CVB’S 13 February 2025 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 15 February 2025 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 15 February edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Thursday 13 February 2025 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 15 February, 2025
Austrian Dinner At Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27
Austrian Dinner At Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27
Saturday, February 15, 2025
from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Austrian Dinner
Stuffed Pork Spaetzle
Red Cabbage Roll
Dessert
Suggested donation
members $15.00
non-members $20.00
Call in orders to 860-459-4266 by Wednesday pm
Take out dinners available
Hosted By:
Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27 (860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Sunday Brunch Fundraiser – Vietnam Veterans Day 50th Reunion
Sunday Brunch Fundraiser – Vietnam Veterans Day 50th Reunion
February 16,
10:00 am.
STARRING
Eggs & Omelets to order
And a Lot More
$15.00
Special Drinks
Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Hosted By:
East Shore American Legion Post 196 (203) 874-9822
Location:
25 Merwin Ave,
Milford, CT 06460
One Month To St Patrick’s Day Shepherds Pie
One Month To St Patrick’s Day Shepherds Pie
$8.00
Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hosted By: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 377-0214
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Jewett City VFW 10004 Paint & Sip Night
Jewett City VFW 10004 Paint & Sip Night
Sunday
February 16th 2pm
Sign up for tickets with the bartender reserve your seats
(860)376-5226
$30/person includes a beverage
(you might get paint on your clothes so dress appropriately)
Hosted By:
Jewett City VFW Post 10004
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Daytona 500 Watch Party At Port 5
Daytona 500 Watch Party At Port 5
SUNDAY 02/16 – 2PM
Includes:
Big screen TV
food buffet
door prizes
and more!
$15.00
Regular kitchen menu available all day!
Advanced sign up required by 02/12
Non-refundable
Hosted By:
Port 5 Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
VFW Post 1523 Sunday Monster Meat Raffle 16 February 2025
VFW Post 1523 Sunday Monster Meat Raffle
🎉 Join Us for the Monster Meat Raffle!
📅 Date: Sunday, February 16th 2025
📍Location: Canteen at VFW Post 1523
⏰ Canteen Opens: Noon
🎟️ First Drawing: 2 PM
Get ready for a sizzling Sunday at the VFW Post 1523! Our Monster Meat Raffle is back! Bring your friends, family, and your lucky charm for a chance to win some mouth-watering meat prizes. 🍖🥩
Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy the camaraderie. The canteen opens at noon, so there’s plenty of time to settle in before the excitement kicks off at 2 PM with the first drawing.
Steak your claim and don’t miss out on the fun, food, and fantastic prizes!
- $1 Per Ticket
- $5.00/6 Tickets
- $10.00/12 Tickets
+50/50 RAFFLE
See you there!
Hosted By:
Albert J Breault Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location: 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
VFW Post 10004 Mens Steak Night 18 February 2025
VFW Post 10004 Mens Steak Night 18
February 2025
FEB 18TH
STARTS AT 7:00PM
COME AND JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS AND A GREAT DINNER
16OZ RIBEYE
BAKED POTATO
GREEN BEANS
ALL THE SALAD, PASTA & BREAD YOU CAN EAT,
$28.00
NEED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT OR TABLE BY THE 16TH OF FEB
NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR
A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
Hosted By:
VFW Post 10004
(860) 376-5226
Location: 263 Taylor Hill Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351
Manchester Veterans Coffee House February 20 2025
Manchester Veterans Coffee House
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 10am to 1230pm
Location: Army Navy Club, (1090 Main Street, Manchester, CT)
Event Theme: Navigating Veteran Care – Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Health, and Non-Medical In-Home Care OptionsThis month, our discussion will center on skilled nursing, long-term health, and non-medical in-home care options available to veterans and their families. Here’s what you can expect:
Skilled Nursing Facility:
Guest Speaker: A representative from the VA State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs skilled nursing facility
Overview of services, eligibility, and admission process. Long-Term Health:
Guest Speaker: A representative from the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs
Insights into long-term health resources, planning, and veteran-specific care programs.Non-Medical In-Home Care Options:
Guest Speaker: Taylor Lajeunesse, Director of Operations at Always Best Care of Central CT, Inc (Manchester, CT) — VA Community Care Partner
Discussing available non-medical in-home care support and navigating VA Community Care options.
Hosted By:
Veterans Advisory Committee Town of Manchester (860) 647-3270
Location:
Army Navy Club
1090 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06040
VFW POST 591 AUXILIARY 4TH. ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
VFW POST 591 AUXILIARY 4TH. ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
HOURS: 9:00am-12:00pm
100% OF THE DONATIONS GO TO MASTER’S MANNA, WALLINGFORD!
MOST REQUESTED ITEMS:
- CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
- CEREAL
- HEARTY SOUPS (STEWS & CHILI)
- MAC & CHEESE
- TOMATO SAUCE
- TUNA
- CAN VEGETABLES
- PASTA
- CAN FRUIT
- INDIVIDUAL SNACKS FOR CHILDREN-LUNCH BOX
- JELLO
- PUDDING
- CHEESE & CRACKERS.
WITH ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT DENA FORBES (203) 715-2950
Hosted By:
VFW POST 591 AUXILIARY
(203) 269-7114
Location: Stop & Shop Plaza
North Entrance
930 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT
Girls Night Out To Benefit Trojans Baseball
Girls Night Out To Benefit Trojans Baseball
Designer Bag Bingo – Benefit for Trojans Baseball
📅 Saturday, Feb 22, 2025
⏰ Doors: 6 PM | Bingo: 7 PM
🎟️ $40 per ticket – Limited tickets, sales close Feb 7
📍 Cash Bar | BYO Snacks
🎉 10 Bingo Games – Win a Designer Bag (Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Dooney & Bourke) or a $100 Gift Card!
🎁 Tea Cup Auction – $20 for 26 tickets (Pick Your Prizes)
🎊 2 Bonus Bingo Games
⭐ Reserve a Table of 10 & Get an Extra Bingo Book!
📲 Get Tickets: https://allaboutufundraisers.org/events
📍 Also on Facebook: @AllAboutYouFundraisers
Hosted By:
All About You Fundraisers
(860) 605-5140
Location:
American Legion Post 27
418 Bantam Rd,
Litchfield, CT 06759
Norwalk Card Show
Norwalk Card Show
SPORTS SINGLES
A Tackling Fuel Production
Since 2023
SUNDAY FEB 23RD
GRADED CARDS
POKEMON
VINTAGE
SEALED WAX
COLLECTIBLES
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
50/50 Raffle 2nd & 3rd Place prizes
$2 ADMISSION
KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE
VENDOR TABLES – $30 AND GOING FAST!!
FOLLOW US ON IG! @NORWALKCARDSHOW
For More Information Contact Us @ 914-316-2550 –
norwalkcardshhow@gmail.com
Hosted By:
Frank C Godfrey American Legion Post 12
(203) 866-8249
Location: 60 County St,
Norwalk, CT 06851
Skydive For Veterans Bikini Bar Tending Fundraiser
Skydive For Veterans Bikini Bar Tending Fundraiser
Come in from out of the cold!
Sunday February 23rd 2025
1 pm – 7 pm
Doc’s Bar and Grill, Clinton, CT
A fun event to raise money for our Veterans
Live music by BLADE
Playing the Best 90’s Alternative Rock!
This year’s theme is Hawaiian Luau Get ready to be Lei’d!
Men and women volunteer bartenders are welcome!
No experience needed, email contact@skydiveforveterans.org
if would like to volunteer for 1 hour slot. Fun costumes encouraged!
~ All tips are donated to: ~
SKYDIVE FOR VETERANS
WWW.SKYDIVEFORVETERANS.ORG
Hosted By:
Skydive For Veterans
Location: Doc’s Bar and Grill
350 E Main St,
Clinton, CT 06413
Veterans Coffee House Penne Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Veterans Coffee House Penne Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Veterans Coffeehouse of Eastern CT is Hosting a Take Out Only
Penne Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Saturday March 1, 2025 4pm-6pm
$12.00 Per Dinner
Penne with Sauce, 2 Meatballs, Salad, Roll & Cookie
Meal pick up is a drive thru at the Griswold Senior Center from 4pm – 6pm
220 Taylor Hill Rd Griswold, CT 06351
860-376-2604
Tickets Available from Griswold Senior Center, Lisbon Senior Center or Any Veteran of the The Veterans Coffeehouse Of Eastern CT
Mon-Thurs 8am-3pm & Fri 8am-12pm
Ticket sales end February 25, 2025
Contact Debbie Travis, Secretary, 904-318-1932 for any questions
Hosted By:
Veterans Coffee House of Eastern Connecticut
(860) 941-9111
Location: Griswold Senior Center
220 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Port 5 MEATO
IT’S BACK!
Port 5 MEATO
SUNDAY,
MARCH 2ND – I2N
$20.00 per person
includes 10 games
VERY EASY 3 CARD GAME!
WIN A COMPLETE MEAL W/RECIPE AND ALL THE FIXINGS!
Advanced sign up required by 02/26
NON-REFUNDABLE
KITCHEN IS OPEN!
Hosted By:
Port 5 Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Honoring Our Woman Warriors
JOIN US IN THANKING OUR FEMALE VETERANS
GLADYS SILVA-PERALES PRESENTS
Honoring Our Woman Warriors
-MARCH 7, 2025
EVENT BEGINS AT 11 Α.Μ.
CEREMONY
LIGHT LUNCH
GATHERING
Questions: please contact Gladys Silva-Perales at (860)888-8422
PLEASE RSVP TO:
FAY WILLIAMS AT (203)850-8368
Presented By:
GLADYS SILVA-PERALES
Location:
STATE CAPITOL
Legislative Office Building 2E
300 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner At Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner At Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460
Save the date
Corned beef and cabbage dinner w/dessert
$35 per person
Hosted By:
Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 377-0214
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd,
Stratford, CT 06615
Mardi Gras Masquerade Party & Dinner At Port 5
WOMEN’S AUX PRESENTS
Mardi Gras Masquerade Party & Dinner At Port 5
March 8, 2025
Doors Open @5:30PM
Cajun Chicken – Creole Shrimp
Cajun Mac & Cheese
Cajun Corn & Roasted Potatoes
Dessert
Coffee
$40 Members & Spouses
$45 Non-Members
LIVE MUSIC BY:
The Tony Ferrigno Trio
Mardi Gras Attire Encouraged!
Sign-up at the Bar by 3/1/25
Non-Refundable
Hosted By:
Port 5 Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Third Annual Iwo Jima World War II Veterans Reunion
Third Annual Iwo Jima World War II Veterans Reunion
SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2025
DOORS OPEN 12 PM
CEREMONY AT 1 PM
EVENT ENDS 4:30
AMERICAN LEGION, POST 2
A Gallery of WWII Veterans paintings WWII Military Displays Veterans Friendship cake Reading of 100 from Ct who died on Iwo Jima
All World War II Veterans and their Family members are welcome.
Hosted By:
American Legion Centennial Post 2
(860) 589-0088
Location: 22 Hooker Ct, Bristol, CT 06010
St. Patrick’s Day At Port 5
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day At Port 5
SUNDAY,
MARCH 16TH
2:00PM
KITCHEN OPENS AT 12N
CORNED BEEF DINNER
CORNED BEEF SANDWICH
SHEPHERD’S PIE
FULL MENU AVAILABLE
Saint Patrick’s DAY
LUCKY DAY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Hosted By:
Port 5 Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Indian Leap Reunion
Indian Leap Reunion
SATURDAY MARCH 29
3pm-9pm
K of C in Taftville, CT (Ponemah Cafe)
FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED
INDIANLEAP ত CAFE
INDIAN LEAP REUNION
LEAP MEMORABILIA AND PICTURE BOARDS WILL BE ON DISPLAY
CHECK OUT THE RAFFLE ITEMS!
FREE TICKET GIVEN TO EVERYONE TO ENTER DOOR PRIZE FOR A PORTABLE GENERATOR
INDIAN LEAP T-SHIRTS WILL BE FOR SALE
PROCEEDS GO TO: A REASON TO RIDE LLC , BENEFITTING NEEDY VETERANS EST. 1999
“Serving Those Who Served Us”
Hosted By:
Indian Leap Cafe
(860) 889-2460
Location: Knights of Columbus Taftville (860) 889-5828
47 S 2nd Ave,
Taftville, CT 06380
Breakout Run and Breakfast With The Vets
Breakout Run and Breakfast With The Vets
COME JOIN THE JUSTICE RIDERS ON APRIL 13th FOR AN ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST AT THE VFW FOLLOWED BY THE BIKE RUN.
SERVING FROM 8:00AM-11:00AM
SCRAMBLED EGGS
SAUSAGE
HAM
HOMEFRIES
FRENCH TOAST
SAUSAGE
GRAVY W/BISCUITS
COFFEE AND ORANGE JUICE
KICKSTANDS UP AT 11:30.
Dupont CUSTOMS
PACHAUG PICKER
JUSTICE FUNDING THE FUTURE RIDERS
PROUDLY SERVING Our UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES Coors LIGHT
Hosted By: Post 10004 VFW
(860) 376-5226
Location: 263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Blessing of the Bikes
Blessing of the Bikes
Observing All Veterans for Armed Forces Day
Sunday May 4th, 2025
12:00- OPENING
14:00 Start of the blessing
Donations of $ 5.00 (per BIKE) in support of the V.F.W. Jewett City Post #10004
Dining in with exclusive menu provided by Chef Johnny Bees
Rain or Shine – No Rain Date
All are Welcomed 2 or 3 wheel bikes are invited to participate
Hosted By:
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS JEWETT CITY CONNECTICUT POST #10004
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
VFW Couch Pipa Post 6851 Clam Bake
VFW Couch Pipa Post 6851 Clam Bake
SATURDAY, May 17, 2025. 11-4
Rain Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Shave Steaks
Chicken Wings
Sausage/Peppers
Clam Chowder
Steamers/Raw Clams
LIVE MUSIC BRB Blues
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STATES OF THE UNITED VFW COUCH-PIPA POST 6851 CLAM BAKE-
TICKETS: $50 PER PERSON & MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE POST: 860-824-8158
Tickets are Limited!
NO Tickets will be available at the door!
Mark Your Calendars: Lobster Bake: Sept. 6, 2025
Rain Date: Sept. 7, 2025
104 S. Canaan Road, Canaan, CT 06018
Hosted By:
VFW Couch Pipa Post 6851 (860) 824-8158
Location:
104 S Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018
