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UPCOMING EVENTS

Please check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/andersonvetshelpingvets for any events that come up between meetings. If something comes up between meetings, you probably won’t see it in these meeting notes. Lawn parties and ramps are good examples, so keep an eye on the Facebook page.

Recurring VHVA Events

· Every Wednesday of every week of every year: VHVA meeting: 9:30 Elks Lodge, 225 McGee Rd. Anderson.

· Every first Wednesday of every month of every year: VHVA Board Meeting at 8:30 am.

· Every Monday of every month of every year: VHVA combat veterans meet at 6 pm at Jon Mooar’s home,1137 Old Webb Rd. Anderson

· Every Thursday of every week: Tommy Lowe hosts VHVA fishing outing. You must have a reservation. Boat seats five. Call Tommy Lowe at 864-940-2290.

· Every 1st & 3rd Monday of every month: VHVA wives meet at 10:00 am at Jon Mooar’s home,1137 Old Webb Rd. Anderson. Tell your wife.

Every Monday and Thursday: The Dolly Cooper lawn crew needs some help. They are at Dolly Cooper two days a week (Monday & Thursday). The cemetery provides the tools. Steve Hartington has the answers to your questions at 864-634-9323.

Elks Lodge Events

· Every Friday: The Elks Lodge Dinner at 6:00 pm. $10 per mouth.

· Every Second Saturday: The Elks Lodge Live, entertainment, 7pm - 9 pm.

· Every Third Friday: The Elks Lodge, Karaoke at the Elks Lodge during dinner.

· Every Third Saturday: The Elks Lodge, Shag Dance lessons, 5:30 pm, dancing at 6pm.

· October 12, 2023, 9 am – 2 pm: First Annual Standdown: The Elks are planning a Stand Down event to provide numerous services for homeless vets and any vet in need, including veterans' benefits, medical screenings, employment & housing resources, haircuts. Social services will include toiletry, clothing, meals, & pet supplies, chaplaincy, and more! Veteran status will be verified at the event. Please let any vet you know that would benefit from the standdown. The Department of Defense is providing the clothing for the event.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Sept 29: Blood Connection will be parked outside the Elks’s Lodge for blood donations during our weekly meeting. Get ahold of Norm Garrett to reserve a slot at 803-642-4878

Wednesday, Oct 4: our meeting guest will be Jason Thieme. Jason is an Air Force veteran and has 22 years’ experience as a critical care/ flight paramedic. He is part of the staff at Greenville Ketamine Clinic that offers ketamine infusions for treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and pain. He will discuss his ups and downs with the VA relative to these treatments and his involvement with others at the national level with changing the VA for some treatment options.

October 14, 9 am – 1 pm: VHVA car Show at Logan’s Steak House, 3402 Clemson Blvd., Anderson. Lots of cars, fun, games, and raffles. More info as the show gets nearer.

Upcoming Non VHVA Events

October 14, 2023, 9 am – 3 pm: Second annual Oconee County Veterans Appreciation Festival, South Cove Park, free admission, free lunch from 11 am to 1 pm. Same time and format as last year and you need to check out this event!

Nov 1, 2023, 9:30 am: Temple will host our weekly meeting at their fellowship hall serving breakfast.

· Third Saturday of each Month : Concealed Weapons Permit class instructed by VHVA member Jon Mooar. Call Nick Cirocco at 864-353-7296 to reserve a place. There must be at least 5 registrations to hold the class. Classes are held at the Belton Gun Club.

2023

8th ANNIVERSARY OF VETS HELPING VETS ANDERSON

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Non VHVA Events