Oro Valley American Legion Post #132

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Oro Valley Post 132  Newsletter,  November 18, 2024.

Oro Valley Post 132 and Family activities, notices, and information.

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Post and Auxiliary meetings:

Thursday, November 21, 6:30 pm at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. **Special Service**. We will have a Post Everlasting Memorial Service for the 13 Post members who have passed into Post Everlasting since November 2023. See below for a list of their names. The service will end with a rifle salute and the playing of TAPS. Please attend to show your respect. Auxiliary members will join us for the Post Service.

Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone #  (520) 245-8521 or email at  faretired@gmail.com  Auxiliary POC: Onita Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email ovunit132@gmail.com.

Large brown ceramic bowl with handles, filled to the brim with chili.

November 21 pre-meeting meal:

A pre-meeting meal will be available from 5:00 pm through 6:00 pm. This month we are having a chili cook-off. As always, a donation of $8.00 per person is appreciated. The winner of the best chili vote will win half of the donations. “ANYONE” can enter the contest. Please have your chili at the meeting location by 4:45 pm. All are welcome to attend the pre-meeting chili feast, including family members.

Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone (520) 245-8521 or email  faretired@gmail.com.

Veteran organization member blowing bugle with United States flag blowing in the background, all in black and white, with Post Everlasting at bottom of banner.
NAMESERVICEERA
John AndersonUnited States ArmyKorean War
Robert “Bob” BalserakUnited States ArmyVietnam War
Michael Braegelmann United States ArmyVietnam War
Dominic CoppolaUnited States ArmyKorean War
Gordon Gillin United States Air ForceKorean War
William “Bill” JensenUnited States Coast GuardVietnam War
John LoweUnited States Coast GuardKorean War
Ernest “Ernie” PattersonUnited States NavyKorean War
Fred SheafferUnited States ArmyVietnam War
Larry SneddenUnited States ArmyVietnam War
Jim SteinmetzUnited States ArmyPanama Era
Robert “Rob” StoneUnited States NavyVietnam War
Dennis “Dean” SuhrUnited States ArmyVietnam War

Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:

Red and white banner with bullhorn blasting "Get Your Flu Shot."

Get Your Flu Shot at the VA:

If you are enrolled in the VA medical care system, you have many opportunities to get your flu shot at the Tucson main campus SAVAHCS) or at one of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). You may get your flu shot during a scheduled appointment at any primary care and specialty clinic and as a walk-in at the immunization clinic in building 80 South, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. All CBOCs will be providing Flu vaccines during regular clinic appointments, can be scheduled by appointment, and will accommodate walk-ins during business hours. If not enrolled in VA medical care, the flu shot is available at locations within the community, including grocery and drug stores. Medicare and other medical insurance plans cover the cost of the flu shot.

Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:

Two female members of Auxiliary Unit 132 presenting cart full of snack items to staff member of Vet Home.

October 24, Auxiliary Unit 132 delivers supplies:

Auxiliary Unit members Rosie Gonzales and Ros Walton delivered supplies to the Tucson State Veterans Home to restock the Home’s lounge. The supplies included snacks and beverages, which are a popular social venue.

Male Sons of the American Legion member presenting a full cart of food items to two female VA staff members.

November 3, food delivery to Tucson VA Patriot Food Pantry:

To help restock the shelves of the Patriot Food Pantry, Post 132 member Dan McGregor and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 132 member Bill Madara went shopping. They delivered a truck full of requested food items. The Pantry is a source of food for in-patients at discharge and out-patients, whose needs are identified by a VA social worker.

Large gathering of people in a grass field at a concert venue.

November 10, Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert:

A huge and enthusiastic crowd attended the “Rockin’ 4 Heros” concert. The concert was an opportunity for the community to come together to honor our First Responders, Active-Duty Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. Members of the Post 132 Legion family staffed a greeting and information table at the concert. Members of the Riders performed many important functions in support of the concert.

Contact Info:

Facebook: Please like, follow and share with others to help spread the word about our Post. www.facebook.com/ovamericanlegionPost132 Post. Website: www.ovamericanlegion132.com.

Post Mailing address: Oro Valley Post 132, P.O. Box 69665, Oro Valley, AZ., 85737.

Auxiliary Mailing Address: Auxiliary OV Unit 132, P.O. Box 69246, Oro Valley, AZ., 85737

Post 132 general information: Bob Franke Phone # (520) 909-2070.

Post 132 commander: – Tom Roblee, Phone # (509) 910-9323 or email  roblee.thomas@yahoo.com.

Squadron 132 commander: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.

Riders Chapter 132 Director: – Bob Britton, phone #  (626) 277-7360 or email DirectorALR132@gmail.com.

Service Officer: — Jeri Harwood, phone # (208) 351-9945 or email jjakita@aol.com.

Auxiliary Unit 132 President: — Lori Oehlert, phone # (920) 319-6700 or email 15oehlert@gmail.com.

Past Commander/Newsletter Editor: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email  egdavis@att.net.

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