This Week at Walter Rhoades Post 111
Announcements, news, events, and other information about your American Legion Post.
From the Commander
As you know, we hope to be laying wreaths on all Veteran graves at the Louisville Cemetery on December 14th this year. As of this morning, we are 93.9% complete towards our goal! Only 21 wreaths to go! If you have the means, please go to the Wreaths Across America website and sponsor a wreath at the Louisville Cemetery (Search for code: COLSCL-Louisville Cemetery). All orders must be place by November 28th.
Andrea and Boyd Bell have graciously agreed to provide storage for the wreaths. We do not yet have a date for delivery of the wreaths but expect it to be 7-10 days before December 14th. As soon as that becomes available, we'll get that published to everyone. We will need volunteers to help offload the wreaths and move them into temporary storage. We’ll also need volunteers on December 14th to move the wreaths from storage to the cemetery. We will place a sign-up sheet at the Post for volunteers to sign up.
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Chuck
Announcements
Help Wanted: We have a number of positions at the post that need a volunteer. These include Chaplain, Honor Guard Coordinator, and Medical Equipment Coordinator.
The Chaplain is an integral part of all American Legion ceremonies, especially the installation of officers; the initiation of new members; the dedication of halls, monuments or colors; and funeral services and other rituals that are standard throughout the organization. This is an Executive Board position.
The Honor Guard Coordinator interacts with the community and organizes honor guard support for local events. This work can be primarily done from home.
The Medical Equipment Coordinator position has been filled! Thanks to Jerry Zarret for volunteering!
If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please contact the Commander or any member of the Executive Board.
Field Kitchen 111 Weekly Specials: This week’s specials:
Mon: Pork belly tacos 3 for $12
Weds: Coconut shrimp w/ Spicy Mango dipping sauce $15
Thurs: Closed
Fri: Prosciutto & arugula Sandwich w/ Slaw $14 (Hours: Noon to 7 PM)
Sat: BBQ Bacon cheeseburger w/ Fries $16.
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News
DOD Installation access simplified: Three updates for Veterans and caregivers
Veterans and eligible caregivers will soon have easier access to Department of Defense (DOD) installations for Veterans. Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, the updated process announced by VA and DOD will streamline both enrollment and access to installations. More information can be found in DOD’s fact sheet.
DOD installations provide important services to Veterans and their caregivers, such as health care, shopping, and certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) services, like golf courses, movie theaters and clubs. Recently, VA and DOD worked together to increase health care access for Veterans in Alabama, the Gulf Coast and Tampa regions of Florida, as well as Kentucky, New York’s Hudson Valley, Tennessee and Virginia.
Read the entire article here.
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Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Day Potluck (November 28, 2024): Join us on Thanksgiving Day for a potluck. A sign-up sheet is located on the bar..
Sons of the American Legion Meeting (December 4, 2024): There will be a Sons of the American Legion Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post.
General Membership Meeting (December 10, 2024): There will be a General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post. The lounge will be closed during this meeting.
Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting (December 14 , 2024): There will be an Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting at 9:30 AM at the post.
Wreaths Across America (December 14, 2024): Team 111 is supporting Wreaths Across America at the Louisville Cemetery again this year. Last year, the Post 111 family and supporters sponsored 348 wreaths. We would love to be able to do that again! Wreaths are $17 and can be purchased through the Wreaths Across America website or at Post 111. When you purchase wreaths on the Wreaths Across America website, please use the location code for the Louisville Cemetery, COLSCL-Louisville Cemetery. There is information with a QR code at the Post.
Live Music by James Hurtado (December 20, 2024): We are excited to welcome James Hurtado to Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111. James has been playing professionally for 20 years and has shared the stage with Daniel Valdez and has also performed at the Winter Park Music Festival as well as the Taste of Colorado. Join us for a night of wonderful music. This event is open to the public.
Bingo (Every Monday Night): Join us for bingo, every Monday night starting at 6:30 PM. All proceeds support Veterans and Veterans' Programs.
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Hours
Monday 4-8 PM
Tuesday 4-8 PM
Wednesday 4-8 PM
Thursday 4-8 PM
Friday 1-9 PM
Saturday 1-9 PM
Sunday 12-8 PM
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Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111
1150 Pine Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6314
