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Legion Post 25’s D-Day Event Was in the Highlands News-Sun!

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Greetings!
June 6th is an auspicious date in American history. It was “D-Day”, also known as “Operation Overlord”. Most of us know it as The Invasion of Normandy. It was the beginning of the end of WW II.

American Legion Post 25, Tomoka Heights, the Town of Lake Placid, Highlands County, and Florida were honored to have 101-year-old Chester Barber to celebrate the anniversary of this day this past June 6th. On D-Day, Chester was in the air, flying his P-37 (aka, DC-3) plane full of paratroopers to be dropped off behind German enemy lines to “take out” as many German soldiers as possible.

After dropping paratroopers, while being shot at by German anti-aircraft weapons, Chester returned to England and was loaded up with supplies to be air-dropped in France, behind enemy lines. Every flight could have been any pilot’s last. Chester flew many, many missions.

A big “THANKS” to Highlands News-Sun staff writer, Kim Moody for covering our D-Day event. And a bigger “THANKS” to Cindy Morrison for connecting with Post 25 and inspiring us to salute our local Hero and friend, Chester Barber.

Highlands News-Sun staff writer, Kim Moody, has extensively interviewed Chester Barber.

To read the BIG VERSION of the Wednesday, June 12, 2024 edition of The Highlands News-Sun “Lake Placid Section”, CLICK HERE.

See you all at Post 25!

 

Local historical re-enactor, Cindy Morrison (left) got our D-Day event started! Thanks, Cindy!
Tomoka Heights resident and neighbor friend Jack Murphy share a common interest; flying. Jack is a retired commercial pilot and a member of “The QBs” (Quiet Birds), an international flyers club.

 

Just ask any officer for info!

 

Legion Post 25 Schedule for June 17-23, 2024

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Greetings!

   Here’s what’s happening this week, June 17 to 23, 2024 at Post 25!
But first, a few reminders…

Summer Hours:
Monday-to-Friday: Open for business from 2 PM until closing.
Saturday: Open for business from 11 AM until closing.
Sunday: Open for business from 1 PM until closing.
Summer Hours will be in effect until September 30, 2024.

Kitchen Hours:
Tuesday to Friday, 2-6 PM. See the Menu Board in front of the Kitchen for Daily Kitchen Menu items.

June Drink Special: Raspberry Lemonade! Ask your bartender to make one for you!

Queen of Hearts:
The Queen of Hearts game will be back when the snowbirds return in the fall.

Monday, June 17, 2024 – The Kitchen will be closed. Chips Ahoy at 3 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Euchre at 2 pm; Chips Ahoy at 3 pm; SAL Bingo at 6:30 pm; See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – Chips Ahoy at 3 pm. Cowboy will play from 5-8 pm. See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Poker at 2 pm; Chips Ahoy at 3 pm.
See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Friday, June 21, 2024 – Fried Fish for dinner from 4:30 to 6:30; Chips Ahoy at 3 pm. Tripwire will be performing from 6-9 pm. See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Saturday, June 22, 2025 – Burgers & Dogs on the Grill from 12 Noon to 2 PM. The Kitchen will be closed. Chips A’Hoy and Texas Hold’em at 1 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 PM. Join Us for Roadkill 3-5 PM.

Sunday, June 23, 2024 –  The Kitchen will be closed. Happy Hour 4-7 PM. Randy Sullens will perform from 5-8 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

See you all at Post 25!

PS – Follow us on Facebook, HERE!

ROADKILL is Happening!

Invite your friends and fill a table!
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 3-5 PM.
Fast Fun! Cards crash into BINGO! Win MEATS!!!

The American Legion is a Volunteer Organization,
We sure could use your help.
Just ask any of our officers!

 

 

 

This Week: June 10-16, 2024 at Legion Post 25!

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Greetings!

   Here’s what’s happening this week at Post 25!
But first, a few reminders…

Summer Hours:
Monday-to-Friday: Open for business from 2 PM until closing.
Saturday: Open for business from 11 AM until closing.
Sunday: Open for business from 1 PM until closing.
Summer Hours will be in effect until September 30, 2024.

Kitchen Hours:
Tuesday to Friday, 2-6 PM. See the Menu Board in front of the Kitchen for Daily Kitchen Menu items.

June Drink Special: Raspberry Lemonade! Ask your bartender to make one for you!

Queen of Hearts:
The Queen of Hearts game will be back when the snowbirds return in the fall.

Monday, June 10, 2024 – The Monthly E-Board Meeting is at 6 PM. The General Monthly Meeting is at 7 PM. The Kitchen will be closed. Chips Ahoy at 3 pm, Darts at 6 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Euchre at 2 pm; Chips Ahoy at 3 pm; SAL Bingo at 6:30 pm; See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Chips Ahoy at 3 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.  The Fabulous Voodo Kings will play from 5-8 pm. See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 – Poker at 2 pm; Chips Ahoy at 3 pm.
See Menu Board for Daily Kitchen Menu items. Happy Hour 4-7 PM.

Friday, June 14, 2024 – Fried Fish for dinner from 4:30 to 6:30; Chips Ahoy at 3 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 PM. George & Gwen will perform from 6-9 pm. 

Saturday, June 15, 2025 – Chips A’Hoy and Texas Hold’em at 1 pm.

Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Chips Ahoy 3 PM. Happy Hour 4-7 PM. Father’s Day Dinner 4-6 PM. Dads eat FREE! Tom Hanson will perform from 5-8 pm.

See you all at Post 25!

PS – Follow us on Facebook, HERE!

 

 

ROADKILL will be back on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 3-5 PM.
Fast Fun! Cards crashes into BINGO! Win MEATS!!!

The American Legion is a Volunteer Organization,
We sure could use your help.
Just ask any of our officers!