DECEMBER 2015 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 01 December 2015 at 1900 hrs at the VFW Hall on County Road.

VETERAN'S DAY OBSERVANCES

The following activities are scheduled in observance of Veteran's Day, Wednesday 11 November 11 2015.

1.  The 2015 Veterans Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Saturday, 07 November 2015 from 0900 - 1100 at the VFW Hall on County Road.  Participants are urged to arrive around 0830.  

This event is hosted by Representative Brad Hill and the First Church of Ipswich.  Please RSVP Maura Driscoll, Legislative Aide to Representative Hill: Maura.Driscoll@mahouse.gov or (617) 722-2100.

2.  The 2015 Veteran's Day Parade will form up at the Ipswich War Memorial at 1030 on Wednesday, 11 November 2015.  A short ceremony will be held and then parade to the VFW Hall for closing ceremonies.  Refreshments will be served after the parade.

3.  The 1640 Hart House has again opened it's doors for a free luncheon to all Ipswich Vets.  Eligible veterans are asked to assemble at 1300 on Wednesday, 11 November 2015 at the Hart House.  A short ceremony to commemorate the 150th Birthday of the US Marine Corps will be held prior to serving lunch.  Veterans attending must be residents of Ipswich but do not have to be members of a veterans organization.

CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE

The annual Christmas Food Drive for the benefit of the Ipswich Food Pantry will commence on 
01 December 2015. 

Collection boxes will be placed in the lobby of the VFW Hall for non-perishable food items.  

The drive will run from 01-22 December.