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D-Day. All are invited to attend. The post also will have sign-ups for the Nov. 18 trip to Adams and the Williams College Williams College, at Williamstown, Mass.; coeducational; chartered 1785, opened as a free school 1791, became a college 1793, named for Ephraim Williams. The Williams campus, noted for its fine old buildings, includes West College (1790), the Van Rensselaer Manor museums, with dinner at the 1896 House. The cost is $55 per person. Call (508) 799 5635. American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Post 318 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the post, 180 Greenwood St., Worcester. Vernon Hill Vernon Hill II (born circa 1946) is the founder and former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancorp and Commerce Bank of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. Squadron Sons of the American Legion Post 435 will hold a meat raffle A meat raffle is a Minnesotan tradition of raffling off meat, often in bars. Typically the raffle is operated by a designated charity. The meat ranges in animal and cut and often comes from local butchers. at 2 p.m. today at the post, 267 Providence St., Worcester. The public is welcome. The medical van owned by Veterans Hospice Homestead Homestead. 1 City (1990 pop. 26,866), Dade co., SE Fla.; inc. 1913. A large Miami suburb with a growing Hispanic population, Homestead is a trade center for the redland district, known for its many varieties of citrus and other fruits and vegetables. of Fitchburg will stop at three Central Massachusetts locations this week: Thursday: Edward H. Phillips American Legion Post 102, 325 Pequoig Ave., Athol, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday: Groton Town Hall, 173 Main St., Groton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ayer Town Hall, Main Street., Ayer, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A nurse will do health screenings, including total cholesterol and blood glucose levels blood glucose level, n level of glu-cose in the bloodstream, normally about 70 to 115 mg/dL after fasting overnight. Higher levels may indicate diseases such as diabetes mellitus. , and hypertension testing and answer medical questions for veterans already enrolled in the VA health care system. Gaudette-Kirk American Legion Post 138 executive boards will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at post headquarters, 175 Main St., Spencer. The regular monthly meeting will be held at 8. The post also will have its annual veterans night supper at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. All veterans are invited. Harold N. Keith American Legion Post 204 will have a continuation of the Legion College at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Radisson Hotel, 10 Independence Drive, Chelmsford. This will be an opportunity to learn about the Legion. Chester P. Tuttle American Legion Post 279 will hold a meat raffle at 1 p.m. Early bird tickets will be available at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Black Lounge, 88 Bancroft St., Auburn. There will be six tables of prime ribs, lobster lobster, marine crustacean with five pairs of jointed legs, the first bearing large pincerlike claws of unequal size adapted to crushing the shells of its prey. , steaks, crab and much more. The event is open to the public. For more information, call (508) 832-2701. Delisle-Goulet American Legion Post 92 will have Pasta Night starting at 5 p.m. Saturday at the post, 69 Worcester St., Grafton. The post will have a meat raffle at 3 p.m. Saturday. The monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the post. Worcester Detachment Marine Corps League 144 will hold the 232nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 10. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m., military ceremony at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing from 8:30 p.m. until closing. Tickets are on sale at the Leatherneck until Nov. 5 for Marines and afterward af·ter·ward also af·ter·wards adv. At a later time; subsequently. Adv. 1. afterward - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here will be open to associate members. The cost is $25 per person. The New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. Regiment of the Combat Infantrymen's Association will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with lunch to follow at Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Route 2A, in Shirley. The cost is $20. For more information, call Joe Barca at (781) 762-7316. The Worcester School Department and the administration, faculty and staff of the Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School will hold a Veterans Day program at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at the school's auditorium, 140 Apricot St., in dedication to the Worcester residents who have served our country. R.S.V.P. by calling (508) 799-3350. Hiram O. Taylor American Legion Post 189 will hold a parade and speaking program at 1 p.m. Nov. 11. The parade will start at the avenue of flags Avenue of Flags is a park in the city of Hermitage in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, erected during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979 - 1981 to honor the American diplomats held hostage in Tehran, Iran. display at Hillside Cemetery, Route 62, Sterling, with a brief program, and then march to the Memorial Area on Cross Street for the main speaking program. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome, and should meet at the post hall, School Street, Sterling, by 12:30 p.m. The Veterans Notes column is compiled each week by Sarah E. Sierra of the Telegram & Gazette staff. To submit news items, send e-mail to sasierra@telegram.com or call the T&G City Desk at (508) 793-9245. |
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