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Community Veteran Board
S e n d I n Yo u r Ve t e ra n O r g a n i z a t i o n ’s N e w s
AMVETS Post 7 Out and About Thurmont American Legion Post 168
Jehu B. Shown Ed Gravatt, Past Commander
The new year found Courtesy Photo Winter has almost been a non- Right now, there is more than
event as of mid-February. Now $5,800 in the pot for our Ace of
AMVETS Post 7, that March is upon us, we can Hearts drawing, held on Wednesdays
including the Ladies start getting the mowers tuned up at 7:00 p.m. The Kitchen is open
Auxiliary, the Sons and our boats ready for the start that evening, and on Thursday
of AMVETS, and of spring fishing. I have heard that and Friday, as well as on Sunday
the AMVETS Riders, owning a boat is like having your afternoon. The menu includes taco
continuing to support the own hole in the water in which to soup, 1/2 lb. shrimp, chicken parm,
needs of our Veterans and throw all your money, well that is broiled salmon, and a mushroom
the community. almost 100 percent correct. swiss burger. On Friday is shrimp
AMVETS provided alfredo with pasta and salad. On
monetary support for On March 17, 2017, St. Patrick’s Sundays, they do just pub food.
transportation, as well Day, we will have a good ole Irish
as clothing and canned menu: fish and chips, and maybe For you kiddies, on Sunday,
goods, to the North ham, potatoes, and cabbage. March 19, we will be be having
Point Homeless Veterans Let us know your favorite. Our a showing of Kung Fu Panda at
Program in Hagerstown. entertainment on that night will be 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, March 25,
Additional funding DJ Jake. Other entertainment this our Thurmont Dance Club will be
was also provided for month will be Jimmy James on the having its event for March; this has
transportation by the Ed Superczynski, Commander of AMVETS Post 7 in Thurmont, March 3, Big Al on Saturday, March always been a fun dance. If anyone
Ladies Auxiliary. is shown donating a check for $500 to Jennifer Drake, 11, Open Juke Box Night on March is interested, please come and check
program supervisor of North Point Veterans Home in 24, and March 31 is to be decided. them out.
A Valentine Dance, Hagerstown, to support transportation needs and thanking
sponsored by the them for all of their support and help to care for our
Veterans. Clothing and canned goods were also donated for
the program participants.
AMVETS Riders, was
held to benefit Riders
projects; a drawing for a Valentine Upcoming Post 7 events during You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the
Basket, sponsored by the Ladies March include a Catfish and first step.
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Auxiliary, will help to support its Chicken Fry, sponsored by the Sons
Scholarship Fund. of AMVETS; a Quarter Auction,
Offering fellowship and sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary;
camaraderie to community Veterans and Horse Races, sponsored by the
and seniors supports the AMVETS AMVETS Dept. of Maryland Ladies
commitment to make a difference in Auxiliary. Regular Bingo Nights
the lives of others. Post 7 continues will also be held. All events support
to embrace that commitment by projects benefiting Veterans and the
regular visits with residents of community. See the Community
Homewood at Crumland Farms to Calendar for more details.
enjoy conversation over coffee and AMVETS Post 7 meets at 7:00
donuts; to St. Joseph’s Ministries p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each
to entertain residents with karaoke month at 26 Apples Church Road
and various St. Joseph’s-sponsored in Thurmont. All Veterans with an
events; and to Martinsburg honorable discharge are welcome
VA Hospital Center to provide to become members. For more
companionship to hospitalized information, please call 301-271-
Veterans and service personnel. 3371.
Community Veteran Board
S e n d I n Yo u r Ve t e ra n O r g a n i z a t i o n ’s N e w s
AMVETS Post 7 Out and About Thurmont American Legion Post 168
Jehu B. Shown Ed Gravatt, Past Commander
The new year found Courtesy Photo Winter has almost been a non- Right now, there is more than
event as of mid-February. Now $5,800 in the pot for our Ace of
AMVETS Post 7, that March is upon us, we can Hearts drawing, held on Wednesdays
including the Ladies start getting the mowers tuned up at 7:00 p.m. The Kitchen is open
Auxiliary, the Sons and our boats ready for the start that evening, and on Thursday
of AMVETS, and of spring fishing. I have heard that and Friday, as well as on Sunday
the AMVETS Riders, owning a boat is like having your afternoon. The menu includes taco
continuing to support the own hole in the water in which to soup, 1/2 lb. shrimp, chicken parm,
needs of our Veterans and throw all your money, well that is broiled salmon, and a mushroom
the community. almost 100 percent correct. swiss burger. On Friday is shrimp
AMVETS provided alfredo with pasta and salad. On
monetary support for On March 17, 2017, St. Patrick’s Sundays, they do just pub food.
transportation, as well Day, we will have a good ole Irish
as clothing and canned menu: fish and chips, and maybe For you kiddies, on Sunday,
goods, to the North ham, potatoes, and cabbage. March 19, we will be be having
Point Homeless Veterans Let us know your favorite. Our a showing of Kung Fu Panda at
Program in Hagerstown. entertainment on that night will be 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, March 25,
Additional funding DJ Jake. Other entertainment this our Thurmont Dance Club will be
was also provided for month will be Jimmy James on the having its event for March; this has
transportation by the Ed Superczynski, Commander of AMVETS Post 7 in Thurmont, March 3, Big Al on Saturday, March always been a fun dance. If anyone
Ladies Auxiliary. is shown donating a check for $500 to Jennifer Drake, 11, Open Juke Box Night on March is interested, please come and check
program supervisor of North Point Veterans Home in 24, and March 31 is to be decided. them out.
A Valentine Dance, Hagerstown, to support transportation needs and thanking
sponsored by the them for all of their support and help to care for our
Veterans. Clothing and canned goods were also donated for
the program participants.
AMVETS Riders, was
held to benefit Riders
projects; a drawing for a Valentine Upcoming Post 7 events during You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the
Basket, sponsored by the Ladies March include a Catfish and first step.
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Auxiliary, will help to support its Chicken Fry, sponsored by the Sons
Scholarship Fund. of AMVETS; a Quarter Auction,
Offering fellowship and sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary;
camaraderie to community Veterans and Horse Races, sponsored by the
and seniors supports the AMVETS AMVETS Dept. of Maryland Ladies
commitment to make a difference in Auxiliary. Regular Bingo Nights
the lives of others. Post 7 continues will also be held. All events support
to embrace that commitment by projects benefiting Veterans and the
regular visits with residents of community. See the Community
Homewood at Crumland Farms to Calendar for more details.
enjoy conversation over coffee and AMVETS Post 7 meets at 7:00
donuts; to St. Joseph’s Ministries p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each
to entertain residents with karaoke month at 26 Apples Church Road
and various St. Joseph’s-sponsored in Thurmont. All Veterans with an
events; and to Martinsburg honorable discharge are welcome
VA Hospital Center to provide to become members. For more
companionship to hospitalized information, please call 301-271-
Veterans and service personnel. 3371.
