Veterans Corner

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Canastota

Canastota American Legion Post 140 will hold Football Sports Sunday each week until the Super Bowl from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Chicken wings and fries will be available.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600, 3835 Canal Road conducts Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Progressive Bonanza, 2 - 60/40 Share the Wealth, pull tabs. Snack bar with food and refreshments. They sell all kinds of flags. For more information call (315) 697-5105.

The Canastota American Legion Auxiliary Unit 140 will meet 7 p.m. at the post home, South Peterboro St., on the third Wednesday of each month, September through June.

The Canastota VFW Post 600 Auxiliary meets at the post home, 3835 Canal Road, Canastota every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 3835 Canal Road, Canastota, every first Tuesday of the month.

The Canastota American Legion Post No. 140 Membership will meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Canastota Executive Board will meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

Cazenovia

The Commander of the Cazenovia American Legion Post 88, Richard Benner and the President of Post 88’s American Legion Auxiliary, Margaret Costello invite the community to a Veterans Day gathering at Memorial Park on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. After the ceremony all veterans and their families are invited to the Cazenovia American Legion’s Post Home on Chenango Street for lunch provided by Post 88’s American Legion Auxiliary.

The Cazenovia American Legion Post 88 has flags for sale at the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce. These are high quality flags made in the USA. They are polyester with hand sewn stars. Prices are $28 for 3x5 foot and $35 for 4x6 foot. They also have cemetery flags for $5 and parade flags for 50 cents available. Requests for additional flags may be made by email to amerleg88@yahoo.com or by contacting the American Legion Post 88.

Chittenango

The William H. Cain American Legion and Auxiliary, 707Mohawk St., Chittenango will meet at 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of

the month.

Munnsville

Munnsville American Legion will serve a fish fry each Friday from 5-8 p.m. Other items will be available.

The Munnsville American Legion meeting for Legion members will be held the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

Munnsville American Legion Wing Night every Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m.

The Legion will cater any birthday party, anniversary, small reception or any other event. For more information call (315) 495-6593.

Oneida

Oneida Legion Post 169 will hold a fish fry each Friday from 4-7 p.m.

Oneida Legion Post 169 will hold Wing Night on Mondays from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday Night will feature home-cooked dinner specials. Check out the Legion’s Facebook page for all upcoming events. The newly remodeled hall is available for your next event. For more information call (315) 363- 0337. Open at 2 p.m. daily and 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Sherrill

The Sherrill American Legion will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

The Sherrill American Legion Auxiliary will meet the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

The Sons of the Sherrill American Legion will meet the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

Smithfield

The Veterans Memorial in Smithfield still has memorial bricks available. For more information on purchasing a brick contact Rita Zophy at (315) 264-1571, or rzophy@yahoo.com, or contact Don Logan at (315) 684-9328 or (315) 225-5001.

Sylvan Beach

Sylvan Beach American Legion Post 1153 will have music by Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 7-10 p.m.

Sylvan Beach American Legion Post 1153 will hold a WWII and Korean Veterans Dinner on Nov. 12 at 12 p.m.

American Legion Post 1153 will serve 50 cent wings every Sunday from 2-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 1153 will hold regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

The Sons of the American Legion will meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

Sylvan Beach Auxiliary will meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Syracuse

The VA has immediate openings for volunteer drivers to transport veterans to medical appointments. Candidates must pass a medical exam, undergo a successful background check, have a valid driver’s license, hold a safe driving record and carry current auto insurance. People interested in becoming a driver should contact Bill Gleason, the DAV recruiter at the VA Hospital, Syracuse. Call (315) 425- 6750 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. or (315) 425-4343 any time.

Utica

The CNY Veterans Outreach Center has launched the first ever Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration Project ( VHPD). The VHPD project is a pilot collaborative initiative by HUD, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Veterans Affairs (VA) to explore innovative early interventions to help prevent veteran homelessness. While it assists all qualified veterans, the program is targeted to service members returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. VHPD assistance is focused on maintaining or accessing stable housing, health care and employment services, either directly or through referral to community resources including: Financial assistance, supportive services, access to VA Health Care Benefits and education and Employment Opportunities. The CNY Veterans Outreach Center was formed to provide and conduct charitable educational, social, and housing services for veterans and their families in need. The Veterans Outreach Center was developed by an Iraqi War veteran who realized there was a lack of services for veterans in Upstate New York. The center serves on average 300 veterans and their families amonth. Other services available at the center include: food pantry, access to clothing and household items, outreach, internet access, advocacy and connection to VA benefits. For more information about the VHPD program or the CNY Veterans Outreach Center contact the project director at (315) 765-0975 ext. 2.

Vernon

The American Legion Auxiliary William Russell Post 404 will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the legion home, West Seneca Street. The Sons of Post 404 will meet at the Legion at 6:30 p.m. every second Monday of the month. The Legion Veterans will meet at Post 404 at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

Verona

The Auxiliary of the Verona Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 6811 will meet the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Verona VFW, Spring Road.

Wampsville

WAVEM will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Gary Ford, retired teacher from Rome Free Academy.