2025 VFW Department of Connecticut District 1 Picnic
2025-09-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Raymond A. Walling Post No. 149, 5 Byron Street, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States

VFWCT Schools of Instruction (SOI) 2025
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | CT
Vital training for Post Commanders, Quartermasters, Adjutants, and VFW Recruiters.
Programs • Reporting • Membership • Updates
Pig Roast Lunch for attendees after training.

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Durham Fair
2025-09-25 00:00 - 2025-09-28 23:59 | CT
Connecticut’s Largest Agricultural Fair.

VFW Post 5095 19th Annual Lobster Fest Fundraiser
2025-09-27 12:00 - 17:00 | VFW 5095 East Hampton, 20 North Maple Street, East Hampton, CT, 06424, United States
VFW Post 5095 19th Annual Lobster Fest Fundraiser
A Feast for a Great Cause
Saturday, September 27
12 PM to 5 PM at.
Major Fundraiser upporting local veterans and their families.
The Lobster Fest features a mouthwatering lineup
1¼-1½ lb. Lobsters
3/4″ Prime Ribeye Steaks
1 lb. Baked Potatoes
Fresh Local Corn on the Cob
World-Famous Homemade Clam Chowder
Attendees will enjoy music, exciting raffles, and the warm camaraderie of the East Hampton community. It’s an event that brings people together over incredible food-all for a meaningful cause.
Ticket Details: $65-Includes choice of 1 lobster or 1 ribeye, plus baked potato, corn, and chowder. $25 Add-On- Choice of 1 extra lobster or ribeye
$15-1 lb. of fresh steamers
DJ 128 will be back!
Come hungry, bring friends, and support the heroes in our community!
Tickets can be purchased by contacting VFW Post 5095 at (860) 267-8837.
Hosted by:
East Hampton, CT –
VFW Post 5095 and Auxiliary
Location:
20 North Maple Street,
East Hampton, CT

Gold Star Family Luncheon
2025-09-28 12:00 - 17:00 | VFW 9460 Stratford, 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT, 06615, United States
VFW Auxiliary Department of Connecticut

Steak Night--VFW 2138 Rocky Hill
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW 2138 Rocky Hill, 3272 Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
Every Friday Night at the VFW 2138 Rocky Hill
Premium quality sirloin steak, baked potato, salad, dinner roll.
From 6 PM.
ONLY $20
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

COLES ROAD BREWING
WEST SIDE Marketplace
All- GAS

SUPPORT YOUR VETERANS
Hosted by VFW Post 2138 (860) 563-8876 Location 3272 Main St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

VFW 201 Pig Roast
2025-10-04 13:00 - 18:00 | VFW 201 Waterbury, 2205 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT, 06706, United States
Pig will be ready by 4:00 p.m.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads starting at 1:00 p.m.
50/50 raffle
Tickets $30 available in canteen or call Stan 203-704-0969

VFW 10688 Canterbury Monthly Breakfast
2025-10-05 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-02 08:00 - 11:00 | VFW 10688 Canterbury, 21 North Canterbury Road, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
VFW Post 10688 Monthly Sunday Breakfast
1st Sunday of month
Doors open 8 AM
Doors close at 11 AM
$9.00 per person Kids 13 and under eat free.
With Your Veteran Loyalty Card, your 6th Breakfast is Free
Thank you for your service!
Hosted by:
VFW Post 10688
(860) 456-1631
Location:
21 North Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT 06331

VFWCT Testimonial 2025
2025-10-05 14:00 - 18:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Honoring Commander Charles M. Pickett and President Cheryl Costello-Pelkey
SUNDAY, OCT. 5, 2025
TBD: Aqua Turf Club
2 PM CASH-BAR RECEPTION
3 PM FAMILY-STYLE DINNER WITH TWO ENTRÉES
$70 PER PERSON

Semi-formal attire | medals encouraged
Dinner of roasted & hand-sliced sirloin and chicken marsala is served with fresh baked rolls, house garden salad, penne Bolognese, vegetable, potato & dessert. Coffee service and carafes of soda are also included during dinner
Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Tables of 10 available for $700
Sales end Oct. 1, 2025

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Fall Classic Golf Tournament
2025-10-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Join us for the VFW Connecticut Fall Classic Golf Tournament on October 15, 2025, at the stunning Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Play on the 18-hole, Gary Player Signature Course and help us support a great cause.
PURCHASE TICKETS ON ZEFFY: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vfw-connecticut-fall-classic-golf-tournament
Your all-inclusive ticket covers:

Access to the driving range and putting green
Box lunch and dinner
Green fees and cart
A 6-inch Lyman Apple Pie
Prizes

Event Schedule:

11 AM: Registration
12 PM: Golf (Scramble, 4-person teams)
5 PM: Dinner

All proceeds benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Connecticut (VFWCT.org), the state’s chapter of America’s oldest and largest war veterans service organization. As an IRS 501(c)(19) nonprofit, contributions are tax-deductible (EIN: 06-0575598).
Sponsorships
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Chairman Dick Mason at dickmasonus @yahoo.com or 724-554-9439 for more details.
VFWCT 2025 Fall Classic Golf Brochure.PDF

VFWCT6 District Meeting
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | VFW 9918 Clinton, 82 West Main St., Clinton, CT, 06413, United States

Mixtape Match -- VFW 591 Wallingford
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | VFW 591 Wallingford, 23 Prince St., Wallingford, CT, 06492, United States
Mixtape match plays just like traditional bingo, but instead of letters and numbers on the playing cards there are songs. The house will play a minute of a song and tell you the name of the song in the artist if you have it on your card check it off. It’s not easy.

October VFW Mixtape Match Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM What is MIXTAPE MATCH? Mixtape Match plays just like traditional bingo. But, instead of letters and numbers on the playing cards, there are songs. The host will play about a minute of a song and tell you the name of the song and artist. If you have it on your card, check it off. It’s that easy! The game is played individually. No teams necessary. Beverages will be available for purchase. You may bring your own snacks. Round 1 starts at 1:00pm Sharp! (3 Rounds Of Play) Materials can be picked up starting at 12:30pm Prizes Awarded To The Winner(s) Of Each Round $20.00 Gets You Two Match Cards Per Round Please call Laurie to reserve a spot for you and your friends. (203) 269-4628 Hosted by: Wallingford VFW Post 591 (203) 269-7114 Location: 23 Prince St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Eastern Conference
2025-10-24 00:00 - 2025-10-26 23:59 | CT

250th Birthday Ball American Legion Post 143
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 143, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
250 Birthday Ball Flyer (2025)(v5)

VFWCT Council of Administration, Oct. 2025
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW 10004 Jewett City, 263 Taylor Road, Jewett City, CT, 06351, United States
Uniform: VFW Casual (VFW polo & khaki slacks).
Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Administration of Affairs Between Conventions.
The Department Council of Administration shall be responsible for administering the affairs and transacting the business of the Department between Department Conventions. The Council shall be governed in its duties by the mandates of the National Convention, the Congressional Charter, Bylaws, Manual of Procedure, Ritual and laws and usages of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States as well as by the mandates of the Department Convention, Charter and Bylaws.

Red Cross Blood Drive: VFW Post 10201 and Auxiliary
2025-11-01 08:00 - 13:00 | CT
Please join us as we team up with The American Red Cross and St. Paul’s Church on November 1st. The need is great. Thank you for your support!
Jason D. Lewis Brookfield Memorial VFW Post 10201 VFW Department of Connecticut District 1 American Red Cross

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Saturday, November 1, 2025 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. By Appointment Only Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter StPaulsCT to schedule. Thank you for your support! The need is GREAT!

Hosted by: Jason D. Lewis Brookfield Memorial VFW Post 10201 and Auxiliary
Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 174 Whisconier Rd. Brookfield, СТ 06804

VFWCT All-American Luncheon
2025-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | VFW 201 Waterbury, 2205 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT, 06706, United States
EXCLUSIVE EVENT: Lunch and award ceremony for commanders, quartermasters and adjutants of posts who achieved All-American status last officer year.

Saluting Service: Connecticut Veterans Legal Center
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:30 | CT
The 16th Annual Saluting Service will be held on Thursday, November 6th at the Canal Dock Boathouse in New Haven. This year’s event will continue the tradition of bringing the community together to honor those who have gone above-and-beyond to improve the lives of Connecticut’s Veterans and explore issues that are important to our Veteran and legal communities.
We are thrilled to be honoring:

GLAD Law, Veterans Justice Award,
McCarter & English, Pro Bono Partnership Award
Attorney Christy Fisher, Founders Award, and
VA CT’s Monty H Gada, LICSW, Capt. Celine A. Finn Award.

Cocktail or business dress recommended. Service Dress (Class A) or semiformal welcome.

ABOUT SALUTING SERVICE

Saluting Service is one of our largest benefits, helping us raise critical funds to ensure that all who served in our U.S. Military have access to justice and the resources they need to overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, income, and recovery. With your support, we are hoping to raise at least $100,000 this year.
Join us and be a part of the celebration! Tickets and tables include a multi-course dinner and cocktail hour, along with an open beer and wine bar. Saluting Service draws a diverse audience of individuals from across the legal, military, Veteran, healthcare, and philanthropic communities. All are welcome!

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, November 6, 2025
Cocktails and Socializing 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Canal Dock Boathouse
475 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, Connecticut 06511

Parking information coming soon.

Veterans Day Poppy Drive Simsbury VFW1926
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 | Fitzgeralds Grocery Store, 710 Hopmedow St, Simsbury, CT, 06070, United States
On November 7th thru November 9th Simsbury VFW Post Felix Del Geco Jr will be holding their semi-annual Poppy Drive at Fitzgerald’s in Simsbury 9am to 5pm each day. Veterans will be manning a booth with flyers about the VFW, programs VFW helps with and How to join the VFW. Veterans will be on hand to answer any questions that the public or any veterans might have. We will also have flags and poppies to hand out and a donation jar. We also have a QR code for those that might forget to bring any cash for online donations. All proceeds will go to the Post Relief fund and get distributed to a multitude of groups we help support. Some are: UCONN Entrepeneur program, Vet in Need, and many others. Hope to see people stop by.

New Haven Veterans Night, 2025
2025-11-07 17:30 - 21:30 | Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 157 Orange St., New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
Support two of Connecticut’s newest veteran posts with a pre-Veterans Day Party .
Proceeds from the New Haven Veterans Night charity fundraiser, benefits the people and programs of the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion New Haven Post 1210.
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION: https://www.32auctions.com/VeteransNight2025
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
Silent Auction | Raffle | Food
About New Haven Veterans
The New Haven Veterans is an association of two of Connecticut’s newest veteran posts. Founded largely by Post-9/11 veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 (vfwnewhaven.org) and American Legion New Haven Post 210 (Newhavenlegion.org) have donated thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours to our fellow veterans, to our communities, and to our great nation as we build a thriving veterans community in greater New Haven, Connecticut.

Cleanup at the V
2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, New Haven, Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, 06511, United States
SATURDAY NOV. 8, 2025
Veteran’s Memorial At Long Wharf, New Haven, CT
Join us for a morning of service at the Vietnam War Memorial — Long Wharf Drive — New Haven, CT.
Materials will be provided by the New Haven Public Works Department. Please bring your work gloves, shovels, brooms and gas or battery powered blowers or trimmers.

Military Appreciation Night -Bridgeport Islanders Hockey Game
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us for Military Appreciation Night with the Sound Tigers on November 8th. Organized by VFW Connecticut Social Director Bryan Standish, the first 50 people that sign up will have access to hold the American flag on the ice!
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The Bridgeport Islanders are hosting Sound Tiger Saturdays this season, and on November 8th they will be hosting Military Appreciation Night at 7PM.
Military veterans will have the opportunity to present our nation’s colors by holding the American Flag on the ice during the national anthem! The first 50 people that sign up will have access to hold the flag, and we encourage veterans to have their families join them on the ice, as well!
Tickets are $25 for center ice seating which will include discounted parking and an exclusive Sound Tigers 25th Anniversary hat! Use the link below to sign-up today!

American Legion Department Dinner
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | CT
Racebook Counry Club

Post 10321 - Hamden, CT - Veterans' Day Celebration
2025-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 | CT
Charles W Wood VFW Post Veterans’ Day event is scheduled Sunday, 9 November 2025, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
