Thursday, November 10, 2016

2016 Veterans Day Discounts

 

FOOD AND DINING

Many restaurants, businesses, and attractions are extending their thanks to veterans and active duty military personnel by offering deals and discounts on Veterans Day and throughout the weekend.   

Applebee’s Grill and Bar

Applebee’s continues its tradition of offering free meals from their special Veterans Day menu at participating locations. The offer is valid Friday, Nov. 11 for dine-in only. Proof of military service is required.   

Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar

Arooga’s is offering all veterans and servicemembers one complimentary item from a fixed menu that includes some of Arooga’s favorites, such as their famous crab pretzel, buffalo pretzel, chopped salad, blackened chicken Caesar salad, buffalo chicken flatbread, wagyu cheeseburger, wagyu grilled dog, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup, spicy Italian wrap or sub, original boli, and boneless wings. The offer is for dine-in only, and drinks are not included.  

Back Yard Burgers

The better burger concept, Back Yard Burgers, is giving back to those who serve our country in a big way. On Veteran’s Day – Friday, November 11 – Back Yard Burgers is offering a free Back Yard Classic Burger to all active duty service members and veterans who show their military ID or are in uniform.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans is giving veterans and active duty military personnel a free meal from select menu items Nov. 11 at all restaurant locations. In addition, the restaurant is offering to all veterans and active duty servicemembers a 10-percent discount from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, 2016, for dine-in and carryout purchases.  

El Torito

El Torito is offering all active duty and retired military personnel one complimentary item from a special Veterans Day menu featuring a two-item combo Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.  

Friendly’s

Friendly’s is treating veterans and active duty servicemembers — with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card — to a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The breakfast offer is for the Big-Two-Do® and includes a fresh cup of coffee. The lunch/dinner offer is for a complimentary All-American Burger with fries and a beverage (soda,  iced tea, or hot beverage). The offer is valid at all Friendly’s locations for dine-in guests only and is limited to one breakfast or lunch/dinner entrée per person.  

Golden Corral

Stop by Golden Corral Monday, Nov. 14 for a free thank-you dinner, available to anyone who has served in the U.S. military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard, or Reserve). The offer is valid for dine-in only.  

Hickory Tavern

Hickory Tavern is offering veterans and active duty servicemembers 50-percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages from a special menu on Veterans Day. All Hickory Tavern locations are participating. The offer is for dine-in only and cannot be combined with other offers.  

Hooters

On Friday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location nationwide.  

IHOP

On Friday, Nov. 11 veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy for free three buttermilk pancakes with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote, and whipped topping at participating U.S. of IHOPrestaurant's locations between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Select IHOP restaurants also will offer a combo of two eggs, hash browns, and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links as part of the Red, White & Blue Pancake promotion for retired and active duty military personnel. Guests should check with their local IHOP restaurant for additional details.  

JJ’s Red Hots

JJ’s Red Hots in Charlotte, N.C., is offering a free meal, including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides, and non-alcoholic drinks, all day on Veterans Day. The offer is valid for dine-in only.  

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants

McCormick & Schmick’s is celebrating their 18th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event Sunday, Nov. 6 by offering veterans and Gold Star Family members (parents or spouse) a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée from a special menu. Veterans must provide proof of military service. No ID is needed for Gold Star Family members. Contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s, as this is valid at participating restaurants only. Space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For more information, visit McCormick and Schmick’s Veterans Appreciation Event.  

Mimi’s Café

Mimi’s Café is offering on Friday, Nov. 11 a free entrée — from a special all-day menu — with beverage purchase. On Saturday and Sunday, veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy $5.99 choices from the special menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The offers are available for dine-in only.   

Mission BBQ

Mission BBQ is offering veterans and active duty military members a free sandwich and a slice of cake Nov. 11.  

Primanti Bros.

On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military members get a free Primanti Bros. sandwich. The offer is valid from 4 p.m. to close at participating locations.  

Red Hot & Blue

Select Red Hot & Blue restaurant locations are offering veterans (active, inactive, or retired) a free entrée with the purchase of two drinks and a second entrée of equal or greater value (up to a maximum value of $10). The offer is valid Wednesday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 11, and proof of military service is required.  

Shoney’s

Shoney’s is offering a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty servicemembers on Veterans Day at participating restaurants while supplies last. There is a limit of one per day per military servicemember, and the offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers. The offer is valid for dine-in only, and beverage, tax, and gratuity are not included.   

Sizzler

Guests with proof of military service can enjoy a free lunch including non-alcoholic beverage Friday, Nov. 11 at Sizzler. Free lunch entrée choices include: a six-ounce tri-tip steak, a single Malibu chicken, or a half-dozen fried shrimp. Free beverages are coffee, iced tea, or a fountain drink. The offer is valid until 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 for dine-in service at participating locations.

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES:

Harley-Davidson Museu

From Nov. 11-13, Harley-Davidson Museum will offer free museum entry for all active duty servicemembers and veterans and their families. The offer is valid with military or veterans ID for one additional adult and up to four children 18 years old or younger.  

National World War I Museum and Memorial

Honoring those who served during Veterans Day Weekend by providing free admission to veterans/active duty military personnel and half-price admission for the general public, the annual symposium featuring academics from across the world, a presentation from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Shipler and a screening of the Liam Neeson-narrated documentary 1916 The Irish Rebellion are among the November offerings from the National World War I Museum and Memorial

Newseum

The Newseum in Washington, D.C., will offer free admission to active duty and retired servicemembers, plus one guest. The promotion will begin Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 13. To take advantage of this offer, servicemembers should present military ID or another form of military service credential or wear their uniforms.  

9/11 Memorial and Museum

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York will pay tribute to our nation’s veterans during a special five-day Salute to Service from Nov. 9 -13. A series of events and special programs will be available on the memorial for veterans and their families, as well as the visiting public. Throughout our tribute, veterans will receive free museum admission. Veterans also will receive half-price museum tickets for up to two family members during the tribute. Ticketing for Salute to Service will be available at a dedicated ticket window at the museum entrance.  

Miscellaneous:

Army & Air Force Exchange Service

Starting Nov. 11, the Exchange will offer exclusive savings on select TVs, apparel, handbags, appliances and computers. Prices are effective through Nov. 17 while supplies last—shoppers seeking high-demand, deep-discount products are encouraged to arrive early on Nov. 11 to ensure their place in line for the hottest holiday items.

Great Clips

Veterans can visit any U.S. Great Clips salon Friday, Nov. 11 to get either a free haircut that day or to pick up a free haircut card to use by Dec. 31. In addition, anyone who stops in for a haircut at any Great Clips in the U.S. Friday, Nov. 11, will receive a free haircut card to gift to a veteran. The free haircut cards are redeemable by veterans at any U.S. Great Clips by Dec. 31, 2016, with proof of military service.  

JCPenney

In honor of Veteran’s Day JCPenney will offer a 5 percent discount from Nov. 10-13 to current and former military personnel and their immediate family members with valid military or VA identification provided in-store. 

    Main Event Bowling

    This Veterans Day – Friday, Nov. 11 – Main Event is honoring our nation’s active-duty and retired military personnel by inviting them to their nearest center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to enjoy one FREE hour of bowling. Veterans may bring up to four guests to join in on the fun, and the super-stylish bowling shoes are included! 

    Meineke

    On Nov. 11, all veterans and active duty servicemembers can receive a free Basic Oil Change at participating Meineke locations. A valid military ID is required.   

    Rent the Runway

    Active duty servicemembers and spouses and significant others of servicemembers can receive $25 off an order of $75 or more from Rent the Runway by using the code THANKYOU16. The rental delivery date must be on or before Dec. 31, 2016.

    UFC Gym

    UFC GYM® will celebrate the upcoming Veterans Day holiday by offering active duty and veteran military personnel as well as their families VIP status at more than 130 locations across the United States from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13. 

    We will continue to update this list as we hear of more special Veterans Day offers. If you know of one you think should be included, email webmaster@moaa.org, and we will do our best to add it to our list.

    - See more at: http://www.moaa.org/Content/Take-Action/Top-Issues/Former-Officers/Veterans-Day-Discounts.aspx?utm_source=NEX&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VeteransDay#sthash.YSmTub9W.dpuf

    - See more at: http://www.moaa.org/Content/Publications-and-Media/MOAA-Blog/2016-Veterans-Day-Discounts.aspx?utm_source=NEX&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VeteransDay#sthash.oqgtlg58.dpuf

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    Len Yelinek

    Commander, Las Vegas Chapter 711

    Military Order of the Purple Heart

    (702) 362-7673-h    (702) 460-0769-c

    ---------- Forwarded message ----------

    Fellow Patriots,

     

    For those of you who don't get/read the Review Journal and didn't see the ad, The SouthPoint is doing something a little different this year.  There will NOT be a free buffet for veterans and their guests on November 11.  Instead, they have the switched the date to today, November 10th. 

    The good news in that is that now we can also get a free meal somewhere else tomorrow!  Happy eating!

    Greg von Rothkirch

    In a message dated 11/2/2016 2:05:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time (Mex, dpeterson6525@gmail.com writes:

    Patriots:

    Date (November 10th) and time (9am) for the event at the Sunrise Senio Living is confirmed.

    Address is 1555 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Henderson, near the Post Office.

    Thanks!

    Dan

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    From: Henderson.AVA (Lewis, Cassondra) <Henderson.AVA@sunriseseniorliving.com>
    Date: Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 10:26 AM
    Subject: RE: Veterans Day Event
    To: Daniel Peterson <dpeterson6525@gmail.com>

    Good Morning!

                    November 10th at 9:00am is perfect! Thank you very much! We look forward to having you here!

                    Cassie

    Cassondram Lewis

    Activities Volunteer Assistant

    1555 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Henderson, NV 89012
    Direct: 702-837-6582

    SunriseSeniorLiving.com

    https://www.facebook.com/SunriseSeniorLiving/

    https://twitter.com/SunriseSrLiving

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    Take the Sunrise Care Questionnaire!

    http://sunriseseniorliving.com/

    From: Daniel Peterson [mailto:dpeterson6525@gmail.com]
    Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2016 11:16 AM
    To: Henderson.AVA (Lewis, Cassondra) <Henderson.AVA@sunriseseniorliving.com>
    Cc: David Hugus <dhugus@aol.com>; Richard S. Keirn <richard.keirn@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Veterans Day Event

    Good Day:

    I have confirmed that our chapter will attend the event at the Sunrise Senior Center on November 10th at 9 am. They will have a prayer and then the pledge of allegiance.

    I will be leaving town on November 3rd so if you have any changes please contact David Hugus and Richard Keirn, cc'd in this e-mail.

    Thanks!

    Dan

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    Daniel Peterson

    Commander

    MOPH Chapter 730 Henderson, Boulder City, Nevada

    702-449-4491

    dpeterson6525@gmail.com

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    Daniel Peterson

    Commander

    MOPH Chapter 730 Henderson, Boulder City, Nevada

    702-449-4491

    dpeterson6525@gmail.com

    Tuesday, November 8, 2016

    Primary Care Sprint Initiative - Veteran Recruitment

    Today, 8:10 AM

    Sent: 11/8/2016 7:48:16 A.M. Pacific Standard Time

    Primary Care Sprint Initiative - Veteran Recruitment

    For your information and dissemination.

    R. Walker

    Dept. Adj.

    From: Cinnamon, Karen J.

    Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 7:24 AM

    Cc: Graham, Clarice T.

    Subject: RE: Primary Care Sprint Initiative - Veteran Recruitment

    Good Morning VAVS Committee,

    Please review the request below from Clarice Graham.  This is an important study that will help VA improve the patient experience in Primary Care.  Please share this information broadly with your organizations and fellow Veterans.   Thank you for in advance for helping to get the word out.

    Karen Cinnamon, CAVS

    Chief, Voluntary Service

    VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

    6900 North Pecos Rd.

    North Las Vegas, NV 89086

    P 702-791-9000 x 14111

    C 702-994-7811

    Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.

    ~Albert Einstein

    The Veterans Administration’s Veterans Experience Office is leading a study across the country to understand Veterans’ experience in primary care at VA medical facilities. We are interested in learning about how we can improve the patient experience. 

    Our goal is to interview a diverse group of Veterans.  We are seeking Veterans from different walks of life, different genders, ethnicity, ages, military service, etc. Would you be able to help us identify Veterans who are good candidates for the study that live in the Pahrump area?

    The research team will be in Las Vegas between November 14th and November 18th, 2016.

    Study Participant Requirements:

    · Must be able to speak to their experiences with Primary Care at the VA

    · Must have engaged with VA Primary Care at some point, either in the past or currently

    · Must be available for a 90 minute conversation in their home or some other location they are comfortable talking about their experiences

    We are looking for participants who fit the following demographics:

    · Race/ethnicity: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Asian, White

    · Special Populations: Muslim, LGBT

    FAQs for Veterans: 

    · Participation is voluntary and the information we collect will be kept anonymous

    · Interviews will last about one hour and fifteen minutes  

    · Participants will receive a $25 canteen card to thank them for their time

    · If the Veteran chooses to meet at a public location, travel pay is not authorized

    Would you have some time to connect to discuss how you might be able to help with recruitment efforts? Thank you in advance for taking the time to help in this important initiative.  We appreciate you!

    Clarice Graham MHA, CMQ/OE, CSSBB, VHA-CM

    Field Consultant II

    Veterans Experiene Office - Pacific District, Las Vegas

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    Office: (702) 791-9000 ext. 19467| BB: (702) 726-1231

    Sunday, November 6, 2016

    FYI If you know anyone

     

    Paul R. Martin

    On Saturday, November 5, 2016 8:39 PM, paul martin <neapaulmartin@yahoo.com> wrote:

    Paul R. Martin

    On Friday, November 4, 2016 7:50 AM, Elaine Chin <ChinEK@msn.com> wrote:

    Just sharing...this is my dentist, located in Summerlin.  I like them and like that they are supporting veterans.


    From: "Wagner Dental" <noreply@patientconnect365.com>
    Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 9:50 AM
    To: Elaine Chin
    Subject: 2nd Annual Veteran's Day Event

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    Wagner Dental

    Wagner Dental
    702-878-5599

    http://

    Hi Elaine,
    All of us at Wagner Dental are excited to give back to our honored men and women of the armed forces with our SECOND ANNUAL VETERAN'S DAY EVENT on Friday, November 11th, 2016. Wagner Dental is offering complimentary dental services for veterans in our community. Complimentary services offered include: Fillings, Extractions, Exams and Cleanings.
    We would like to ask your help to spread the word to anyone who could benefit from this service.  Please copy and paste this link http://wagnerdentist.com/veterans-day/  to your Facebook wall, Instagram, twitter, or any other social media outlet with a short message about our special day.  Or, send it to someone you know who could benefit from this opportunity. 
    Best regards,
    The team at Wagner Dental

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    Friday, November 4, 2016

    PURPLE HEART CHAPTER 711 Las Vegas, Meeting Saturday, November 5th

     

    Len Yelinek

    Yesterday, 5:40 PM

    This e-mail is being distributed to PURPLE HEART recipients in Southern Nevada.  If you have not attended any Chapter 711 meetings recently (or ever), please come and meet fellow patriots

    WHO:      You and all Purple Heart Patriots

    WHAT:     Monthly Chapter 711 meeting

    WHERE:  I-HOP Restaurant, 9651 Trailwood Dr., Summerlin 89145

    WHEN:    Saturday, November 5th, 10 am General Meeting (Breakfast at 9 am)

    We'll have a program on veteran suicide prevention by Richard Egan, State of Nevada

    Our November and December calendars includes many veteran and chapter events, programs and activities we'll discuss at the meeting.  We have some FREE tickets to the UNLV Bands Tribute at Artemus Ham Concert Hall, UNLV and the World Championship Thai Kickboxing at the Orleans Arena.

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    Len Yelinek

    Commander

    Las Vegas Chapter 711

    Military Order of the Purple Heart

    (702) 362-7673-h    (702) 460-0769-c

    Tuesday, October 11, 2016

    Purple Heart Patriots

    October 11, 2016 8:30 AM
    To: Marlene Snyder <msnyder551@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Please forward to Purple Heart members

    Hello Purple Heart Patriots

    I am writing to invite you to attend a special tribute to Veterans that will be held on November 10 at 2:00 PM at Atria Seville Assisted Living .

    The address is 2000 N Rampart (just south of Lake Mead Blvd).  There are 23 Veterans who live at this facility and the administration would

    like very much to celebrate their service…and yours as well.

    We have a great afternoon planned for everyone, so please try to come.  I do need RSVP’s for catering. 

    Please either email Jgomperz@cchlv.com or Msnyder@cchlv.com with your response.  Hope you will join us…oh yes there is a special,

    surprise guest you’ll really want a picture with.

     

    Janine Gomperz
    Volunteer Coordinator
    7842 West Sahara
    Las Vegas, NV 89117
    Phone: 702-636-0200
    Office Fax: 702-636-2208
    Marlene Snyder, Clerical Assistant
    (702) 636-0200
    Our Vision: No one should travel the end-of-life journey without compassion, comfort and support.

    Upcoming events for Purple Heart recipients‏

     

    Patriots of Las Vegas MOPH Chapter 711.  At our October meeting we discussed many upcoming events and below is a recap.  Some are just days away and we may need your RSVP to assist the event planners.  If an RSVP is requested – please let us know ASAP whether or not you plan on attending.  This is a courtesy for those putting on the events to know how many persons will be attending so they can order food, beverages, tables, chairs, and know who will be assisting,  etc. etc.

    UPCOMING EVENTS … WE NEED YOUR RSVP’S for some

       Please look below for more details

    SUMMARY

    Oct 14 & 15, Fri & Sat, 9 am, So Nevada Veterans Home, Boulder City

                    2016 Veterans Olympics  --                                                                                   YES please RSVP

    Oct 19, Wed, 5 pm to 7 pm, V.A. Medical Center, 6900 N Pecos Rd

    Veterans Health & Wellness Fair/Quarterly Town Hall –                                  NO RSVP needed

    Oct 25, Tue, 11:30 am, Heritage Springs Senior Living, 8720 W. Flamingo Rd

                    We’ll be having lunch with 18 Veterans living at Heritage –                          YES please RSVP

    Oct 31, Mon to Nov 6, Sun, TPC Summerlin

                    Shriners Hospitals Open.  Free to Veterans and active duty –                         NO RSVP needed

    Nov 5, Sat, 9 am, Summerlin I-HOP

                    Monthly Chapter 711 meeting –                                                NO RSVP necessary, Please SHOW UP

    Nov 9, Wed, 7:30 pm, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV campus

                    UNLV Bands Musical Tribute to Las Vegas Diabetes Heroes –                          YES please RSVP

    Nov 10, Thu, 2 pm  Atria Seville Senior Living, 2000 N Rampart at Lake Mead Bl.

                    Tribute to Purple Heart members and Atria’s veterans –                                 YES please RSVP

    Nov 11, Fri, 7:30 am, Meet at Summerlin I-HOP and we’ll travel downtown for parade

                    VETERAN’S PARADE, Downtown Las Vegas  (Probable gathering area: 4th St west of

                W. Charleston Blvd)                                                                                                        YES please RSVP

    Nov 11, Fri, 10 am-3 pm, V.A. Medical Center

                    Veterans Day Car Show and BBQ     NO RSVP needed.  Suggest Parade 1st and then VAMC

    Dec 9 & 10, Fri and Sat, 9 am to 4 pm, Smith’s Food King, 2211 N Rampart Dr., 89128 (at Lake Mead)       

                    Chapter 711 Quarterly Fundraiser                                                                             YES please RSVP

    Dec 17, Sat, 9 am, So Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City

                    Wreaths Across America: 9 am Chapel Service; 10 am lay wreaths              YES please RSVP

    Ongoing – Spend a few minutes a week or month visiting veterans in Hospice Care.  YES please RSVP

    DETAILS

    Oct 14 Veterans Olympics.  MOPH Chapter 730 has asked us for help in conducting a fishing tournament on Friday at 9am at Veterans Memorial Park, Boulder City.  Please be at the Veterans Home at 7:45 am to get assignments and begin setting up. Please RSVP to Dan Peterson, Commander MOPH Chapter 730, 702-449-4491, dpeterson6525@gmail.com      Please also advise Len Yelinek if you will be volunteering.

    Oct 15 10am is Opening Ceremony for field events, then award presentations and BBQ. Please be at the Veterans Home by 8 am to set up.  Should end around 3 pm.  Please RSVP to Dan Peterson, Commander MOPH Chapter 730, 702-449-4491,dpeterson6525@gmail.com      Please also advise Len Yelinek if you will be volunteering.

    Oct 19 Veterans Health & Wellness Fair (5-6 pm) … and Town Hall (6-7 pm).  Representatives from VA Benefits, Enrollment, non-VA care, and patient advocacy will be on hand at Health & Wellness Fair to attend to your individual concerns and needs. The Town Hall will include updates from local VA leadership on improvements and advancements in the delivery of health care and benefits in So NV.

    Oct 25 You’ll visit and dine with 18 veterans (7 Navy, 3 Air Force & 8 Army) who reside at Heritage Springs Senior Living.  No cost for the meal.  This is an opportunity to swap stories with these veterans and they will be most appreciative of your spending some time with them.  Chapter 730 patriots will also be dining with these veterans so I’ll give you an opportunity to meet fellow Purple Heart recipients in So Nevada.  Please RSVP ASAP to Len.

    Oct 31 Watch the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Golf Tournament – FREE to Veterans

    You can receive up to two complimentary tickets for each day of the tournament. Tickets can be claimed from www.ShrinersHospitalsOpen.com or at the admissions trailer the day of the event.  The Birdies for the Brave Patriots’ Outpost is located on the 9th green and offers complimentary food and beverages Nov 3-6.  Great camaraderie opportunity with other MOPH patriots and veterans of all services.

    Nov 5  Chapter 711 November meeting.  We’ll have a presentation on Veteran Suicide Prevention by Richard Egan, Senior Master Sergeant USAF Ret.  Richard is the State of Nevada's Suicide Prevention Training and Outreach Facilitator, and will be introduced by Craig Mandeville, our chapter’s Suicide Prevention Chairman.  We have many items on the agenda, so please attend.

    Nov 9  UNLV Bands Musical Tribute to Las Vegas Diabetes Heroes.  This is a fundraising event sponsored by the LEAP Alliance and the Lions Club Task Force Against Diabetes. They are inviting MOPH members and families to attend FREE of charge for a marvelous community band (90+ instruments) concert .  Please RSVP ASAP to Len.

    Nov 10,  Atria Seville is paying Tribute to Purple Heart members and the 23 veterans who reside at the Atria Seville Senior Living Center.  Following the tribute ceremony there will be entertainment and Happy Hour beverages from approx. 3 pm to 4 pm.  Should be a festive occasion and I encourage everyone to attend and fraternize with the veterans residing at Atria Seville and our fellow patriots from Chapter 730.

    Please RSVP ASAP to Len.         Atria needs a count ASAP.

    Nov 11  Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Las Vegas.  Meet up at the Summerlin I-HOP at 7:30 am and we’ll carpool to the Parade.  Haven’t been assigned our spot yet, but we’ll form up on Fourth St just west of W. Charleston Blvd.  This year patriots from Chapter 730 will join us as we parade town Fourth Street to the old City Hall (now Zappos Hq).  Friendly Ford will be providing us some Mustang convertibles thanks to Bill Veal and John Waid, and Bill Olds has arranged to have several JROTC cadets carry our chapter’s banners.   We'll have final details at our November meeting.       

    Nov 11  After the parade you might want to head over to the VAMC for a Veterans Day Car Show and free BBQ.  There will be entertainment, a Health and Science Fair, Kids Zone and more.  Last year more than 2,000 veterans attended this annual event.

    Dec 8 and 9  Chapter 711 Fundraiser at Smith’s Food King.   Thanks to Bill Veal (with assistance by John Waid) in setting up this Viola fundraiser.  You’ll hear more at our November meeting.

    Dec 17  Wreaths Across America at So Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.  You’ll hear more about this at our November meeting.

    Ongoing – Janine McDonough Gompers of the Sapphire Foundation for Prostate cancer spoke at our October meeting about prostate cancer and financial assistance available from the Sapphire Foundation.   Janine is also an executive with Compassionate Care Hospice and spoke about the loneliness of many veterans in hospice care who will be perked up by visits of veterans. Please, Please call Janine at 702 577-3800-w or 626 552-2283-c if you can spare a few minutes a week or month cheering up hospice veterans.  You’ll truly feel much better after your visits to these fellas and gals who are confined to 10’x10’ drab rooms and rarely get visitors.

    Yours in Patriotism,

    Len Yelinek

    Commander, Las Vegas Chapter 711

    Military Order of the Purple Heart

    (702) 362-7673-h    (702) 460-0769-c