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Welcome to our new Commander, Maria Ortega!
 
Monthly meetings are every 3rd Thursday at 5pm. (4pm in winter- Oct-Mar) 

We are always seeking new Members, Volunteers and Auxiliary members! 

~Team 9516~
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Regular Meeting 16 Oct. @ 4pm. (Winter Hours begin!)
 
4th Annual Halloween Spooktakular Indoor Trunk or Treat / Haunted House! 
31 Oct 25 1700-2200 (5pm-10pm) 
 
Veterans Day- Dinner and Mariachi music - Tue. Nov. 11, 2025 @ Time: 4-6PM Spaghetti Dinner Potluck - 
 
Thanksgiving Community Lunch - Nov. 27, 2025 12-2pm. Open to the Community, please bring a dish to share! Hoping to have football on the big screen... 
 

Free Dentistry for Vets! 

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Announcements

Welcome to our new Commander, Maria Ortega!
 
Monthly meetings are every 3rd Thursday at 5pm. (4pm in winter- Oct-Mar) 

We are always seeking new Members, Volunteers and Auxiliary members! 

~Team 9516~
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Regular Meeting 16 Oct. @ 4pm. (Winter Hours begin!)
 
4th Annual Halloween Spooktakular Indoor Trunk or Treat / Haunted House! 
31 Oct 25 1700-2200 (5pm-10pm) 
 
Veterans Day- Dinner and Mariachi music - Tue. Nov. 11, 2025 @ Time: 4-6PM Spaghetti Dinner Potluck - 
 
Thanksgiving Community Lunch - Nov. 27, 2025 12-2pm. Open to the Community, please bring a dish to share! Hoping to have football on the big screen... 
 

Free Dentistry for Vets! 






 

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