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 697- 5105.

The Canastota American Legion Auxiliary Unit 140 will meet 7 p. m. at the legion home, South Peterboro St., Canastota, every third Wednesday.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600, will meet at 7: 30 p. m. at the post home, 3835 Canal Road, Canastota, every first Tuesday of the month.

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, 707 Mohawk St., Chit- tenango will meet at 7: 30 p. m. every third Monday of the month.

Munnsville

The Madison County American Legion convention will be held Sunday, June 2 at the Munnsville American Legion Post 54 at 1 p. m. The auxiliary will meet at the same time and place.

The Munnsville American Legion meeting for legion members will be held the second Monday of every month at 7 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 495- 6593.

Oneida

The Oneida American Legion’s pavilion and hall with kitchen facilities are available for rent for graduations, receptions, benefits or any occasion. For more information call 363- 0337.

Sherrill

Sherrill American Legion Post 230 will hold an all you can eat brunch Sunday, June 16 from 9 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. at the post, 168 E. Seneca St. Adults $ 8, seniors $ 7, 12 and younger, $ 5.

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

Smithfield

The Veterans Memorial in Smithfield still has memorial bricks available to remember veterans. For more information on purchasing a brick contact Rita Yates at 4958005 or 264- 1571, or contact Don Logan at 684- 9328 or 225- 5001.

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 425- 6750 between 8 a. m. and 2 p. m. or 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 aver- age 300 veterans and their families a month. 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 7650975 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, Vernon.

Verona

The Ladies 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.