Veterans Scene
American Legion Post 19
H.H. Donkersley American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive: today — pool tournament, 6 p.m., bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday — meat draw, 2 to 4:30 p.m., karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday — bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday — green chili enchilada dinner fundraiser, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., $7 plate, homemade desserts available for purchase, raffle drawings. For information, call 344-3441.
American Legion Post 56
American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd St.: opens daily at noon, happy hour 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday: today — Red Shirt Friday to support the troops, fundraiser and membership drive to learn what the legion is all about. For information, call 343-1490.
American Veterans
American Veterans, 8889 S. Frontage Road: today — Red Shirt Friday to support the troops, meat draw/live auction, 1 p.m., shrimp/fish fry, 4 p.m., $8, Diggin’ Gold, 5 p.m.; Saturday — slingo/bingo, 1:30 p.m., choice of chicken fried steak, $7.99, or steak dinner, $14.99, 4 p.m., Diggin’ Gold, 5 p.m.; Sunday — breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, roast dinner fundraiser for Purple Heart month, noon to 5 p.m., $7.99; Monday — Wii bowling, noon, karaoke, 5 p.m.; Tuesday — service officers available to assist with VA claims, 9 a.m., tacos, 4 p.m., karaoke, 5 p.m.; Wednesday — spaghetti dinner, 4 p.m., karaoke, 5 p.m.; Thursday — line dancing, 2 p.m., burger night, 4 p.m., queen of hearts, after 4 p.m.; daily breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m.; second Thursday — Korean War Veterans Association meeting, 2 p.m.; first and third Friday — Alzheimer’s group meeting, noon. Upcoming event: Aug. 25 — baby back rib fundraiser dinner for Purple Heart month, 4 to 7 p.m., $10.99. For information, email veteransclubyuma@outlook. com or call (928) 726-0102.
Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11, 954 S. 13th Ave., service officers 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, by appointment Tuesday-Friday: today — hairstylist, 9 a.m. to noon, karaoke with snacks, 5 p.m.; Saturday — open pool, all day, lunch, noon; Monday — Auxiliary meeting, 4 p.m.; Tuesday — Auxiliary meat draw, 2 p.m.; Thursday — bar stool bingo, 4:30 p.m. For information, call 783-6661.
Military Officers (MOAA)
The Yuma chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets with a guest speaker at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday September through June at Sonoran Pueblo at Officers Lounge, MCAS Yuma. Retired, active, former officers and warrant officers of U.S. military services are welcome. For information or to make dinner reservations, call 783-5274.
Navy League
The Yuma Council of the Navy League of the U.S. is a community service organization focused on the nation’s sea services: Marines, Navy and Coast Guard. The council hosts a general dinner meeting with guest speakers at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday September through June at the Patio Restaurant, Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive. For information and for dinner reservations by Monday prior, call 446-1469.
Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB)
Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. We welcome all active duty, retired, reserve, National Guard, veterans and veteran supporters (civilians). Membership is always free. To sign up and join, visit www.teamrwb.org and click on ‘Join the Team’ tab.
U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.
The Yuma organization of U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) meets on the first Thursday October through April at American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive. Membership in USSVI is open to honorably discharged veterans and current service members who have been awarded the submarine warfare dolphin insignia of the U.S. Navy. For information, email stanvanw@gmail.com or call (503) 302-5080.
VFW Post 1763
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1763, 2485 E. 14th St., service officers 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday-Thursday: today — Red Shirt Friday to support the troops, karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m.; every Sunday — meat draw, 2 to 4 p.m.; Thursday — bar stool bingo, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; first Saturday — membership meeting, 9 a.m.; third Saturday — Auxiliary meeting, 9 a.m. Canteen opens 10 a.m. daily, available to all veterans club members and active duty personnel. For information, call 329-1763.
VFW Post 6790
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6790, 29389 Oakland Ave., Wellton: happy hour 4 to 7 p.m. every day: today — Red Shirt Friday to stand united and support troops; Saturday — queen of hearts, 2 to 4 p.m., game day, potluck, 5 p.m.; Sunday — bar stool bingo, 2 to 4 p.m.; Monday — burger night, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday — eight ball pool, 1 p.m.; Wednesday — nine ball pool, 1 p.m., ladies darts, 1 p.m., tacos, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; first Tuesday — round table meeting, 4 p.m., post/Auxiliary meeting, 4:30 p.m.; third Tuesday — house committee meeting, 9 a.m. Visit www.vfwpost6790.org or email vfwpost6790@yahoo.com.
VFW Post 8242
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8242, 7120 S. Highway 95, new post hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: every Tuesday — tacos, 3 to 5 p.m., followed by pool tournament; every Wednesday — Auxiliary meat draw, 2 p.m., queen of hearts, 4:30 p.m., tickets on sale daily; every Thursday and Saturday — slingo, 2 p.m.; first Saturday — Auxiliary meeting, 9 a.m.; second Saturday — post meeting, 9 a.m. All veteran organization cards, active duty welcome. For information or to book a party, call 341-1522.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans of America, Yuma Chapter 835, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd St. For information, call Andy at 580-5190.