CVB’S 20 February 2025 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 22 February 2025 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 22 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 20 February 2025 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 22 February, 2025
FRAUD AWARENESS TRAINING FOR VETERANS
FRAUD AWARENESS TRAINING FOR VETERANS
Join us at the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse for an essential Fraud Awareness Training Session designed to educate and protect our veterans from financial scams and fraud.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Doors Open: 8:15 AM | Event Time: 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Guest Speaker Begins: 9:00 AM
Special Guest Speaker: Detective Matthew Hogan #344
- Connecticut State Police
- Task Force Officer, CT Financial Crimes Task Force (USSS)
- Cryptocurrency Working Group
o Learn how to protect yourself from fraud & scams
o Ask questions & get expert advice
o Complimentary coffee & snacks
All military members are welcome! Bring one guest. Join us in taking a stand against fraud. See you there!
For more information, send an email to the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs: veterans@somersct.gov
Hosted By: Somers Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Somers Town Hall,
600 Main St, Somers, CT 06071
All Requests Dueling Pianos
All Requests Dueling Pianos
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm Show
In support of High School’s All Night Graduation for the Class of 2025
Bring your own food and refreshments
Bring cash for raffles and piano tips
$35 per person
Tables of 8 – 10 reserved with payment in full
21+ Event
Tickets/Questions:
Marcie Valuk (860) 416-4146
Dorothy Carlone (860) 655-3319
Hosted By: Milena Fidelio
Location: Private Walter J. Smith VFW Post 511
41 Veterans Dr,
New Britain, CT 06051
Veterans Rally Point February Cooking Class
Veterans Rally Point February Cooking Class
Calling all Veterans Rally Point members!
Get ready for another delicious Cooking with Hazel class! This month, we’re making American Chop Suey on February 26th. Hazel will guide participants through the process of preparing this hearty dish, turning cooking into a shared experience of learning, connection, and great food! Afterward, members will enjoy their creations together during the Peer Meetup Group that evening. Space is limited—registration is required! Email tcranfill@escrec.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your cooking skills and share a meal with fellow veterans!
VeteransRallyPoint #CookingWithHazel #CommunityAndConnection #EastersealsCREC
Hosted By: Easterseals Veterans Rally Point
(860) 859-4148
Location: VRP Kitchen
24 Stott Ave,
Norwich, CT 06360
SEABEES 83RD Birthday Celebration
SEABEES 83RD Birthday Celebration
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEABEES
COME JOIN US ON SUNDAY MARCH 2ND AT 2PM TO CELEBRATE THE 83RD BIRTHDAY OF THE SEABEES.
RSVP IS NEEDED BY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH ΤΟ COMMANDER STEVE AT 914-673-4395 OR STOP INTO THE CANTEEN TO SIGN UP SO WE CAN GATHER A HEAD COUNT AS TO HOW MANY PEOPLE TO EXPЕСТ!
THERE WILL BE A CASH BAR AND FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED. COME DOWN, HAVE FUN AND HELP US CELEBRATE ANOTHER YEAR OF THE INFAMOUS SEABEES!
Hosted By: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Community Conversation Responsible Gambling 5 March
Community Conversation Responsible Gambling
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
9:30-10:30am
Bristol Senior Center
240 Stafford Ave. Bristol, CT
Reservations Required: Call 860-584-6257 to reserve your spot
Each attendee who attends the session and completes the survey at the end will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin
Hosted By: Veterans Strong Community Center
(860) 584-6258
Sponsored by:
Bristol Senior Center
Location:
Bristol Senior Center
240 Stafford Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010
The Silent Services First Hero Book Signing
The Silent Services First Hero Book Signing
MARCH 7, 2025. Book Signing 2:00 to 4:00
THE FIRST SUBMARINER TO RECEIVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR. By RYAN C WALKER
A comprehensive microhistorical exploration of Henry Breault’s life, celebrating his legacy as the first submariner to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Celebrating 101 years since the first submariner received the Congressional Medal of Honor, dive into pre-World War II submarine history through the first comprehensive, analytical, investigation into the life and times of Henry Breault. From 1900-41, Breault’s life is reconstructed as lived through his Official Military Personnel File, census records, newspaper clippings, and connecting previous research. Breault’s childhood, his enlistments in the Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve and the United States Navy are carefully reconstructed. From there, the conditions aboard the submarines he served on, his relationship with friends and family, his relationship to the women in his life, and his concept of masculinity and material identity allow us to better understand his life in the context he likely understood them. This book provides a new template for microhistorical observations into subjects whose primary sources are official military documentation to help better understand enlisted submariners
Hosted By: The Silent Services First Hero
Location: Submarine Force Library And Museum, 1 Crystal Lake RD, Groton, CT
CT Women’s Vet Net Meet and Greet
CT Women’s Vet Net Meet and Greet
8 March 2025 – 10am to 1PM
Join us for an inspiring gathering where sisters in service from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate strength, resilience, and the incredible power that lies within.
Light breakfast will be served- RSVP requested, not required to LesbiaNieves@yahoo.com
Lunch can be purchased at the Mess Hall for $4 cash if you wish to stay.
Bring resource materials you wish to share, table provided!
Flow of Events:
10:00 Sign in, get a name tag, grab coffee etc.
10:30 Ice Breaker
11:00 Linda Schwartz Welcome
11:30 Keynote speaker:
VA Medical Center Women’s Center
12-12:30 Social Networking
Go have lunch in mess hall by 1 PM
Hosted By:
BG Lesbia Nieves
Location:
Rocky Hill Veterans Home
Gold Star Families Auditorium 287 West St,
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
PLAV Post 189 Corned Beef Dinner
PLAV Post 189 Corned Beef Dinner
Corned Beef Dinner
Sunday
March 9, 2025
2-5 PM
$20
Must sign up on sheet in advance by March 6.
No late sign ups or day of requests please, we will not be ordering extra.
Hosted By: PLAV Post 189
(203) 237-7492
Location: 193 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Montville VFW Post 10060 St Patrick’s Day
Montville VFW Post 10060 St Patrick’s Day
🍀 Join Us for a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Montville VFW Post 10060! 🍀
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the best way—with a hearty Irish meal and great company! 🇮🇪🍽️
📅 Sunday, March 16th
⏰ Starting at 1:00 PM
📍 Montville VFW Post 10060
Enjoy a delicious traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner for only $12 per person – and just $10 for veterans. Donations to help support our mission to support veterans and the local community.🏅💚
Expect classic Irish flavors, a warm community atmosphere, and a chance to celebrate with friends and family! 🍀✨
Come hungry and ready for a great time—we can’t wait to see you there!
Hosted By: Montville VFW Post 10060 (860) 848-3750
Location: 91 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT 06382
MontvilleVFW #StPatricksDay #IrishDinner #SupportVeterans #CommunityEvent
Community Conversation Responsible Gambling 19 March
Community Conversation Responsible Gambling
Wednesday,
March 19, 2025
9:00-10:00am
Burlington Senior Center 200 Spielman Hwy. Burlington, CT
Reservations Required: Call 860-584-6257 to reserve your spot
Each attendee who attends the session and completes the survey at the end will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin
Hosted By: Veterans Strong Community Center
(860) 584-6258
Location:
Burlington Senior Center
200 Spielman Hwy. Burlington, CT
NGACT 90’s Prom Night
NGACT 90’s Prom Night
Starts at 1700
Dinner Included
We hope you’ll join us for the 90s Prom Night to finish off our 2025 Annual Conference! Get your finest 90s style attire ready to mingle with friends and dance the night away💃🪩🕺
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-annual-ngact-state-conference?
Hosted By: National Guard Association of CT
(860) 247-5000
Location: CT Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd,
Hartford, CT 06103
Veterans Free Dental Day
Veterans Free Dental Day
FRIDAY MARCH 28 2025
8:00 AM ΤΟ 1:00 PM
Lumos Dental
BRIGHTENING THE WORLD, ONE SMILE AT A TIME
VETERANS FREE
DENTAL DAY
Lumos Dental is offering ONE free service of either a cleaning, filling or extraction for Veterans of all ages.
*Must call ahead for appointment: 203-865-2245 We kindly ask for military or VA ID
*NOTE: This event has a first appointed, first served policy. If we reach capacity, we can put you on the waiting list.
Hosted By: Lumos Dental
(203) 680-9831
Location: 921 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
American Legion Berlin Fish & Chip Friday
American Legion Berlin Fish & Chip Friday
Friday March 28TH
5PM – 7PM
Fish & Chips. Clam Roll
Fish & Chip Friday
American Legion Hall, Berlin
BATTERED FISH or Clam Strip ROLL SERVED WITH Fries, COLESLAW & TARTER SAUCE
$15.00
Reservations can be made with Darcy 860-916-3958
Hosted By: American Legion Centennial Post 68
(860) 828-9102
Location: 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
Valhalla MC Connecticut Cabin Fever Party
Valhalla MC Connecticut Cabin Fever Party
Let’s get out and enjoy the good weather.
Come on out and enjoy some great music with awesome people.
$20 per person
live Music by
Wendy and the Lost Boys
Buffet, Raffles, 50/50
All to benefit Veterans and their Families.
Hosted By: Valhalla MC Connecticut & Tova Harry Delia Hazel
Location:
The Gathering Place
99 East St,
Wallingford, CT 06492
John “Pops” Carney Honor Our Veterans Bash
John “Pops” Carney Honor Our Veterans Bash
May 10th 1:00PM
It’s that time once again folks. Mark your calendars for the Dedicated Few MC annual Pops Carney Veterans Bash!
FOOD
MUSIC
COLD BEVERAGES
$20 Donation
Hosted By: Dedicated Few MC
Location:
Dedicated Few MC Clubhouse
1831 Middletown Ave,
Northford, CT 06472
Berlin VFW 8th Annual Car Show
Berlin VFW 8th Annual Car Show
CAR SHOW
8th Annual
Spring:
Sunday, May 18th
Summer: Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Berlin VFW Post 10732
152 Massirio Drive, Berlin, CT
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Food, Music, and Awards Free to the public
Show Cars: $10 Entry Fee
Hosted By:
Berlin VFW Post 10732
(860) 828-1080
Location: 152 Massirio Dr, Berlin, CT 06037
Norwalk Legion Veteran of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony
Norwalk Legion Veteran of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony
For more than 30 years, the American Legion in Norwalk has honored a deceased veteran on the first Sunday of each month from April through December.
This is a free event and is appropriate for all ages. Reception to follow.
Hosted By: Frank C Godfrey American Legion Post 12
(203) 866-8249
Location: 60 County St,
Norwalk, CT 06851
6th Annual Ashley’s Dream Ride
6th Annual Ashley’s Dream Ride
September 20, 2025
Registration 9:30-10:30 Kickstands up at 11:00
Join us for our 6th Annual Benefit Ride! Rain or shine! No bike? Come in your vehicle! Afterward, enjoy food, live music, & raffle prizes. Help us make a difference while having fun! All proceeds go towards scholarships and to help animals in need of medical attention!
$20/Person for the Ride
POWERED BY:
HAYMOND LAW FIRM
1-800-HAYMOND
Sponsored by:
Haymond Law Firm
Hosted By: Ashley’s Dream Ride Foundation
Location: American Legion Plymouth Post 20
245 Main St,
Terryville, CT 06786
