CVB’S 21 November 2024 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 23 November 2024 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 23 November 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 21 November 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 23 November, 2024.
Old Saybrook Holiday Craft Fair
Old Saybrook Holiday Craft Fair
SATURDAY
November 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Start your holiday season by shopping with our vendors & crafters at our first Holiday Craft Fair.
Other festivities include:
Bake Sale & 50/50 Raffle
PUBLIC WELCOME
American Legion, Post 113
80 Essex Road, Old Saybrook
860-388-9482
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 113
Old Saybrook
(860) 388-9482
Location: 80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Lions Veterans Day Pasta Dinner
Lions Veterans Day Pasta Dinner
Happy Veterans Day🫡 from your 🦁South Windsor Lions! 🦁
🇺🇸🦅🎖️🪖
Make sure you save the date for our Annual Veterans Day Pasta Dinner! 🍝
November 23, 2024
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
South Windsor Fire Department
1175 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Adults: $15
Seniors & Children 12 and under: $10
Veterans & Children 6 and under: FREE
We hope to see you all there!
Meatballs Subs to go can be pre-ordered for $9.00 each by texting
(860) 712-7338
Hosted by:
South Windsor Lions
Location: South Windsor Fire Department
1175 Ellington Rd,
South Windsor, CT 06074
Toys for Tots Round 2 @The German Club
Toys for Tots Round 2 @The German Club
Round 2 for Toys For Tots, please bring a new unwrapped Toy or a donation, pizza provided and live music by The one and only Paco !!
Hosted by: Christopher Gahr
Location: German Club, 75 Depot St, Broad Brook, CT 06016
National Association of Navy Veterans Port 5 Chili Cook-off
National Association of Navy Veterans Port 5 Chili Cook-off
🌶️🌶️ One of our hottest days on the year!! 🌶️🌶️
SUNDAY, 11/24
STARTS AT 12N
$5.00 – ENTER, TASTE & JUDGE 50/50 & DOOR PRIZES
CHILI ENTRIES MUST ARRIVE WARM BY 11:30AM
ADVANCED PAYMENT REQUIRED BY 11/23
SEE BARTENDER FOR DETAILS
Hosted by:
Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location: 69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 28, 2024
*Eat In Only – Family Style Seating at 1:00 PM.
Includes Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetables, Desserts.
Invite for Members and their guests who may not have family or friends to share Thanksgiving with.
Not open to the public.
R.S.V.P. at the Post with payment no later than 6:00 PM on Nov. 22nd. Cost $ 10 per person.
Hosted by: Catholic War Veterans St. Michael Post 1562 Auxiliary (203) 734-9748
Location: 112 Derby Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
High Stakes BINGO
High Stakes BINGO
🦃🦃 Leave the leftovers at home & play some high stakes BINGO the day after Thanksgiving! Food & drink specials! 🦃🦃
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH DOORS OPEN AT 5:00PM
DOOR PRIZE ENTRY – UNWRAPPED ΤΟΥ FOR THE MARINES TOYS FOR TOTS
14 games of BINGO
$100.00 win each game Optional WTA Special $10.00 $50.00 per person – NON-REF
Open to the public
Sign up: at PORT 5
69 Brewster Street, Bridgeport Contact Lisa M @ 203-953-1609
KITCHEN IS OPEN
Hosted by:
Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location: 69 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
West Suffield Official Collection Site Toy’s For Tots
West Suffield Official Collection Site Toy’s For Tots
2024 Official Collection Site!
Please bring new unwrapped toys by Sunday December 1st
Hosted by:
Landry-Sic VFW Post 9544
(860) 668-4922
Location: 972 Sheldon St, West Suffield, CT 06093
Wolcott VFW Auxiliary 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Wolcott VFW Auxiliary 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Sunday,
December 1st, 2024
1115 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott
8 am until Noon
Tickets Available at the Door
Adults $10.00
Seniors $5.00
Kids (under 10) $ 5.00
Pancakes
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Danish
Fruit Juices
Coffee and Tea
! HELP SUPPORT OUR VETS!
Hosted by:
Wolcott VFW Auxiliary
(203) 879-6891
Location:
1115 Wolcott Rd,
Wolcott, CT 06716
Breakfast With Santa at American Legion Post 113
Breakfast With Santa at American Legion Post 113
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 1, 2024 | 8 AM-11 AM
SANTA & HIS ELVES ARRIVE AT 9:00 AM
Join us for a very special breakfast in December. Includes eggs to order with buffet style selections of meats, potatoes, hash, toast & more. Special Pancake Bar with extra treats.
Adults $10 | Children $8
American Legion, Post 113 80 Essex Road, Old Saybrook
860-388-9482
Hosted by:
Faulk Marcolini Newman American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook CT
(860) 388-9482
Location:
80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT, 06475
Support Local Sunday Christmas Market
Support Local Sunday Christmas Market
Relax while you Shop~ Local Artisans and Crafters, Jewelry, and Gifts. COMFORT FOOD! Fresh made on the premises – Even VEGAN Options! Get a READING or get some Reflexology, Reiki or even your Aura Photographed! Support local charity for a $5.00 Entry – EASY & FREE Parking. Kids 10 & Under are FREE!
Hosted by:
The Magickal Fairs
(860) 808-6733
Location:
VFW Post 511
41 Veterans Dr,
New Britain, CT 06051
Connecticut National Guard Operation Elf
Connecticut National Guard Operation Elf
Donations for the holidays!
Gift Cards / Toys
gifts will be distributed by the: CT National Guard’s Operation ELF & Yale New Haven’s Children’s Hopital’s “Toy Closet Program”
Drop off by 12/5/24
gift cards and toys can be dropped off at:
Doolittle Funeral Home
14 Old Church Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Cromwell Funeral Home
506 Main Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
Hosted by:
Doolittle Funeral Home
(860) 346-6464
Locations:
Doolittle Funeral Home
14 Old Church St, Middletown, CT 06457
& Cromwell Funeral Home
506 Main St, Cromwell, CT 06416
Manchester Elks 9th Annual Veterans Holiday Gathering
Manchester Elks 9th Annual Veterans Holiday Gathering
Thursday,
December 5, 2024
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
~ Complimentary Lunch ~
Holiday Gift Bags
All Veterans Welcome!
RSVP to Gerry Gallo at 860-836-8396 or veterans@manchesterelks.org
Sponsored By:
Johnson BRUNETTI RETIREMENT & INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS AN ALERA GROUP COMPANY
Hosted by:
Manchester Elks Lodge 1893 with participation from local Veterans organizations.
(860) 646-9262
Location: 30 Bissell St, Manchester, CT 06040
Rotary Designer Bag BINGO
Rotary Designer Bag BINGO
Are you ready to bingoooo!!!
DOORS OPEN AT 5pm
First Game starts at 6:30pm
🏷️ Full Table for 10 people ($360)
🏷️ Individual Ticket ($40 per person) (Venmo Kenny Jones: @Kenny-Jones-92)
✨10 Games and 10 chances to win a beautiful designer handbag!
🎟️ Wine Tower Raffle ($10 for 1 ticket, $20 for 3 tickets, and $50 for 10 tickets)
🍷Bring your own drinks and food items!
🍿There will be snacks and treats available at the Snack Bar throughout the evening!!
Hosted by:
Rotary Club of New Britain – Berlin
(860) 827-9064
Location:
VFW Post 511
41 Veterans Dr,
New Britain, CT 06051
VFW Post 296 BINGO Fundraiser
VFW Post 296 BINGO Fundraiser
Bingo Fundraiser for VFW Post 296. Tickets $30, $25 in advance. If you can’t make it, consider buying a ticket for a veteran.
10 cames – cash prizes
$50 (8) Games
$100 (2) Games
$30 (1) Bingo Card/Game 1 Door Prize Ticket
EARLY BIRD discount
Pre-Buy & Save $5 $25
BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS & BEVERAGES
“RAFFLES” “DOOR PRIZES”
CASH BAR
TO Benefit: VFW Post 296 Winsted, CT
HOW TO ORDER
⬆️On-Line: Scan Code
Call/Text: (860) 309-8598
Hosted by:
Veterans Hall-VFW Post 296
(860) 379-3489
Location: 114 Colebrook River Rd,
Winsted, CT 06098
Suffield Veterans Breakfast
Suffield Veterans Breakfast
December 7th Veterans Breakfast is sponsored by Shamrock Cafe and Pearl Street barber Shop. Thank you Jason and Erica for your continued support. We appreciate you. Breakfast served from 9-11am.
Hosted by: Suffield VFW Post 9544 (860) 668-4922
Location: 972 Sheldon St, West Suffield, CT 06093
American Legion Post 180 Bread Bowl Soup Sale
American Legion Post 180 Bread Bowl Soup Sale
BREAD BOWL SOUP SALE
DECEMBER 7TH at the Legion Post 567 Exeter Road, Lebanon Serving from 4-7 PM Seating Available
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER, CORN CHOWDER OR BEEF CHILI
$12.00
WITHOUT BREAD BOWL
$10.00
SODA, COFFEE, TEA, HOT CHOC, WATER
$1.00
TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 180
(860) 961-1185
Location:
567 Exeter Rd,
Lebanon, CT 06249
Sparkling Lights A Holiday Concert
Sparkling Lights A Holiday Concert
We are very excited to announce our annual Holiday Concert Event coming up! We would love for you and your family and friends to attend! Please join us as our rock band (Ripchord) and Concert Band (3 Second Rush) perform your favorite holiday tunes!
armybands #ctarng #army #military #armymusic
Presented by:
102d Army Band
(860) 375-1801
Location:
Gold Star family Memorial Auditorium
287 West St,
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Wreaths Across America State Capitol Ceremony
Wreaths Across America State Capitol Ceremony
CT. STATE CAPITOL BUILDING HALL OF FLAGS
DECEMBER 9TH, 12:00 NOON
HONORING ALL VETERANS ARMY – MARINES – NAVY AIR FORCE – SPACE FORCE COAST GUARD AND POW/MIA’S
HOSTED BY AMERICAN LEGION FREE ADMISSION
Hosted by:
American Legion Department of Connecticut
(860) 436-9986
Location:
State Capitol Building
210 Capitol Ave,
Hartford, CT 06106
American Legion Post 196 Toys For Tots
American Legion Post 196 Toys For Tots
It’s official, American Legion Post 196 is an official Toys For Tots Drop off location.
Please bring new, unwrapped toys to the Post by December 10, 2024.
Thank you !
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 196
(203) 874-9822
Location: American Legion Post 196
25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Yale Departments Toys For Tots
Yale Departments Toys For Tots
YALE DEPARTMENTS ARE COLLECTING NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS November 4th through December 12th
Hosted by:
Yale Veterans Network
Locations:
School of Medicine Psychiatry 300 George Street, 9th Floor
Development
Connecticut Financial Center 157 Church St, Main Lobby
Yale Security Security Desk @ Yale Health 55 Lock Street
Yale Police Department 101 Ashmun Street
Yale Press 302 Temple Street
Office of New Haven Affairs 433 Temple Street, 2nd floor
School of the Environment 195 Prospect Street (Kroon Hall)
Law School, Faculty Support Dept. 127 Wall Street (outside of the Dining Hall)
Sociology 493 College Street
Business Operations/ Humanities, Social Sciences & Academic Services 1 Hillhouse Avenue, 1st floor
Navy ROTC 55 Whitney Avenue Main Lobby
Office of Facilities 2 Whitney, 2nd floor
Office of Diversity & Inclusion 221 Whitney Ave, Lobby
25 Science Park Main Lobby
West Campus Yale School of Nursing (main entrance) 400 West Campus Drive YSN Lobby
Political Science 115 Prospect Street, Main Lobby
Humanities Quadrangle 320 York Street, Mail Lobby
Drop & Shop Event @ Hartford Armory
Drop & Shop Event @ Hartford Armory
Save the date!
Friday, Dec. 13th Parents can drop their children off at the Hartford Armory, and we will serve pizza and have games and crafts for the children. Registration will start next week so be on the lookout for another flier posting.
If you have any questions, please contact our Lead Child & Youth Coordinator,
Carrie Joseph
@ (860) 524-4908.
Hosted by:
CT National Guard Service Member & Family Support Center
1 800-858-2677
Location:
Hartford Armory
360 Broad St,
Hartford, CT 06105
Wreaths Across America at Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Wreaths Across America at Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Carmon Community Funeral Homes will host a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, December 14, at 12 p.m. at Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. This event, part of over 2,600 ceremonies nationwide, honors our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths.
The ceremony will feature remarks by John Carmon, Chaplain Steve Theil, Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke, local officials, and veterans. Scout Troop 149 will serve as Color Guard, with TAPS performed by Fred Miodowski.
Attendees are welcome to lay wreaths and honor fallen heroes by saying their names aloud. To sponsor a wreath or volunteer, visit: Wreaths Across America – Windsor.
Thank you for supporting Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Wreaths Across America.
Hosted by:
Wreaths Across America – Windsor CT
(860) 688-2200
Location: 122 East St, Windsor, CT 06095
Post 196 Kid’s Xmas Party
Post 196 Kid’s Xmas Party
Sunday
December 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
to 2:00 P.M.
Meet Santa
Presents, Games & Crafts
Cookie Decorating
Food
Sign up at post
(Children 10 and Under)
(Please sign up by Dec 1)
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 196
(203) 874-9822
Location: 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Holiday Veterans Concert For Veterans Strong CC
Holiday Veterans Concert For Veterans Strong CC
Come celebrate the holidays and raise money for Veterans Strong Community Center in Bristol.
Tickets will be available at City Hall bottom floor with Donna Dognin and day of Show. Come kick off the holidays with Wint Fenderson & The Crossroads Band
Lite Wired and The Skulk !!
Call for tickets 860-532-9896
Hosted by:
Michael Cansdale, Winton Fenderson, Patrick Nelligan & Katrina DeVona
Location: Bleachers
300 Middle St, Bristol, CT 06010
American Legion Post 117 Military Monday
American Legion Post 117 Military Monday
American Legion Post 117 Fundraiser Military Monday at Puerto Vallarta 2385 Berlin Turnpike, Newington on Monday January 27, 2025
from 3:00 PM – Close.
20% of the Food & Beverage sales will be donated to Post 117
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 117
(860) 706-9367
Location:
Puerto Vallarta
2385 Berlin Tpke,
Newington, CT 06111
