Gurnee American Legion Auxiliary Unit 771

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The Gurnee American Legion Post 771 would like to wish a happy Armed Forces Day to our brothers and sisters currently serving. Today we honor all six branches of our military and acknowledges their dedication, sacrifices, and the pivotal role they play in safeguarding our nation's interests, security and ideals.

Thank you for carrying on our values to protect the nation we veterans also love.

Armed Forces Day is specifically for honouring current active-duty military personnel. There are around 1.3 million Americans that actively serve in the United States military.

Did you know.....? Our upper and lower halls are available for rent? We have the best hall rental prices around. Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers.

If you or they are in need of hall rental space, call 847-244-9282 or email [email protected] . Ask for General Manager Pete M to book your date.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Today marks the beginning of National Military Appreciation Month. Thank you to all members of the military for your service. ❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸 bit.ly/4aZzMpD

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Are you a Woman Small Business owner and would like to connect with other Women in Business? Come join us on May 14th for "WOMEN IN Business Lunch!"

Get your ticket and meet us there!

Follow the link to purchase a ticket!
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Today marks the beginning of National Military Appreciation Month.

Thank you to all members of the military for your service.

Each year, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day offers people across the country the chance to rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs that are unused, expired, unwanted, and potentially hazardous.
Lovell FHCC is one of the locations you can bring your prescriptions to, to safely deposit in a locked drop-box by the pharmacy, just inside the main entrance to our Ambulatory Care Clinic, Bldg. 133EF, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.
If you can't make it to Lovell FHCC, there are many other participating places, including local police departments. You can learn more about this event, and find a location near you, by visiting https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

• Queen of Hearts Drawing – Every Monday & Thursday at 6:00PM SHARP!
•vKaraoke with DJ Ron - Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm
• Military Movie Night - First Friday night of every Month, 7:00PM
• Post 771 Membership / Auxiliary Meeting – MONTHLY, Every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00PM
• Honor Guard Training – Monthly, Thursdays following Post Meeting, 7:00PM (open to members of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of American Legion)

**MAY**
FRI, May 3 (7pm – 9pm) Military Movie Night (Marine Corps movie)
WED, May 15TH ARMED FORCES DAY
SAT, May 18 (7pm – 10pm) Back to the 80’s Spring Dance Party
SUN, May 19 (12pm – 3pm) MEAT RAFFLE
MON, May 27 (10am- 10:30am) Memorial Day Ceremony, 771 at Warren Cemetery
MON, May 27 (11am-12pm) Memorial Day Ceremony, Gurnee Village Hall

**JUNE**
THURS, June 6, 80th Anniversary of D-Day
WED, June 12 Women’s Veteran’s Day
FRI, June 14 U.S. Army Birthday

JUNE TBD Puerto Rican PERNIL COOKOFF
JULY (or Aug) Comedy Night
SUN, AUG 4 Annual Family Picnic
SAT, AUG 17, 3rd Annual Ruck March and Family Hike
SEP 14 LEGIONS OF BEER FESTIVAL

Please join us in participating in the 2024 Gurnee American Legion Post 771 Horseshoe League.

League Dates: May 18th through July 27th.

No matches scheduled July 3rd through 7th.

Registration opens April 13th and closes May 11th.

Fee: $30.00/player

2 players/team. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
1st: 65% of proceeds
2nd: 25% of proceeds
3rd: 10% of proceeds

Contact (text) Steve Blais @ 224-656-4102
See also Facebook Group: "771 Horseshoe League".

Attention Post and Auxiliary Members: It’s that time of year again: National Poppy Days.

This year, the Gurnee American Legion Auxiliary Unit 771 used Poppy money on Buddy Baskets for homeless Vets transitioning to an apartment, Backpacks for homeless Vets, Adopt-A-Platoon for our Vets overseas, and supported parties and bingo at JALFHCC (Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center) .

The Gurnee Auxiliary and the Gurnee Legion will be collecting donations Friday and Saturday May 17 and 18 at Jewel on Hunt Club in Gurnee 9-3 each day.

On Friday and Saturday May 24-25 we will be located at Ace Hardware in Gurnee across the street from the Post.

We rely on your volunteer time for these funds. Auxiliary and Post work together for this event.

If you are able to help, please contact Barb Carlson, either via text or phone call at 847-691-0777.

A Sea Change: Women on Combat Ships Exhibit - Military Women's Memorial Navy women, your help is critical! The Military Women’s Memorial is developing an exhibit celebrating 30 years of women on combat ships. A feature of the

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For Gurnee American Legion members, you can RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP here: https://www.illegion.org/membership/renew/

Online renewal is fast, convenient, and safe. You can pay by VISA, MasterCard, DISCOVER, or PayPal. Please be sure to use the Drop-down menu to 'Select Your Post'.

771 - GURNEE - 749 N. Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031-0071 ($40.00)

Veteran-owned distillery teaming with American Legion for Be the One fundraiser Indianapolis-based Hotel Tango Distillery will donate $1 for every bottle of Red, White and Bourbon sold now through July 31.

To show military children our gratitude and recognize their bravery, April is dedicated as Military Child Appreciation Month, officially known as the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). Created in the mid-1980s, military support organizations use the month to honor the sacrifice and commitment our military children make every day.

In addition to April focusing on military children, there is also a specific day to honor them — Purple Up! Day — April 15, 2024. On this special day, people are encouraged to wear purple as a symbol of support for military kids.

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