/WATER
DESSERT
- TAKE OUT AVAILABLE *
RAFFLES, 50/50, CASH BAR
For any questions, contact: MARION (203) 233-0681
or MICHELLE (860) 417-9514
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LINDA & FRANK LAUDIERI FOR REBUILD AFTER HURRICANE MILTON
Hosted by:
Watertown VFW Post 5157
(860) 274-1573
Location:
866 Thomaston Road – Watertown, CT 06795
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary Halloween Party
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary Halloween Party
SATURDAY OCT 26, 7PM
VFW POST 1523 & AUXILIARY
PRESENTS
HALLOWEEN Party
See You There
MUSIC FOOD DRINKS
$5/PERSON COVER
COVER PROVIDES FREE APPETIZER BUFFET FROM 8-10 PM & HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIALS FROM 8-10PM
ADMISSION INCLUDES ENTRY INTO CONTESTS
DJ STARTS AT 9PM
207 PROVIDENCE ST
PUTNAM CT 06260
Presented by:
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
VFW Post 1523 Breakfast 2 November 2024
VFW Post 1523 Breakfast
SATURDAY MORNING
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
9 AM TO 11 AM
BREAKFAST INCLUDES
SCRAMBLED EGGS
SAUSAGE
BACON
HOMEFRIES
TOAST
PANCAKES
JUICE & COFFEE
COST IS $10 / PERSON
SENIORS, STUDENTS, FIRST RESPONDERS & VETERANS $8 / PERSON
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT AVAILABLE
Hosted by:
VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
Simsbury Veterans Coffee
Simsbury Veterans Coffee
Join us at Eno Memorial Hall (754 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT) Monday, Nov. 4th, 2024
from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for a Veterans Coffee
Debbie Payne from the Abigail Phelps Chapter, NSDAR will join us to talk about Wreaths Across America that will take place on December 14, 2024, at noon in Simsbury.
For more information or to register, please call the Senior Center at (860) 658-3273 or email khaberlin@simsbury-ct.gov
Sponsored by:
Simsbury Senior Center
(860) 658-3273
& American Legion Post 84
(860) 658-0863
Location:
Eno Memorial Hall
754 Hopmeadow ST, Simsbury, CT 06070
Annual Veterans Day “Support our Troops” Dinner
Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee
1LT John P. “Jack” Shea, Chairman
Annual Veterans Day “Support our Troops” Dinner
“Honor their Sacrifice – Remember their Service”
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – 6:00 Ρ.Μ.Doors open at 6 PM-Dinner promptly at 7PM
2024 Honorees
WW II/Korean War Veteran US Navy PO3 Mario Ciarlo
Cold War Veterans
US Army NG Major Dalena DeSena;
US Army Capt. Barbara Rompre
USMC Corp. Robert L. Shannon;
US Army Sp4 Anthony Ward
Vietnam War Veterans USAF E3 John E. Brade; USAF Sgt. Elliot R. Mayo; US Navy E-3 Ronald Gosselin; US Navy FTG2 Robert J. Perigard; US Army E-8 George J. Rompre; US Navy Eng1/c Charles P. Salvatore US Army Sp5 David M. Snieckus; USAF E6 Thomas N. Way
Global War on Terrorism US ARMY COL Michael DeSena; US Army MSG Steven P. Noreika
Col. John G. Chiarella Patriotic Service Award
Rev. John Mariano
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
All Tickets-$50.00 John P. “Jack” Shea (203) 754-4944 Bob Dorr-203-437-7960
“all proceeds benefit our veterans-past and present”
Sponsored by:
Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee
Location:
La Bella Vista, the Ponte Club,
380 Farmwood Rd, Waterbury, CT
Windsor Locks Senior Center Veterans Day
Windsor Locks Senior Center Veterans Day
Dear Friends of the Senior Center,
The Windsor Locks Senior Center will be honoring local Veterans with a “Quilt of Valor” presentation caravan on Friday November 8th at 10AM
We are asking representatives from the community, as well as civic organizations to join us in a very special celebration honoring local Veterans. The caravan will depart from the Windsor Locks Town Hall parking lot at 10am sharp. Participants will follow the police escort to each home for presentation of the quilts.
We hope you will consider joining our patriotic caravan, wave your flag and show your red white and blue appreciation to our hometown heroes!
If you plan to join us
Please RSVP by calling 860-627-1425 or email us at seniorcenter@wlocks.com.
Thank you,
Ann Marie Claffey
Windsor Locks Senior Center
Hosted by:
Windsor Locks Senior Center
(860) 627-1425
Location:
Windsor Locks Town Hall parking lot
50 Church St,
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
An Evening With Heroes Dinner Show
An Evening With Heroes Dinner Show
FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 8, 2024
DOORS: 5:30PM
DINNER SEATING: 6:00PM
HONORING VEW 9460’S
WWII & Korean WAR VETERANS
- CASH BAR AVAILABLE
M/C’D BY COMEDIAN: PERRY GARDNER. STARRING FAMED TRIBUTE ARTIST:
LAMAR PETERS
PERFORMING “ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN” 50’S & 60’S HITS & A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ELVIS
www.LAMARPETERSSHOW.COM
TICKETS: $35 (EACH) – FREE ADMISSION FOR OUR HONOREES SEATING LIMITED TO 120 GUESTS (OPEN SEATING) TABLES MAY BE RESERVED W/PURCHASE OF 8 TICKET MIN. (10 MAX. PER TABLE)
DINNER PROVIDED BY: LASSE’S OF MILFORD GRILLED SALMON – CHICKEN FRANCAISE – SLICED NEW YORK STRIP. ALL SERVED WITH ROASTED POTATOES, GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE GARDEN SALAD (FAMILY STYLE), & ROLLS/BUTTER
STRATFORD VFW POST 9460
100 VETERANS BLVD – STRATFORD, CT, 06615. FOR FURTHER INFO & TICKET AVAILABILITY PLEASE CALL: (203)-377-9112
Hosted by:
STRATFORD VFW POST 9460
(203) 377-0214
Location:
100 Veterans Blvd,
Stratford, CT 06615
Thank You Veterans Dinner
Thank You Veterans Dinner
Roast Beef Dinner
Veterans eat for free.
Civilians pay 25 dollars
and it includes 2 drinks.
Hosted by:
Danbury VFW Post 149
(203) 748-9579
Location:
5 Byron St,
Danbury, CT 06810
3rd Annual 22 Too Many Ruck March
3rd Annual 22 Too Many Ruck March
The 3RD ANNUAL 22TOOMANY RUCK!
We will take on 22mi with 22lbs (or more) on Saturday, November 9th. Walk, run, crawl! Whatever mode of movement for however far you want to go is all we ask!
The RUCK takes place on a mixed surface trail at Janie Pierce Park in Southbury. The loop is roughly 1.25mi in length.
Come celebrate your service and the Veterans in your life.
Any questions?
Email Paul at p.laedke@2ndgo.org
Hosted by:
2NDGO
203-470-5257
203-885-5106
Location:
Janie Pierce Park
200 Transylvania Road
Southbury, CT 06488
Veterans Appreciation Coffee Hour
Veterans Appreciation Coffee Hour
Veterans and their guests are invited to the library for fellowship and refreshments. Open to all who have served, their families, friends and supporters. Questions? Call us @ #860-584-7790.
Presented by: F. N. Manross Memorial Library (860) 584-7790
Location: 260 Central St, Bristol, CT 06010
Killingly VFW 4908 Veterans Day Steak Dinner
Killingly VFW 4908 Veterans Day Steak Dinner
9 November 6PM
$25 Gets you
A Steak
Baked Potato
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Post Veterans Eat Free
Reserve your tickets by 4 November
Hosted by:
Killingly VFW Post 4908
(860) 774-0233
Location:
1035 North Road,
Dayville, CT 06241
U.S. MARINE CORPS 249th BIRTHDAY BALL
U.S. MARINE CORPS 249th BIRTHDAY BALL
Saturday, November 9th 2024
6 pm to 7 pm: Open Bar with Hors d’oeuvres, followed by a Cash Bar and Buffet Diner, Coffee and the USMC Birthday Cake (Dress is formal attire)
Guest Speaker: Ms. Renee’ Harvey – Police Officer, Prospect P.D. – Police Sergeant, Waterbury P.D. (retired) USMC Veteran
$50.00 per person
Raffle Prizes, DJ music and dancing
For Info call or text:
PDC Jim Lauber – Detachment Commandant 203-217-0438
Antonio Pina – Sr. Vice Commandant 203-850-8908
Hosted by:
Brass City Memorial Detachment Marine Corps League
Location:
In the Banquet Hall (Ground Floor)
Elks Lodge #265
283 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT
Boy Scout Troop 8 Veterans Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 8 Veterans Breakfast
Sunday Nov. 10th 8:00am-10:30am
Hot breakfast will be available to Veterans FREE of charge. Breakfast is available to all non-veterans with a suggested donation of $10 per breakfast. Donations are to help the scouts continue their yearly tradition of honoring local Veterans.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
Hosted by: Boy Scouts Troop 8
Location: VFW Post 5095 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424 (860) 267-8837
Putnam Elementary School Honoring Veterans Day
Putnam Elementary School Honoring Veterans Day
11.11.2024
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 8:45-10:15 AM
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
FLAG RAISING PRESENTATION,
REFRESHMENT
SONGS,
PARADE,
AND BOOK READING
Register for this event by November 1st
by completing this survey.
Hosted by:
Putnam Elementary School
(860) 963-6925
Location: Putnam Elementary School
33 Wicker Street,
Putnam CT 06260
Meriden Veterans Day Ruck
Meriden Veterans Day Ruck
Monday
November 1, 2024
9AM – 12PM
Join us as we hike a few miles, drink a few beers, raise a few bucks for apkcharities.org and donate a few pounds of food to Amazing Grace Food Pantry
Hosted by: Corey Holmes & Bryan James
Location: Giuffrida Park
800 Westfield Rd,
Meriden, CT 06450
Veterans Day Luncheon & Assembly
Veterans Day Luncheon & Assembly
The Social Studies Department is hosting a Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, November 11th. We are reaching out to parents/grandparents of NHS students who served in any form of the military to invite them to attend the event that includes a luncheon starting at 10:45 am in the main gymnasium and an assembly that starts at 11:57 am in the auditorium at NHS. If you can join us on November 11th please follow the instructions on the flyer and kindly provide your students name and those family members who will be attending in the rsvp. If you can only attend one of the two events please just respond with the event you will attend and the branch of military you were a part of. All rsvps are due by Monday November 4th to gehrkenr@newtown.k12.ct.us. If you are joining us please bring a photo ID when you arrive on 11/11/24.
We look forward to including as many military families as possible and honoring your service on this day.
Hosted by:
Newtown High School Social Studies Department
(203) 426-7646
Location:
12 Berkshire Rd,
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Simsbury Veterans Day 2024
Simsbury Veterans Day 2024
AMERICAN LEGION POST 84
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR POST 1926
11 NOV
PROGRAM BEGINS
10:45AM
SIMSBURY VETERANS MEMORIAL 709 HOPMEADOW ST, SIMSBURY, CT 06070
SIMSBURY VETERANS DAY PROGRAM Join us in honoring our veterans!
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 84
(860) 658-0863
& Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1926 (860) 658-0388
Location:
Simsbury Veterans Memorial
709 Hopmeadow ST, Simsbury, CT 06070
VFW Post 1523 & Auxiliary Veterans Day Lunch
VFW Post 1523 & Auxiliary Veterans Day Lunch
VETERANS DAY LUNCH SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
NOVEMBER 11TH 12-3PM
Honoring those who served COMPLIMENTARY MEAL TO ALL WHO SERVED SUGGESTED DONATION: $5.00 FOR NON VETERAN 207 PROVIDENCE ST PUTNAM, CT 06260
860-928-9897
Presented by:
VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
& VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
Yale Veterans Day Reception
Yale Veterans Day Reception
November 11th, 2024
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Yale Law School
Derald H. Ruttenberg Dining Hall
Sterling Law Building, Grove Street Wing, 127 Wall St, New Haven, CT
We cordially invite you to honor Yale’s military service members on Veterans Day.
RSVP via YaleConnect
Business Dress
Hosted by:
Yale Veterans Network
Location:
Yale Law School
Derald H. Ruttenberg Dining Hall
Sterling Law Building, Grove Street Wing, 127 Wall St, New Haven, CT
OPERATION:GAME
OPERATION:GAME
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15th 5PM-10PM
MILITARY
VETERAN
FAMILY
Pokémon TRADING CARD GAME
MAGIC THE GATHERING
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR
WARHAMMER 40,000
FLESH and BLOOD
Board Games, Card Games, and MORE!
Sponsored by:
Department of Veterans Affairs
VET CENTER
American Legion
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.
Location:
The Battle Standard
TABLETOP GAME & HOBBY
74 Bridge St,
East Windsor, CT 06088
SERVICE MEMBER AND FAMILY DINNER DANCE
THE CTNG CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM AND THE CTNG FOUNDATION INVITE YOU TO THE
SERVICE MEMBER AND FAMILY DINNER DANCE
Saturday, November 16TH
5 o’clock to 8 o’clock Doors will open at 4:30pm
There will be a pasta dinner, music, dancing, and a family craft
Southington Armory 600 Woodruff St Southington, CT 06489
Family Ticket (up to 4 members): $25 Indvidual Tickets $8
Payment prior to event: Venmo @CTNGFI Please note it’s for the Dinner Dance with your phone number.
Please register by Monday, November 4, 2024
Register at: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/t9kwCqmStZ
Hosted by:
CTNG Foundation
(860) 241-1550
& CTNG CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM
Location:
Southington Armory
600 Woodruff St
Southington, CT 06489
80’s Dance Party
80’s Dance Party
Sat – Nov 16th 6PM-10PM. MUSIC BY DJ AL
POTLUCK!! Dress to Impress !!! *** Open to the Public.
In Loving Memory of Karen Pesillo
Hosted by: American Legion Plymouth Post 20 (860) 584-9119
Location: 245 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Help Decorate the VFW and American Legion Christmas tree
Help Decorate the VFW and American Legion Christmas tree
Smalley Brothers VFW Auxiliary 6123
Help us decorate the VFW and American Legion Christmas tree that will be part of the Windsor Locks Town Hall Tree Decorating Contest.
We are seeking photos of Veterans to insert in ornaments like the one below. Photo Size requested is 2″x2″ and we will need their name and military branch. Veterans can be in uniform but are not required. Deadline for photo submission is November 17th
Please drop off at the VFW Canteen in the Envelope on the Auxiliary bulletin board, or mail to
Smalley Brothers VFW Auxiliary 6123 36 Fairview St. Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Thank you for your participation.
Hosted by:
Smalley Brothers VFW Auxiliary 6123
Location: The Canteen,
36 Fairview St,
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
VFW Post 1523 & Auxiliary Thanksgiving Dinner
VFW Post 1523 & Auxiliary Thanksgiving Dinner
NOVEMBER 28TH
1-4 PM
THANKSGIVING DINNER
FREE MEAL FOR ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY
207 PROVIDENCE STREET PUTNAM, CT 06260
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL US AT 860-928-9897 or EMAIL: VFWPOST1523@GMAILCOM BY 11/24/2024
Dessert provided by Soleil Bakes LLC
Presented by:
VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
& VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
BUON APPETITO Ristorante & Pizzeria DINNER FOR A CAUSE
BUON APPETITO Ristorante & Pizzeria DINNER FOR A CAUSE
DECEMBER 2, 2024
3:00PM – 9:00PM
A Fundraising Effort for Irreverent Warriors Connecticut
100% of the proceeds will be donated to Irreverent Warriors Connecticut in support of their mission.
Irreverent Warriors Connecticut BRINGS VETERANS TOGETHER USING HUMOR AND CAMARADERIE TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENT VETERAN SUICIDE
Hosted by: Eric Schessl
Presented by:
BUON APPETITO Ristorante & Pizzeria
(860) 535-2333
Location:
BUON APPETITO Ristorante & Pizzeria
386 Norwich-Westerly RD. North Stonington, CT 06359
Wreaths Across America Center Cemetery New Milford
Wreaths Across America Center Cemetery New Milford
Hi, this is Jean Mariano and I am a Gold Star mother. My son was Jason Lewis, US Navy Seal who died in Iraq on July 6, 2007. I am also the location leader for Wreaths Across America and fundraise to put a wreath on every veterans grave at Center Cemetery new Milford Connecticut. Each wreath costs $17 and we need to raise money for 1000 Wreaths.
I really need your help. A wreath donation could be sent to Webster Bank, 53 Main St., new Milford, CT 06776. Please make the checks payable to Remembering our Veterans.
You can also go online to Wreaths Across America
- Pick state-CT
- Pick Center Cemetery CTCCNM/Group CTROV0001
- Click on sponsor wreaths for this location
The wreath laying ceremony will be Saturday, December 14th at noon.
Thank you for your support to cover every Veterans grave.
Hosted by:
Jean Mariano Location Leader
Location:
Center Cemetery New Milford
6 Poplar St,
New Milford, CT 06776
Wreaths Across America Union Cemetery Stratford
Wreaths Across America Union Cemetery Stratford
December 14, 2024 National Wreaths Across America Day
Help Raymond T Goldbach Auxiliary & Post 9460 VFW honor local heroes!
Sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran’s grave this December at Union Cemetery.
Scan the QR code to make a donation online or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0169
WREATHS across AMERICA
LIVE WITH PURPOSE
LiveWithPurpose
Hosted by:
Raymond T Goldbach Auxiliary & Post 9460 VFW
(203)377-9112
Location:
Union Cemetery
23 Temple Ct,
Stratford, CT 06615
New London Ping Pong Club
New London Ping Pong Club
Every Monday & Wednesday Night
6:30PM – 9:30PM
at Montville VFW Post 10060
Hosted by:
Montville VFW Post 10060
(860)848-3750
Location:
91 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT 06382
