Post Calendar 

Nov 08  Auxiliary meeting
Nov 12  SAL meeting
Nov 12  Legion meeting
Nov 26  Exec Board

Local Web Sites:

Andover
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East Hampton

Glastonbury
Hebron

Marlborough

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Post reopens after renovations (Feb 2020)

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D-Day   A letter from Heidi about her Uncle (my Father)

Today is the anniversary of the Landing at Normandy.
At least 50 years ago  I went there with a Cuban  friend from Catholic U.
It turned out that she was related to the Schreiner family.
It was a very moving experience.
You can just feel the history along the very narrow beach.
At the top of the cliffs are cemeteries.
Hundreds and hundreds of graves: French, American, British and even a German section.
It was not at all commercial.
The only thing I was able to acquire was a canteen.
It was old and in bad condition.
I brought it back to Uncle Edwin.
He was quite moved.
He said:
"I never thought you were listening".
I felt very bad that he said that.
As a medic he had had the work
of patching up the dying , the dead and the badly wounded.
I will always think of Edwin on D Day.

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Fishing Derby 
The annual Kids' Fishing Derby,
sponsored by American Legion Post 197,
will be held Sunday May 22  7AM.
The derby is for children up to 12 years of age (child must be accompanied by an adult).

88 Long Crossing Rd.  East Hampton
Age 12 under
Bait provided by Franks



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Flag Retirement Ceremony
There was  a flag retirement ceremony
at the Post on Sunday, June 25.
Unserviceable flags had been collected from
various towns and were destroyed via
a Legion sanctioned retirement ceremony.

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Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors
This year's dinner for seniors was
held November 22, 1:00 PM.

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Ceromony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags
Post 197 conducted a Flag Disposal Ceremony Saturday, July 26.
All unserviceable flags were disposed of following American Legion protocol.
If you have a damaged American flag you can drop it off at the Post and it will be destroyed in an approved manner.

Eagle Scout Robert Bates (of Troop 39, Marlborough) presents unserviceable flag to Past Cmdr Gary York during ceremony.

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American Legion Pin Presentation - March 8, 2014

Donald H Tedford - 60 year member
Commander Bernie Hoyland and Sgt at Arms
Nick Daniolos present Donald H. Tedford
with a 60 year American Legion pin and certificate.
View more photos (click here)

Past Cmdr Zane L Roberts is presented with
a 50 year member pin.

Cmdr Bernie Hoyland is presented with his 45 year member pin.

Michael R Sadler is presented with his 15 year member pin.

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Fisherman's Breakfast - April 19
American Legion Post 197 will host it's annual Fisherman's Breakfast at the Legion hall located at 128 East Hampton Rd (Route 66) in Marlborough, Saturday April 11 2015               4:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
The menu will include eggs (to order), sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, juice, and coffee.
$7.00 per person donation is requested.
All are welcome.

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Flag Day Ceremony
Flag Day Ceremony will be held at the VFW
East Hampton on Saturday, June 14 at 1:00 PM.
Details will be announced.

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Ken Fletcher Bike Run
This year's bike (poker) run will be held
May 17th at the Post.
$20.00 per participant - proceeds to benefit
local charities.
For more info contact the Post at 860-295-7810.

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Benefit Luau - May 10
At the Post, Sat. May 10   2-8 PM
Proceeds to benefit AFC Jennifer Rittman
Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Kabobs of pork and chicken will be served.

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SAL 25th Anniversary Filet Mignon Dinner and Pin Ceremony
The Sons of Legion Post 197, Marlborough will host their annual Filet Mignon Dinner/Dance on Saturday, October 11.  The event will be held in the dining room at the Post home, Route 66, Marlborough.  Tickets are $24.99 and all proceeds will benefit local charities (including the Marlborough Food Bank).  The price will include appetizers, dinner and a live band.  Tickets are available at the Post or for more info call the Post at 860-295-7810.

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College gives special deal to Connecticut Legionnaires
(click for info.  pdf)

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Congratulations, we have selected legionpost197.com to receive our Patriotic Website Award! Our editors have selected your website as one of the top patriotic websites on the web, and we wanted to honor you with this award. We have reserved only the most patriotic websites on the web. We especially liked the youth programs that you sponsor and the good that you are doing for your community.
Regards,
Jessica Anderson
Veteran Outreach

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Children's Christmas Party

December 14th was the children's Christmas party, at the Post.

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Memorial Day Photos (2010)
Music -  "Amazing Grace" by Sissel

Memorial Day 2011, photos by Past Cmdr Rick Carone

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Memberships:
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becoming a member, fill
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"Contact Us" page and
indicate in the Comment
section that you are
interested.  You will be
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Membership Eligibility Requirements:
December 7, 1941 to Dec 31, 1946 (WW II)
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
Aug 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
Dec 20, 1989 to Jan 31, 1990 (Just Cause - Panama)
August 2, 1990 to today

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