The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
VETERANS CORNER
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Canastota
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 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 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.
Durhamville
The Durhamville ANM Veterans Club is always looking for new members.
Located on the corner of Canal Street and John Street in Durhamville, the club was formed in 1946 by returning WorldWar II veterans. The club is an independent organization, not affiliated with the American Legion or the VFW. To be eligible for membership, youmust have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in time of war or conflict as recognized by Congress, and have an Honor- able Discharge. You are required to submit a copy of your DD-214.
Dues are $10 per year. For the first year, there is an additional $5 initiation fee. Active Duty members pay no dues. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, and start at 7 p.m. For more information, call the club at 315363-3810, any afternoon after 3 p.m.
The clubhouse is a modern facility with a full service barroom, kitchen, meeting and activity room, and a shuffleboard table. There is an outdoor pavilion, a covered deck and a horseshoe court, as well as a playground for children and two baseball diamonds.
The Auxiliary and Sons of Veterans groups assist with club functions and sponsor functions throughout the year. The Color Guard participates in memorial ceremonies and three parades each year.
Activities and social events include holiday parties, luncheons, pitch tournaments, shuffleboard tournaments and horseshoe tournaments. The facility is open to members for receptions, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, wakes, and other functions. A small donation for cleanup is requested.
A favorite up- coming member’s event is the “Anything in a crockpot cook- off.” Entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded. This event is sponsored by the Sons. The club is also getting ready to start a shuffleboard tournament.
Those interested in joining, or who would like more information, call can 315363-3810 or visit the clubhouse at 5350 Canal St., Durhamville.
Munnsville
Munnsville American Legion Wing Night every Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m.
Thursday night is Karaoke Night beginning at 7 p.m. each week. And Friday night is Ladies Night from 7-10 p.m. with specials. Friday night is also Fish Fry Night from 4-8 p.m.
The Munnsville American Legion meeting for Legion members will be held the secondMonday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.
Sons of the Legion meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home and the Women’s Auxiliary meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The Legionwill 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 Wing Night on Mondays from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday nights 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 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
American Legion Post 1153 will serve wings every Sunday from 3-7 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.
Legion Riders meet the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.
A Queen of Hearts drawing will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m.
For more information and/or activities, visit www.SylvanBeachPost1153.org.
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.