Veterans Day Poppy Drive Simsbury VFW1926
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Steak Night--VFW 2138 Rocky Hill
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

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.

Veterans Day FREE SOS Breakfast, 2025
2025-11-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 157 Orange St., New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
Veterans and a guest are invited to a FREE breakfast on Veterans Day.
RSVP on Eventbrite (https://VeteranSOSBreakfast.eventbrite.com).
🇺🇲 HONORING ALL WHO SERVED: Veterans, service members, and cadets may get a free serving of coffee, home fries, and SOS over biscuit or sausage patty at the Trinity Bar & Restaurant from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (157 Orange St. New Haven) on November 11, 2025.
Sponsored by Trinity and organized by the VFW New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion New Haven Post 210, the SOS breakfast will honor our military veterans by offering them a serving of the popular military breakfast staple–free of charge.
Celebrated Trinity Chef and Co-Owner Shane Carty, Master Sgt. Frank Alvarado (Ret) and Master Sgt. Cliff Potter (Ret), will prepare and serve the SOS gravy based on the 1942 edition of The Army Cook (TM 10-405).
The breakfast is open to military veterans, current service members, and cadets (including UNH, Yale, Hillhouse High School JROTC, and Civil Air Patrol Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron) and one guest.
Additionally, veterans and citizens are invited to attend the City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. at New Haven City Hall (165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510) with a subsequent wreath-laying ceremony at the Great War Flagpole on the Green.

City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony, 2025
2025-11-11 11:00 | New Haven City Hall, 165 Church St., New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
NEW HAVEN, CONN. —The 2025 City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at New Haven City Hall (165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. All residents and the public are invited to attend this free event.

Lt. Col. Alison Weir (Ret), executive director of the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is the principal speaker. Conductor Jillian Emerson will lead Music Haven’s Harmony In Action Orchestra and the East Haven based, Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron from the Civil Air Patrol lead by Major Carlos Vega will be the color guard. Soloist Ruth Rosa will sing the National Anthem and Peter Cannon will perform “Taps.”

Following the ceremony at City Hall, commemorative wreaths will be placed at the World War Memorial on the Green and at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Long Wharf Drive.

VFW Post 3272 80 year Celebration Dinner
2025-11-14 17:30 - 21:00 | CT

Flags Out, Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Ln, Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
Seeking volunteers for Flags Out this Saturday, 11/14/25, at 9:00am at the CT State Veterans Cemetery located at 317 Bow Lane in Middletown, CT.

VFWCT1 District Meeting
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
1 11/15/2025 10:00 AM 399 Westport Polo- Social Hour 9AM (Coffee etc)

Vets Rock 2025
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
Saturday, November 15th
11:00am – 4:00pm

About Vets Rock

Join us at Mohegan Sun for the 11th annual Vets Rock, a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s heroes — active-duty military and veterans — who inspire us with their courage and commitment.
This dynamic event brings together a powerful lineup of resources designed to uplift and support those who’ve served. From a robust job fair and veteran service organizations to veteran-owned businesses and life-enhancing programs, Vets Rock is more than a celebration — it’s a movement of gratitude and growth.

11:00am – Noon
Opening Ceremony

The Shops at Mohegan Sun
The day begins with a stirring Opening Ceremony hosted by WTNH’s Gil Simmons from 11:00am to Noon at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, in front of the Box Office.
The Tribal Color Guard will lead the way with a vibrant presentation, followed by heartfelt remarks from Mohegan Sun’s Executive Team and distinguished guest speakers. A local school choir will lend their voices to a moving rendition of the National Anthem, setting the tone for a day of unity and honor.

11:00am – Noon
Opening Ceremony

The Shops at Mohegan Sun
The day begins with a stirring Opening Ceremony hosted by WTNH’s Gil Simmons from 11:00am to Noon at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, in front of the Box Office.
The Tribal Color Guard will lead the way with a vibrant presentation, followed by heartfelt remarks from Mohegan Sun’s Executive Team and distinguished guest speakers. A local school choir will lend their voices to a moving rendition of the National Anthem, setting the tone for a day of unity and honor.

Willimantic Elks Lodge No. 1311 Invites Veterans & Active Military Personnel to Luncheon
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Willimantic Elks Lodge No. 1311, 198 Pleasant Street, Willimantic, CT, 06226, United States
Willimantic Elks Lodge No. 1311 Invites all Veterans and Miliary Personnel to a special thank you luncheon on Saturday November 15th, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, The Ceremonies will include Fallen Comrade Table, military anthem tribute, and TAPS ceremony. Doors open at 11:00 am. There will be a Quilt of Valor Presentation and lunch will be served after the ceremonies. All Veterans and Military Personnel are free with a ticket. Tickets are available in the Grille Room at the Willimantic Elks Lodge 860-423-1311 or by contacting Jean Arnini at 860-306-4805. Advanced tickets only there will be no tickets issued at the door.

Commander Les Forbes Day
2025-11-17 00:00 - 23:59 | CT
On Thursday November 17th, 2022, the Mayor of the Town of Wallingford, CT has named November 17th as Commander Les Forbes Day.

VFWCT6 District Meeting
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW 10153 Old Saybrook, Old Saybrook, CT, United States
6 11/20/2025 7:00 PM 10153 Old Saybrook

VFWCT5 District Meeting
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | VFW 1672 New Milford, 11 Avery Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
5 * 11/21/2025 7:00 PM 1672 New Milford Commanders Shirt-dinner at 6:00pm
Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States District meeting.

VFWCT4 District Meeting
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW 594 Norwich, 30 Connecticut Ave., Norwich, CT, 06360, United States

VFW 10688 Canterbury Monthly Breakfast
2025-12-07 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

VFWCT2 Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen Holiday Banquet
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | VFW 201 Waterbury, 2205 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT, 06706, United States
2 12/7/2025 2:00 PM 201 Waterbury Business attire, VOID/PP Banquet
Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States District meeting and District Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Scholarship Awards Banquet.

Quartermaster Training: Taxes, IRS Forms & Reporting Requirements.
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Patriots,
On December 10th, 2025, we are going to hold another virtual training session via Zoom. This session, we are going to cover Taxes, IRS Forms and IRS Reporting Requirements. Everyone is invited to attend especially sitting Quartermasters, also, any aspiring members who are thinking about becoming a Quartermaster can attend as well. The last training we had over 16 people who attended and would like to see these training sessions grow. The duration of the training will be about an hour with Q & A at the end. We are looking forward to seeing you in attendance. Here is the link:
VFW Connecticut is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Quartermaster Training Subject: Taxes and IRS Forms
Time: Dec 10, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Thank you,
Domenic M. Guiliano
State Adjutant/Quartermaster

New Haven Veterans Holiday Party & Yankee Swap, 2025
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 157 Orange St., New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
Thursday December 11th-6:30 pm on. Very quick meeting to vote on an item for VOD/Patriot Pen then Holiday party-Trinity Bar. Food, friends and our optional Yankee Swap. $20.00 limit please. Families are welcome as are friends and other Veterans.

OPEN TO VFW NEW HAVEN VFW 12150 & AMERICAN LEGION 210 MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
It’s that joyous time of the year again, and we are thrilled to announce our annual New Haven Veterans Holiday Party & Yankee Swap. Join us for a promising a night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and holiday spirit.
What to Expect?Prepare for an evening of festive fun, filled with holiday cheer, great food, and fantastic company. The highlight of the night will be a traditional Yankee Swap, always a source of surprises and laughter. Bring a wrapped gift $20 or less to participate, and see what fun treasure you’ll take home at the end of the night!
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you at the New Haven Veterans Holiday Party & Yankee Swap. Let’s make this year’s gathering a memorable one for our veterans!
Yankee Swap RulesBring a wrapped gift $20 or less.Each player draws a random number.Lowest number picks first and unwraps a gift.Each player picks gift, unwraps, then has option to “swap” from opened gifts.Lastly, lowest numbered player has option to “swap” from all opened gifts.

VFWCT4 District Meeting
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Harley P. Chase VFW Post 1265, 160 South Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT, 06379, United States
4 12/13/2025 11:00 AM 1265 Pawcatuck Commanders Shirt / Noon Lunch

Wreaths Across America, 2025
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00 | CT
Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that remembers fallen U. S. veterans by coordinating the annual placement of wreaths on their graves. Each year, the wreaths travel in a convoy from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery. This year, the group has chosen to stop in Wallingford, as their only public appearance in Connecticut.

National Wreaths Across America Day is just around the corner on December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm at State Veterans Cemetery Middletown Connecticut.

A police escorted convoy of approximately 15 tractor trailers with approximately 50 support vehicles will exit I-91, then travel on Rte 68 to Rte 5. The convoy will proceed east on Center St, then south on South Main St to Town Hall where a ceremony will be held. The convoy will exit via South Main, Rte 5 and the Wharton Brook Connector.
South Main Street will be closed, south of Center St.
Eastbound Center Street will be closed between Rte 5 and South Main.

VFWCT1 District Meeting
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | VFW 9460 Stratford, 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT, 06615, United States
1 12/20/2025 10:00 AM 9460 Stratford Polo- Social Hour 9AM (Coffee etc)

VFWCT Council of Administration, Dec. 2025
2025-12-27 10:00 - 12:00 | VFW 9460 Stratford, 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT, 06615, United States
VFWCT Council of Administration, Dec. 2025
Uniform: VFW Casual (VFW polo & khaki slacks).
The VFW Connecticut Council of Administration (CoA) meeting will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at VFW Post 9460 in Stratford. Uniform is officer polo and khakis. Coffee will be provided.
VIP GUEST: Peter J. Mascetti, from the Department of Europe and candidate for VFW Junior Vice Commander-In-Chief 2029-2030, asked to attend our meeting and address the VFWCT CoA members.
The Department is preparing for a National inspection in early April, so expect to consider revisions to the SOP and similar documents.
NOTE: The February CoA meeting has been moved up a week to Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 (10 a.m. at VFW 1672 New Milford; thank you VFWCT1 for canceling your meeting):
FOOD: There will be bacon egg and cheese, sausage egg and cheese and egg and cheese sandwich made to order for the meeting. Service starts at at 9:30 and coffee will be available all at no cost.

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.

Simsbury VFW Post 1926 & American Legion Wolf Pack Game Opportunity
2025-12-31 15:30 - 18:00 | Peoples Bank Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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The link is live so people can begin purchasing tickets for the game within your seating hold whenever they want. The link will stay open until the day before the game, but the deadline for others to guarantee to sit with the rest of the group is December 22nd.
For the big flag – please have your group meet at the group check in area in the main atrium across from the box office by 2:45pm at the latest. All participants going on ice will need a singed copy of the participant release form (attached). We will have extra copies on site in case anyone forgets. Once everyone arrives our staff will escort the group down to Ice Level to get staged with the Big American Flag for the National Anthem.

If you have any issues at all, please contact Austin Hurwitz @ 860-990-6070.

VFW Connecticut & Auxiliary Scholarship Awards Dinner, 2026
2026-01-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
🇺🇸 Celebrate the state winners of the Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen, and Teacher of the Year contests at the 55th Annual VFW Department of Connecticut & Auxiliary Scholarship Awards Dinner.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT (Zeffy) or mail the form below:
Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 12 PM
Aqua Turf Club, Glass Room
556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479

Tickets: $45. Sales end January 8, 2026. Tables of 10 available for $450.
Attire: Semi-Formal | Blues & Grays.
Menu: Roast beef is served family-style with fresh baked rolls, house garden salad, penne Bolognese, vegetable, potato & dessert. Coffee service and carafes of soda are also included.
Dinner time is 12:30 p.m. sharp!

Adjutant Training - Subject: Duties & Responsibilities, Taking Minutes
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00
Patriots, Good morning, we are conducting a Post/District Adjutant training via Zoom on January 14th, 2026 @ 7pm. This session, the topic is going to be about the duties and responsibilities of a Post/District Adjutant and how to properly take minutes during the meetings. It is encouraged that all Adjutants and members who are interested in the Adjutant position attend the training. Here is the link for the training: VFW Connecticut is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Post/District Adjutant Training Time: Jan 14, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting

VFWCT6 District Meeting Jan. 2026
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Greater Middletown Military Museum, 200 Walnut Grove Road, Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
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1/16/2026
7:00 PM
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Greater Middletown Military Museum
200 Walnut Grove Road Middletown, CT 06457 860-788-7215 gmvmm-info@comcast.ne
